As TMZ first reported, some of Bieber’s crew refused to go on the tour stops in Japan because of post-tsunami cancer concerns. But sources close to Bieber told us earlier this week … he was going no matter what.

Bieber tweeted his plans today … confirming the tour stops in Japan will go on as planned.

Never say never … go to Japan

TMZ

Justin Bieber is going to Japan this month no matter what … TMZ has learned — despite his crew staging an outright mutiny … and refusing to go with him.

The Biebs is scheduled to perform across the Pacific in two weeks — once in Osaka and once in Tokyo — but as we previously reported, many of his crew members are flat out REFUSING to take the trip … because they’re afraid of the cancer risks from the recent nuclear disaster.

We’re told the crew is still locked in stalemate over the concerts — but the Biebs has decided … he’s hitting Japan with or without his crew.

If Bieber doesn’t have the manpower for stadium gigs — we’re told he’ll take on whatever smaller venues he can … all the way down to homeless shelters.

See? Good things happen to those who Belieb.

TMZ

Justin Bieber’s scheduled concerts in Japan could be torpedoed because of a crew mutiny … TMZ has learned.

Many crew members have flat out refused to go to Japan for two concerts later this month, because they’re afraid of the cancer risks from the recent nuclear disaster. They also fear another earthquake. Short story — they are refusing to go to Osaka for a May 17 concert and another concert two days later in Tokyo.

Today in Adelaide, Australia, an angry Scooter Braun — Justin’s manager — exploded at the crew … sources who were there tell TMZ.

Braun told the crew, “Man the f**k up and do the right thing by these kids.”

But during the meeting — the 3rd one in 4 days — members of the crew fired back that it wasn’t safe to go and Avril Lavigne and Slash had canceled their Japan concerts.

Scooter said Justin did not want to disappoint the kids who bought tickets and that the Japanese government had given an “all clear” — that it was safe to be in both cities.

And Scooter noted, Maroon 5 is full steam ahead for its upcoming Japanese concerts.

As of now, there’s a stalemate, and the Japanese concerts are in jeopardy.

TMZ

Some of pop music’s biggest artists, including Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, are lending their tunes for a good cause. On Monday (March 21), it was announced that Universal Music is rushing out a digital-only compilation album to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.

While the lineup and track list have yet to be finalized, other chart-toppers expected to be featured on the release include U2 and Bon Jovi. Lady Gaga may also appear on the album. Proceeds from sales will go to the Japanese Red Cross.

“We are doing it only digitally because it is faster, and this will be a worldwide release. The plan is to have it available later this week,” a spokesperson for Universal Music said.

In order to maximize proceeds, the record label plans to find more acts willing to waive royalties that would have come from having their tracks appear on the compilation.

MTV

The world is still reacting to the news of an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday (March 11). The devastating quake triggered a 10-meter tsunami that now threatens Pacific coastal areas including Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. Celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their love and support for those affected by the natural disaster.

“I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting,” Taylor Swift tweeted. Fellow pop princess Katy Perry shared a similar sentiment, writing, “My prayers go out to anyone that is being effected by the disaster in Japan. #prayforjapan.”

Selena Gomez, who was just in the country, took to Facebook to express her concern. “Wow, I don’t even know what to say, Japan. I was just there and you were all so wonderful to me,” she wrote. “I am sending all my love, prayers and support.”

Justin Bieber also tweeted about the news. “Japan is one of my favorite places on earth. … It’s an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all need to help.” He added, “#prayforjapan.” [continue reading…]

Good news for Japanese fans.

The following dates have been announced:

May 17, 2011 – Tuesday at Osaka Zepp
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
Standing 1F ¥ 7,000 – (TAX / 1Drink by) / 2F specify ¥ 7,500 – (TAX / 1Drink separately) (US$85)
TICKET INFO: Kyodo 06-7732-8888

May 18, 2011 – Thursday at Tokyo Nippon Budokan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
S seat ¥ 7,500 – (TAX) / A seat ¥ 6,500 – (tax included) (US$85)
TICKET INFO: 03-3462-6969