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The explosion which occurred at approximately 10:30 PM during the concert, has taken at least 19 lives while more than 50 people have been injured – as confirmed by the Manchester Police department.
A shaken Ariana Grande has suspended her on-going ‘Dangerous Woman World Tour’ while her rep confirmed that the singer escaped without any harm from the incident. “Ariana is okay. We are further investigating what happened,’ Grande’s rep told Entertainment Weekly.
The incident, which is currently being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, brought together the entire music community to express their shock and despair over the lives lost and affected in the tragedy. Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Harry Styles among several others took to Twitter to express their sentiments
See the reactions below:
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I’m sending all my love.— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande‘s show— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017
I’m heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
Sending love to the U.K., @ArianaGrande and all of her supporters who were caught up in this awful attack. Heartbreaking.— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 23, 2017
My heart goes out to the wonderful people of Manchester, who have suffered grievous loss of life in a terrorist attack tonight.— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) May 23, 2017
Thoughts, prayers and my whole ❤️ are with Manchester this evening.— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) May 23, 2017
Manchester, je suis avec vous… Tout mon amour / #Manchester I am with you… All my love, Céline xx… https://t.co/NvcJM5VYjz— Celine Dion (@celinedion) May 23, 2017
every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari— Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017
Completely heartbroken. I love you.— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 23, 2017
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I’m so sorry to hear this— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
Sending love to those affected in Manchester.— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017
Just saw the news about Manchester… Our hearts are breaking 💔 Prayers for all who attended, their families, Ari and her whole crew.— Fifth Harmony (@FifthHarmony) May 23, 2017
Devastated by the news of what happened in Manchester at @arianagrande‘s concert. Sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected.— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 23, 2017
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 23, 2017
Cannot believe the news I am reading about Manchester…— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) May 23, 2017
Thoughts to everyone in Manchester….. just horrifying 😩.— Zedd (@Zedd) May 23, 2017
Just hearing about the explosions at the Arianna concert.. Praying for everybody!! Sick..— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) May 22, 2017
The World is falling apart. Wanna send my love ❤️ to everyone.— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) May 23, 2017
My heart breaks for everyone who endured the terrifying attack at Ariana Grande’s show in Manchester. I’m praying for everyone there…— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) May 23, 2017
Sending prayers to the people of Manchester. I’m heartbroken for the lives lost and all the families suffering right now— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) May 23, 2017
Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017
So desperately sad about Manchester.— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) May 23, 2017
I am so saddened to hear the news about what happened @ #ManchesterArena…Sending prayers to all & their families during this trying time🙏🏾— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏾— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester, any one affected, @ArianaGrande and the entire crew. Heartbreaking— P!nk (@Pink) May 23, 2017
My heart is with you Manchester.— Brie Larson (@brielarson) May 23, 2017
Stunned by the news coming in from the UK… my thoughts are with the fans and families at Ariana’s Manchester show. Awful— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 22, 2017
No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don’t wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017