Stars react to deadly blast outside Ariana Grande concert

Shock filled Twitter following a deadly blast Monday night outside an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The Greater Manchester Police Department reported via Twitter that 19 people have been confirmed dead "with around 50 others injured." With many searching for answers, stars took to social media to mourn.

Nicki Minaj said she ached for her "sister" and all those affected.
 

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

No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) May 23, 2017

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

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND

— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017