Gwen Stefani donates $1 million for Japan victims
The “No Doubt’ singer has donated $1 million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund in hopes to provide assistance to the victims of the twin disaster in Japan.
Singer Gwen Stefani has without a doubt wanted to do something to help in the relief and recovery efforts for the Japanese victims, following the devastating quake and tsunami that have hit Japan on March 11.
The “No Doubt’ singer has donated $1 million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund in hopes to provide assistance to the victims of the twin disaster in Japan.
With her donation is a note that explained how Stefani has loved and respected Japan and its culture.
“I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and culture. The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can do to help,” Stefani was quoted as saying by the Los Angeles Times.
The singer and mother of two sons - - Kingston James and Mcgregor Rossdale - - has first toured Japan in 1996, according to USA Today and the East Asian country’s culture has been a source of influence and inspiration to her song. The singer’s clothing line called, Harajuku Lovers can also be traced from culture of the Harajuku district.
Stefani has even written and recorded a song called “Harajuku Girls” for her 2004 debut solo album, “Love.Angel.Music.Baby.”
“I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years,” the singer said in her note according to USA Today.
Gwen Stefani who’s been married to British rock musician Gavin Rossdale since 2002, joins the list of celebrities who have stepped up efforts to aid the relief and recovery initiatives in Japan.
She came next to Sandra Bullock who also donated the same staggering amount for Japan victims’ recovery.
Other celebrities who have taken the initiatives to support in their own way include [click links of the celebrity names for full report]: Charlie Sheen, Edward Norton, Josh Duhamel, Justin Bieber, Bryan Adams, Boyz II Men, and a lot more artists both in the entertainment industry.
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