LADY GAGA FACES LAWSUIT IN REGARDS TO JAPAN EFFORT RELIEF

It's difficult to recall the tragic time of the tsunamis in Japan that happened not too long ago, but it seems like Lady Gaga might have to re-visit this period. She wanted to raise money for Japan Relief Efforts by selling $5 white and red bracelets reading "WE PRAY FOR JAPAN".

Lady Gaga is being sued by a Michigan law network by the name of 1800LAWFIRM that claims the singer didn’t donate all of the proceeds from the Japan prayer bracelet sales to charity like she promised. They also are claiming that Gaga "artificially inflated reports of total donations" and over-charged buyers on shipping costs.

Attorney for the law firm Alyson Oliver says, "While we commend Lady Gaga for her philanthropic efforts, we want to ensure that claims that 'all proceeds will be donated to Japan's earthquake' are in fact true. Our intention via this lawsuit is to uncover any improprieties committed by Lady Gaga and appropriate the full donations assumed to the victims in Japan." The Lady Gaga prayer bracelet for Japan sales used deceptive advertising techniques and broke several different federal consumer protection laws.

Many of those who ordered the prayer bracelets from Lady Gaga's website complained about the long delivery along with the additional $5 shipping charge. Lady Gaga's Japan Relief Bracelets generated $3 million in proceeds for the Japan earthquake relief effort which was supposedly given in full. Though none of the reps have commented yet on this situation, we'll see how it plays out.

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Celebrities Use Their Fame for Japan Relief Efforts

As you should already know, Japan experienced a 9.0 earthquake followed by a tsunami with waves about 30 feet high engulfing 95% of Northern Japan and destroying everything that was there. News about this disaster was on every news station, and just watching footage of this event was truly jaw-dropping. I know all of us would like to help Japan in their time of need, so here's some ways you can not only pray for them, but also help donate for relief efforts.

Lady Gaga designed a bracelet with the words "We Pray for Japan" in both Japanese and English. The price is $5 and all the money collected will be strictly for relief efforts.

Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park, partnered with Music for Relief to design a T-shirt to be sold for the cause. It is currently in the process of voting which design fans would like to be the official shirt sold. You can vote here: http://mikeshinoda.com/2011/03/11/help-me-choose-which-tee-we-should-make/

Charlie Sheen says that $1 for every ticket sold for his upcoming live show "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option Show" will be donated to the Red Cross Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund.

Most of the celebrities are turning to Twitter to express their support for Japan. Katy Perry, Conan O'Brien, Diddy, and Chris Brown amongst others are choosing Red Cross as their choice for relief efforts. Just text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 and don't forget to keep praying for them and peace around the world!!!



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille