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'''Justin Drew Bieber'''<ref name="ew06">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20350064,00.html?xid=rss-music-reviews-My+World+2.0|title=My World 2.0 (2010)|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=March 10, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=Time|accessdate=June 11, 2010}}</ref> ({{pron-en|ˈbiːbər}} {{respell|BEE|bər}}, born March 1, 1994)<ref name="mtv_snl">[http://inogolo.com/pronunciation/d1963/Justin_Bieber inogolo:how to pronounce Justin Bieber].</ref> is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[pop music|pop]]-[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer.<ref name="BILLBOARDBIO"/><ref name="NY"/><ref name=Allmusicbio>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p1152032|pure_url=yes}}|title=allmusic ((( Justin Bieber > Overview )))|last1=Collar|first1=Matt|last2=Leahey|first2=Andrew |work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Macrovision|Macrovision Corporation]]|accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref> Bieber was discovered in 2008 by [[Scooter Braun]], who happened to come across Bieber's videos on [[YouTube]] and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,<ref name="coverstory">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-the-billboard-cover-story-1004074692.story#/news/justin-bieber-the-billboard-cover-story-1004074692.story|title=Justin Bieber – The Billboard Cover Story|last=Herrera|first=Monica|date=March 19, 2010|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate= May 7, 2010}}</ref> and then to a recording contract with [[Island Records]] offered by [[L.A. Reid]].<ref name="mitchell">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story#/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story|title=Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|date=April 28, 2009|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name="herrera" />
'''Justin Drew Bieber'''<ref name="ew06">{{Cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20350064,00.html?xid=rss-music-reviews-My+World+2.0|title=My World 2.0 (2010)|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=March 10, 2010|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=Time|accessdate=June 11, 2010}}</ref> ({{pron-en|ˈbiːbər}} {{respell|BEE|bər}}, born March 1, 1994)<ref name="mtv_snl">[http://inogolo.com/pronunciation/d1963/Justin_Bieber inogolo:how to pronounce Justin Bieber].</ref> is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[pop music|pop]]-[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer.<ref name="BILLBOARDBIO"/><ref name="NY"/><ref name=Allmusicbio>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p1152032|pure_url=yes}}|title=allmusic ((( Justin Bieber > Overview )))|last1=Collar|first1=Matt|last2=Leahey|first2=Andrew |work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Macrovision|Macrovision Corporation]]|accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref> Bieber was discovered in 2008 by [[Scooter Braun]], who happened to come across Bieber's videos on [[YouTube]] and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,<ref name="coverstory">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-the-billboard-cover-story-1004074692.story#/news/justin-bieber-the-billboard-cover-story-1004074692.story|title=Justin Bieber – The Billboard Cover Story|last=Herrera|first=Monica|date=March 19, 2010|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate= May 7, 2010}}</ref> and then to a recording contract with [[Island Records]] offered by [[L.A. Reid]].<ref name="mitchell">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story#/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story|title=Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|date=April 28, 2009|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name="herrera" />


