Celebrities Raise Money for Japan Quake

Many celebrities are using their fame to aid victims of the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami.  Katy Perry is donating proceeds from sales of tour merchandise to the Red Cross.  In only 48 hours, Lady Gaga raised $250,000 by selling “We Pray for Japan” bracelets on her website.  Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is designing T-shirts that will benefit Music for Relief’s support efforts.  And, Blink-182 is auctioning some of its rare band memorabilia, including handwritten lyric sheets and clothing the members wore in a music video.  The sale is taking place on eBay to benefit the Red Cross.