Celebrities react to deadly terror attack at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena
At least 22 dead, including children, after suicide bombing outside Ariana Grande gig.
Celebrities are taking to Twitter to express their condolences and concern following a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on Monday (22 May) night in which at least 22 people were killed, including children.
Grande's representative told NBC Nightly News that the pop star "is OK. We are further investigating what happened". The Side To Side singer's entourage was also safe, the main support act Bia confirmed.
Hours after the explosion, the 23-year-old pop star finally spoke out on Twitter: "broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words".
TMZ reported she was "in hysterics" after learning of the deaths and injuries of her fans. Grande's next concert, scheduled for Thursday (25 May) in London's O2, is "up in the air," TMZ noted.
Footage shared on Twitter shows frightened concert goers scrambling to leave Manchester Arena as panic ensued. Police confirmed that at least 22 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
Authorities in Manchester said the blast is "being treated as a terrorist incident". No terrorist organisation had initially taken responsibility for the attack.
Celebrities from both sides of the pond have taken to Twitter to share their support for those affected.
broken.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande ðŸ™ðŸ¾
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017
There are almost no words for how disturbing this is. I pray for the numerous victims, the survivors, and for the families involved. #ariana
— Jake T. Austin (@JakeTAustin) May 22, 2017
Not trying to #ThoughtsAndPrayers up a self serving tweet. But that #Manchester explosion man...man. The hell is goin on in this world.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) May 22, 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
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
Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017
This tragedy in Manchester is horrific.
— Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) 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 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
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