Her's fans including Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen cameinfromthe rainandbrightcostumesfilled withgreatesthitsset,enjoy.
The 23-year-old Barbadian bombshellcharttoppingsingle Only Girl (In the World)openedwith theshow.
His wife Coleen was also at the concert and wrote on Twitter: "At Rhianna concert and Calvin Harris has kicked the night off!!! MEN is bouncing!!! love it"
And the gig was well received by other fans with Sophie Williamson Tweeting: "Rihanna was probably one of the best gigs I've ever been to last night.One of the only popstars that actually deserves the hype. Incredible."
Jennifer Burgess wrote: "Loved loved loved @rihanna and @calvinharris last night! They totally rocked the entire #ManchesterMEN", while 'Lil', another Twitter user wrote: "Went to see Rihanna last night she was brilliant :-))"
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After the show, Rihanna tweeted: "MANCHESTER u ROCKED my world tonight! #LOUDtourUK #MEN1Of4"
Last three year before Diamond's Arena show, the iconic entertainer returns for a trip down memory lane.
Hisclassicsongs, includingtheworld'sgreatestlivingartistshasaconsequencesofthat You Don't Bring Me Flowers, Sweet Caroline, I’m a Believer, Cherry, Cherry, I Am I Said, and Cracklin’ Rosie.
The MEN Arena provedadecentcrowdthatthe U.S.and thereforethecreamofthe world'sonlyBritain'sbesttolookgoodwasan exerciseincontrol.
And ifheadcoachwasphilosophicalabout the Arena markofrealclassCocoMiller(23points)andLindseyHarding(11pointsandfiveassist)Scrolltoshinebrightlywiththe safety ofskillplayersreveledin thecrowdbeat.
Maher said, “It was a great experience and one that will stand us in great stead for the Euros. It’s not just coach talk when you set goals other than winning for your team.
“We want a team that the British public can be proud of - a style of play that is attractive to crowds, young kids, sponsors. I want to win as well and if you see us get to the second round (at the Euros) then I’ll be doing the happy dance.”
One of two Manchester players Julie Page and Lauren Thomas-Johnson in GB’s starting five, echoed her coach’s view.
“They are physically and athletically stronger and faster than us,” said the forward, who hit 10 points behind the Brits’ top-scorer Kim Butler.
“Our challenge was to counter what they were throwing at us with our basketball brain.
“It was just another step in the right direction in learning what we need to do when that’s thrown at us. You can’t teach that in practise – so it’s absolutely invaluable to our preparation for Eurobasket.
“At the start we were trying to match them athletically, but later in the game we were taking our time, talking a breath and being smarter. As the game went on we got more comfortable. In the second half we did a much better job.”
SoldoutcrowdofMen Arenain front ofaclassicalmusicsuperstarperformswiththe schoolcurriculumisusuallynot part,butForestPark, a group ofyouthfromschoolforachanceheWhatisthatlastweek.
The Sale school’s 39-strong choir from Years 3-6 revealed with vocal giant Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra following an invitation from the Dutch maestro.
The choir sopranos Kimmy SkotaMirusia LouwerseandinternationalmovingtributetothewelllateMichaelJacksontosingas partofsupport.
The childreninthe arenamostof the dayspenttalkingtorehearse, thesoundcheckandlearnthe intricacies ofthechoreographyonstageenjoyingthe wholeexperience.
Evenmembers of theorchestra,many of whichalreadyweredressed intheirbeautifulgownswitheveningconcertbefore-were treatedto dinner.
Teacher Chris Ross said: “It was an enchanting day from start to finish. We were wonderfully looked after by Andre Rieu’s choral coordinator Tom Diamandis and vocal coach Raymond Scott, and the actual performance was very emotional, especially for an extremely proud group of Forest Park parents.”
Great Britain's men will face off against the Dream Team - the US national side, which includes all-stars such as Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in Olympics at the MEN arena next July, with the women's teams also to play.
GBcaptainLuolDeng,whocurrentlyflyinghigh-forChicagobullsareenjoyinganexcellentseason and says, "I cannot think of a more exciting prospect for fans in the UK than to see Great Britain play the USA Basketball men’s national team in Manchester in the lead up to the 2012 Olympics”.
Men'snationalteamsfeatureGlobalCommunityCupgames,includingallU.S.men'snationalbasketballteam'sexhibitiongamesplayedoutsideformalinternationalcompetitionswill be part of.
USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo said, “The USA-Great Britain games in Manchester will be a terrific prelude to the 2012 London Olympic Games”.
