[Denver]

Originally Posted by Shaun

A free concert organised by the person (whose fans were) directly affected by the attack, with tickets primarily for those there that night, as a show of defiance in response to a terrorist attack? Yeah totally the same Vicky.

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

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

A free concert organised by the person (whose fans were) directly affected by the attack, with tickets primarily for those there that night, as a show of defiance in response to a terrorist attack? Yeah totally the same Vicky.

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

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.

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Not sure why the cynicism really, these records raise much more than one person is going to realistically donate themselves

. I wonder if most of those moaning have donated, if it raises much needed cash for those affected why do people have such an issue he is best placed to organise this

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

. I wonder if most of those moaning have donated, if it raises much needed cash for those affected why do people have such an issue he is best placed to organise this

I wonder if most of those moaning about those moaning have donated. After all, it's got sod all to do with the points made.

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I wonder if most of those moaning about those moaning have donated. After all, it's got sod all to do with the points made.

Well Morsh little life lesson for you generally speaking, people who moan the most don't actually do anything themselves so they shoot others down to make themselves feel better, bookmark me

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Well Morsh little life lesson for you generally speaking, people who moan the most don't actually do anything themselves so they shoot others down to make themselves feel better, bookmark me

"Moaning" as opposed to just giving a valid opinion in a discussion topic. Ok.

But you agree with him so you're morally superior and can enjoy your little condescension with "life lessons". Good for you hun.

Don't bookmark me.

[Shaun]

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.

[Marsh.]

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.

[Vicky.]

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 For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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

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

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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 For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

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 For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

The tickets weren't free as far as I know,the free ones were for the people who were there at the original concert,I think tickets were roughly Ł40

[Denver]

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

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Adam.

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

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

[Ashsleigh]

Originally Posted by Adam.

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

What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.

[Marsh.]

That's clearly what's been said.

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

[Denver]

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

[Marsh.]

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

[Denver]

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

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Adam.

I dont see the problem in where the money is coming from

Obviously.

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

[Denver]

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.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Sorry I find it cloying and mawkish

[RichardG]

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

[Kazanne]

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.

[Marc]

This is tacky. Just donate money