Ariana Grande has been announced as headline act for Manchester Pride.

The Thank U Next Singer will be returning to Manchester for the first time since the bombing at one of her concerts in Manchester in 2017.

manchester babes, i’m so thrilled to be headlining pride. my heart. i cant wait to see u and i love u so so much.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 25, 2019

The singer has previously said she would be returning to Manchester for a 'special tribute'.

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This year Manchester Pride will take place from Friday 23rd August to Monday 26th August.

You can get tickets here.

In other Ari news, Grande has dethroned Selena Gomez as most followed women on Instagram.

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