LIVE STREAM: Celebs Express Sorrow As Death Toll Mounts In Japanese Tsunami -- Watch Live Coverage Here
March 11 2011, Published 9:13 a.m. ET
More than 300 people are confirmed dead -- but Japanese media reports that more than 1,000 are presumed dead -- as a massive 8.9 earthquake followed by a 23-foot tsunami hit Japan, and Breaking Celebrity News is live streaming the latest news as it happens.
As is the case in these technologically-connected times, a number of celebrities took to Twitter to express their thoughts in the wake of the massive calamity.
"I am sooooo sad to hear about what's happening in Japan. It breaks my heart. Let's pray for the families and their country!" Ciara wrote on her Twitter account.
Justin Bieber tweeted that “Japan is one of my favorite places on earth...it's an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all need to help.”
Paula Abdul tweeted she’s been “GLUED to the tv since early this morning. Japan's heartwrenching disaster is just unbelievable.”
“OMG just watched the news!” Snooki tweeted. “My prayers go out to Japan !”
Glee star Chris Colfer tweeted: “i can't believe what i am seeing.. videos of the Tsunami and earthquake = insane =( ugh prayers are with everyone !”
Twilight star Kellan Lutz tweeted he was “praying for everyone in japan,hawaii,and on the west coast!”
The news hit close to home at the “Sober Valley Lodge,” where Charlie Sheen tweeted, “Curveball; Warlock edict; pain & devastation in Japan demands us all to dig deep & LOVE THEM VIOLENTLY Dogspeed my cadres of the Far East! C”
Bethenny Frankel tweeted: "I cannot believe we have another natural disaster in this world again.praying..."
"I'm sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting," Taylor Swift tweeted.
Mel B tweeted, "Watching CNN right now,I can not believe what I am seeing!"
Alyssa Milano sent out a number of well wishes and informational links about the disaster.
Show biz legend Cher was also among those shaken to the core by the tsunami, as she said she's got friends and property in the region.