The Internet can be a place of great ugliness. Today, it’s showcasing the better sides of human nature as well.
In the wake of what authorities are calling a terrorist attack on her Manchester concert last night, singer Ariana Grande offered this heartbreaking response.
[salon_video id="14770232"]Her manager Scooter Braun added this on Twitter.
— Scott “Scooter” Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017
Many stars followed suit, with some reminding Grande that she did nothing wrong — the people who attended that concert were there to celebrate their love of her music and she delivered exactly what they wanted.
you gave those kids the night of their lives,their hearts were full of joy & happiness &that was because of you. Remember that
— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 23, 2017
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
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 Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 23, 2017
My dear @ArianaGrande my sorrow and thoughts are with the innocent victims and all their families at this tragic time. Andrea #Manchester
— Andrea Bocelli (@AndreaBocelli) May 23, 2017
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017
Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 😔
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017
My fans and I are sending love and light 2 @ArianaGrande and her beautiful fans… We love and support you x
— Kat Graham (@KatGraham) 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
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) 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
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 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
Even Grande’s so-called nemesis, Victoria Justice, set aside their alleged differences for a classy statement.
I just heard about the attack at Ariana's concert.This is truly awful. I'm sending my deepest condolences & praying for every one affected🙏🏼
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) May 23, 2017
Appropriately, the players on the soccer team Manchester United also expressed their solidarity with the victims of the Manchester attack.
We are deeply shocked by last night’s terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2017
#WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/Ro0ohU9PI6
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2017
Meanwhile ,the English actress Brooke Levi Vincent offered a harrowing account of her experience going to Manchester after the attack.
— Brooke Levi Vincent 🌻 (@BrookeLVincent) May 23, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II summed up the prevailing sentiment best, noting her, “my admiration for the way the people of Manchester have responded, with humanity and compassion, to this act of barbarity.”
At this time, the attack has reportedly taken the lives of 22 concertgoers and injured at least another 50 more, many of them teens or adolescents. The youngest fatality reported was 8 years old.
British police have already taken two suspects into custody. Though ISIS has taken responsibility for the blast — reportedly two “nail bombs” — authorities have yet to confirm any connection between the perpetrators and the terrorist group.
Concerts across England, including an upcoming Take That show, have been cancelled in response and the nation remains on high alert. Grande’s representatives have announced that the singer will be suspending the rest of her world tour.
