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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Justin Bieber
| image = Justin Bieber 2011.jpg
| caption = Bieber live in Indonesia (2011)
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| landscape =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Justin Drew Bieber
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|3|1}}<ref name="mtv_snl">[[London, Ontario]], Canada{{Cite news|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/02/22/justin-bieber-saturday-night-live/|title=Justin Bieber Joins The Ranks Of Youngest 'SNL' Performers|last=Anderson|first=Kyle|date=February 22, 2010|publisher=MTV Newsroom|accessdate=February 24, 2010}}</ref>
| origin = [[Stratford, Ontario]], Canada
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion,<ref name="mitchell" /> trumpet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml|title=MTV- Justin Bieber artist profile|publisher=MTV|accessdate=December 22, 2009}}</ref>
| genre = Pop, [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]<ref name="BILLBOARDBIO">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-bieber/bio/1099520|title=Justin Bieber Biography & Awards|work=Billboard|accessdate=June 15, 2010}}</ref><ref name="NY">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/03/23/2010-03-23_rbpop_mix_on_my_world_20_cant_beef_up_justin_biebers_young_tone.html|title=Justin Bieber, 'My World 2.0'|first=Jim|last=Farber|accessdate=June 14, 2010|work=[[New York Daily News]] | date=March 23, 2010}}</ref><ref name=Allmusicbio/>
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician, actor
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = [[Island Records|Island]], RBMG
| associated_acts = [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]
| URL = [http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/ justinbiebermusic.com]
}}
'''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 |work=Time |accessdate=June 11, 2010}}</ref> ({{pron-en|ˈbiːbɚ}} {{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/[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] singer-songwriter and actor.<ref name="BILLBOARDBIO"/><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 |publisher=Allmusic|publisher=[[Macrovision|Macrovision Corporation]]|accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref> Bieber was discovered in 2008 by [[Scooter Braun]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/news/2010/12/24/justin-bieber-makes-them-proud-why|title=Justin Bieber makes them proud. But why?|last=Konjicanin|first=Anja|date=December 24, 2010|publisher=Vancouver Observer|accessdate=January 11, 2011}}</ref> 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|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|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name="herrera" /> His debut single, "[[One Time (song)|One Time]]", released worldwide in 2009, peaked in the top ten in Canada and charted in the top thirty in several international markets. 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>

Bieber's 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. The music video of "Baby" is currently ranked as the most viewed and most discussed YouTube video,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/top_10_youtube_videos_of_all_time.php |title=Top 10 YouTube Videos of All Time |publisher=Readwriteweb.com |date=February 9, 2011 |accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref> and was the most disliked until being overtaken by [[Rebecca Black|Rebecca Black's]] song [[Friday (Rebecca Black song)|Friday]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/30/rebecca-black-passes-justin-bieber-as-most-disliked-on-youtube/ |title=Rebecca Black Passes Justin Bieber as Most 'Disliked' On YouTube |work=TIME |date=April 1, 2011 |accessdate=April 2, 2011}}</ref> Bieber followed-up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the [[My World Tour]], the remix albums ''[[My Worlds Acoustic]]'' and ''[[Never Say Never – The Remixes]]'', and the 3D biopic-concert film ''[[Justin Bieber: Never Say Never]]'' – which had an opening weekend gross that nearly matched the record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert-film.

Bieber has been nominated and awarded numerous accolades over the past few years, winning Artist of the Year at the [[American Music Awards of 2010|2010 American Music Awards]], and being nominated for [[Best New Artist]] and [[Best Pop Vocal Album]] at the [[53rd Grammy Awards]], among others. Bieber is considered a [[teen idol]], and has been subject to acclaim from fans, as well as criticism and controversy from matters concerning his popularity and image.

==Early life==
Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in [[London, Ontario]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Bieber – Birth Certificate|url=http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0816_bieber_wm_TMZ.pdf|format=PDF|publisher=TMZ.com|year=2010|accessdate=August 21, 2010}}</ref> and was raised in [[Stratford, Ontario]].<ref name=Parvis/> Bieber's mother, Patricia Lynn "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 in low-income housing. Bieber has maintained contact with his father, Jeremy Jack Bieber, who married another woman and had two children.<ref name="nyimage">{{Cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/fashion/03bieber.html|title=Justin Bieber is Living the Tween Idol Dream|last=Hoffman|first=Jan|date=December 31, 2009|work=The New York Times}}</ref><ref name="elp">{{Cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20395400,00.html|title=Meet Justin Bieber's Rockin' Dad|last=Bartolomeo|first=Joey|date=June 20, 2010|work=People|publisher=Time Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Holloway |first=Katya |url=http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Bieber+fever+heats+Justin+Bieber+spotted+Vancouver/3674168/story.html |title=Bieber fever heats up: Justin Bieber spotted in Vancouver |work=The Vancouver Sun |date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref> Bieber's paternal great-grandfather was a [[Canadians of German ancestry|German]] immigrant to Canada.<ref>{{cite web|author=&ldquo;&rdquo; |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioa0X93dO8M |title=Justin Bieber interview on German television |work=Youtube |accessdate=December 31, 2010}}</ref> His mother's ancestry is [[French Canadian]].<ref name=snillocreprah>{{Cite book|last=Bieber|first=Justin|coauthors=|title=Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever (100% Official)|publisher=HarperCollins|year=2010|pages=22, 23|url=|isbn=0062039741}}</ref>

