HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti" music video has debuted, less than two weeks after a star-studded lineup gathered in Hollywood to record the remake to benefit victims of January's devastating earthquake in Haiti.
A three-minute version of the video first aired Friday night during NBC's coverage of the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. It was introduced by Lionel Richie and fellow producer Quincy Jones, who were also behind the original 1985 anthem.
The contemporary version opens with teen sensation Justin Bieber. Other artists featured include Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Fergie, Josh Groban, LL Cool J, Nick Jonas, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and Wyclef Jean.
The video, which was directed by Paul Haggis, also includes Janet Jackson singing alongside her late brother, Michael Jackson, who appears via footage taken from the original recording.
Watch the original video: "We Are the World: USA for Africa"
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