Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun pays tribute to Manchester terror victims
He paid his respects on behalf of himself and Ariana
Following the shocking terror attack in Manchester on Monday night (22nd May), Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun has paid a heartfelt tribute to the 22 people who lost their lives just after the pop star's concert ended.
Scooter, who is also manager to Justin Bieber, took to his Instagram on behalf of himself and Ariana.
He wrote, 'The last 48 hours have been beyond devastating. As a father I cannot express my sorrow and my rage at this cowardice act. These were children. They were attacked because of our way of life. Our love of freedom and each other. There are no words that will comfort. There is nothing that can be said to make 22 return to their families today. I am so so sorry for their loss. I am so sorry to all those affected. Thank you to people of Manchester who have come together to help save lives and give shelter. Your courage and bravery is our hope. As I stated last night let's please all hold the victims, their families, and all those affected in our hearts and prayers. From myself and my friend @arianagrande ...We are with you Manchester. We will not let evil win! Never!'
It has also now been confirmed that Ariana's tour has been suspended until June 7th following the tragic events on Monday night.
The 23-year-old was set to take her 'Dangerous Woman' tour to London tonight (25th May) and tomorrow night (26th May) and later to dates in Belgium, Poland, Germany and Switzerland.
The O2 Arena in London last night confirmed the news in a tweet:
Promoters Live Nation later added: “Due to the tragic events in Manchester the Dangerous Woman tour with Ariana Grande has been suspended until we can further assess the situation and pay our proper respects to those lost. Refunds will be granted to all ticket holders at the point of purchase for the following cancelled shows:
Thursday, May 25 – London, UK at The O2
Friday, May 26 – London, UK at the O2
Sunday, May 28 – Antwerp, Belgium at Antwerp Sportpaleis
Wednesday, May 31 – Lodz, Poland at Atlas Arena
Thursday, June 1 – Lodz, Poland at Atlas Arena
Saturday, June 3 – Frankfurt, Germany at Festhalle Messe Frankfurt
Monday, June 5 – Zurich, Switzerland at Hallenstadion”
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22 people lost their lives on Monday night and many more were injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the foyer of the Manchester Arena as people were leaving the concert.
See how the tragic events unfolded on Monday night:
All 22 victims have now been named by Greater Manchester Police.
Chloe Rutherford, 17-years-old
Liam Curry, 19-years-old
Georgina Callander, 18-years-old
John Atkinson, 28-years-old
Saffie Roussos, 8-years-old
Alison Howe, 45-years-old
Lisa Lees, 47-years-old
Olivia Campbell, 15-years-old
Angelika Klis, 40-years-old
Marcin Klis, 42-years-old
Kelly Brewster, 32-years-old
Martyn Hett, 29-years-old
Nell Jones, 14-years-old
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51-years-old
Michelle Kiss, 45-years-old
Eilidh MacLeod, 14-years-old
Wendy Fawell, 50-years-old
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14-years-old
Megan Hurley
Elaine McIver
Courtney Boyle, 19-years-old
Phillip Tron, 32-years-old
Remembering the Manchester victims
Ariana Grande tweeted her shock at the tragic events on Monday night and admitted she felt 'broken'.
Other celebrities including Harry Styles, Olly Murs and Taylor Swift also paid their respects to the 22 victims.
Our thoughts are with all those affected.