During his childhood, Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself.<ref name="nyimage"/> As he grew up, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.<ref name=Parvis>{{Cite book|title=Justin Bieber|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=XQ8YQQv45GkC&lpg=PA40&dq=Justin%20Bieber%20%20Stratford%2C%20Ontario&pg=PA13#v=onepage&q&f=true|first=Sarah E |last=Parvis|publisher=Kansas, Mo. : Andrews McMeel ; London : Simon & Schuster|year=2010|pages=13–17|isbn=9781449401818|accessdate=August 4, 2010}}</ref><ref name=Colurso>{{cite news|url=http://blog.al.com/mcolurso/2010/12/temperatures_rising_as_justin.html|title=Temperature's rising as Justin brings Bieber fever to Birmingham|last=Colurso|first=Mary|date=July 13, 2009|publisher=|date=December 17, 2010|accessdate=January 11, 2011}}</ref> In early 2007, when he was twelve, Bieber sang [[Ne-Yo]]'s "[[So Sick]]" for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second.<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|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name=Colurso /> 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.<ref name="herrera">{{Cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE56I2BM20090719|title="Time" is right for teen singer Justin Bieber|last=Herrera|first=Monica|date=July 13, 2009|agency=Reuters |publisher=Thomson Reuters|accessdate=July 22, 2009}}</ref>

==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.<ref name="nyimage" /> Impressed, Braun tracked down the theater Bieber was performing in, located Bieber's school, and finally contacted Mallette. Mallette was reluctant because of Braun's Jewish religion; she remembered praying, "God, I gave him to you. You could send me a Christian man, a Christian label! ... you don’t want this Jewish kid to be Justin’s man, do you?”<ref name="nyimage" /> However, after praying with her church elders and receiving their encouragement, she permitted Braun to fly Bieber, then 13,<ref name="herrera" /> to [[Atlanta]], Georgia, to record demo tapes.<ref name="nyimage" /> A week after arriving, Bieber sang for R&B singer/songwriter [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2009/08/11/neon-limelight-interviews-usher-protege-justin-bieber-accidental-star/|title=Neon Limelight Interviews: Usher Protegé Justin Bieber: Accidental Star|work=Neon Limelight|author=TJ|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=August 11, 2009}}</ref> Bieber was soon signed to [[RBMG|Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG)]], a joint venture between Braun and Usher.<ref name="coverstory"/> [[Justin Timberlake]] was also reportedly in the running to sign Bieber, but lost the bidding war to Usher.<ref name="coverstory"/><ref name="Vena">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1621324/usher-justin-timberlake-battled-it-out-justin-bieber.jhtml|title=Usher And Justin Timberlake Battled It Out For Justin Bieber|last1=Vena|first1=Jocleyn|last2=Kos|first2=Saimon|date=September 12, 2009|publisher=MTV|accessdate=January 11, 2011}}</ref> 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]]).<ref name="mitchell"/><ref name="coverstory"/><ref name="herrera" /> At that point, Bieber and his mother moved to Atlanta temporarily, also the home of Usher and Braun, to record and get counseling from Braun.<ref name="coverstory"/> Braun became Bieber's manager.<ref name="herrera"/>

[[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 release, an [[extended play]] entitled ''[[My World (EP)|My World]]'', was released on November 17, 2009. The album's second single, "[[One Less Lonely Girl]]", and two promo singles, "[[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 US, 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=January 11, 2010}}</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=December 15, 2010}}</ref> To promote the album, Bieber performed on 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|publisher=MTV| 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 }}</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|publisher=MTV News|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.

===2010–present: ''My World 2.0'' and ''Justin Bieber: Never Say Never''===
"[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]", the [[lead single]] from his debut album, ''[[My World 2.0]]'', 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 |work=Billboard|publisher=e5 Global Media|accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref> Two promo 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> Bieber collaborated with [[Sean Kingston]] on his single "[[Eenie Meenie]]" which also appeared on Bieber's debut album. The song reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and Australia, and the top-twenty of most other markets. [[File:Justin Bieber in concert crop.jpg|thumb|left|Bieber performing at the [[Conseco Fieldhouse]], in August 2010]] 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 news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ikBY9CwvRqvB7M_GA8M9NJbrK35wD9GOJFEG0|title=Fireworks follow sun-scorched July 4 festivals|agency=The Associated Press|publisher=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]]. The single reached number ten in Canada, number fifteen in the United States, and the top twenty in multiple international countries.

