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'''Justin Drew Bieber''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|b|iː|b|ər}} {{respell|BEE|bər}}, born March 1, 1994)<ref name= autogenerated3>{{Citation | url = http://inogolo.com/pronunciation/d1963/Justin_Bieber | title = Inogolo | contribution = How to pronounce ‘Justin Bieber’}}.</ref> is a ] singer-songwriter.<ref name= "BILLBOARDBIO">{{cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-bieber/bio/1099520 |title= Justin Bieber Biography & Awards|work= Billboard|accessdate= 2010-06-15}}</ref><ref name= "Allmusicbio">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p1152032|pure_url=yes}}| work = All music | title= Justin Bieber: Overview | last1 =Collar|first1=Matt|last2=Leahey|first2=Andrew|publisher=]|accessdate= 2009-10-21}}</ref> Bieber was discovered in 2008 by American ] ],<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= 2011-01-11}}</ref> who came across Bieber's videos on ] and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with entertainer ] in ], and Bieber was signed to ] (RBMG),<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=2010-05-07}}</ref> and then to an ] recording contract offered by ] ].<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=2009-07-23}}</ref><ref name="herrera"/>

His debut ], the seven-track '']'', was released in November 2009, and was ] platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record to chart on the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/05/earlyshow/leisure/music/main6177327.shtml|title=Justin Bieber Fever Hits Miami|work=]|publisher=CBS Interactive|date=February 5, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-27}}</ref> Bieber's first full-length ] '']'', was released in March 2010. It debuted at or near number-one in several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single "]". He followed up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the ], the remix albums '']'' and '']'', and the 3D biopic-concert film '']''. Bieber released his second studio album '']'' in November of 2011, when it debuted at number-one on the ]. Bieber released his third studio album '']'' on June 19, 2012, and it became his fourth chart topper in the United States, debuting at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Bieber has received numerous awards, including both Artist of the Year Awards at the ] and the ], and was nominated for ] and ] at the ]. With a global fan base, termed as ], and over 30 million followers on ], he was named by '']'' magazine in 2012 as the third-most powerful celebrity in the world. He had earned an estimated ]55 million in the previous 12 months. As of May 2012, Bieber has sold 15 million albums.<ref name="Greenburg">{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2012/05/16/justin-bieber-venture-capitalist-the-forbes-cover-story|last=Greenburg|first=ZO|title=Justin Bieber, Venture Capitalist: The Forbes Cover Story|work=Forbes|accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref>

==Early life==
Justin Drew Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in ], at St Joseph's Hospital,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-biebers-mom-joins-fight-295774 | title= Justin Bieber's Mom Joins Fight to Keep Canadian Pregnant Teen Shelter Open|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|date= 2012-02-28|accessdate= 2012-03-28}}</ref><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 |year= 2010| accessdate= 2010-08-21}}</ref> and was raised in ].<ref name= Parvis /> He is the son of Jeremy Jack Bieber and ]. Bieber's mother was 17 years old when she became pregnant. His parents were never married, but maintain a close friendship and common goals regarding their son's personal and professional life. Mallette raised her son with the help of her mother Diane, and stepfather, Bruce.<ref name = "thestar">{{cite news | url = http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/809366--justin-bieber-guide-added-to-hometown-of-stratford-s-tourism-website | title =Justin Bieber guide added to hometown of Stratford's tourism website|work= Toronto Star|date= May 14, 2010|accessdate = 2011-12-16 |location=Toronto|first=Ashante|last=Infantry}}</ref>

In September 2012, Mallette's memoirs, titled '']'', were published. The book shares of her early life and work with her son to pursue a career in the music industry. In her book, as well as in an interview with the Today show, Mallette talked about how everyone around her tried to push her toward abortion, and how she refused to abort her baby.<ref>{{Citation | title = Tip sheet | contribution = Mother of World’s biggest pop star was urged to have an abortion | last = Pavlich | first = Katherine ‘Katie’ | date = 2012‐9‐21 | publisher = Town hall | url = http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2012/09/21/mother_of_worlds_biggest_pop_star_was_urged_to_have_an_abortion}}.</ref> Mallette worked a series of low-paying office jobs, raising Bieber as a single mother in low-income housing. Bieber has maintained contact with his father, 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}}</ref>

