LISTEN: Jason Derulo tells us how he felt after hearing the news about Manchester
He is a friend of Ariana Grande's
Last updated 20th Jun 2017
American singer Jason Derulo spoke to us about how he felt after hearing what happened on Monday night after an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester.
The 'Want To Want Me' singer is a friend of Ariana's and has performed at the Manchester Arena a number of times in the past. He told us when he first heard the news he thought it was "shocking and not believable".
"To me, you know, a concert is a place of love, it's a place of happiness, it's a place of sharing," he said, going on to explain why he posted a prayer as his response to what had happened on social media.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, just hours after the attack, Jason posted on social media the prayer below.
Jason went on to say, "we shouldn't move in fear" explaining he has seen some of the "happiest and rewarding moments through concerts".
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On Monday night 22 people lost their lives and around 60 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.
Alison Howe, 45-years-old
Angelika Klis, 40-years-old
Chloe Rutherford, 17-years-old
Eilidh MacLeod, 14-years-old
Elaine McIver
Georgina Callander, 18-years-old
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51-years-old
John Atkinson, 28-years-old
Kelly Brewster, 32-years-old
Liam Curry, 19-years-old
Lisa Lees, 47-years-old
Marcin Klis, 42-years-old
Martyn Hett, 29-years-old
Megan Hurley
Michelle Kiss, 45-years-old
Nell Jones, 14-years-old
Olivia Campbell, 15-years-old
Saffie Roussos, 8-years-old
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14-years-old
Wendy Fawell, 50-years-old
Courtney Boyle, 19-years-old
Philip Tron, 32-years-old
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.