Celebrities send prayers to victims of Manchester explosion

SOCIAL media is being flooded with heartfelt messages following the devastating news of 22 people killed and and at least 50 injured after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on Monday evening.

Celebrities from around the world expressed their condolences to Grande and the concert goers, who were affected by the blast.

“My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love,” singer -songwriter Taylor Swift tweeted.

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

“Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world,” Katy Perry grieved.

Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. /p>— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) 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

Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. /p>— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

Justin Timberlake urged people to show love to one another.

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

Bay Watch actors Dwayne Johnson dan Priyanka Chopra also tweeted words of solidarity for victims and their families.

Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande /p>— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with @ArianaGrande and everyone who was hurt at the concert in Manchester.. what is happening to the world..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 23, 2017