Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Rihanna & More React To Manchester
In the wake of the suspected terrorist attack at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, England, fellow pop stars including Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift have taken to social media to voice support and heartbreak for the victims and their families.
Ariana, who has indefinitely postponed the remainder of her Dangerous Woman Tour, and her manager Scooter Braun both released short but poignant statements. “Broken,” Grande tweeted. “From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don’t have words.” Braun offered thanks to the Manchester’s first responders, commending those who “rushed towards danger to help save lives.”
Nicki Minaj expressed her heartache over the news. “My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives loves. I’m so sorry to hear this,” she wrote. She and Ariana are frequent collaborators who most recently paired up for 2016’s “Side to Side.” Miley Cyrus shared a similar sentiment, offering support to Ariana and all of those in the audience.
“Such a senseless and ruthless act in a place supposed to be filled with such joy and love,” Troye Sivan tweeted, a sentiment that was shared by many other musicians. Lorde referred to the attack as a “worst nightmare,” saying that “every musician feels sick & responsible” for the attack in some way. JoJo and many others expressed their horror that concerts, a venue for joy and a gathering of like minds, have become tense events after the attack. “Music is a place of love not hate,” Rita Ora tweeted, echoing Sivan and Lorde.
Artists such as Rihanna and Cher tweeted their support to Manchester as well. “#Manchester has always been so close to my heart,” Rihanna said in the first of two tweets she posted. Others like Ellie Goulding joined Braun in commending the tales of bravery as the city responded to horrifying event. “I keep hearing of extraordinary acts of kindness and bravery in Manchester,” she said, using the hashtag #lovewins.
The most recent news from the attack sees the death toll rising from yesterday’s estimates of 19. USA Today reports that 22 concert-goers died in the attack with 59 others injured by the blasts. See a round-up of responses from heartbroken pop stars below.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017
Praying for the beautiful souls we lost, their families and loved ones, for the survivors who will forever be impacted by this #Manchester
— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 23, 2017
#Manchester has always been so close to my heart! These are innocent vulnerable kids, this could've been any of us! I'm devastated!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) 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
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
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
wishing I could give my friend @ArianaGrande a great big hug right now… love love love you …. so sorry you had…https://t.co/GQXc9dmvsE
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 23, 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 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 are with everyone effected by this horrible attack in Manchester. My heart is broken this morning.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) May 23, 2017
Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017
I am truly so sorry about what has happened in Manchester tonight. Unthinkable events. All my love to the families affected.
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 23, 2017
Heartbroken to hear about the tragedy in Manchester. Music is a place of love not hate. My thoughts are with all who have been affected.❤️xx
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) 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
Devastated for this world we're living in..😞 sending all the ❤️in the world to the beautiful Arianators their families & @arianagrande ❤️Lx pic.twitter.com/4UZFOcYvMF
— Little Mix (@LittleMix) May 23, 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
praying for my old friend Ari- for her, her touring crew, her fans and their families i'm so sorry. My heart is with all of you
— kesha (@KeshaRose) May 23, 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
So heartbroken hearing about Manchester. Such a senseless and ruthless act in a place supposed to be filled with such joy and love.
— troye sivan (@troyesivan) 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
praying for the victims and their families and everyone that was there tonight
— Camila Cabello (@Camila_Cabello) May 23, 2017
To see what has happened in Manchester makes me really sad. My thoughts are with those that are experiencing such tragedy at this time x
— Liam (@LiamPayne) May 23, 2017
Nauseous and completely shocked and horrified by the loss of innocent lives at @ArianaGrande 's concert #ManchesterArena
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) May 23, 2017
Prayers for @ArianaGrande @AlfredoFlores @VictoriaMonet @PericoPrincess and everyone involved and affected. The world is crying.
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) 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
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
While I am still reeling after last night's atrocity, I keep hearing of extraordinary acts of kindness and bravery in Manchester. #LoveWins
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 23, 2017
This tragedy is beyond words…It breaks our hearts to hear the news out of Manchester tonight. Our thoughts and love go out to you all.
— DNCE (@DNCE) 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
Hearing mixed things about what happened in Manchester but praying for everyone involved
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) May 22, 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
I'm praying for the families and victims. I'm praying for Ariana. I'm praying for peace.
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) May 23, 2017
Sending all my love to every single family at the Manchester show last night. So upsetting
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) May 23, 2017
😔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Wfdnbycq6Y
— Meghan Trainor (@Meghan_Trainor) May 23, 2017
Hold each other close today and everyday. Love is the only way to answer to something this hateful
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) May 23, 2017
Devastated, heartbroken and horrified. Such sad news to wake up to. Please stay safe and look after each other during times like this! pic.twitter.com/YmE2r6ydJB
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) May 23, 2017
Thoughts to everyone in Manchester….. just horrifying 😩.
— Zedd (@Zedd) May 23, 2017
sending love to everyone in manchester tonight. totally heartbreaking. stay strong and stay safe.
— CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) 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
💔Absolutely sickened & angered by this senseless, evil attack. Thoughts are with everybody effected. Such a disturbing time we live in 😔
— Cheryl (@CherylOfficial) May 23, 2017
Shocked! Can't believe it!! Sending my love to everyone that was @ManchesterArena tonight!
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) May 22, 2017
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017
sending love and prayers to Ariana and everyone that was at her show❤️
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) May 23, 2017
my heart is with u, Manchester.
— ac (@alessiacara) May 23, 2017
Prayers for #manchester today. Be strong @ArianaGrande
— Julia Michaels (@imjmichaels) May 23, 2017
Our prayers and strength to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏼
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 23, 2017
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