Artists Send Support After Attack At Ariana Grande Concert

MANCHESTER, UK (Radio.com) - 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).

BRITAIN-ATTACK — Police officers relocate floral tributes in St Ann's Square in Manchester (credit: STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

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.

Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) 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

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

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— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) 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

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

Just hearing about the explosions at the Arianna concert.. Praying for everybody!! Sick..
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) May 22, 2017

Hearing mixed things but hoping deeply the blast was an accident and not intentional. Music is a safe place.
— h (@halsey) May 22, 2017

My prayers are with you Manchester
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

Terrifying to hear about everything in the U.K. at the Ariana concert... prayers to everyone there...
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) May 22, 2017

Manchester 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.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 22, 2017

Sending my unending thoughts, concern, love and hope to those in Manchester.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 23, 2017

oh god.......my heart is breaking hearing about this tragedy that happened at Manchester arena tonight...
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) 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

Just hearing about what's happened in Manchester... cannot fucking believe it. Our hearts are with everyone there right now. So horrifying
— X AMBASSADORS (@XAmbassadors) May 23, 2017

Sending all our love to Manchester today. The news has left us speechless and heartbroken❤️❤️❤️
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) May 23, 2017

Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone in Manchester.
— Mark Hoppus (@markhoppus) May 23, 2017

Unbelievable news about Manchester tonight. Absolutely horrific. Sending so much love.
— BASTILLE (@bastille) May 23, 2017

Our hearts are with you, Manchester. https://t.co/spjegfP6WH
— THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS (@30SECONDSTOMARS) May 23, 2017

Thinking about all the victims at the Manchester concert attack. On a flight and heard about it just now. Praying for the families
— Charles Kelley (@charleskelleyla) May 23, 2017

In total shock and absolutely devastated about what's gone down in MANCHESTER sending Love and Light to all the family's involved LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 23, 2017

Manchester stands together.
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) May 23, 2017

Terrible, tragic night.

Sending love and thoughts to all Families affected and to our emergency services who were so quick & brave.

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— Liam Fray (@What_Liam_Said) May 23, 2017

Sad, sad news from Manchester. Praying for all the victims and families involved.
— Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) May 23, 2017

Thoughts are with everyone affected by the awful events at Manchester Arena. An attack on beautiful people who love music. Heartbreaking
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) May 23, 2017

Absolutely heartbroken for #Manchester. Devastating news. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all.
— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) 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.
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) May 23, 2017

Mate, that is fucking horrible what happened in Manchester. My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives. ????????No
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) May 23, 2017

Not trying to #ThoughtsAndPrayers up a self serving tweet. But that #Manchester explosion man...man. The hell is goin on in this world.
— Dr. Love (@questlove) May 22, 2017

No one should go to a concert and never come home ????
— Olly Murs (@ollymurs) May 22, 2017

How devastating a night of enjoyment & this happens. #Prayers to the families and all who are affected by this.???????? #Manchester #arianagrande
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) May 23, 2017

I can't beleive what I'm hearing. My thoughts are with you, Manchester. Stay safe and look out for eachother ????????❤️
— Astrid S (@astridsofficial) May 22, 2017

Manchester ????

Awful news. Thanks for the concern, I am here but nowhere near the incident

Please stay safe if you are in the city centre
— DALEY (@DALEYmusic) May 23, 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

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