Hollywood's reaction towards Newtown shooting

Web Produced by Alexandra Levy, Eyewitness NewsNEW YORK (WABC) -- Like the rest of us, the entertainment community around the world has been stunned by the Newtown tragedy.

And like so many, they're stopping what they're doing, to remember the young victims.

A big movie premiere is cancelled and show business shares the shock and outrage over the tragedy in Newtown. Even the world's greatest rock and roll band is feeling the pain.

He is a rock legend and a musical icon but Mick Jagger is also a father.

And so in Newark on Saturday night, he paused-along with the rest of The Rolling Stones to remember those who died in Newtown.

"Just want to take a minute to send our love and condolences to all of the people that lost people they love in the tragedy in Connecticut," Jagger said.

Before resuming Jagger added the "entire world" was feeling the pain of their loss and he was by no means alone in expressing condolences.

Alicia Keys who helped raise money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy last week tweeted:

"My heart is so heavy right now as I think of these innocent children, teachers, their families and community."

Former "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks was typical of so many who wrote:

"I will never understand the evil in this world. On my knees praying for those families. I am in tears."

And Rhianna was praying for those families too tweeting:

"God have mercy!!!! No one deserves this! What a Christmas it will be."

The premiere of one of the big Christmas movies, "Jack Reacher" was put on hold by this tragedy.

An ex-military investigator played by Tom Cruise is on the hunt for a sniper who has killed five people. The red carpet debut which was set for Monday night in Pittsburgh has been postponed indefinitely quoting:

"Out of honor and respect for the families and victims."

The movie is still set to open in theaters everywhere on schedule this Friday.

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