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YEREVAN, JUNE 17, ARMENPRESS. Christina Aguilera is to donate proceeds from her new single to the Orlando shooting victims and their families, reports BBC.
A gunmankilled 49 peoplein the early hours of Sunday morning at a gay nightclub in the city.
Aguilera said: "The horrific tragedy that occurred in Orlando continues to weigh heavily on my mind."
"I am left wondering how people filled with so much love could be taken by so much hate."
The singer's new single, Change, was released on Friday.
A statement from Aguilera's management confirmed 100% of proceeds from US download sales of the song will donated to the National Compassion Fund, which benefits the Orlando shooting victims and their families.
"Like so many, I want to help be part of the change this world needs to make it a beautiful, inclusive place where humanity can love each other freely and passionately," Aguilera said.