On June 23, 2010, Bieber went on his first official headlining tour, the [[My World Tour]], starting in [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]], Connecticut, to promote ''My World'' and ''My World 2.0''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Justin Bieber's 2010 North American summer tour dates: 'My World' to hit New York in August|accessdate=July 23, 2010|newspaper=[[New York Daily News]]|date=March 17, 2010}}</ref> In July 2010, it was reported that Bieber was the most searched for celebrity on the Internet.<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/07/07/14633631-wenn-story.html Bieber the king of the Internet] [[Toronto Sun]] 7 July 2010</ref> That same month his music video, "[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]", surpassed [[Lady Gaga]]'s "[[Bad Romance]]" to become the most viewed, and most disliked YouTube video ever.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/07/15/justin-bieber-is-officially-king-of-youtube/|title=Justin Bieber is Officially King of YouTube|date=July 15, 2010|work=The Wall Street Journal (staff blog)|accessdate=July 16, 2010}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.tvguide.com/News/Justin-Bieber-Twitter-1022684.aspx|title= Justin Bieber Accounts for 3 Percent of All Twitter Traffic |publisher=TVGuide.com|accessdate=September 8, 2010}}</ref>

Bieber began recording his second album in July 2010 in New York City.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsopi.com/showbiz/justin-bieber-new-album-to-be-recorded-in-new-york/1598/|last=Reth|first=Jerry|date= May 8, 2010|work=Newsopi|title=Justin Bieber New Album To Be Recorded In New York}} {{Verify credibility|date=June 2010}}</ref> At this point, because of [[Voice cracking|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."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/justin-biebers-voice-breaking_1140484 |title=Justin Bieber's Voice Breaking contactmusic April 27, 2010 |publisher=Contactmusic.com |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref> British singer/songwriter [[Taio Cruz]] confirmed in July 2010 that he is writing songs for Bieber's next album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bhansali |first=Akshay |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1634365/20100319/_kesha_.jhtml |title=Taio Cruz Talks Collaborating With Ludacris, Ke$ha |work=MTV News |date=March 19, 2010 |accessdate=June 21, 2010}}</ref> [[Hip hop producer]] [[Dr. Dre]] produced two songs with Bieber in July 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11752/title.dr-dre-makes-beats-for-justin-bieber|title=Dr. Dre|last=Koroma|first=Salima|date=July 20, 2010|accessdate=July 21, 2010|location=HipHopDX}}</ref> but it is unknown if they were made for the album, which is currently due for a 2011 release.
[[File:Justin Bieber 2011 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bieber performing in [[Jakarta]] during his [[My World Tour]].]]
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 was also in a subsequent episode which aired on February 17, 2011, in which his character is killed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/justin-bieber-on-csi-bombs-away.html|title=Justin Bieber on 'CSI': Bombs away!|date=September 23, 2010 |work=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=November 22, 2010}}</ref> Bieber performed a medley of "[[U Smile]]", "[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]," and "[[Somebody to Love (Justin Bieber song)|Somebody to Love]]" and briefly played the drums at the [[2010 MTV Video Music Awards]] on September 12, 2010.<ref>[http://www.singersroom.com/news/6278/MTV-VMA-Recap-Stage-Rewind-with-Eminem-Rihanna-Taylor-Kanye-and-Bieber MTV VMA Recap: Stage Rewind with Eminem, Rihanna, Taylor, Kanye and Bieber]. Singersroom.com (September 13, 2010). Retrieved on October 21, 2010.</ref> Bieber announced in October 2010 that he would release an acoustic album, called ''[[My Worlds Acoustic]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650194/20101018/bieber_justin.jhtml |title=Justin Bieber To Release Acoustic Album – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=October 18, 2010 |accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref> 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 (Justin Bieber song)|Pray]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/11/10/justin-bieber-acoustic/ |title=How Will Justin Bieber’s My Worlds Acoustic Rank Against Great Unplugged Albums? » MTV Newsroom |publisher=Newsroom.mtv.com |date=November 10, 2010 |accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref>

A 3-D part-biopic, part-concert film starring Bieber entitled ''[[Justin Bieber: Never Say Never]]'', was released February 11, 2011, directed by ''[[Step Up 3D]]'' director [[Jon Chu]]. It topped the box office with an estimated grossing of $12.4&nbsp;million on its opening day from 3,105 theaters.<ref name="BOM">[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/?sortdate=2011-02-11&p=.htm Justin Bieber: Never Say Never]. [[Box Office Mojo]]. Retireved February 12, 2011.</ref> It grossed $30.3&nbsp;million for the weekend and was narrowly beaten by the romantic comedy ''[[Just Go With It]]'', which grossed $31&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-box-office-20110214,0,5326914.story|title=Company Town: Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' opens big at No. 2|last1=Kaufman|first1=Amy|last2=Fritz|first2=Ben|date=February 14, 2011|work=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> ''Never Say Never'' is said to have exceeded industry expectations, nearly matching the $31.1&nbsp;million grossed by [[Miley Cyrus]]'s 2008 3-D concert film, [[Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert]], which holds the record for the top debut for a music-documentary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iLVDU08V4Cc94gfaeS46a9QAaGXQ?docId=N0718121297629600540A|title=Aniston beats Bieber at box office}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3080&p=.htm |title='Just,' 'Justin,' 'Juliet' Jumpin'|publisher=Box Office Mojo|date=February 14, 2011|accessdate=February 14, 2011}}</ref> The film is accompanied by his second remix album, ''[[Never Say Never – The Remixes]]'', released February 14, 2011, and features remixes of songs from his debut album, with guest appearances from [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Chris Brown (American singer)|Chris Brown]], and [[Kanye West]], among others.<ref name="Dinh2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656968/justin-bieber-never-say-never-remixes.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber's Never Say Never – The Remixes Due Valentine's Day|work=[[MTV News]] (Viacom)|accessdate=January 31, 2011|date=January 31, 2011|first=James|last=Dinh}}</ref>

