What happened at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, UK last night was far from reality.
Kids, teenagers and arianators had gathered to listen to their favourite singer perform at the Manchester Arena. With a capacity of 21,000, the venue was jam-packed with fans, when the blast happened within the foyer area of the stadium claiming 19 lives and injuring several.
Several people have died in a reported explosion at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena https://t.co/Y25tP9ybv5 pic.twitter.com/4oFYvDCWIo
— The Times (@thetimes) May 22, 2017
According to UK police, 19 people were killed and 50 are severely injured. This incident is being treated with severity of a terror attack.
Witnesses at the Manchester Ariana Grande concert said audience members included many teens & younger children. Here is what we know so far: pic.twitter.com/8BEdJdCzia
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) May 23, 2017
What has happened to the world we live in? Ariana Grande is broken. She took to Twitter to express the grief she felt.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Love and prayers of celebrities started pouring in. Everyone is in deep shock. They are sending their love to the grieving.
1. Priyanka Chopra
My thoughts and prayers are with @ArianaGrande and everyone who was hurt at the concert in Manchester.. what is happening to the world..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 23, 2017
2. PM Modi
Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2017
3. Miley Cyrus
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
4. John Legend
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
4. Pink
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
5. Lena Dunham
You are supported by so many. Your work promotes love & acceptance. These acts do not represent you, your fans or the heart of this world.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) May 23, 2017
6. Selena Gomez
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017
7. Dwayne Johnson
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
8. Armaan Malik
Prayers go out to the families of the people who passed away & were injured during the @ArianaGrande concert. Very unfortunate incident..
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 23, 2017
9. Chelsea Handler
Terrible sad news at @ArianaGrande concert. People spend months looking forward to watching their idol, and then this. Sending love to all.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) May 23, 2017
10. Ruby Rose
https://twitter.com/RubyRose/status/866818908946169858
11. Harry Styles
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
12. Taylor Swift
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/866824457050099712
13. Nicki Minaj
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
— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
14. Ellen DeGeneres
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 23, 2017
15. Christina Aguilera
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
16. Demi Lovato
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Team Demi (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
This is scary and horrible. Kids were killed, youngsters who were there to have a good time, are injured and battling for life. No one deserves to go through this.
All of this should stop.
Our prayers and love to those we lost. It is a sad day for humanity.