As the death toll from Monday night’s (May 22) explosion outside Ariana Grande‘s concert at the U.K.’s Manchester Arena rose to 22 dead and 59 injured, another wave of fellow musicians and friends offered their prayers, thoughts and condolences to the victims of the tragedy. The city remained in shock and mourning following the attack and on Tuesday morning (May 23) police confirmed that a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident at the 21,000-seat venue that was full of many young concertgoers and their families.
Among those weighing in: Miley Cyrus, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction, Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Mark Ronson, Justin Bieber and Sheryl Crow. Read their tributes below:
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 Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 23, 2017
To see what has happened in Manchester makes me really sad. My thoughts are with those that are experiencing such tragedy at this time x
— Liam (@LiamPayne) May 23, 2017
Sending prayers to @ArianaGrande & all those who are with her also… I know this has to be difficult & heartbreaking for everyone——
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 23, 2017
Sending all my love to every single family at the Manchester show last night. So upsetting
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) May 23, 2017
My heart goes out to Manchester, @ArianaGrande, and the many lives devastated by such evil. — I can’t believe it
— KACEY MUSGRAVES (@KaceyMusgraves) May 23, 2017
Just woken up and seen the news. My heart and soul is broken for every single victim, and their families and friends. So painfully sad x
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) May 23, 2017
Hold each other close today and everyday. Love is the only way to answer to something this hateful
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) May 23, 2017
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) May 23, 2017
manchester. all our thoughts and prayers are with you. this is so tragic.
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) May 23, 2017
Concerts are supposed to be a place where u can let loose & have fun. So scary to not feel safe in this world. @arianagrande I love you — pic.twitter.com/97XkIFz4m2
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 23, 2017
I’m praying for everyone in Manchester. This is truly so senseless & heart breaking.
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 23, 2017
I can’t imagine the fear and agony these parents must be going through searching for their kids —
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 23, 2017
Completely in shock about the terrible news in Manchester. Thoughts and prayers are with the people affected and their families and friends.
— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren) May 23, 2017
This world is crazy-I think I’m having a great day creating music and then see music lovers being targeted again-WHY https://t.co/34N7V5gAsx
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) May 23, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with those in Manchester. We just played there Sat & love that amazing city. Shocking & sad. #Manchester
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) May 23, 2017
We played this arena 2 weeks ago! What is this world coming to! My thoughts go out to the family and friends who were involved! https://t.co/otQCE4S7Nz
— Tristan Evans (@TheVampsTristan) May 23, 2017
Off to work.
Take breaths.
Take breaks.
Carry on.
—-♥?— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 23, 2017
Our prayers and strength to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande —-
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 23, 2017
Can’t believe what happened in #Manchester. So sad! My thoughts are with all the victims and their families —
— David Guetta (@davidguetta) May 23, 2017
Horrible news tonight, my heart is broken for this… — pic.twitter.com/ncakTffDb8
— Tom Dumont (@TomDumont) May 23, 2017
Sick over the incident in Manchester. Such tragic and wildly senseless manifestations of pain. I’m so sorry and so sad.
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) May 23, 2017
The world we live in…all my love to Manchester…wow.
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) May 23, 2017
We are so saddened by the tragedy in Manchester last night. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the beautiful Ariana fans and their families ??
— Little Mix (@LittleMix) May 23, 2017
Music is supposed to be a safe place. Only a coward would attempt to devalue that.
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) May 23, 2017
My prayers go out to all the people and families affected tonight. #PrayforManchester https://t.co/wbA1V4hBp6
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) May 23, 2017
praying for my old friend Ari- for her, her touring crew, her fans and their families i’m so sorry. My heart is with all of you
— kesha (@KeshaRose) May 23, 2017
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
#Manchester has always been so close to my heart! These are innocent vulnerable kids, this could’ve been any of us! I’m devastated!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 23, 2017
Horrific and heartbreaking. My heart breaks for the victims and families of this senseless tragedy. #Manchester
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) May 23, 2017
Manchester I’m so sorry for the lives you lost yesterday —-
— Tove Lo (@ToveLo) May 23, 2017
Heartbroken and praying for all the families in Manchester.
— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) May 23, 2017
Heartbroken over yesterday’s tragedy in Manchester. Sending love out to the world. ——–
— Fergie (@Fergie) May 23, 2017
sending all of our Love to all those affected by last night’s tragedy in manchester
Love
j g w p c— Coldplay (@coldplay) May 23, 2017
The Rolling Stones are deeply shocked to hear of the appalling events in Manchester & send condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) May 23, 2017