His debut single, "[[One Time (song)|One Time]]", released worldwide in 2009, charted in the top 30 in over ten countries. His debut release, ''[[My World (EP)|My World]]'', followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified [[RIAA certification|platinum]] in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/05/earlyshow/leisure/music/main6177327.shtml|title=Justin Bieber Fever Hits Miami|work=[[CBS News]]|publisher=CBS Interactive|date= February 5, 2010|accessdate=March 27, 2010}}</ref> His first full studio release, ''[[My World 2.0]]'', was released on March 23, 2010 and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries and was certified platinum in the [[United States]]. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]," in January 2010.
His debut single, "[[One Time (song)|One Time]]", released worldwide in 2009, charted in the top 30 in over ten countries. His debut release, ''[[My World (EP)|My World]]'', followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified [[RIAA certification|platinum]] in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/05/earlyshow/leisure/music/main6177327.shtml|title=Justin Bieber Fever Hits Miami|work=[[CBS News]]|publisher=CBS Interactive|date= February 5, 2010|accessdate=March 27, 2010}}</ref> His first full studio release, ''[[My World 2.0]]'', was released on March 23, 2010 HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries and was certified platinum in the [[United States]]. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]," in January 2010.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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[[File:Justin Bieber.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Bieber in September 2009 at the [[Nintendo World Store]]]]
[[File:Justin Bieber.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Bieber in September 2009 at the [[Nintendo World Store]]]]
Bieber's first single, "[[One Time (song)|One Time]]", was released to radio while Bieber was still recording his debut album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story|title=Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|date=April 28, 2009|work=Billboard|publisher=e5 Global Media}}</ref> The song reached number 12 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] during its first week of release in July 2009,<ref name="herrera" /> and later peaked at number 17 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. During fall 2009 it had success in international markets.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> The song was certified Platinum in Canada and the US and Gold in Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="ARIA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles.asp?chart=1U50|title=Justin Bieber AIRA Singles Certification|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|work=ARIA Charts|accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref><ref name="RIANZ">{{cite web|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|quote=Note: Week commence on Monday, March 29, 2010|publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|accessdate=March 31, 2010}}</ref><ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Justin%20Bieber&format=SINGLE&go=Search&perPage=50|title=RIAA – Gold and Platinum – June 15, 2010|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|accessdate=January 10, 2010}}</ref> Bieber's first album ''[[My World (EP)|My World]]'', was released on November 17, 2009. Three consecutive singles, "[[One Less Lonely Girl]]", "[[Love Me (Justin Bieber song)|Love Me]]", and "[[Favorite Girl]]", were released exclusively on the [[iTunes store]] and charted within the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> "One Less Lonely Girl" was later also released to radio and peaked within the top fifteen in Canada and the U.S., being certified Gold in the latter.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> ''My World'' was eventually certified Platinum in the US and Double Platinum in both Canada and the UK.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Justin%20Bieber&format=ALBUM&go=Search&perPage=50|title=Justin Bieber RIAA album certifications|publisher=[[RIAA]]|accessdate=2010-01-11}}</ref><ref name="BPI">{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx|title=Certified Awards Search|publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]|accessdate= December 20, 2010|quote=Note: Search for Justin Bieber.}}</ref><ref name="PlatinumCanada">{{cite news|url=http://www.cria.ca/goldplat.php#album|title=November 2010 - Gold & Platinum Certifications|publisher=Canadian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=2010-12-15}}</ref> To promote the album, Bieber performed in several live shows such as [[mtvU]]'s VMA 09 Tour, European program ''[[The Dome (television program)|The Dome]]'', [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]]'s ''[[The Next Star]]'', ''[[Today (NBC program)|The Today Show]]'',<ref name="Island DefJam article">{{Cite news|url=http://www.islanddefjam.com/artist/news_single.aspx?nid=5118&artistID=7342|title=The Today Show + Justin Bieber = Awesome|date=September 11, 2009|work=Island Def Jam|publisher=Universal Music Group|accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="VMATour">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/434200/one-time-live.jhtml|title=MTVU VMA TOUR LIVE PERFORMANCES|date-September 9, 2009|work=MTV|publisher=MTV Networks|accessdate=September 28, 2009}}</ref> ''[[The Wendy Williams Show]]'', ''[[Lopez Tonight]]'', ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', ''[[It's On with Alexa Chung]]'', ''[[Good Morning America]]'', ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'', and [[BET]]'s ''[[106 & Park]]'' with [[Rihanna]]. Bieber also guest starred in an episode of ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'' in late 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2009/10/02/justin-bieber-to-guest-star-on-true-jackson-vp/|title=Justin Bieber to Guest Star on True Jackson VP!|last=Cheung |first=Nadine|date=October 2, 2009|work=JSYK |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref>
Bieber's first single, "[[One Time (song)|One Time]]", was released to radio while Bieber was still recording his debut album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story|title=Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|date=April 28, 2009|work=Billboard|publisher=e5 Global Media}}</ref> The song reached number 12 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] during its first week of release in July 2009,<ref name="herrera" /> and later peaked at number 17 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. During fall 2009 it had success in international markets.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> The song was certified Platinum in Canada and the US and Gold in Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="ARIA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles.asp?chart=1U50|title=Justin Bieber AIRA Singles Certification|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|work=ARIA Charts|accessdate=March 30, 2010}}</ref><ref name="RIANZ">{{cite web|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|quote=Note: Week commence on Monday, March 29, 2010|publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|accessdate=March 31, 2010}}</ref><ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Justin%20Bieber&format=SINGLE&go=Search&perPage=50|title=RIAA – Gold and Platinum – June 15, 2010|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|accessdate=January 10, 2010}}</ref> Bieber's first album ''[[My World (EP)|My World]]'', was released on November 17, 2009. Three consecutive singles, "[[One Less Lonely Girl]]", "[[Love Me (Justin Bieber song)|Love Me]]", and "[[Favorite Girl]]", were released exclusively on the [[iTunes store]] and charted within the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> "One Less Lonely Girl" was later also released to radio and peaked within the top fifteen in Canada and the U.S., being certified Gold in the latter.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> ''My World'' was eventually certified Platinum in the US and Double Platinum in both Canada and the UK.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Justin%20Bieber&format=ALBUM&go=Search&perPage=50|title=Justin Bieber RIAA album certifications|publisher=[[RIAA]]|accessdate=2010-01-11}}</ref><ref name="BPI">{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx|title=Certified Awards Search|publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]|accessdate= December 20, 2010|quote=Note: Search for Justin Bieber.}}</ref><ref name="PlatinumCanada">{{cite news|url=http://www.cria.ca/goldplat.php#album|title=November 2010 - Gold & Platinum Certifications|publisher=Canadian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=2010-12-15}}</ref> To promote the album, Bieber performed in several live shows such as [[mtvU]]'s VMA 09 Tour, European program HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT ''[[The Dome (television program)|The Dome]]'', [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]]'s ''[[The Next Star]]'', ''[[Today (NBC program)|The Today Show]]'',<ref name="Island DefJam article">{{Cite news|url=http://www.islanddefjam.com/artist/news_single.aspx?nid=5118&artistID=7342|title=The Today Show + Justin Bieber = Awesome|date=September 11, 2009|work=Island Def Jam|publisher=Universal Music Group|accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="VMATour">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/434200/one-time-live.jhtml|title=MTVU VMA TOUR LIVE PERFORMANCES|date-September 9, 2009|work=MTV|publisher=MTV Networks|accessdate=September 28, 2009}}</ref> ''[[The Wendy Williams Show]]'', ''[[Lopez Tonight]]'', ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', ''[[It's On with Alexa Chung]]'', ''[[Good Morning America]]'', ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'', and [[BET]]'s ''[[106 & Park]]'' with [[Rihanna]]. Bieber also guest starred in an episode of ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'' in late 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2009/10/02/justin-bieber-to-guest-star-on-true-jackson-vp/|title=Justin Bieber to Guest Star on True Jackson VP!|last=Cheung |first=Nadine|date=October 2, 2009|work=JSYK |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref>


