Ariana Grande returned to Manchester on Sunday to headline a "One Love Manchester" benefit concert organized in the wake of a deadly May 22 terrorist attack on a concert by the American pop star in the northern England city. Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Marcus Mumford, and Pharrell Williams were among the stars who joined Grande for the concert at the Old Trafford cricket ground, with proceeds benefiting a Red Cross fund.

Grande and Chris Martin led a singalong to the Oasis song "Don't Look Back in Anger," which has emerged as an anthem for the city. Though a hoped-for reunion of the Manchester rock heroes didn't materialize, band member Liam Gallagher did join Coldplay on stage for a rendition of the Oasis song "Live Forever."

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Grande closed the concert with a rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," a song of hope made famous by Minnesota's Judy Garland. "Manchester," said Grande, "I love you so much." (New York Times, Billboard)

Chris Cornell autopsy released

Authorities have completed an autopsy of Chris Cornell, concluding that "drugs did not contribute to the cause of death," which was suicide by hanging. Nonetheless, a number of drugs were found in his system.

"Many of us who know Chris well noticed that he wasn't himself during his final hours and that something was very off. We have learned from this report that several substances were found in his system. After so many years of sobriety, this moment of terrible judgment seems to have completely impaired and altered his state of mind," wrote Cornell's widow Vicky in a statement to Rolling Stone.

"Something clearly went terribly wrong and my children and I are heartbroken and are devastated that this moment can never be taken back. We very much appreciate all of the love we have received during this extremely difficult time and are dedicated to helping others in preventing this type of tragedy."

Liverpool celebrates Sgt. Pepper

The Beatles’ home town of Liverpool is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's classic album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in a big way. The city has commissioned 13 artworks including a giant mural, a Mark Morris dance piece, and a fireworks display. "Sgt. Pepper at 50" continues through June 16. Liverpool earns an estimated $100 million each year from Beatles-related tourism. (New York Times)

David Byrne leads Whitney Houston karaoke

David Byrne celebrated the release of a new edition of his book How Music Works on Thursday night in New York City, with a variety show that included Byrne leading a singalong to the Whitney Houston classic "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," which he's frequently covered in concert.

The former Talking Heads frontman is working on a new solo album expected to be released next year, and is currently in the Top 40 via the Selena Gomez hit "Bad Liar," which samples the bass line of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer." The Gomez track has the blessing of Tina Weymouth, who played the bass line, as well as Byrne and Chris Frantz, both of whom co-wrote the song with Weymouth. (Rolling Stone)

Arcade Fire, Phil Collins dust off live rarities

At the Primavera Sound festival, Arcade Fire played their song "Neon Bible" live for the first time in nine years. (Pitchfork)

Not to be outdone, Phil Collins reached back even farther at a Friday show in Liverpool that marked his first full concert since a tour with Genesis in 2007. On of the songs in the set, his 1985 hit "Sussudio," was heard live for the first time in 12 years. (Rolling Stone)