In June of 2011, Bieber was ranked number 2 on the [[Forbes]] list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30. He is the youngest star and 1 of 7 musicians on the list raking in with $53 million earned in a 12 month period.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forbes.com/2011/06/09/top-earning-celebrities-under-30_slide_3.html |title=Full List: The Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30 |author= |date= |work= |publisher=Forbes.com |accessdate=13 June 2011}}</ref>

In March 2011, Bieber confirmed that he was dating singer and actress [[Selena Gomez]].<ref>http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/03/selena-gomez-confirms-shes-dating-justin-bieber/</ref>

==Image==
''[[The Observer]]'' newspaper in the UK published a report indicating that Justin Bieber is more influential in the social networking sphere than Barack Obama or [[14th Dalai Lama|The Dalai Lama]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jan/02/klout-social-media-networking|title=Justin Bieber is more influential online than the Dalai Lama or US president|last=Rushe|first=Dominic|date=January 2, 2011|work=The Observer|work=The Guardian |location=UK |accessdate=January 11, 2011}}</ref> 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.<ref name="nyimage" /> 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.<ref name="nyimage" /> Bieber continues to upload videos to the same channel and has opened a Twitter account, from which he interacts with fans regularly;<ref name="herrera" /> his account was reported in November 2010 to have over 6 million followers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1651843/20101109/bieber_justin.jhtml |title=Justin Bieber Hits 6 Million Twitter Followers – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=November 9, 2010 |accessdate=December 31, 2010}}</ref> Since then he has been consistently gaining followers at an average of 24,000 per day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twittercounter.com/justinbieber |title=Justin Bieber Twitter Statistics |publisher=Twitter Counter |date=March 15, 2011 |accessdate=March 15, 2011}}</ref> 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.<ref name="az">{{cite web|work=Billboard |url=http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2010/03/19/20100319justin-bieber-billboard.html |title=Justin Bieber: A phenom on the verge of superstardom |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=March 19, 2010 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref>
[[File:Justin Bieber Hallenstadion Zurich Switzerland.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Bieber performing "Favorite Girl" in Zurich, Switzerland April, 2011.]]
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.<ref name="nyimage" /> 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."<ref name="kaufman">{{cite web|last=Kaufman |first=Amy |url=http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2010/04/13/20100413justin-bieber-tour.html |title=Adults work hard to manage Justin Bieber's image |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=April 13, 2010 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref>

Bieber is often featured in [[teen magazine]]s such as ''[[Tiger Beat]]'',<ref name="nyimage" /> and has been labeled a "teen hearthrob".<ref>{{cite web|last=Rizzo |first=Monica |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20346575,00.html |title=Hot Ticket: Justin Bieber & Rihanna to Perform at Kids' Choice Awards – TV News, Justin Bieber, Rihanna |work=People |date=February 24, 2010 |accessdate=June 21, 2010}}</ref> Bieber has released a collection of nail varnishes to raise awareness for charity.<ref>[http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/news/110127-justin-bieber-nail-polish-collectio.aspx "Justin Bieber releases more colours into his nail varnish collection"] ''Vogue'' (UK)</ref> Wax statues of Bieber are on display at [[Madame Tussauds]] wax museums in New York, Amsterdam and London.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659922/justin-bieber-wax-figure.jhtml |title=Justin Bieber Wax Figures Unveiled |publisher=MTV |date=March 15, 2011 |accessdate=April 8, 2011}}</ref>

===Hair===
[[File:Justin Bieber at Easter Egg roll - crop.jpg|thumb|right| Bieber at the 2010 [[White House Easter Egg Roll]]]]
The longer hairstyle formerly worn by Bieber and its popularity with teenage girls proved to be cultural phenomenon, becoming one of the most copied hairstyles among teenage boys.<ref>[http://www.onlinecasinogoldenpalace.com/casinos_news/golden_palace_bid_40k_for.html Golden Palace Casino]{{reliable source?|date=May 2011}}</ref> Bieber's hairstyle has also proved popular with young lesbians.<ref name="Hall2010">{{cite book|last=Hall|first=Freeman|title=Stuff That Makes a Gay Heart Weep: A Definitive Guide to the Loud & Proud Dislikes of Millions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=h6G14ofvJsMC&pg=PA50|accessdate=April 10, 2011|date=November 16, 2010|publisher=Adams Media|isbn=9781440506550|page=50}}</ref><ref name="(ed.)Horvitz2010">{{cite book|last1=(ed.)|first1=Horvitz Lori|last2=Horvitz|first2=Lori|title=Queer Girls in Class: Lesbian Teachers and Students Tell Their Classroom Stories|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=z_m4HbIe7TAC&pg=PA58|accessdate=April 10, 2011|date=December 15, 2010|publisher=Peter Lang|isbn=9781433110979|page=58}}</ref>