Bieber performed [[Stevie Wonder]]'s "[[Someday at Christmas]]" for U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] and first lady [[Michelle Obama]] at the [[White House]] for ''[[Christmas in Washington]]'', which was broadcast on December 20, 2009, on U.S. television broadcaster [[TNT (network)|TNT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/12/02/justin-bieber-joins-mary-j-blige-and-others-for-christmas-in-washington/|title=Justin Bieber joins Mary J Blige and others for 'Christmas In Washington'|date=December 2, 2009|last=Ram|first=Archana|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time}}</ref> Bieber was also one of the performers at [[Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest]] on December 31, 2009.<ref name="NewYears">{{cite press release|url=http://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/television/Fergie_Joins_Dick_Clark__Ryan_Seacrest_As_West_Coast_Host_Of_Annual__New_Year_s_Rockin__Eve_-78714997.html |title=Fergie to host New Year's celebration with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest|date=December 7, 2009|publisher=NBC Universal|work=NBC Miami}}</ref> Bieber was a presenter at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]] on January 31, 2010. He was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of [[We Are The World]] for its 25th anniversary to benefit [[Haiti]] after the [[2010 Haiti Earthquake|earthquake]]. Bieber sings the opening line, which was sung by [[Lionel Richie]] in the original version.<ref name="WeAretheworld2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631018/20100202/lil_wayne.jhtml|title='We Are The World' Remake Brings Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Pink, Usher, More Together For Haiti|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|work=MTV News|publisher=MTV Networks|date= February 2, 2010|accessdate=February 2, 2010}}</ref> On March 12, 2010, a version of [[K'naan]]'s "[[Wavin' Flag]]" recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as [[Young Artists for Haiti]] was released. Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.
Bieber performed [[Stevie Wonder]]'s "[[Someday at Christmas]]" for U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] and first lady [[Michelle Obama]] at the [[White House]] for ''[[Christmas in Washington]]'', which was broadcast on December 20, 2009, on U.S. television broadcaster [[TNT (network)|TNT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/12/02/justin-bieber-joins-mary-j-blige-and-others-for-christmas-in-washington/|title=Justin Bieber joins Mary J Blige and others for 'Christmas In Washington'|date=December 2, 2009|last=Ram|first=Archana|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time}}</ref> Bieber was also one of the performers at [[Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest]] on December 31, 2009.<ref name="NewYears">{{cite press release|url=http://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/television/Fergie_Joins_Dick_Clark__Ryan_Seacrest_As_West_Coast_Host_Of_Annual__New_Year_s_Rockin__Eve_-78714997.html |title=Fergie to host New Year's celebration with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest|date=December 7, 2009|publisher=NBC Universal|work=NBC Miami}}</ref> Bieber was a presenter at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]] on January 31, 2010. He was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of [[We Are The World]] for its 25th anniversary to benefit [[Haiti]] after the [[2010 Haiti Earthquake|earthquake]]. Bieber sings the opening line, which was sung by [[Lionel Richie]] in the original version.<ref name="WeAretheworld2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631018/20100202/lil_wayne.jhtml|title='We Are The World' Remake Brings Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Pink, Usher, More Together For Haiti|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|work=MTV News|publisher=MTV Networks|date= February 2, 2010|accessdate=February 2, 2010}}</ref> On March 12, 2010, a version of [[K'naan]]'s "[[Wavin' Flag]]" recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as [[Young Artists for Haiti]] was released. Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.
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===2010–present: ''My World 2.0'' and ''My Worlds Acoustic''===
===2010–present: ''My World 2.0'' and ''My Worlds Acoustic''===
"[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]", the [[lead single]] from [[My World 2.0|the second half of his debut album]], which features [[Ludacris]], was released in January 2010 and became his biggest hit thus far, charting at number five in the U.S. and reaching the top ten in seven other countries.<ref name="BABYBILL">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/justin-bieber/chart-history/1099520|title=Justin Bieber Chart History- Billboard.com|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref> Two digital singles, "[[Never Let You Go (Justin Bieber song)|Never Let You Go]]", and "[[U Smile]]" were top thirty hits on the U.S. Hot 100, and top twenty hits in Canada.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> According to review aggregator [[Metacritic]], the album has received "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web
"[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]", the [[lead single]] from [[My World 2.0|the second half of his debut album]], which features [[Ludacris]], was released in January 2010 and became his biggest hit thus far, charting at number five in the U.S. and reaching the top ten in seven other countries.<ref name="BABYBILL">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/justin-bieber/chart-history/1099520|title=Justin Bieber Chart History- Billboard.com|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref> Two digital singles, "[[Never Let You Go (Justin Bieber song)|Never Let You Go]]", and "[[U Smile]]" were top thirty hits on the U.S. Hot 100, and top twenty hits in Canada.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> According to review aggregator [[Metacritic]], the album has received "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web
|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/bieberjustin/myworld20?part=rss |title=Justin Bieber – My World 2.0 – Metacritic|accessdate=March 23, 2010|work=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since [[Stevie Wonder]] in 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-tops-billboard-200-with-my-1004079496.story?tag=hpfeed|title=Justin Bieber Tops Billboard 200 With 'My World 2.0'|publisher=e5 Global Media|work=Billboard|date=March 31, 2010}}</ref> ''My World 2.0'' also debuted at number one on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]], [[Irish Albums Chart]], and [[Australian Albums Chart]], and the [[RIANZ|New Zealand Albums Chart]]<ref name="BABYBILL"/> and reached the top ten of fifteen other countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/album/52011|title=Justin Bieber – My World – Music Charts|accessdate=April 14, 2010|work=αCharts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/album/54188|work=αCharts|title=Justin Bieber – My World 2.0 – Music Charts|accessdate=April 14, 2010}}</ref><!----DO NOT CHANGE. IN THE REFERENCES SOME CHARTINGS OF MY WORLD ARE ACTUALLY OF MY WORLD 2.0, SEE [[MY WORLD 2.0]] ARTICLE FOR MORE CLARIFICATION---> To promote the album, Bieber appeared on several live programs including ''[[The View (U.S. TV series)|The View]]'', the 2010 [[Kids Choice Awards]], ''[[Nightline (U.S. news program)|Nightline]]'', ''[[The Late Show with David Letterman]]'', ''[[The Dome (television program)|The Dome]]'' and ''[[106 and Park]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2010/03/23/justin-bieber-makes-millions-happy-with-the-release-of-my-world/|title=Justin Bieber Makes Millions Happy With the Release of 'My World 2.0'|publisher=AOL|work=JSYK|accessdate=March 23, 2010|date=March 23, 2010|last=Cheung|first=Nadine}}</ref> On April 10, 2010, Bieber was the musical guest on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/02/21/justin-bieber-coming-back-to-ny-for-saturday-night-live/|title=Justin Bieber Coming Back To NY For Saturday Night Live|work=Long Island Press|accessdate=April 10, 2010|date=February 21, 2010}}</ref> On July 4, 2010, Bieber performed at the [[Macy's]] Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ikBY9CwvRqvB7M_GA8M9NJbrK35wD9GOJFEG0|title=Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals|The Associated Press|work=AP Hosted by Google News|accessdate=July 4, 2010|date=July 4, 2010|last=Beja|first=Marc}}</ref> The second single from ''[[My World 2.0]]'', "[[Somebody to Love (Justin Bieber song)|Somebody to Love]]", was released in April 2010, and a remix was released featuring Bieber's mentor [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. In June 2010, it reached 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/bieberjustin/myworld20?part=rss |title=Justin Bieber – My World 2.0 – Metacritic|accessdate=March 23, 2010|work=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since [[Stevie Wonder]] in 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-tops-billboard-200-with-my-1004079496.story?tag=hpfeed|title=Justin Bieber Tops Billboard 200 With 'My World 2.0'|publisher=e5 Global Media|work=Billboard|date=March 31, 2010}}</ref> ''My World 2.0'' also debuted at number one on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]], [[Irish Albums Chart]], and [[Australian Albums Chart]], and the [[RIANZ|New Zealand Albums Chart]]<ref name="BABYBILL"/> and reached the top ten of fifteen other countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/album/52011|title=Justin Bieber – My World – Music Charts|accessdate=April 14, 2010|work=αCharts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/album/54188|work=αCharts|title=Justin Bieber – My World 2.0 – Music Charts|accessdate=April 14, 2010}}</ref><!----DO NOT CHANGE. IN THE REFERENCES SOME CHARTINGS OF MY WORLD ARE ACTUALLY OF MY WORLD 2.0, SEE [[MY WORLD 2.0]] ARTICLE FOR MORE CLARIFICATION---> To promote the album, Bieber appeared on several live programs including ''[[The View (U.S. TV series)|The View]]'', the 2010 [[Kids Choice Awards]], ''[[Nightline (U.S. news program)|Nightline]]'', ''[[The Late Show with David Letterman]]'', ''[[The Dome (television program)|The Dome]]'' and ''[[106 and Park]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2010/03/23/justin-bieber-makes-millions-happy-with-the-release-of-my-world/|title=Justin Bieber Makes Millions Happy With the Release of 'My World 2.0'|publisher=AOL|work=JSYK|accessdate=March 23, 2010|date=March 23, 2010|last=Cheung|first=Nadine}}</ref> On April 10, 2010, Bieber was the musical guest on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/02/21/justin-bieber-coming-back-to-ny-for-saturday-night-live/|title=Justin Bieber Coming Back To NY For Saturday Night Live|work=Long Island Press|accessdate=April 10, 2010|date=February 21, 2010}}</ref> On July 4, 2010, Bieber performed at the [[Macy's]] Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in [[New York City]]HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ikBY9CwvRqvB7M_GA8M9NJbrK35wD9GOJFEG0|title=Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals|The Associated Press|work=AP Hosted by Google News|accessdate=July 4, 2010|date=July 4, 2010|last=Beja|first=Marc}}</ref> The second single from ''[[My World 2.0]]'', "[[Somebody to Love (Justin Bieber song)|Somebody to Love]]", was released in April 2010, and a remix was released featuring Bieber's mentor [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. In June 2010, it reached 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.


