Entertainment world reacts to Orlando gay club shooting
The entertainment world responded with shock and anger to this morning's mass shooting at a popular gay bar in Orlando, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more wounded.
The nightclub, Pulse, was hosting a Latin Night when a man armed with an assault rifle and handgun began shooting. By the time he was killed in a police shootout, 50 people had lost their lives.
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Tonight's Tony Awards ceremony, which will be hosted by James Corden and broadcast on CBS, is being dedicated to the victims of the shooting.
The 2016 #TonyAwards are dedicated to those affected by the events in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/ILNbbhxSHD
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 12, 2016
Celebrities also took to social media to express their condolences.
Ariana Grande:
How how how how can one have so much hate ????? My heart...... is so broken. Praying for the families of the Orlando victims. I am so sorry.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 12, 2016
Zendaya:
Every time I log on....when does it end? Praying for Orlando...
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 12, 2016
John Legend:
Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2016
Ricky Martin:
I am gay and I am not afraid. Love conquers all. #PrayforOrlando
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 12, 2016
Audra McDonald:
When does this end? When do we demand a change? When do we finally wake up from this God awful nightmare? https://t.co/wJICoKBQ96
— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) June 12, 2016
Laura Benanti:
Tonight, every note I sing will be in remembrance of the lives taken in Orlando. 💔
— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) June 12, 2016
Ellen DeGeneres:
Sobbing.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 12, 2016
Lady Gaga:
It's a traumatizing & emotional time for a many people. I dream of the world reflecting on what we can do to change this violence. #Orlando
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 12, 2016
Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black ("Milk"):
Our love and prayers are not enough. GUN. CONTROL. NOW. #LGBTPOWER #Orlando
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) June 12, 2016
George Takei:
Devastated by the news out of FL. Whatever the madness behind this, let us all come together first to support victims & their loved ones.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016
Patricia Arquette:
Just heard about the horrifying attack in Florida. My love and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters. Heartbreaking.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) June 12, 2016
Cyndi Lauper:
I am devestated by the shooting in Orlando. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Why is it easy to get a semi automatic weapon?
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) June 12, 2016
Josh Groban:
I'm heartbroken for the victims, for Orlando, for the LGBT community, for our country. When does it end?
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 12, 2016
Talk show host Ross Matthews:
I am sickened to awake to the horrific news out of #Orlando. Smiling, happy, dancing people gunned down for no reason. Hug your friends. ❤️🌈
— Ross Mathews (@helloross) June 12, 2016
Director Adam McKay ("The Big Short"):
Almost 300k have died & over a million shot in last ten years & pro-gun people want nothing done or more guns? That's ur idea??#Orlando
— Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) June 12, 2016
Lance Bass:
I'm gutted over the news in Orlando- the tears will not stop. My thoughts are w my gay brothers and sisters and their families.
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) June 12, 2016
Kevin McHale: