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Nearly a week after the devastating earthquake struck near Haiti’s capital, donations for relief efforts are still pouring in — in excess of $200 million. Charities, companies, individuals and celebrities across the U.S. have been rallying together in the aftermath of the 7.0-magnitude quake last Tuesday, and their efforts are paying off.

In the early ’80s, Stevie Wonder launched a campaign demanding the recognition of Rev Dr Martin Luther Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday. Stevie composed “Happy Birthday” in honor of King and the song quickly became a hit.

Michelle Obama turns 46 years old today, completing her first year as First Lady. Click here to see 46 things you didn’t know about Michelle Obama.

Atlanta's own Monica stopped by the Majic studios to talk with Carol Blackmon recently. Click here to watch and listen to the interview and hear Monica discuss her career and her BET reality show.

January 16th is Aaliyah's birthday. She would have been 31 today. Although her life was cut short by a plane accident in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, her memory will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry said he will donate $250,000 to Haitian relief efforts, according to his Web site. "If you are like me, I know you want to do something," he said in a message.

Actress Garcelle Beauvais, better known as "Fancy" from "The Jamie Foxx Show," has been greatly affected by the tragedy that has struck Haiti. She herself grew up on the island, coming to the United States with her parents at the age of seven. Click here to see what she had to say about the tragedy.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty Friday in D.C. Superior Court to a felony count of carrying a pistol without a license, leaving his career in the NBA in jeopardy. Arenas will be sentenced on March 26.

As of Friday morning, Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti had raised more than $2 million from mobile giving, according to Albe Angel, CEO of Miami-based Give on the Go, the mobile-communications company working with the non-profit to coordinate donations.

During an interview with Power 105’s Malikha Mallett, the radio host asked Fantasia if she was currently dating. She was also asked about her alleged involvement with the married Antuan Cook. Click here to see what she said.

Fans of the late soul singer Teddy Pendergrass will have a chance to say their goodbyes at a public viewing in Philadelphia. The viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at Philadelphia’s Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

The popularity of "Pants on the Ground" singer Larry Platt continued to soar Friday morning, as Internet users flocked to videos of the Atlanta man's anthem against the sagging of trousers. Thursday night, "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon imitated Neil Young singing a bluesy version of "Pants," and Platt has been booked as a guest on Monday's ABC show, "The View."