[[File:Justin Bieber in concert crop.jpg|thumb|left|Bieber performing at the [[Conseco Fieldhouse]], in August 2010]]
[[File:Justin Bieber in concert crop.jpg|thumb|left|Bieber performing at the [[Conseco Fieldhouse]], in August 2010]]
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Bieber has often been criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age and his [[effeminacy]], teen pop music, image, and frequent media attention.<ref>{{cite news|last=Collins |first=Nick |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet/7873834/Why-is-Justin-Bieber-so-loved-and-hated.html |title=Why is Justin Bieber so loved and hated? |publisher=Telegraph |date=2010-07-06 |accessdate=2010-07-27 | location=London}}</ref> He has been a frequent target for internet bloggers and message board posters—notably by users of internet message board [[4chan]], users of [[YouTube]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/justin-biebers-youtube-fight|title=Justin Bieber’s Youtube Fight|}}</ref> and various [[Facebook]] groups. Pranks have included a successful campaign to push "Justin Bieber Syphilis" to the top of the [[Google Trends]] Hot Searches list; hacked YouTube videos that were altered so as to redirect users to adult websites or trigger pop-up messages saying that Bieber had been killed in a [[car accident]]; his [[Last.fm]] photograph being changed to [[pornographic]] images; various rumors circulated, from rumors that Bieber had died, joined a cult, or even that his mother was offered $50,000 to pose topless in ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine—none of which were true.<ref name="prank">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/10506482.stm|title=Prank leaves Justin Bieber facing tour of North Korea|last=Emery|first=Daniel|date=5 July 2010|work=BBC News|accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> This all forced the affected companies to update their security protocols to reverse the damage, and Bieber himself [[Twitter|tweeted]] to fans reassuring them that he was still living and that false rumors about his mother "just grossed and weirded [him] out."<ref name="prank" />
Bieber has often been criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age and his [[effeminacy]], teen pop music, image, and frequent media attention.<ref>{{cite news|last=Collins |first=Nick |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet/7873834/Why-is-Justin-Bieber-so-loved-and-hated.html |title=Why is Justin Bieber so loved and hated? |publisher=Telegraph |date=2010-07-06 |accessdate=2010-07-27 | location=London}}</ref> He has been a frequent target for internet bloggers and message board posters—notably by users of internet message board [[4chan]], users of [[YouTube]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/justin-biebers-youtube-fight|title=Justin Bieber’s Youtube Fight|}}</ref> and various [[Facebook]] groups. Pranks have included a successful campaign to push "Justin Bieber Syphilis" to the top of the [[Google Trends]] Hot Searches list; hacked YouTube videos that were altered so as to redirect users to adult websites or trigger pop-up messages saying that Bieber had been killed in a [[car accident]]; his [[Last.fm]] photograph being changed to [[pornographic]] images; various rumors circulated, from rumors that Bieber had died, joined a cult, or even that his mother was offered $50,000 to pose topless in ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine—none of which were true.<ref name="prank">{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/10506482.stm|title=Prank leaves Justin Bieber facing tour of North Korea|last=Emery|first=Daniel|date=5 July 2010|work=BBC News|accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> This all forced the affected companies to update their security protocols to reverse the damage, and Bieber himself [[Twitter|tweeted]] to fans reassuring them that he was still living and that false rumors about his mother "just grossed and weirded [him] out."<ref name="prank" />


