It's good to be 18 when you're Justin Bieber.
First, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the teen heartthrob was surprised with a massive gift from Usher and his manager, Scooter Braun: a Fisker Karma, an electric luxury car worth over $100,000.
"I always yell at you, don't get anything flashy, we're not about that. Be humble, be humble," said Braun. "I kind of broke my own rule."
The same day, Selena Gomez, 19, took to Twitter to fete her boyfriend. "Happy birthday to my best friend in the whole world!!!!" she tweeted.
Then, Daily Mail reports that on Friday Gomez flew in from the Florida set of her new film, Spring Breakers, to attend Justin's birthday party in Los Angeles. Justin, dapper in a black and white dogtooth jacket, sported an Elvis inspired 'do. And in a series of pictures posted to Twitter, the happy birthday boy can be seen planting a kiss on Selena's cheek (she wore a festive red strapless dress).
"NO MATTER WHAT WE PARTY TONIGHT," the Biebz tweeted pre-festivities. Looks like it was quite a bash. Later, he signed off with: "#greatnight."
Source is http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/03/justin-bieber-rings-in-18th-birthday-with-selena-gomez/1#.T1K0BvHxq60
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Justin Bieber’s Birthday: Turns 18 with Ellen DeGeneres and a $100K Car
Pop sensation Justin Bieber turned 18 today, and he celebrated his big day with a very special appearance on "The Ellen Degeneres Show."
Bieber is a frequent guest on the show and DeGeneres is a gushing supporter of his. While being interviewed for today's show, DeGeneres told him that his manager, Scooter Braun, had a special gift he wanted to give him on the show.
"You work really, really hard and I always yell at you, ‘Don't get anything flashy. We're not about that. Be humble.' And I kind of broke my own rule," Bruan said.
Braun talked about the importance of being environmentally friendly on and off the road, as well as Bieber's love of cars.
"We decided to get you a car that would make you stand out a little on the road, and I think you know where I'm going and you're freaking out a little bit right now. It's a Fisker Karma," Braun said as the shiny black car appeared on the set. Braun said the car was a gift from him and Bieber's mentor, Usher.
The all-new 2012 Fisker Karma is the first luxury all-electric car, valued at more than $100,000.
When a shocked Bieber saw the car, his eyes widened and he kept repeating, "That's for me? That's for me? That's crazy."
Few people have the elite car. Other owners include Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Gore and Colin Powell. It is also the car that Ashton Kutcher's character drives on "Two and a Half Men."
Braun talked about Bieber's good qualities, including his dedication to charity and acts of kindness "for the right reasons." Braun said that Bieber performed 86 shows on his North American tour and met with a Make-a-Wish child at every show. His only request when he did that? No cameras.
Bieber also announced on the show that his new single, "Boyfriend," will be released on March 26.
The teen heartthrob has packed a lot into his 18 years, becoming a worldwide music icon and creating a media and product empire.
He has won dozens of music awards, performed for President Obama several times and released four records. He is the first solo artist ever to score three number one albums before his 18th birthday.
And if that wasn't enough, Bieber's 2011 3-D concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never became the highest-grossing music concert film since 1984. He's has also made acting appearances on CSI, guest-starred on Saturday Night Live, popped up in the opening montage of the Academy Awards last weekend, and proved his comedic skills on FunnyorDie.com.
Discovered five years ago through homemade YouTube videos, he's racked up 17.8 million Twitter followers and 40.8 million "likes" on Facebook. In July 2010, his video for "Baby" became the most-viewed video in YouTube history, and as of February 2012, it had more than 700 million views. His official YouTube channel has had 2.3 billion views.
He also has a fragrance, a line of Hallmark greeting cards, trading cards, books, dolls and a singing electric toothbrush.
Despite all that success, Bieber has so far managed to avoid any true personal scandals. There have been no DUIs or drug busts, he has a great relationship with his parents and his family, his relationship with Selena Gomez appears to be solid, and the paternity lawsuit he was hit with last year is widely believed to be a fabrication on the part of the woman who filed it.
Speaking to V magazine earlier this year, Justin talked about how growing up might affect his music. "People need to know I'm not a kid anymore," he said. "But at the end of the day, I'm not completely grown-up. I'm still learning…I'm never going to make myself so the kids and the parents don't respect me….I don't want to start singing about things like sex, drugs and swearing."
He added, "I've got a lot of work to do…I don't want people to just think of me as a teen sensation….I want to transition, and become the greatest."
Source is http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/03/justin-biebers-birthday-turns-18-with-ellen-degeneres-and-a-100k-car/
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Justin Bieber Hopes For 'More Memories' With Sean Kingston
On Tuesday night (August 2), Sean Kingston sat down with MTV News to talk about a Memorial Day weekend jet-ski accident that landed him in the hospital for more than a month. In the weeks since his release, he's been working to get his life and career back on track, all of which he opened up about during "MTV First: Sean Kingston."
