Gaga's wristband raises $250k for Japan, Lady Gaga collected 250k dollars for Japan's Tsunami victims

Pop star Lady Gaga has collected $250,000 from the sales of a wristband she designed to raise money for Japan's earthquake victims.

"Monsters (fans): in just 48 hrs you've raised a quarter of a million dollars for Japan Relief. It's important we help. X (sic)," Gaga posted on her Twitter page.

The singer urged her twitter followers to buy the $5 red and white accessory, which has a message "We pray for Japan" both in English and Japanese.

Japan suffered widespread devastation as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March11. Gaga is among many stars to raise donations through the social networking website.

Singer Katy Perry tweeted: "Remember as you go about your day please 'pray for Japan & 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 favourite 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.

Britney Spears glows in stunning photoshoot for V magazine

Britney Spears, who was pictured yesterday looking scruffy and casual as she took her family out fishing, has revealed her glamorous side in her latest photoshoot.

The singer looks stunning in the new issue of U.S. fashion magazine V, reports the Daily Mail.

Fashion photographer Mario Testino took the sizzling shot.

The 29-year-old star posted up the picture on her official Twitter page, saying: “I HEART Mario Testino and V Magazine. Mag comes out tomorrow.”

In the mag, the star talks about her comeback with new album Femme Fatale, her seventh.

Shilpa praises Piggy Chops

Now this is a rare compliment coming from an actress for another actress - Shilpa Shetty is all praises for Priyanka Chopra's work in Vishal Bharadwaj's 7 Khoon Maaf.

'Watched 7 Khoon maaf, last night Well directed@priyankachopra rockd,really complex role but u did a gr8 job effortlessly,U go girl,all d best (sic),' Shilpa posted on her Twitter page.

In the film, Priyanka plays the role of a woman who kills her seven husbands. It released Friday.