Daily Star Sunday

Ariana’s a Manc

- EXCLUSIVE JOHN MAHONEY

ARIANA Grande will be crowned an official Mancunian next month following her £3million fundraiser for bombing victims.

As we revealed last week, civic leaders want to hand the US singer the prestigiou­s title of Honorary Citizen of Manchester.

Ariana, 23, staged an all-star concert to help families of the 22 killed and dozens hurt in last month’s Manchester Arena suicide attack. City chiefs intend to rubber-stamp their pledge on July 12.

Town hall boss Sir Richard Leese said: “We’ve all had cause to be incredibly proud of Manchester and the resilient and compassion­ate way in which the city responded to the terrible events of May 22 with love and courage, rather than hatred and fear. “Ariana exemplifie­d this response. I think many people would already consider her an honorary Mancunian, and we would be delighted to make it official.”

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HONOUR: Grande

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