Gwen Stefani Donates $1M to Japan

GWEN STEFANI DONATES $1M TO JAPAN
Gwen Stefani has donated $1 million to aid with relief efforts in Japan.

The No Doubt singer - who has sons Kingston, four, and two-year-old Zuma with husband Gavin Rossdale - has given the huge sum to Save the Children's Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to help with recovery in the disaster-stricken nation.

She said in a statement: "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 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."

In addition to her donation, Gwen will unveil a limited edition Harajuku Lovers T-shirt on her band's website, with all proceeds from sales of the garment also going to help with relief efforts.

Gwen is not the only celebrity to donate a portion of their wealth to the cause.

Both Demi Lovato and Sandra Bullock have also given $1 million to the cause, while Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. announced profits from the sales of "Hereafter" on DVD would be donated to help the country.

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Sandra Bullock Donates $1M to Japan

SANDRA BULLOCK DONATES $1M TO JAPAN
Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million to the Japan relief effort.

The "Blind Side" actress has given the huge sum to the American Red Cross on behalf of her family to help the earthquake-stricken country.

The organization said: "The American Red Cross is extremely grateful for this generous support from Sandra Bullock and her family. This contribution is vitally important as the Red Cross works to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time of urgent need for so many people in Japan."

Though the donation from Sandra - who previously gave $1 million to Doctors Without Borders to assist with helping Haiti following an earthquake in 2010 - is the biggest celebrity contribution to be made public, other stars have been backing the cause.

Lady Gaga has raised over $250,000 by designing a wristband - which is read and white and reads "We pray for Japan" in both English and Japanese - which has been on sale for just $5.

She tweeted: "Monsters: in just 48 hrs you've raised a quarter of a million dollars for Japan Relief. It's important we help. X (sic)"

The Asian country has suffered widespread devastation to its north eastern island as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and after affects on Friday (March 11, 2011), and Gaga has been among many stars to come forward on the social networking website to help raise donations.

Katy Perry tweeted: "Remember as you go about your day please #prayforjapan & if you are able, text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to Japan's emergency relief. (sic)"

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber also sent a message to fans, writing: "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."

People can donate to the relief fund via The Red Cross through a variety of methods including the charity's website, Facebook and iTunes.

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