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Japan Benefit Album to Feature Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Other Artists

The benefit album is to be released digitally via Universal Music Group and artists have agreed to include their tracks without claiming royalties to show their support and to raise the largest amount possible for the people affected by the recent earthquakes and Tsunami.

A spokesperson for the Japanese Red Cross explained the reasons behind the digital release:

“We are doing it only digitally because it is faster, and this will be a worldwide release. The plan is to have it available later this week,”

The album will also feature music from artists such as Bon Jovi, U2, Justin Bieber and possibly Lady Gaga.

The album should be available for download later in the week and all proceeds will go straight to the Japan Red Cross.

We will update you on this story as soon as the album is released so please, if you can, download the album and help the people who have suffered through one of the worst natural disasters of our time.

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Eminem’s Marshall Mathers Foundation Joins Forces with Chrysler Clothing Range to Give Back to Detroit

Since the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial “Born of Fire” featuring Eminem was aired, Chrysler have seen their “Imported from Detroit” T-Shirts consistently selling out via their website Chrysler.com.

Eminem has joined forces with Chrysler in a clothing partnership and it has been confirmed that a significant portion of the profits will be donated to the Marshall Mathers Foundation. As well as Em’s Foundation, various other Detroit support projects will receive donations to aid in future development. These include; Habitat for Humanity Detroit, the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Michigan and Think Detroit PAL.

Chrysler released a statement about their partnership:

“We hope that by partnering with these charitable organizations people will be encouraged to wear their ‘Imported from Detroit’ merchandise proudly knowing that a portion of the proceeds will go to programs and initiatives that contribute to the fundamental development of the children of Detroit and the communities in which they reside.”

The range is available in all sizes, with various colours to choose from. There are also plans to release several special edition T-Shirts and you can also get hold of bumper stickers with the “Imported from Detroit” slogan.

If you would like to buy a T-Shirt and support Detroit or simply wish to have a look then click here.

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Jay-Z Auctions Two Knicks Tickets for Charity

 
Two lucky fans are in with a once in a lifetime chance to get hold of courtside tickets to an upcoming Knicks game at Madison Square Gardens!

 
Jay has teamed up with website CharityBuzz.com to run the auction and the two lucky recipients will get the chance to sit side-by-side with Hip Hop legend Jay-Z and help to benefit a New York school for children with learning difficulties.

 
The auction kicked off yesterday (8th March 2011) and will be open until March 30th. The tickets have been valued at around $20,000 and all proceeds will go to the Stephen Gaynor School.

 
If you would like to place a bid or just get more info, check out the link:

http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/2565018

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