Bieber changed his hairstyle in February 2011 and a lock of Justin Bieber's hair has been sold for $40,668 (£25,024) in a charity sale on [[Ebay]], with 98 bids in total.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12645673 |title=BBC |publisher=BBC |date=2011-03-04 |accessdate=2011-06-13}}</ref> The hair toured America with its own bodyguard, and fans could have their picture taken with it in return for a charitable donation.<ref>[http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/teen-now/521184/justin-bieber-s-hair-has-its-own-bodyguard/1/ "Justin Bieber's hair has its own bodyguard"], Now Magazine</ref> Bieber donated the winnings to a charity which rescues and rehabilitates animals.

===Religious, moral and political views===
Bieber is a Christian.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web |first=Jon |last=Ronson |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/nov/13/justin-bieber-interview |title=Justin Bieber: One day with the most Googled name on the planet |work=Guardian |location=UK |date=November 13, 2010 |accessdate=January 25, 2011 }}</ref> He said he has a relationship with Jesus, talks to him and "he's the reason I'm here."<ref name="ivillage">{{cite web |first=Donna|last=Kaufman|url=http://www.ivillage.com/justin-bieber-talks-jesus-and-marriage/1-a-294985|title=Justin Bieber Talks Jesus & Marriage
|work=Ivillage Entertainment|date=November 2, 2010 |accessdate=06 June 2011 }}</ref> Bieber's comments in a February 2011 profile in ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' sparked controversy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Baby Baby -better be born in Canada; Bieber disses american health care -and says no to abortion|first=Lynn |last=Saxberg|work=The Ottawa Citizen. |date=February 17, 2011|page=A.4}}</ref> Asked whether a person should wait until marriage to have sex, Bieber responded, "I don't think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them." Asked about his opinion on abortion, Bieber said he doesn't "believe in abortion" and that it is "like killing a baby."<ref name="RS">{{cite web|author=By&nbsp;Rolling Stone |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-bieber-talks-sex-politics-music-and-puberty-in-new-rolling-stone-cover-story-20110216 |title=Justin Bieber Talks Sex, Politics, Music and Puberty In New 'Rolling Stone' Cover Story |work=Rolling Stone |date=February 16, 2011 |accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref> When asked about abortion in cases of rape, he said, "Well, I think that's really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I don't know how that would be a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that."<ref name="RS"/> In the same interview, Bieber talked about homosexuality, stating that “It’s everyone’s own decision to do that. It doesn’t affect me and shouldn't affect anyone else.”,<ref name="RS2">[http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/02/17/justin-bieber-being-gay-is-a-decision-and-abortion-is-wrong-even-as-a-result-of-rape/ Justin Bieber interview Rolling Stone] Retrieved March 15, 2011</ref> with ''Rolling Stone'' commenting "It is not clear whether he intended to label homosexuality as a lifestyle choice."<ref name="RS2" /> However, Bieber has also contributed to the [[It Gets Better Project]],<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1653033/justin-bieber-posts-it-gets-better-video.jhtml "Justin Bieber Posts 'It Gets Better' Video"] Retrieved March 15, 2011</ref> a project started in response to the suicide of Billy Lucas, a teenager who was the target of anti-gay bullying.<ref>[http://www.itgetsbetter.org/ It Gets Better Project website] Retrieved 15 March 2011</ref> Bieber has said he is not interested in obtaining United States citizenship, praising Canada as being "the best country in the world", citing its [[Health care in Canada|health care system]] as an example.<ref name="RS"/> He is also a [[Barack Obama]] supporter, but he does share some aspects of [[Sarah Palin]]'s political views.<ref name="RS"/>