Bieber's great-grandfather is ].<ref>{{cite web|last= Robertson|first=Lindsay|url = http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/justin-bieber-ridiculed-for-german-mistake.html | title = Justin Bieber Ridiculed for ‘German’ Mistake &#124; Stop The Presses!| work =Music | publisher = Yahoo! |date=2010-05-05|accessdate= 2012-04-24}}</ref> Bieber's mother's ancestry is ].{{Sfn | Bieber | 2010 | pp = 22, 23}} He has stated that he believes that he has some undetermined ] ancestry.<ref name ="native">{{Cite news|url = http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1236961--justin-bieber-gets-offer-of-help-tracing-native-ancestry-after-free-gas-comment |title=Justin Bieber gets offer of help tracing native ancestry after free gas comment|date=August 3, 2012 |work=Toronto Star}}</ref> He attended a ] elementary school in Stratford, the ].<ref name="thestar"/>

Interested in hockey, soccer, and chess, he 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.com/?id=XQ8YQQv45GkC&pg=PA13#v=onepage&q&f=true |first=Sarah E|last=Parvis| title =Kansas City, MO | editor-first = Andrews | editor-last = McMeel | place = London | publisher = Simon & Schuster|year=2010|pages= 13–17|isbn= 978-1-4494-0181-8 | accessdate = 2010-08-04}}</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|date=December 17, 2010|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In early 2007, aged 12, Bieber sang ]'s "]" for a local singing competition in Stratford and was placed second.<ref name = Colurso /><ref name=autogenerated2>{{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=2009-07-23}}</ref> 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= 2009-07-22}}</ref> ], Bieber's A&R at Island/Def Jam, explained Bieber's huge online following to ], stating:
{{quote |He was doing something different. He was an attractive white kid singing very soulful R&B hits. That set him apart immediately from anyone in his range because no one was covering or singing these kind of records. But equally important was that you believed in these songs – it was real. And you wanted to hear more.<ref name="hitquarters" />}}

==Career==
===2008–09: Career beginnings and ''My World''===
While searching for videos of a different singer, ], a former marketing executive of ], clicked on one of Bieber's 2007 videos by accident. Impressed, Braun tracked down the theater Bieber was performing in, located Bieber's school, and finally contacted Mallette, who 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 ], Georgia, to record demo tapes.<ref name="nyimage"/> A week after arriving, Bieber sang for R&B singer/songwriter ].<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= 2009-08-11}}</ref> Bieber was soon signed to ], a joint venture between Braun and Usher.<ref name="coverstory"/> ] 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 = 2011-01-11}}</ref> Usher then sought assistance in finding a label home for the artist from then manager ], who helped engineer an audition with his contact Antonio "L.A." Reid of ].<ref name="hitquarters">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_CH.html | title = Interview with Chris Hicks|publisher= ]|date= August 23, 2011|accessdate= 2011-08-25}}</ref> Reid signed Bieber to ] in October 2008 (resulting in a joint venture between RBMG and ]) and appointed Hicks as executive Vice-President of Def Jam where he would be able manage Bieber's career at the label.<ref name="mitchell"/><ref name = "coverstory" /><ref name = "herrera"/><ref name= "hitquarters"/> 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" />

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Bieber's first single, "]", 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 ] during its first week of release in July 2009,<ref name="herrera" /> and later peaked at number 17 on the ]. 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=2010-03-30}}</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&nbsp;29,&nbsp;2010|publisher=Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|accessdate=2010-03-31}}</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=2010-01-10}}</ref> His first release, an ] entitled '']'', was released on November 17, 2009. The album's second single, "]", and two promo singles, "]", and "]", were released exclusively on the ] 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=autogenerated1>{{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=]|accessdate=2010-01-11}}</ref><ref name="BPI">{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx|title=Certified Awards Search|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-12-20|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 on several live shows such as ]'s VMA 09 Tour, European program '']'', ]'s '']'', '']'',<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=2009-09-22}}</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=2009-09-28}}</ref> '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and ]'s '']'' with ]. Bieber also guest starred in an episode of '']'' 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}}</ref>