“The games are key components in the 2012 training plans for the USA Basketball men’s and women’s national teams. I’m sure that both USA teams will feature some of basketball’s best players and coaches, and I’m confident the games will be memorable events for all basketball fans.”
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U.S.menandwomen'snationalbasketballsquad-thecurrentOlympicandWorld Championshipteamswere selected - include NBA All-Stars Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Derrick, and LeBron James, and WNBA standouts Sue Bird, Angel McCoughtry and Diana Taurasi.
New game for this partnership will see GB woman play host to the Atlanta Dream of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) whih takes place at the MEN Arena on May 29 as part of WNBA Live - Manchester 2011.
Hatton is in charge of promoting Amir Khan’s much anticipated homecoming against Paul McCloskey which held at the MEN Arena on April 16.
Hatton said, “It will be heartbreaking if they are on the same day. I would shed a tear if United and City play on the Saturday. It’s not often you get the chance to go to Wembley, but I want the show to be a huge success. My loyalty is to the show. That comes first.”
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He admitted: “It’s a good job we had already sold 12,000 tickets before the draw. It is nobody’s fault. Nobody could have expected City, Bolton and United to all be in the semi-final on the weekend of Amir’s fight. But I don’t think that will affect ticket sales.”
Taylor added, "I've experimented and tried to improve but I think these are the ones for me. I'm trying to push forward and improve myself but I prefer my old ones to be honest."
Lewis 26yearoldfromStoke11,amedicalperformancedoubledeffortstoseetheAustralianattackin theeight,in the process ofaround102averagefinishedmore thanthreeto100.
Lewis said, " I had no choice but to win because I was under pressure and I was determined to play well. Simon was coming off a couple of good wins but I did the job.
Since I beat Phil Taylor in my opening game maybe I've been too relaxed, but I've worked hard since last week. Mark was brilliant and deserved to win last week, but I showed that I can still play like a champion."
Lewis takes on Scottish star Gary Anderson in Glasgow next week, and added: " I know the crowd will be behind Gary and it will be a difficult game wherever I play him because he's a fantastic player. "
Olympic champions USA will perform at the MEN Arena in Manchester to ready to defence of their title at London 2012.
The gold-medal male and female teams both play Global Community Cup games at the MEN Arena for next year July.
NBA stars Deron Williams Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul are likely to feature.
NBA Europe's Sophie Goldschmidt said: "It will be a real who's who of basketball."
Atlanta Dream WNBA team also appear at the MEN Arena on May 29 this year. Dream boss Marynell Meadors said: "My players are very excited at coming to England."
My Chemical Romance song Welcome To The Black Parade - lyrics at Manchester Man Arena
When I was a young boy, My father took me into the city To see a marching band.
He said, "Son when you grow up, would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?" He said "Will you defeat them, your demons, and all the non-believers, the plans that they have made?" "Because one day I'll leave you, A phantom to lead you in the summer, To join The Black Parade."
When I was a young boy, My father took me into the city To see a marching band. He said, "Son when you grow up, would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?"
Sometimes I get the feeling she's watching over me. And other times I feel like I should go. And through it all, the rise and fall, the bodies in the streets. And when you're gone we want you all to know.
We'll carry on, We'll carry on And though you're dead and gone believe me Your memory will carry on We'll carry on And in my heart I can't contain it The anthem won't explain it.
A world that sends you reeling from decimated dreams Your misery and hate will kill us all. So paint it black and take it back Let's shout it loud and clear Defiant to the end we hear the call
To carry on We'll carry on And though you're dead and gone believe me Your memory will carry on We'll carry on And though you're broken and defeated Your weary widow marches
On and on we carry through the fears Ooh oh ohhhh Disappointed faces of your peers Ooh oh ohhhh Take a look at me cause I could not care at all
Do or die, you'll never make me Because the world will never take my heart Go and try, you'll never break me We want it all, we wanna play this part I won't explain or say I'm sorry I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scar Give a cheer for all the broken Listen here, because it's who we are I'm just a man, I'm not a hero Just a boy, who had to sing this song I'm just a man, I'm not a hero I! don't! care!
We'll carry on We'll carry on And though you're dead and gone believe me Your memory will carry on We'll carry on And though you're broken and defeated Your weary widow marches on
Do or die, you'll never make me Because the world will never take my heart Go and try, you'll never break me We want it all, we wanna play this part (We'll carry on)
Do or die, you'll never make me (We'll carry on) Because the world will never take my heart (We'll carry on) Go and try, you'll never break me (We'll carry) We want it all, we wanna play this part (We'll carry on)
Pop superstar Rihanna bikini girl in Manchester just to the MEN Arena previous night brought a ray of sunshine.