===Crowd control problems and other fan behavior===
[[File:Justinbiebernintendostore.jpg|thumb|left|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, New York|Long Island]]'s [[Roosevelt Field (Shopping Mall)|Roosevelt Field Mall]], but the performance had to be canceled.<ref name="Roosevelt">{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/entertainment/celebrity_news/091120-justin-bieber-event-madness-long-island|title=Justin Bieber Roosevelt Field Mall Madness|publisher=WNYW-TV|date=November 20, 2009|accessdate=July 31, 2010}}</ref> The event got out of control, and over 35 units from the [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau County]] and [[Garden City, New York|Garden City]] police departments had to be summoned. 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.<ref name="Roosevelt" /> James Roppo pleaded not guilty to all charges.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/police-mall-security-lacking-for-big-teen-crowd-1.1615900 |title=Police: Mall security lacking for big teen crowd Newsday November 21, 2009 |work=Newsday |location=New York |date=November 21, 2009 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/record-exec-pleads-not-guilty-in-mall-fiasco-1.1615869 |title=Record exec pleads not guilty in mall fiasco Newsday November 21, 2009 |work=Newsday |location=New York |date=November 21, 2009 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref> On March 24, 2010, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, was arrested on one count of second-degree [[Endangerment|reckless endangerment]] and one count of second-degree [[Nuisance|criminal nuisance]] related to the incident. Braun pleaded not guilty to both charges and was later released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/justin-bieber-s-manager-arrested-in-li-near-riot-1.1828115 |title=Justin Bieber's manager arrested in LI 'near-riot' Newsday March 24, 2010 |work=Newsday |location=New York |date=March 24, 2010 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref> On May 6, 2011 Bieber's record company [[Island Def Jam]] Record Music Group, and his management company, Remster 3 LLC pleaded guilty to violating local fire codes in the incident while charges against Island Def Jam senior vice president James Roppo were dropped. In return for Bieber's appearance in a [[public service announcement]] against [[cyberbullying]] two misdemeanor charge were dropped against Scooter Braun. Richard Klein, a criminal law professor at [[Touro Law School]] said "Legally, for him to be involved in the solution to dealing with the criminal charges against other people is extraordinary". Noah Levy, a senior news editor at the celebrity mag [[InTouch Weekly]] called the deal a "PR fantasy" for Bieber.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/bieber-to-record-anti-cyberbullying-psa-1.2861126 |title=Bieber to record anti-cyberbullying PSA Newsday May 6, 2011 |publisher=Newsday.com |date=2011-05-06 |accessdate=2011-06-13}}</ref>

On April 26, 2010, a scheduled promotional performance was canceled by Australian police after several girls were injured in a [[Human crush|crowd crush]]. Bieber was scheduled to sing three songs for the Channel Seven program, [[Sunrise (TV program)|Sunrise]]. In a Twitter message after the incident, Bieber said: "I want to make this clear... I don't cancel." Bieber's [[Twitter|tweet]] continued, stating: "I woke up this morning to the police canceling<!--sic – spelling in the quoted news article, and per the tweet (except he wrote in all caps)--> 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.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2010/04/another-justin-bieber-appearance-canceled-by-chaos.html |title=Another Justin Bieber show canceled by chaos Allentown morning call April 27, 2010 |publisher=Blogs.mcall.com |date=April 27, 2010 |accessdate=October 31, 2010}}</ref> The incident did not deter Justin Bieber from scheduling a five-city tour in Australia, as announced on December 2010.<ref>Dorian, John. "[http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/87760/20101202/justin-bieber-to-tour-australia-in-five-cities-concert-series-next-year.htm J''ustin Bieber to tour Australia in five-cities concert series next year'']". ''[http://au.ibtimes.com International Business Times AU]''. Retrieved: December 2, 2010.</ref>

In Liverpool, on his day off before his concert, Bieber was not allowed to step outside his hotel: he had been warned by police that he could be arrested for 'inciting a riot' if he did.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Bieber_Incites_Riot_Could_Be_Arrested_For_Leaving_His_Room/7771676 |title=Bieber Incites Riot, Could Be Arrested For Leaving His Room |publisher=Hollywood.com |date=March 10, 2011 |accessdate=April 8, 2011}}</ref>

Bieber's popularity among pre-teen and teenage girls, including his wide-ranging fan base colloquially known as "Beliebers", has occasionally led to some harsh criticism by his fans of other people, including personal attacks, death threats, and slanderous remarks. These are largely aimed at females with whom the press has romantically associated Bieber, most notably socialite, entrepreneur, and reality television star [[Kim Kardashian]],<ref>[http://www.popeater.com/2010/05/06/justin-bieber-kim-kardashian-dating/ Justin Bieber Reassures Death-Threat-Sending Fans: 'I'm Not Dating Kim Kardashian'], ''[[PopEater]]'', May 6, 2010.</ref> singer and one-time tour-mate [[Jasmine Villegas]],<ref>[http://popdirt.com/justin-bieber-fans-lash-out-at-jasmine-villegas-on-twitter/80300/ Justin Bieber Fans Lash Out At Jasmine Villegas On Twitter], PopDirt, October 3, 2010.</ref> and actress/singer [[Selena Gomez]].<ref>[http://www.jsyk.com/2011/01/03/pics-of-justin-bieber-and-selena-gomez-kissing-hit-the-web-sele/ Pics of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Kissing Hit The Web; Selena Gets Death Threats On Twitter], JSYK.com, January 3, 2011.</ref>

===Criticism and parodies===
Bieber has often been criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age, his 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=July 6, 2010 |accessdate=July 27, 2010 | location=London}}</ref> He has been a frequent target of 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 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, including 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=July 5, 2010|work=BBC News |accessdate=July 6, 2010}}</ref> All this 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]].<ref name="prank" /> It is highly unlikely that Bieber would actually have been given permission by the North Korean government,{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} 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=July 7, 2010 |accessdate=July 27, 2010}}</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=July 6, 2010|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=July 8, 2010 | location=London}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Justin Bieber discography}}
* ''[[My World 2.0]]'' (2010)

