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Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Katy Perry, P Diddy, Rihanna, Chris Brown Support Japan Relief Efforts

March 14, 2011
Katy Perry, P Diddy, Rihanna, Chris Brown Support Japan Relief EffortsKaty Perry and P Diddy have backed a campaign by the Red Cross to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Chris Brown has also taken to Twitter to call on people to “pray for Japan” following the devastating 8.9-magnitude quake last Friday (March 11).

On Twitter, Perry said: "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.”

P Diddy wrote: "EVERYONE KEEP TEXTING!! The quake & tsunami victims in Japan NEED US!!!"

Meanwhile, as previously reported, Lady Gaga has designed a 'We Pray For Japan' wristeband, which is due to go on sale next week.

Rihanna also wrote on Twitter: "Let's continue to keep the people of Japan in our prayers! We are all heartbroken for u..."

More than 1000 were killed in the disaster, although that figure is expected to rise.

(by Jason Gregory)



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