U2, Justin Bieber, Rihanna Nicki Minaj For Japan Tsunami Charity Album

U2, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the acts that will appear on a new charity album for the victims of the Japanese earthquakes and tsunami.

Record label Universal Music hope to get the album out for release by the end of the week (March 25).

Bon Jovi have also been confirmed to appear on the album, with all money raised going to the Japanese Red Cross, reports BBC News.

A tracklisting for the album has yet to be released.

Meanwhile, Primal Scream, Beady Eye and Paul Weller are among the acts set to play a one-off London gig in aid of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Japan.

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