She was talking about the other acts who could have turned up to look good for the media like people claim about Simon

Both raising money for those affected and raising their own profiles at the same time :shrug:

Edit. I mean the others, not Ariana herself. Who seems to be genuinely affected by what happened, actually upset, and has offered to help in more ways than the concert.

I'd agree with the likes of Miley/Bieber etc but most of the lineup being Manchester-based or strongly connected to the city (Take That, Robbie, Liam) made sense. Can't comment about the other British acts because I don't know where Little Mix/Coldplay are from.

Well tbf, people like Miley Cyrus are mates with Ariana so it kind of makes sense she'd try to get as many available artists that she knew to make a big show.

Well, some other producers don't have the reputation of Simon so not sure what the comparison is about.

Also, note no other producer has suggested this but Simon so...

I actually didn't know the concert was free. How did people get tickets if they weren't originally there?

I saw people selling tickets too :suspect: For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

Probably signed up for them on a first come, first serve basis?

Because Simon had the best pulling power like he got some massive names in 2010

I think only the ones caught up in the arena attack had free tickets

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Ok.

It is really shocking how people dont want money to be raised

That's clearly what's been said.

Simon could literally contribute by tweeting a link for people to directly donate.

In 2010, Cowell produced a charity single, Everybody Hurts, for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The REM hit was re-recorded by a host of stars including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Cheryl, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue and Susan Boyle.

all big names in that year plus Miley Cyrus, Bon Jovi, Leona and Take That and more

Ok.

Yeah that's clearly what I'm saying. moron.

Well it is by saying he shouldn't be doing a single that will raise hundreds of thousands

If you take what he said, twist it, stamp on it and re-arrange the words, then YES, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID!!!

I dont see the problem in where the money is coming from as long as it helps

Obviously.

And if you don't think Simon makes huge profits off his very generous "charity" singles then you're a fool.

Simon Cowell will unite the world of pop to raise money for those impacted by the tragic Grenfell tower fire.

The*X Factor*boss has put together an all-star line-up of pop superstars — including Liam Payne, Lily Allen, Skepta and James Arthur— for a charity cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' to benefit the families of those who died and the survivors who were left homeless after the horrific fire.

Fans will be able to purchase the track on Monday, with the government waiving all VAT costs. ITV is set to premiere the 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' video in primetime next week.

Also taking part in the track will be The Who, Emeli Sandé, Skepta, Louisa Johnson and Craig David, with Cowell stressing that he's still in talks with other artists to sign on.

"Until that last note has been finished, we will not be off the phone," the music mogul told*The Sun.

Cowell first announced*late Thursday (June 15) that he'd be staying up to make calls in order for such a huge fundraiser to be made possible.

Sorry I find it cloying and mawkish

What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.

donating the money would be a great thing but i don't think the victim's families really need a charity single by craig david and james arthur

it just seems like a bit attention seeky off the back of the ariana grande concert

He's a good man and does a lot of kind things for people,I don't understand the nastiness towards him tbh,he will raise huge amounts this way ,which will be needed.