Rihanna, Cardi B and Taylor Swift donate to fans and charities in need amid coronavirus
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In tough times, people with money show their true colors. For Rihanna, that meant donating $2.1m to domestic violence charities in a crisis that has threatened to keep victims trapped inside with abusive partners.
Cardi B’s donations came in the form of a giveaway: she promised to donate $1,000 every hour for the next 42 days, a total of about $1m, to people badly affected by the pandemic. She came up with the idea after getting messaged by fans in need, but, she warned: “I’m going to make sure you really do need it, so don’t be lying so you can lend your fucking boyfriend some money!” Continue reading...
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