Most notable was the campaign to send Bieber to [[North Korea]] as part of his world tour (entitled ''[[My World Tour]]'').<ref name="prank" /> This was carried out in part by 4chan, [[digg]], and [[reddit]] users voting for the country on the tour's website, for the free competition to nominate a bonus country for the tour—the second-placed country being [[Israel]], which presumably was voted for by Israelis genuinely wishing to attend the concert.<ref name="prank" /> It is highly unlikely that Bieber would actually have been given permission by the North Korean government, or concert organizers and management, to enter the country.<ref name="prank" /> [[Universal Music Group]] has denied any involvement in a poll that became the target of an online prank. A spokesperson for UMG told [[BBC News]] that it was a "hoax" but declined to give any further comment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10545038.stm |title=Record label brands Justin Bieber tour vote "a hoax" |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-07-07 |accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> Nick Collins of ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' speculated that "Bieber's character also appears to strike a particularly sour note with his Internet critics, with many remarks commenting on his youthful appearance, his teen-pop songs, his image as a heart-throb to young teenage girls and his manner of speech".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet/7873834/Why-is-Justin-Bieber-so-loved-and-hated.html|title=Why is Justin Bieber so loved and hated?|last=Collins|first=Nick|date=6 July 2010|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=8 July 2010 | location=London}}</ref>
Most notable was the campaign to send Bieber to [[North Korea]] as part of his world tour (entitled ''[[My World Tour]]'').<ref name="prank" /> This was carried out in part by 4chan, [[digg]], and [[reddit]] users voting for the country on the tour's website, for the free competition to nominate a bonus country for the tour—the second-placed country being [[Israel]], which presumably was voted for by Israelis genuinely wishing to attend the concert.<ref name="prank" /> It is highly unlikely that Bieber would actually have been given permission by the North Korean government, or concert organizers and management, to enter the country.<ref name="prank" /> [[Universal Music Group]] has denied any involvement in a poll that became the target of an online prank. A spokesperson for UMG told [[BBC News]] that it was a "hoax" but declined to give any further comment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10545038.stm |title=Record label brands Justin Bieber tour vote "a hoax" |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-07-07 |accessdate=2010-07-27}}</ref> Nick Collins of ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' speculated that HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT "Bieber's character also appears to strike a particularly sour note with his Internet critics, with many remarks commenting on his youthful appearance, his teen-pop songs, his image as a heart-throb to young teenage girls and his manner of speech".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet/7873834/Why-is-Justin-Bieber-so-loved-and-hated.html|title=Why is Justin Bieber so loved and hated?|last=Collins|first=Nick|date=6 July 2010|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=8 July 2010 | location=London}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

