Manchester police have confirmed 19 dead and at least 50 injured after an explosion at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena in England earlier this evening (May 22).
Related: Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert Kills Fans at Manchester Arena
According to CBS News, the concert had just concluded when attendees heard a boom. What caused the explosion is unknown at the moment.
Artists took to social media to offer their prayers and support. Ariana herself posted a message this evening.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
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Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
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Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
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KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017No 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.
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Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017My 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
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NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017💔
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Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) May 23, 2017My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
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Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017Absolutely Horrendous what happened in Manchester tonight. My thoughts are with the great people of Manchester and also Ari and her team xx
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Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 23, 2017My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester, any one affected, @ArianaGrande and the entire crew. Heartbreaking
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P!nk (@Pink) May 23, 2017Just hearing about the explosions at the Arianna concert.. Praying for everybody!! Sick..
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Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) May 22, 2017Hearing mixed things about what happened in Manchester but praying for everyone involved
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THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) May 22, 2017Hearing mixed things but hoping deeply the blast was an accident and not intentional. Music is a safe place.
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h (@halsey) May 22, 2017💔 Manchester
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hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) May 22, 2017My prayers are with you Manchester
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Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
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Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017Terrifying to hear about everything in the U.K. at the Ariana concert... prayers to everyone there...
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(@ChrisYoungMusic) May 22, 2017Manchester I am praying for you. God bless you and take care of each other now. Wonderful, wonderful people.My heart goes out to you all.
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Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 22, 2017Sending my unending thoughts, concern, love and hope to those in Manchester.
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John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 23, 2017oh god.......my heart is breaking hearing about this tragedy that happened at Manchester arena tonight...
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Camila Cabello (@Camila_Cabello) May 23, 2017I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H
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Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017Just hearing about what's happened in Manchester... cannot fucking believe it. Our hearts are with everyone there right now. So horrifying
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X AMBASSADORS (@XAmbassadors) May 23, 2017Sending all our love to Manchester today. The news has left us speechless and heartbroken❤️❤️❤️
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HAIM (@HAIMtheband) May 23, 2017Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone in Manchester.
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Mark Hoppus (@markhoppus) May 23, 2017Unbelievable news about Manchester tonight. Absolutely horrific. Sending so much love.
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BASTILLE (@bastilledan) May 23, 2017every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari
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Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017Our hearts are with you, Manchester. twitter.com/JaredLeto/stat…
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MARS. (@30SECONDSTOMARS) May 23, 2017Thinking about all the victims at the Manchester concert attack. On a flight and heard about it just now. Praying for the families
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Charles Kelley (@charleskelleyla) May 23, 2017In total shock and absolutely devastated about what's gone down in MANCHESTER sending Love and Light to all the family's involved LG x
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Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 23, 2017Manchester stands together.
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Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) May 23, 2017Terrible, tragic night.
Sending love and thoughts to all Families affected and to our emergency services who were so quick & brave.
X
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Liam Fray (@What_Liam_Said) May 23, 2017Sad, sad news from Manchester. Praying for all the victims and families involved.
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Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) May 23, 2017Thoughts are with everyone affected by the awful events at Manchester Arena. An attack on beautiful people who love music. Heartbreaking
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Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) May 23, 2017Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
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kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) May 23, 2017—
Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017
Terrible news from Manchester. My thoughts are with everyone affected at the Arena and those trying to find loved ones in the city.
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Billy Bragg (@billybragg) May 23, 2017Mate, that is fucking horrible what happened in Manchester. My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives. 👎🏾No
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Idris Elba (@idriselba) May 23, 2017Not trying to #ThoughtsAndPrayers up a self serving tweet. But that #Manchester explosion man...man. The hell is goin on in this world.
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Questlove Gomez (@questlove) May 22, 2017No one should go to a concert and never come home 💔
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Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) May 22, 2017How devastating a night of enjoyment & this happens. #Prayers to the families and all who are affected by this.🙏🏼 #Manchester #arianagrande
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La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) May 23, 2017Thoughts are with the people of #Manchester today. The victims, the injured, their families, and the emergency services ❤️#manchesterarena
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Keeley Hawes (@Misskeeleyhawes) May 23, 2017I can't beleive what I'm hearing. My thoughts are with you, Manchester. Stay safe and look out for eachother 😔🌹❤️
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astrid s (@astridsofficial) May 22, 2017Manchester 💔
Awful news. Thanks for the concern, I am here but nowhere near the incident
Please stay safe if you are in the city centre
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Daley (@DALEYmusic) May 23, 2017Manchester, I love you & my heart is with you, @arianagrande & all at @ManchesterArena tonight. https://t.co/lopXs8H39n
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Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) May 23, 2017—
Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) May 23, 2017
Sending prayers and light. 🙏 https://t.co/ecOpzWWg6q
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Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) May 23, 2017#SilenceForManchester https://t.co/T7pdCFGaxF
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Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) May 23, 2017I'm heartbroken by the senseless attack that took place in Manchester. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected. #PrayForManchester
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Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) May 23, 2017