Good girl

Published June 26, 2016

She comes across as a haughty, overly opinionated and self-conscious pop star. She may be all of that. But Christina Aguilera also has a heart of gold. The singer has announced that the proceeds to her new song Change will go to the victims of the ghastly Orlando shooting.

She says that the tragedy continues to weigh on her mind and she wants to be part of the change this world needs to make it a beautiful, inclusive place. Well done, Christina A! You go, girl.

Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, June 26th, 2016

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