{{Portal|Justin Bieber}}

==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
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| rowspan="2"| 2009|| ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'' || rowspan="4"| Himself || rowspan="3"| Guest star
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|''My Date With...''
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| rowspan="6"| 2010|| ''[[Silent Library (MTV series)|Silent Library]]''
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| ''[[School Gyrls]]'' || Cameo
|-
| ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' || Guest star/performer || [[Saturday Night Live (season 35)|Ep 35.18]]
|-
| ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' || Jason McCann || Shock Waves (Season 11, Episode 1), Targets of Obsession (Season 11, Episode 15).
|-
| ''[[Hubworld]]'' ||Guest star || Season 1, Episode 1
|-
| ''[[The X Factor (UK)]]'' ||Performer || Series 7, Week 8
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2011 || ''[[Extreme Makeover: Home Edition]]'' || Guest star<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656584/justin-bieber-addresses-dangers-texting-driving-on-extreme-makeover.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Addresses Dangers Of Texting And Driving On 'Extreme Makeover'|last=Jocleyn|first=Vena|date=January 25, 2011|publisher=MTV|accessdate=February 8, 2011}}</ref> ||
|-
| ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' || Guest star || [[Saturday Night Live (season 36)|Ep. 36.14]]
|-
| ''[[Justin Bieber: Never Say Never]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justinbieberneversaynever.com/|title=Justin Bieber Never Say Never – Official website|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> || Himself || Film produced by [[MTV Films]] and distributed by [[Paramount Pictures]] released February 2011 in United States; and March to April worldwide<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justinbieberneversaynever.com/intl/releasedates/release-dates.html|title=Global Sites & Release Dates.|work=Justin Bieber Never Say Never – Official website.|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> The official movie trailer was released on October 26<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trailerdownload.net/movie/justin-bieber-3d/trailers/trailer-4629.html|title=Justin Bieber: Never Say Never – Official movie trailer.|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
! style="text-align:center;"|Nominated work
! style="text-align:center;"|Event
! style="text-align:center;"|Award
! style="text-align:center;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="28" style="text-align:center;"|2010
|rowspan="3"|Himself
|rowspan="4"|[[American Music Awards of 2010|American Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-announced-for-the-2010-american-music-awards-109791354.html|title=Winners Announced for the 2010 'American Music Awards|publisher=PR Newswire|date=December 21, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2010}}</ref>
|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]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/05/18/jay-z-leads-bet-awards-2010-nominations/|title=Jay-Z Leads BET Awards 2010 Nominations|accessdate=July 8, 2010|date=May 18, 2010|work=Prefixmag.com}}</ref>
|Best New Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|''My World 2.0''
|rowspan="3"|[[Juno Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/theampersand/archive/2010/03/03/michael-bubl-233-drake-justin-bieber-and-premier-rock-legends-as-junos-announce-2010-nominees-performers.aspx|title='Michael Bublé, Drake, Justin Bieber, AND 'premier rock legends' as Junos announce 2010 nominees, performers|work=National Post |location=Canada |date=March 3, 2010|accessdate=July 8, 2010}}</ref>
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Pop Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="8"|Himself
|New Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Nickelodeon (Brazil)#Meus Prêmios Nick|Meus Prêmios Nick Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meuspremiosnick.uol.com.br/votacao/vencedores.php|title=Meu Prêmios nick 2010: Vencedores}}</ref>
|Favorite International Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|[[MTV Video Music Brazil|MTV Brazil Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clicrbs.com.br/diariocatarinense/jsp/default.jsp?uf=2&section=Geral&newsID=a3042978.htm |title=Justin Bieber wins VMB |publisher=popeater.com |date=September 16, 2010 |accessdate=September 1, 20106}}</ref>
|International Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[MTV Europe Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicloversgroup.com/2010-mtv-europe-music-awards-winners/|title=2010 MTV Europe Music Awards Winners|publisher=Music Lovers Group|date=July 11, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2010}}</ref>
|Best New Act
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Male
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Push Act
|{{won}}
|-
|[[MTV Video Music Awards]]<ref>{{citenews|title=Justin Biebers Wins Best New Artist VMA|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1647673/20100912/bieber_justin.jhtml}}</ref>
|Best New Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Much Music Video Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popeater.com/2010/06/21/justin-bieber-awards/ |title=Justin Bieber Takes Home Three Much Music Awards |publisher=popeater.com |date=June 21, 2010 |accessdate=July 8, 2010}}</ref>
|UR FAVE: New Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|"[[Baby (Justin Bieber song)|Baby]]"
|UR FAVE: Canadian Video
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|International Video of the Year by a Canadian
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|"[[One Time (song)|One Time]]"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Myx Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myxph.com/tabid/333/a/1551/The-MYX-Music-Awards-2010-Winners.aspx|title=The MYX Music Awards 2010 Winners |work=[[myx]] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5r4D3aLRI|archivedate=July 8, 2010|accessdate=July 8, 2010}}</ref>