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Justin Bieber

Justin Drew Bieber[7] (Template:Pron-en BEE-bər, born March 1, 1994)[1] is a Canadian pop-R&B singer.[4][5][6] Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who happened to come across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with Usher in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,[8] and then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A. Reid.[2][9]

His debut single, "One Time", released worldwide in 2009, charted in the top 30 in over ten countries. His debut release, My World, followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[10] His first full studio release, My World 2.0, was released on March 23, 2010 HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "Baby," in January 2010.

Early life

Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario[11] and was raised in Stratford, Ontario. Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, was 18 years old when she became pregnant with her son. Mallette, who worked a series of low-paying office jobs, raised Bieber as a single mother. However, Bieber maintains contact with his father, Jeremy Bieber, who married another woman and had two children. He is of paternal German ancestry with his great-grandfather immigrating from Germany to Canada.[12][13][14] As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.[15] In early 2007, when he was twelve, Bieber sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second.[2] Mallette posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Bieber's popularity on the site grew.[9]

Career

2008–09: Discovery and My World

While searching for videos of a different singer, Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive of So So Def, clicked on one of Bieber's 2007 videos by accident.[13] Impressed, Braun tracked down the theater Bieber was performing in, located Bieber's school, and finally contacted Mallette. Mallette was reluctant; she remembered praying, "God, I gave him to you. You could send me a Christian man, a Christian label!"[13] However, after praying with her church elders and receiving their encouragement, she permitted Braun to fly Bieber, then 13,[9] to Atlanta, Georgia, to record demo tapes.[13] A week after arriving, Bieber sang for R&B singer/songwriter Usher.[16] Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher.[8] Justin Timberlake was also reportedly in the running to sign Bieber, but lost the bidding war to Usher.[8][17] Usher then arranged an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid of Island Def Jam Music Group, who signed Bieber to Island Records in October 2008 (resulting in a joint venture between RBMG and Island Records).[2][8][9] At that point, Bieber and his mother moved to Atlanta, also the home of Usher and Braun, to base his career.[8] Braun became Bieber's manager.[9]

Bieber in September 2009 at the Nintendo World Store

Bieber's first single, "One Time", was released to radio while Bieber was still recording his debut album.[18] The song reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 during its first week of release in July 2009,[9] and later peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. During fall 2009 it had success in international markets.[19] The song was certified Platinum in Canada and the US and Gold in Australia and New Zealand.[20][21][22] Bieber's first album My World, was released on November 17, 2009. Three consecutive singles, "One Less Lonely Girl", "Love Me", and "Favorite Girl", were released exclusively on the iTunes store and charted within the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100.[19] "One Less Lonely Girl" was later also released to radio and peaked within the top fifteen in Canada and the U.S., being certified Gold in the latter.[19] My World was eventually certified Platinum in the US and Double Platinum in both Canada and the UK.[22][23][24] To promote the album, Bieber performed in several live shows such as mtvU's VMA 09 Tour, European program HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT The Dome, YTV's The Next Star, The Today Show,[25][26] The Wendy Williams Show, Lopez Tonight, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, It's On with Alexa Chung, Good Morning America, Chelsea Lately, and BET's 106 & Park with Rihanna. Bieber also guest starred in an episode of True Jackson, VP in late 2009.[27]

Bieber performed Stevie Wonder's "Someday at Christmas" for U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington, which was broadcast on December 20, 2009, on U.S. television broadcaster TNT.[28] Bieber was also one of the performers at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31, 2009.[29] Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. He was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of We Are The World for its 25th anniversary to benefit Haiti after the earthquake. Bieber sings the opening line, which was sung by Lionel Richie in the original version.[30] On March 12, 2010, a version of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag" recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as Young Artists for Haiti was released. Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.

