Let's hear it for Gwen Stefani: Donates a million to Japan relief efforts

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Gwen Stefani donates $1 million for Japan relief


By Mark Cina

Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:25pm GMT

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Gwen Stefani donated $1,000,000 on Wednesday to Save the Children's Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort.

"I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture," the singer said in a statement.

"The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help. I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years," Stefani added.

A limited edition Harajuku Lovers T-shirt designed by Stefani will be available next week through www.nodoubt.com, with all proceeds going to the relief efforts in Japan.

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http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/23/uk-gwenstefani-japan-idUKTRE72M8QT20110323

Bullock and Stefani. Ok, Hollywood guys, time to step up.

[Taverner]

1. It's nice to see SOMEBODY with money doing something good for a change

[liberalmuse]

2. Both her and Sandra Bullock.

Love 'em both. Two incredibly talented ladies with big hearts!

[tabasco]

3. Seems like she has Liz Taylor's spirit.

(or Roberto Clemente's)

What a wonderful example she set for others.

[panader0]

4. Rec for celebrities donating

[Sonoman]

5. Well, good for her (whoever she is).

Damn, I am getting either old or out-of-touch or both.

I know Sandra Bullock because I met her at a backyard party in Austin. I think I was the only person there who did not know who she was and she kind of got off on that. Cool woman, too.

Sonoman

[tavalon]

8. That's one of the reasons Sandy likes Austin

I miss those Austin style backyard parties. That's about all I miss about Texas. Well, I miss some great Austin friends, too.

[tavalon]

9. Lead singer for No Doubt

[Tripod]

6. k&r

[rpd123]

7. She needs to make ammends for..

springing "Hollaback girl" on humanity