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Singers from around the world tweeted their condolences after an explosion followed Ariana Grande‘s May 22 concert in Manchester, England. At least 22 people were killed in the explosion, which police are currently investigating as a terrorist attack. At least 59 people were injured.
Grande herself has publicly reacted to the explosion, which happened near the end of her show and just outside the Manchester Arena. She tweeted the following statement:
Sources told TMZ that Grande is “in hysterics” and might not be able to perform her Thursday show at London’s O2 arena. “She’s in no condition to perform,” a source told the site.
Grande was not hurt in the explosion and had just left the stage. Many of her colleagues said they were praying for those killed during the explosion.
Although the Islamic State hasn’t taken responsible for the explosion, experts say that its supporters are celebrating. Police in Manchester have said they are investigating this as a “terrorist incident until police know otherwise.”
Katy Perry was among the first celebrities to react to the news. “Prating for everyone at @ArianaGrande’s show,” she wrote.
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande‘s show
Nicki Minaj wrote that her “heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event.” Grande and Minaj worked on the song “Side to Side” together.
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
Niall Horan, a member of One Direction, wrote:
Absolutely Horrendous what happened in Manchester tonight. My thoughts are with the great people of Manchester and also Ari and her team xx
Harry Styles, also of One Direction, wrote that he is “heartbroken” by the news.
I’m heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H
Grande’s Victorious co-star Victoria Justice wrote:
I just heard about the attack at Ariana’s concert.This is truly awful. I’m sending my deepest condolences & praying for every one affected🙏🏼
Glee singer Lea Michele sent her prayers to the “families who lost loved ones.”
Rapper Missy Elliott sent a pair of tweets about the “heartbreaking” explosion.
I am so saddened to hear the news about what happened @ #ManchesterArena…Sending prayers to all & their families during this trying time🙏🏾
Sending prayers to @ArianaGrande & all those who are with her also… I know this has to be difficult & heartbreaking for everyone😔🙏🏾
Ellen DeGeneres wrote:
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
In her first tweet since January, Taylor Swift sent her thoughts, prayers and love to everyone in Manchester.
“Royals” singer Lorde spoke for everyone in the music community, sending her love to Manchester and Grande.
“Sending love to the U.K., @ArianaGrande and all of her supporters who were caught up in this awful attack. Heartbreaking,” John Legend wrote.
Sending love to the U.K., @ArianaGrande and all of her supporters who were caught up in this awful attack. Heartbreaking.
Model Kendall Jenner wrote that what happenedd in Manchester is “absolutely horrible.”
what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. 💔
Paula Abdul added:
My heart breaks for everyone who endured the terrifying attack at Ariana Grande’s show in Manchester. I’m praying for everyone there…
Welsh singer Charlotte Church wrote:
Sending so much love to Manchester.
Cher added:
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
Jennifer Lopez wrote:
Thoughts, prayers and my whole ❤️ are with Manchester this evening.