2010–present: My World 2.0 and My Worlds Acoustic

"Baby", the lead single from the second half of his debut album, which features Ludacris, was released in January 2010 and became his biggest hit thus far, charting at number five in the U.S. and reaching the top ten in seven other countries.[19] Two digital singles, "Never Let You Go", and "U Smile" were top thirty hits on the U.S. Hot 100, and top twenty hits in Canada.[19] According to review aggregator Metacritic, the album has received "generally favorable reviews".[31] It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.[32] My World 2.0 also debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, Irish Albums Chart, and Australian Albums Chart, and the New Zealand Albums Chart[19] and reached the top ten of fifteen other countries.[33][34] To promote the album, Bieber appeared on several live programs including The View, the 2010 Kids Choice Awards, Nightline, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Dome and 106 and Park.[35] On April 10, 2010, Bieber was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.[36] On July 4, 2010, Bieber performed at the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York CityHES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT .[37] The second single from My World 2.0, "Somebody to Love", was released in April 2010, and a remix was released featuring Bieber's mentor Usher. In June 2010, it reached 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Bieber performing at the Conseco Fieldhouse, in August 2010

On June 23, 2010, Bieber went on his first official headlining tour, starting in Hartford, Connecticut, to promote My World and My World 2.0.[38] In July 2010, it was reported that Bieber was the most searched for celebrity on the Internet.[39] That same month his music video, "Baby", surpassed Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" to become the most viewed YouTube video ever.[40] In September 2010, it was reported that Bieber accounted for three percent of all traffic on Twitter, according to an employee of the social-networking site.[41]

Bieber began recording his second album in July 2010 in New York City.[42] At this point, because of puberty, his voice was deeper than it was when he recorded his first album. In April 2010, the singer discussing his vocals remarked, "It cracks. Like every teenage boy, I'm dealing with it and I have the best vocal coach in the world. [...] Some of the notes I hit on "Baby" I can't hit anymore. We have to lower the key when I sing live."[43] British singer/songwriter Taio Cruz confirmed in July 2010 that he is writing songs for Bieber's next album.[44] Hip hop producer Dr. Dre produced two songs with Bieber in July 2010[45] but it is unknown if they were made for the album, which is currently due for a 2011 release.

Bieber guest-starred in the season premiere of the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, aired on September 23, 2010. He played a "troubled teen who is faced with a difficult decision regarding his only brother." Bieber will continue to appear in later episodes of the season as his character's story progresses.[46] Bieber will also star in a 3-D film about himself directed by Step Up 3D director Jon Chu and scheduled for a February 2011 release.[47]

Bieber performed a medley of "U Smile", "Baby," and "Somebody to Love" and briefly played the drums at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2010.[48]

Bieber announced in October 2010 that he would release an acoustic album, called My Worlds Acoustic.[49] It was released on Black Friday in the United States and featured acoustic versions of songs from his previous albums, and accompanied the release of a completely new song titled "Pray".[50]


Image

According to Jan Hoffman of The New York Times, part of Bieber's appeal stems from his YouTube channel. Long before he released his EP, My World, in mid-November, the YouTube videos attracted millions of views."[13] Braun recognized the appeal. Prior to flying him to Atlanta, Braun wanted to "build him up more on YouTube first" and had Bieber record more home videos for the channel. "I said: 'Justin, sing like there’s no one in the room. But let's not use expensive cameras.' We'll give it to kids, let them do the work, so that they feel like it's theirs," recalled Braun.[13] Bieber continues to upload videos to the same channel and has opened a Twitter account, from which he interacts with fans regularly;[9] his account was reported in November 2010 to have over 6 million followers.[51] The accounts also serve marketing purposes; for example, Bieber's music video for "One Time" only began selling quickly after it was uploaded to YouTube.[52]

Usher comments that while he and Bieber were both signed at the same age, "I had the chance to ramp up my success, where this has happened to Bieber abruptly." As a result, Usher, Braun, Bieber's bodyguard Kenny, and other adults surrounding Bieber constantly coach him on handling fame and his public image.[13] After signing Bieber, Usher appointed one of his former assistants, Ryan Good, to be Bieber's road manager and stylist. Good, once nicknamed Bieber's "swagger coach", created a "streetwise look" for the singer which consisted of baseball caps, hoodies, dog chains and flashy sneakers. Amy Kaufman of The Los Angeles Times comments, "Though a product of a middle-class suburban upbringing in Stratford, Ontario, Bieber's manner of dress and speech ("Wassup man, how you doin'?" or "It's like, you know, whateva' ") suggest he's mimicking his favorite rappers."[53]

Bieber is often featured in teen magazines such as Tiger Beat,[13] and has been labeled a "teen hearthrob".[54]

Crowd control problems

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Bieber performing in front of a crowd in September 2009

