Celebrities react to 'terrorist incident' at Ariana Grande concert in U.K.
The music community is sending thoughts and prayers after a suspected “terrorist incident” at an Ariana Grande concert killed at least 19 people and injured 50 others, according to police.
After responding to a “serious incident” at Manchester Arena, where the pop singer was performing on her Dangerous Woman Tour, the Greater Manchester Police released a statement saying, “So far 19 people have been confirmed dead, with 50 others injured. This is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.”
A label rep for Grande told EW, “Ariana is okay. We are further investigating what happened.”
The news sent shockwaves through social media, with many, including high-profile names like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Harry Styles, and Cher, sharing their love and support for those affected.
“Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators,” tweeted Demi Lovato. “My prayers are with you Manchester.”
See more reactions below.
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
My prayers are with you Manchester
— 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
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 thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) 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
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
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
Thoughts, prayers and my whole ❤️ are with Manchester this evening.
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) 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
Completely heartbroken. I love you.
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 23, 2017
What is happening in Manchester is absolutely terrifying. Praying everyone effected has found safety and hope Ariana is okay :( Jesus
— h (@halsey) May 22, 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
oh god.......my heart is breaking hearing about this tragedy that happened at Manchester arena tonight...
— Camila Cabello (@Camila_Cabello) May 23, 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
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 23, 2017
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
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
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) 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
The World is falling apart. Wanna send my love ❤️ to everyone.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) May 23, 2017
my love, prayers, and everything I can give is with everyone in Manchester right now. heartbreaking.
— madison beer (@madisonbeer) May 23, 2017
Artists view theatres as a sacred place. Devastated. My love to the victims’ families. My love to my baby @ArianaGrande. pic.twitter.com/ySmWaF65fl
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) May 23, 2017
Absolutely heartbreaking... My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families affected in Manchester tonight. 🙏🏾
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) 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
So desperately sad about Manchester.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) May 23, 2017
sending love and prayers to Ariana and everyone that was at her show❤️
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) May 23, 2017
My heart is with you, Manchester. 😔💛🙏
— Becky G. (@iambeckyg) May 23, 2017
Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017
Horrified hearing about what's going on in Manchester . Bless everyone x
— Lily (@lilyallen) 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
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 heart and prayers go out to Manchester tonight so so tragic!🙏🙏❤️️❤️️
— Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) May 23, 2017
My love goes out to Manchester 💜
— Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) May 23, 2017
Sending all the love I have to give to everyone affected in #Manchester it is truly heartbreaking! 🇬🇧
— Kelly! (@KellyOsbourne) May 23, 2017
There are no words. This world. https://t.co/BJsmzoToWy
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 22, 2017
God bless everyone who was at Ariana's concert! My prayers are with you all and poor sweet Ariana! This is heartbreaking 💔
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) May 23, 2017
what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. 💔
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) May 23, 2017
Heart breaks for everyone at the @ArianaGrande show- terrorism and hatred disrupting a magical escapist experience. Sending all love.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) May 23, 2017
My deepest love and condolences are with you in Manchester tonight. I'm so sorry and saddened. Xx
— Lauren Cohan (@LaurenCohan) May 23, 2017
Shocked! Can't believe it!! Sending my love to everyone that was @ManchesterArena tonight!
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) May 22, 2017
No one should go to a concert and never come home 💔
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) May 22, 2017
Manchester, I love you & my heart is with you, @arianagrande & all at @ManchesterArena tonight. pic.twitter.com/lopXs8H39n
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) 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
💔stay strong Manchester💔
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 22, 2017
💔 Manchester
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) May 22, 2017
Watching the news in total shock. Heartbreaking to hear of fatalities at the Manchester Arena.
— Nathan Sykes (@NathanSykes) 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
I am at a loss. All my thoughts are with Manchester & those affected. A tweet seems a pointless sentiment when faced with such tragedy.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) May 22, 2017
Manchester. My mum's city. My grandparents city. My heart weeps for all those affected by this terrible act. We are with you Manchester! ❤️
— Jason O'Mara (@jason_omara) May 23, 2017
This cant be the world we live ! pic.twitter.com/hSTUggLaAH
— George Lopez (@georgelopez) May 23, 2017
My thoughts are with you, Manchester. 🙏
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 22, 2017
Sickened to hear about Manchester. Thoughts to all those in that wonderful city
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) 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
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
We're on tour a half mile away from explosion but SAFE! Insane world. Grab all the peace and love you can. Praying now. #Manchester
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 23, 2017