|Favorite International Video
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|Himself
|rowspan="5"|[[Teen Choice Awards]]<ref>{{citenews|title=Justin Bieber Wins Big At Teen Choice Awards|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2010/07/justin-bieber-wins-big-at-teen-choice-awards/}}</ref>
|Choice Music: Male Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|Choice Music: Breakout Artist Male
|{{won}}
|-
|Choice Summer Music Star: Male
|{{won}}
|-
|Choice Fanatic Fans
|{{nom}}
|-
|''My World 2.0''
|Choice Music: Pop Album
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|Himself
|[[TRL Awards (Italy)|TRL Awards]]<ref>{{citenews|title=Justin Bieber Nominated for TRL Italy Award|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2010/04/justin-bieber-nominated-for-trl-italy-awar/}}</ref>
|Best International Act
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[World Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5r4DaxsIN|title=Lady Gaga beats Justin BIeber,Madonna,Susan Boyle,Taylor Swift at the World Music Awards|work=[[Examiner.com]]|first=Samuel|last=Lora|date=May 19, 2010|accessdate=July 8, 2010}}</ref>
|Best Pop Act
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best New Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Young Hollywood Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638164/20100430/bieber_justin.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber, 'Twilight' Stars Dominate Young Hollywood Awards|date=April 30, 2010|publisher=MTV|accessdate=July 9, 2010}}</ref>
|Newcomer of the Year
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="27" style="text-align:center;"|2011
|rowspan="2"|Himself
|[[Brit Awards]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Brit Awards 2011: Justin Bieber wins International Breakthrough Act | url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/music/228552-brit-awards-2011-justin-bieber-wins-international-breakthrough-act/ | publisher=[[STV (TV network)|STV Entertainment]] | date=February 15, 2011 | accessdate=February 15, 2011}}</ref>
|International Breakthrough Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Grammy Award]]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/breaking/newsletter/la-et-env-grammys-nominees-2010-list,0,4822287.htmlstory|title=53rd Annual Grammy Awards nominees list|work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 12, 2010|accessdate=February 12, 2010}}</ref>
|Best New Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|''My World 2.0''
|Best Pop Vocal Album
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|Himself
|rowspan="4"|[[Juno Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/27/the-2011-juno-awards-full-list-of-winners/|title='The 2011 Juno Awards: Full list of winners|work=National Post |location=Canada |date=March 27, 2011|accessdate=March 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/junos/article/962336--the-winners-juno-as-much-as-we-do|title=The winners? Juno as much as we do|last=Rayner|first=Ben|work=Toronto Star |date=March 26, 2011|accessdate=March 27, 2011}}</ref>
|Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Fan Choice Award
|{{Won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|''My World 2.0''
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Pop Album of the Year
|{{Won}}
|-
|Himself
|rowspan="2"|[[People's Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2011|title=People's Choice Awards 2011 Nominees – People'sChoice.com|publisher=Sycamore Productions, Inc.|date=December 26, 2010|accessdate=December 26, 2010}}</ref>
|Favorite Breakout Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|"Baby"
|Favorite Music Video
|{{nom}}
|-
|Himself
|rowspan="2"|[[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-awards/nominees |title=KCA 2011 Nominees,Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Nominee , Nick KCAs |publisher=Nick.com |accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref>
|Favorite Male Singer
|{{won}}
|-
|"Baby"
|Favorite Song
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|Himself
|rowspan="3"|[[NME Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/55133 |title=Shockwaves NME Awards 2011 – all the winners , News |work=NME |location=UK |date=July 24, 2009 |accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref>
|Villain Of The Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Least Stylish
|{{won}}
|-
|''My World''
|Worst Album
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="8"|Himself
|rowspan="11"|[[Billboard Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/features/full-2011-billboard-music-awards-finalists-1005127722.story?page=1 |title=Billboard 2011 Music Awards |work=Billboard |date=unknown|accessdate=April 18, 2011}}</ref>
|Top Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|Top New Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|Top Social Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|Top Billboard 200 Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|Top Streaming Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|Top Digital Media Artist
|{{won}}
|-
|Top Male Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|Top Pop Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|''My World 2.0''
|Top Billboard 200 Album
|{{nom}}
|-
|Top Pop Album
|{{won}}
|-
|"Baby"
|Top Streaming Song (Video)
|{{won}}
|-
|"That Should Be Me"
|[[CMT Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/collaborative-video-of-the-year/ |title=2011 CMT Music Awards |publisher=cmt.com |date=unknown |accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref>
|Collaborative Video of the Year
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/collaborative-video-of-the-year/|title=2011 CMT Music Awards |publisher=cmt.com |date=unknown |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref>
|-
|"Justin Bieber:Never Say Never"
|[[MTV Movie Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2011/winners.jhtml |title=2011 MTV Movie Awards |publisher=mtv.com |date=unknown |accessdate=June 5, 2011}}</ref>
|Best Jaw Dropping Moment Winner
|{{won}}
|}

==References==
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