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Authorities are still investigating the incident and United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday morning called the \"sickening.\"

wishing I could give my friend @arianagrande a great big hug right now... love love love you .... so sorry you had to be apart of such a tragic event! my most sincere condolences to anyone and everyone affected by this horrific attack! all I can do is send as much HOPE & PEACE your way! This MUST end! No more war .... no more innocent lives taken .... L-O-V-E ?????????? @happyhippiefdn

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on May 22, 2017 at 8:53pm PDT

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

Hoping we can all push to create a world where this isn't a reality, prayers to #Manchester

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) 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

Sending prayers to the people of Manchester. I'm heartbroken for the lives lost and all the families suffering right now

— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) May 23, 2017

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers for all those effected by the tragedy in Manchester last night ???? x VB #Manchester pic.twitter.com/pziTHyySZA

— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) 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

My heart is with you Manchester.

— Brie Larson (@brielarson) May 23, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to Manchester.

— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) May 23, 2017

Heartbreaking news from Manchester. As a father & a human what has happened truly saddens me. My thoughts are with all of those that have been affected by this tragedy...

A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on May 23, 2017 at 12:20am PDT

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

??stay strong Manchester??

— josh groban (@joshgroban) 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

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

Sending love to those affected in Manchester.

— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) 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 prayers are with you Manchester

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. ????????????

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND

— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017

Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 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

We're on tour a half mile away from explosion but SAFE! Insane world. Grab all the peace and love you can. Praying now. #Manchester

— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) 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

Heart breaks for everyone at the @ArianaGrande show- terrorism and hatred disrupting a magical escapist experience. Sending all love.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) May 23, 2017

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

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

I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
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