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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 19 people were killed in the explosion, which police are currently investigating as a terrorist attack.
Grande herself has not publicly reacted to the explosion, which happened near the end of her show and just outside the Manchester Arena. However, 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.
Katy Perry was among the first celebrities to react to the news. “Prating for everyone at @ArianaGrande’s show,” she wrote.
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
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
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
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 23, 2017
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— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
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🙏🏼
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) May 23, 2017
Glee singer Lea Michele sent her prayers to the “families who lost loved ones.”
Sending prayers to the people of Manchester. So incredibly heartbroken for all the families who lost loved ones.❤️
— Lea Michele (@LeaMichele) May 23, 2017
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🙏🏾
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
Sending prayers to @ArianaGrande & all those who are with her also… I know this has to be difficult & heartbreaking for everyone😔🙏🏾
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
Ellen DeGeneres wrote:
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 23, 2017
In her first tweet since January, Taylor Swift sent her thoughts, prayers and love to everyone in Manchester.
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
“Royals” singer Lorde spoke for everyone in the music community, sending her love to Manchester and Grande.
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
“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.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 23, 2017
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. 💔
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) May 23, 2017
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Daniel S. Levine is entertainment and news contributor to Heavy, and former editor at TheCelebrityCafe.com. Graduate of Hofstra University, plus classic movie and Star Wars geek. Follow him on Twitter at @dsl89 and contact him at daniel.levine@heavy.com.May 22, 2017 9:36 pm
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