George Clooney's Hope For Haiti Now For Number One

The HOPE Hope For Haiti Now album, featuring songs performed during George Clooney’s TV benefit last week, will hit the number one spot on the U.S. charts on Wednesday.

The telethon tracks became available as downloads via iTunes immediately after Friday night's star-studded show, which raised over $60 million (£37.5 million) for the relief effort in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, and fans have rushed to be part of the historic benefit.

The album has already topped the iTunes chart, while Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris' version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah has shot to the top of the iTunes singles countdown.