Miley Cyrus Dedicates The Voice Performance To Ariana Grande, Manchester Attack Victims
Miley Cyrus wants everyone to know that, while she may be performing on stage during the season finale of The Voice, her thoughts remain with Manchester, England.
Before singing her new single, "Malibu," the 24-year-old took the time to send her love to all those affected by the attack at Manchester Arena. "I'd like to dedicate this song to my good friend, Ariana Grande, and everyone who experienced that horrific attack yesterday [May 22]," Cyrus told the audience. "Our hearts are with you."
On May 22, 2017, an explosion at a Manchester concert venue, where Ariana Grande was performing, was the target of a suspected suicide bomber, killing at least 22 people and injuring 59 concertgoers.
Cyrus previously spoke out about the horrific explosion on Instagram. Sharing a black and white photo of her beside Grande—both dressed in animal onesies—Cyrus wrote, "Wishing I could give my friend @arianagrande a great big hug right now... love love love you .... so sorry you had to be apart of such a tragic event!"
She continued, "My most sincere condolences to anyone and everyone affected by this horrific attack! All I can do is send as much HOPE & PEACE your way! This MUST end! No more war .... no more innocent lives taken .... L-O-V-E."
Cyrus' organization, The Happy Hippie Foundation, reposted the image on their Instagram account, adding, "Sending so much love to our friend @arianagrande and to all who were affected by tonight's attacks in Manchester. You are in the thoughts and hearts of Happy Hippies all over the world."