Music stars 'sick' and 'heartbroken' after Ariana Grande Manchester gig attack

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Dozens of music stars have been paying tribute to those killed after an Ariana Grande gig at the Manchester Arena.

Twenty-two people were killed and more than 50 injured in a suspected terror attack.

An explosion ripped through the foyer of the arena minutes after the end of the performance.

Ariana Grande has tweeted to say she's "broken". It's unclear if her concerts in London on Thursday and Friday will now go ahead or be cancelled.

She said: "broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.", external

The O2 Arena said they'd update everyone with info about Ariana's London shows as soon as possible., external

Ariana's manager Scooter Braun, who also looks after Justin Bieber, posted to say their "hearts are broken".

He said: "Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless attack.", external

Bia, Ariana Grande's opening act, also tweeted about the attacks.

She said her heart was broken., external

Among the music stars and actors to have paid tribute so far include Liam Gallagher, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Lorde.

Liam Gallagher, who's from Manchester, is in total shock., external

Lorde said every musician felt sick and responsible., external

Harry Styles said he was heartbroken over what happened in Manchester., external

Niall Horan said it was absolutely horrendous., external

Liam Payne says he's really sad to see what's happened., external

Cheryl says she's sickened., external

Gary Barlow said it was sad, sad news from Manchester., external

Sam Smith says love is the only way to answer to something so hateful., external

Johnny Marr says Manchester stands together., external

Kasabian say they've had incredible times playing that arena and it's unbelievably sad., external

Biffy Clyro said: "All our love to you, Manchester.", external

Taylor Swift said she was praying for the victims of the attack., external

Katy Perry said she was broken hearted for the families., external

Nicki Minaj said: "My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K.", external

Rihanna says Manchester has always been close to her heart. , external

Justin Bieber simply wrote #PrayForManchester., external

Bastille said the news was horrific. , external

Bugzy Malone said we need to stay strong and united., external

Dua Lipa says she's not releasing her new video out of respect for the victims., external

Justin Timberlake said we need to love one another., external

Christina Aguilera wants Ariana Grande to stay strong., external

Chris Brown says the world is falling apart., external

Bruno Mars says no words can describe what happened., external

The Script said they were absolutely shocked., external

Paramore said: "The community we all create together through music should be completely devoid of fear.", external

All Time Low said they loved the people of Manchester., external

Years & Years are sad to hear what happened., external

Tom Fletcher said: "It hurts to see such a horrific thing happen in such a familiar environment.", external

Harry Judd says it's devastating news to wake up to., external

Charlie Simpson says he despairs of the world we live in., external

Zara Larsson says her heart is with Manchester., external

Connor Ball from The Vamps said "everyone try to stay safe". , external

Olly Murs said no-one should have to go to a concert and never come back., external

Sigma are asking what's up with the world we live in., external

Fifth Harmony their prayers are going out for everyone involved., external

Former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello said her heart was breaking., external

Shawn Mendes said this was an unthinkable act., external

Martin Garrix also said he was heartbroken. , external

David Guetta can't believe what's happened., external

Demi Lovato says she's "tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives"., external

Troye Sivan said it was such a senseless and ruthless act., external

Charli XCX wants everyone to stay strong and safe. , external

Pink says her heart's with the people of Manchester and Ariana Grande., external

John Mayer wants everyone involved to be in people's thoughts., external

The Rock wants people to stay strong after the attack., external

Actor Chris Evans said is was a senseless tragedy., external

Lena Dunham said terrorism and hatred disrupted a magical escapist experience. , external

Kendall Jenner said her prayers were going out to the victims., external

Kylie Jenner said she was in disbelief., external

Ariel Winter tweeted about the attack as well., external

James Corden opened The Late Late Show with a tribute to the victims in Manchester. , external

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