He's been getting support from his pals, like teen superstar Justin Bieber, who made his way down to Miami earlier this month to visit Kingston. The two have collaborated on several tracks, including "Eenie Meenie," and toured together last year.
The 17-year-old shared this message with us in an interview that aired during the special: "I just want to say what's up, Sean? I'm glad you're doing well. I had fun hanging out with you in Miami, and there's plenty more memories to come."
Bieber was spotted in Kingston's hometown, where the two buddies kicked back. "We were just hanging out at his house, kicking it, driving around Miami and whatnot," Bieber explained of the trip. "It was a lot of fun. I got to relax and take time off."
During his trip, Bieber got a chance to see how well the "Beautiful Girls" singer has been doing in the months since the crash, which led Kingston to make the decision to lose a significant amount of weight. "His spirits are a lot higher," he said. "He still has to have people around him to make sure he's doing all right, but his spirits are high, and he's doing well."
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Justin Bieber Says Sean Kingston's 'Spirits Are High'
Over Memorial Day weekend, Sean Kingston was seriously injured in a headline-making jet-ski accident. In the months since the crash, the "Beautiful Girls" singer has been recovering in Miami, where he lives and where the accident took place. He's been getting help from pals like "Eenie Meenie" collaborator Justin Bieber, who said the recovering singer is doing much better.
"His spirits are a lot higher," Bieber explained to MTV News in an interview that will air tonight (August 2) on "MTV First: Sean Kingston." "He still has to have people around him to make sure he's doing alright, but his spirits are high, and he's doing well."
Bieber also talked about his recent visit to Kingston's home in Miami. "I was just down in Miami," he said. "We were just hanging out at his house, kicking it, driving around Miami and whatnot. It was a lot of fun. I got to relax and take time off."
During "MTV First: Sean Kingston," the chart-topping artist will talk about his recovery from the near-fatal accident and his plans to get back in the recording studio. The special is set to air tonight (August 2) at 7:57 p.m. ET on MTV, then continue for 30 minutes on MTV.com. Fans can submit questions for Sean through MTV.com or via Twitter (using @MTVNews/ hashtag #AskSean).
Sean will open up to host Sway Calloway about the cause of the Memorial Day accident and go into detail about the various medical procedures he underwent to treat his injuries. The singer will also speak candidly about how the accident helped him to focus on living a healthier lifestyle, and, of course, we'll find out what's up next for the star in his music career.
Source is http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668253/justin-bieber-sean-kingston-post-accident.jhtml
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Justin Bieber, Dad Get Matching Tattoos (PHOTO)
Celebuzz:
TheJustinBieberShrine.com just posted a bunch of photos of Justin Bieber getting "Jesus" in Hebrew tattooed on the side of his stomach. Justin apparently got the tat on May 23 before he jetted off to Hawaii for a PDA filled-trip with girlfriend Selena Gomez.
The Biebs and his pop got matching father-son tattoos in the exact same spot. Look how nervous Justin looks before getting inked!
Monday, July 25, 2011
See Justin Bieber Give His “Baby” Selena Gomez a Birthday Kiss!
Justin posted an adorable Instagram shot of him kissing Selena with the caption: “Happy bday baby.”
What else did they do? Went to the most magical place on Earth!
The duo was spotted in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday cleaning out the gift shops!
They reportedly ended Selena’s birthday weekend at fancy Japanese restaurant Geisha House in Hollywood.
Then, Sunday night, Justin made a surprise appearance during Selena’s concert at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, Calif. — to the delight of fans!
Sounds like he did his best to make his leading lady happy!
Source: http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/07/see-justin-bieber-give-his-baby-selena-gomez-a-birthday-kiss/
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Vanilla Ice Predicts Flame-Out of Justin Bieber
His message to Justin Bieber: You're next!
Ice is warning the Bieb to enjoy his success while he can because his fame will be fleeting, and sustaining this kind of success is impossible.
Vanilla, who produced the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts, tells the Huffington Post, "I mean, I did 'Ice Ice Baby' when I was 16."
"So, yeah, I can kind of relate a bit. Sold over 100 million records. I had a weekend that lasted about three years, and I didn't know who I was."
"What's my purpose in life? So my prediction about Bieber is that he's going to go through one of those weekends that lasts a few years."
"He's had such success as a child act. But soon something else new will come along and he'll be forgotten," Ice laments, adding, "he can try to put all the pieces back together, so it's going to be entertaining to watch."
As is his custom, Ice is a bit confused about his own biography for one. "Ice Ice Baby" became a hit in 1990, when he was 23 years old.
Secondly, Vanilla Ice is the epitome of a flash in the pan, a one-hit wonder, a gimmick with no real substance. Is Justin Bieber the same?
We suspect his 11 million Twitter fans think not.
Source is http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/07/vanilla-ice-predicts-flame-out-of-justin-bieber/
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