Entertainment world sends prayers to victims of Manchester attacks

Still image shows people fleeing Manchester Arena in northern England where US singer Ariana Grande had been performing. - Reuters

LOS ANGELES: Musicians and actors alike took to Twitter to offer condolences after fatalities and injuries were reported following an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in England on Monday evening.

So far, 19 people have died and around 50 are injured, according to Greater Manchester Police.

Singer Katy Perry tweeted, "Praying for everyone at Ariana Grande's show."

Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017

Cher reflected on her personal affiliation with the city, writing "My prayers go out to the people of Manchester ... had special times there from youth and beyond."

Singer and actress Demi Lovato got emotional sharing, "Tearing up imagining innocent concertgoers losing their lives. Praying for everyone and all -Arianators."

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

Added singer Ellie Goulding, "Sending love to those affected in Manchester."

Singer Halsey wrote, "What is happening in Manchester is absolutely terrifying. Praying everyone affected has found safety and hope Ariana is okay :( Jesus."

"Our prayers and strength to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong," actor Dwayne Johnson said.

Ryan Seacrest wrote, "Stunned by the news coming in from the UK. My thoughts are with the fans and families at Ariana's Manchester show. Awful."

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

Paramore's Hayley Williams simply tweeted a broken heart emoji and "Manchester."

Singer Niall Horan wrote, "Absolutely horrendous what happened in Manchester tonight. My thoughts are with the great people of Manchester and also Ari and her team."

Actress Zelda Williams penned, "I am at a loss. All my thoughts are with Manchester and those affected. A tweet seems a pointless sentiment when faced with such tragedy."

Jennette McCurdy, who starred alongside Grande in the Nickelodeon television series "Sam & Cat" tweeted, "Thinking of Ariana and her fans and everyone in Manchester. So much love." - Reuters