Bieber's popularity has caused safety concerns. While promoting My World, Bieber was scheduled to appear at Long Island's Roosevelt Field Mall, but the performance had to be cancelled.[55] The event got out of control, and over 35 units from the Nassau County and Garden City police departments had to be called in. Several fans received minor injuries. The police arrested an Island Records senior vice-president, James A. Roppo, reportedly for hindering the police's crowd control efforts by not sending a timely message on Twitter as instructed by the police.[55] James Roppo pleaded not guilty to all charges.[56][57] On March 24, 2010, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, was arrested on one count of second-degree reckless endangerment and one count of second-degree criminal nuisance related to the incident. Braun pleaded not guilty to both charges and was later released.[58]

On April 26, 2010, a scheduled promotional performance was cancelled by Australian police after several girls were injured in a crowd crush. Bieber was scheduled to sing three songs for the Channel Seven program, Sunrise. In a Twitter message after the incident, Bieber said: "I want to make this clear... I don't cancel." Bieber's tweet continued, stating: "I woke up this morning to the police canceling the show for safety reasons. I'm very happy about the welcome and the love from around the world, but I want everyone to still remember my fans' safety comes first. At the end of the day I want you all to enjoy the music."[59]

Target for critics, pranksters, and parodies

Bieber has often been criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age and his effeminacy, teen pop music, image, and frequent media attention.[60] He has been a frequent target for internet bloggers and message board posters—notably by users of internet message board 4chan, users of YouTube,[61] and various Facebook groups. Pranks have included a successful campaign to push "Justin Bieber Syphilis" to the top of the Google Trends Hot Searches list; hacked YouTube videos that were altered so as to redirect users to adult websites or trigger pop-up messages saying that Bieber had been killed in a car accident; his Last.fm photograph being changed to pornographic images; various rumors circulated, from rumors that Bieber had died, joined a cult, or even that his mother was offered $50,000 to pose topless in Playboy magazine—none of which were true.[62] This all forced the affected companies to update their security protocols to reverse the damage, and Bieber himself tweeted to fans reassuring them that he was still living and that false rumors about his mother "just grossed and weirded [him] out."[62]

Most notable was the campaign to send Bieber to North Korea as part of his world tour (entitled My World Tour).[62] This was carried out in part by 4chan, digg, and reddit users voting for the country on the tour's website, for the free competition to nominate a bonus country for the tour—the second-placed country being Israel, which presumably was voted for by Israelis genuinely wishing to attend the concert.[62] It is highly unlikely that Bieber would actually have been given permission by the North Korean government, or concert organizers and management, to enter the country.[62] Universal Music Group has denied any involvement in a poll that became the target of an online prank. A spokesperson for UMG told BBC News that it was a "hoax" but declined to give any further comment.[63] Nick Collins of The Daily Telegraph speculated that HES A GAY ASS DICK SUCKIN BITCH THAT GOT FUCK IN THE ASS MORE THAN ON TIME DUMB PIECE OF SHIT "Bieber's character also appears to strike a particularly sour note with his Internet critics, with many remarks commenting on his youthful appearance, his teen-pop songs, his image as a heart-throb to young teenage girls and his manner of speech".[64]

Discography

Main article: Justin Bieber discography

Tours

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2009 True Jackson, VP Himself Guest star
My Date With...
2010 Silent Library
School Gyrls Cameo
Saturday Night Live Guest star/performer Ep 35.18
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jason McCann Shock Waves (season 11, episode 1)
and other episodes not yet aired.
Hubworld Guest star Season 1, Episode 1
The X Factor (UK) Performer Series 7, Week 8
2011 Never Say Never[65] Himself Film produced by MTV Films and distributed by Paramount Pictures will release coming soon this February in United States and March to April worldwide next year 2011.[66] The official movie trailer was released on October 26[67]

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Event Award Result
2010 Himself American Music Awards[68] Artist of the Year Won
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Won
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Won
My World 2.0 Favorite Pop/Rock Album Won
Himself BET Awards[69] Best New Artist Nominated
My World 2.0 Juno Awards[70] Album of the Year Nominated
Pop Album of the Year Nominated
Himself New Artist of the Year Nominated
Meus Prêmios Nick Awards[71] Favorite International Artist Won
MTV Brazil Music Awards[72] International Artist Won
MTV Europe Music Awards[73] Best New Act Nominated
Best Male Won
Best Push Act Won
MTV Video Music Awards[74] Best New Artist Won
Much Music Video Awards[75] UR FAVE: New Artist Won
"Baby" UR FAVE: Canadian Video Won
International Video of the Year by a Canadian Won
"One Time" Nominated
Myx Music Awards[76] Favorite International Video Won
Himself Teen Choice Awards[77] Choice Music: Male Artist Won
Choice Music: Breakout Artist Male Won
Choice Summer Music Star: Male Won
Choice Fanatic Fans Nominated
My World 2.0 Choice Music: Pop Album Won
Himself TRL Awards[78] Best International Act Won
World Music Awards[79] Best Pop Act Nominated
Best New Artist Nominated
Young Hollywood Awards[80] Newcomer of the Year Won
2011 Himself Grammy Awards[81] Best New Artist Pending
My World 2.0 Best Pop Vocal Album Pending
Himself People's Choice Awards[82] Favorite Breakout Artist Pending
"Baby" Favorite Music Video Pending

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