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Stars react to Texas school shooting: 'Filled with rage and grief'
Celebrities are reacting on social media to the Texas elementary school shooting that has left 19 students and at least two adults dead.
The shooting took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott identified the shooter as Salvador Ramos, a resident of Uvalde who was killed by law enforcement officers.
Matthew McConaughey, whose hometown is Uvalde, posted a lengthy message about the incident to Instagram.
"Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grants us," McConaughey said.
"The true call to action is now for every American to take a longer and deeper look in the mirror and ask ourselves, 'What is it that we truly value? How do we repair the problem? What small sacrifices can we individually take today, to preserve a healthier and safer nation, state, and neighborhood tomorrow? We cannot exhale once again, make excuses and accept these tragic realities as the status quo," he continued.
Taylor Swift tweeted about the shooting while also reposting a video of Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr calling out politicians and stating that action needs to be taken.
"Filled with rage and grief, and so broken by the murders in Uvalde, By Buffalo, Laguna Woods and so many others. By the ways in which we, as a nation, have become conditioned to unfathomable and unbearable heartbreak. Steve's words ring so true and cut so deep," Swift said.
Selena Gomez gave her thoughts on Twitter and posted a link to nonprofit gun violence prevention organization Everytown for Gun Safety.
"Today in my home stage of Texas 18 innocent students were killed while simply trying to get an education. A teacher killed doing her job; an invaluable yet sadly under appreciated job. If children aren't safe at school where are they safe?" Gomez said.
"It's so frustrating and I'm not sure what to say anymore. Those in power need to stop giving lip service and actually change the laws to prevent these shootings in the future," she continued in a second tweet.
Mindy Kaling tweeted about how mass shootings continue to keep happening in the U.S.
"It happens, and then life goes on. Then it happens again. And the only thing that changes -- the literal only thing -- is that it happens sooner and sooner," Kaling said.
Dan Levy also commented on the tragedy on Twitter.
"18. Children. What will it take to prioritize humanity over politics?" Levy said.
LeBron James took to Twitter to offer his condolences and asked for change.
"My thoughts and prayers goes out to the families of love ones loss & injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX! Like when is enough is enough man!!! These are kids, and we keep putting them in harms way at school. Like seriously 'AT SCHOOL' where it's suppose to be the safest!" James said.
"There simply has to be change! HAS TO BE!! Praying to the heavens above to all with kids these days in schools," he continued in a second tweet.
Pedro Pascal posted a quote from poet Amanda Gorman on Instagram.
"It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn't just insanity. It's inhumanity. The truth is, one nation under guns," the quote said.
Aerosmith cancels shows as Steven Tyler enters rehab
 Aerosmith has canceled a number of shows as frontman Steven Tyler seeks treatment in rehab.
The rock band canceled the June and July dates of its Las Vegas residency show Tuesday after Tyler, 74, relapsed and entered a treatment center.
Aerosmith was to begin a new run of its Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild show at the Dolby Live amphitheater at Park MGM on June 17.
"As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years. After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery," the band said in a statement.
"We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must cancel our first set of Las Vegas residency dates this June and July while he focuses on his well-being," the group added.
Aerosmith said it will resume the tour in September, when it is scheduled to begin a new series of shows Sept. 14.
"We are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows," the group said. "Thank you for your understanding and for your support for Steven during this time."
Tyler previously sought treatment in 2009.
Aerosmith also consists of Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The band released its 15th studio album, Music from Another Dimension!, in 2012.
'This is Us' creator, stars celebrate series finale: 'It's been the trip of a lifetime'
The creator and stars of popular NBC drama This is Us are celebrating the show's series finale.
Series creator Dan Fogelman and stars Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Susan Kelechi Watson took to social media Tuesday to thank and say goodbye to fans.
This is Us followed the Pearson family -- parents Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) and children Randall (Brown), Kate (Metz) and Kevin (Hartley) -- in multiple time frames. The show ended Tuesday after six seasons on NBC.
Fogelman said on Twitter that he hopes the finale "satisfies and leaves you thinking, and feeling, and even smiling."
"I hope it makes you feel as full as your response to this show has made us feel, all these years," he wrote. "Thank you for taking this train ride with us. It's been the trip of a lifetime."
Mandy Moore shared a quote from her character, Rebecca Pearson, who died in the penultimate episode, alongside a photo of the leaflet used for Rebecca's funeral.
"As we close out the final chapter, let me leave you with this... 'Take the risks. Make the big moves, even if they're small moves. Forge ahead with your lives in any and every direction that moves you. I'm asking you to be fearless.' - Rebecca Pearson #ThisIsUs," she tweeted.
Brown and Watson, who played couple Randall and Beth Pearson, posted a photo together and a joint statement on Instagram.
"Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of our sweet R&B hearts for being on this journey with us and sharing yours in the process. We love you! Yours truly, R&B #ThisIsUs," the pair wrote.
Brown also shared tributes to Metz and Hartley, who played his on-screen siblings Kate and Kevin.
"To my brother and sister, @justinhartley & @ChrissyMetz I love you guys so damn much! It's been an absolute pleasure to be your brother! Let's all go do wonderful things, & if you need anything, I'm here! Ta ta for now! #Big3 #ThisIsUs #WeDidSomethingGood," he wrote.
Metz shared some of her favorite moments with Kate in a video on Instagram.
"Can't believe today is here. Taking a trip down memory lane and sharing some of my favorite Kate Pearson moments..." she captioned the post. "Love you all!! #ThisIsUsFinalChapter."
This is Us also starred Milo Ventimiglia, Chris Sullivan, Jon Huertas, Eris Baker and Faithe Herman.
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CBS pulls 'FBI' Season 4 finale following Texas school shooting
CBS pulled the finale to FBI Season 4 following the Texas elementary school shooting that left 19 students and two adults dead.
The finale was set to air on Tuesday, the same day as the shooting, and dealt with similar subject matter.
"As the team investigates a deadly robbery that garnered a cache of automatic weapons for killers, they discover one of the perps is a classmate of Jubal's son, who is reluctant to cooperate with the case," reads the official synopsis for the episode.
CBS aired a repeat of FBI in its place. The network has yet to announce a new date for the finale.
FBI is a crime drama that follows a New York-based unit of special agents. Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Alana De La Garza, John Boyd and Katherine Renee Turner star.
The shooting took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott identified the shooter as Salvador Ramos, a resident of Uvalde who was killed by law enforcement officers.
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