Hollywood celebrities flooded social media with condolences and heartfelt messages following the devastating news of 19 dead and at least 50 injured at Manchester Arena in the UK where Ariana Grande performed a concert on Monday evening. Grande said today that she was "broken" and at a loss for words over the deadly terror attack at her concert.
"Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. i don't have words," she tweeted hours after the powerful blast.

Singer Katy Perry tweeted, "Praying for everyone at Ariana Grandes show."

Cher reflected on her personal attachment 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 wrote, "Tearing up imagining innocent concertgoers losing their lives. Praying for everyone and all #Arianators."

A powerful blast ripped through a crowded arena hosting US star Ariana Grande's pop concert in the English city of Manchester, killing 19 people and injuring about 50 others, in one of the deadliest terror attacks in the
UK.

Children and teenagers were feared among the dead because of the very young demographic of the pop star's fans, with desperate parents and relatives waiting for the news of loved ones after the blast struck the Manchester Arena last night.

Others took to Twitter saying:

@fabiwndrlnd  sending love to manchester. this world is so damn cruel sometimes..


@smashnial  My heart is broken, my prayers are with everyone affected in Manchester. This is so awful, concerts are supposed to be safe and joyful.


@Love_HOVE  Our thoughts go out to all those affected in #Manchester


@tezblunn  Absolutely sickening  #Manchester


@Jasonfox1976  Sad sad news today! Thoughts go out to all affected and the hard working emergency services in #Manchester


@KimmynotJimmy  I can't even comprehend the feelings I feel about #Manchester. Concerts are an escape for so many people, not a place for hate.

@AilemaOL   Pray for Manchester


@Ellie1608Ellie  My heart is with anyone affected by the Manchester Attack

@KARDupdates  what happened in manchester tonight was truly heartbreaking. sending love and prayers to all those affected by this horrible tragedy.

@ShahNafisa  Heartbreaking to see children&young people attacked at a #Manchester concert. Thoughts& prayers with families who lost their loved ones.


@modsvegcafe  Manchester our home city we LOVE you!We will be open as usual today at 12 noon, of course we will! #Manchester #ManchesterArena #MENArena


@floyd_patrick  What happened in #Manchester could easily happen in USA. To bad we have Liberal judges who usurp their power and put politics above safety.


@Steffi_Wadaboom  Stay strong Manchester. Wish it was a nightmare

@maddiebanfield   I hate that I'm seeing more tweets about #Bachelorette than the horrific act that happened in Manchester tonight. My heart goes out to all

@Randy_McFadden   Prayers for Manchester. Tonight, we will be as one. How long? How long must we sing this song? How long? How long?


@georgiethespesh So sad to hear about the attack on Manchester

@DanaBrookeFans1  Praying for all involved in Manchester right now.

@DKC1111  En route to Manchester to pick up my  daughter and her friend who were at that concert last night, both ok thankfully !


@bartman_john84  I really don't understand how someone could be motivated to take the lives of others. #Manchester


@DavidHA12890507  My thoughts and prayers go too the families who have lost loved ones after last night's terrible event in Manchester.


@JeanEBraveaux  Why the F is our military not protecting our borders against these invaders? What do we pay taxes for anyway? #Manchester


@peeters_kris1  Horrific news from Manchester. My thoughts go out to the victims and their families.


@Whiterabbit_10  Oh Manchester, so much to answer for...


Image: @sofie_breda  tweeted this image saying:  They died at a place where they should be the happiest they have ever been ❤ #Manchester