Bieber performed ]'s "]" for U.S. President ] and first lady ] at the ] for '']'', which was broadcast on December 20, 2009, on US television broadcaster ].<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 ] 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 ] on January 31, 2010. He was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of ] (a song written by ] and ]) for its 25th anniversary to benefit ] after the ]. Bieber sings the opening line, which was sung by ] 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= 2010-02-02}}</ref>

On March 12, 2010, a version of ]'s "]" recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as ] was released. Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.{{Sfn | Shapiro | 2010 | p = }}

===2010–11: ''My World 2.0'', ''Never Say Never'' film, and ''Under the Mistletoe''===
"]", the ] from his debut album, '']'', which features ], was released in January 2010 and became an international hit. It charted at number five on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached the top ten in several international markets.<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=2010-03-11}}</ref> Two promo singles "]", and "]" were top thirty hits on the U.S. Hot 100, and top twenty hits in Canada.<ref name="BABYBILL"/> According to review aggregator ], 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 |accessdate=2010-03-23|work=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the U.S. ], making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since ] 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 ], ], ], and the ]<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 = 2010-04-14 |work=αCharts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://acharts.us/album/54188|work= αCharts|title= Justin Bieber – My World 2.0 – Music Charts | accessdate = 2010-04-14}}</ref><!----DO NOT CHANGE. IN THE REFERENCES SOME CHARTINGS OF MY WORLD ARE ACTUALLY OF MY WORLD 2.0, SEE ] ARTICLE FOR MORE CLARIFICATION---> To promote the album, Bieber appeared on several live programs including '']'', the 2010 ], '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<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= 2010-03-23 | date = March 23, 2010 | last= Cheung|first= Nadine}}</ref> Bieber collaborated with ] on his single "]" 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. On April 10, 2010, Bieber was the musical guest on '']''.<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=2010-04-10|date=February 21, 2010}}</ref> On July 4, 2010, Bieber performed at the ] 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&nbsp;4&nbsp;festivals|agency=The Associated Press|publisher=Hosted by Google News|accessdate=2010-07-04|date=July 4, 2010|last=Beja|first=Marc}}{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref> The second single from '']'', "]", was released in April 2010, and a remix was released featuring Bieber's mentor ]. On June 23, 2010, Bieber went on his first official headlining tour, the ], starting in ], 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=2010-07-23|newspaper= ] |date=March 17, 2010}}</ref> In July 2010, it was reported that Bieber was the most searched for celebrity on the Internet.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/07/07/14633631-wenn-story.html | title = Bieber the king of the Internet | newspaper = ] | date = July 7, 2010}}.</ref> That same month his music video, "]", surpassed ]'s "]" 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 | type = staff blog |accessdate=2010-07-16}}</ref> It remained the most viewed video until November 2012. 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 |accessdate=2010-09-08}}</ref>

] during his ].]]
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 ], 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 | date =April 27, 2010|publisher=Contact music |accessdate = 2010-10-31}}</ref> Bieber guest-starred in the season premiere of the CBS crime drama '']'', which aired on September 23, 2010. He played a "troubled teen who is faced with a difficult decision regarding his only brother", who is also a serial bomber. 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| type = blog | work = Zap 2 it| accessdate= 2010-11-22}}</ref> Bieber performed a medley of "]", "]", and "]" and briefly played the drums at the ] on September 12, 2010.<ref>. Singersroom.com (September 13, 2010). Retrieved 2010-10-21.</ref> Bieber announced in October 2010 that he would be releasing an acoustic album, called '']''.<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=2010-11-14}}</ref> It was released on ] in the United States and featured acoustic versions of songs from his previous albums, and accompanied the release of a completely new song titled "]".<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?|publisher=Newsroom.mtv.com|date=November 10, 2010|accessdate=2010-11-14}}</ref>

A 3-D part-biopic, part-concert film starring Bieber entitled '']'', was released on February 11, 2011, directed by '']'' director ]. It topped the box office with an estimated gross of $12.4&nbsp;million on its opening day from 3,105 theaters.<ref name="BOM">. ]. Retrieved February 12, 2011.</ref> It grossed $30.3&nbsp;million for the weekend and was narrowly beaten by the romantic comedy '']'', 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=2011-02-17}}</ref> ''Never Say Never'' reportedly exceeded industry expectations, nearly matching the $31.1&nbsp;million grossed by ]'s 2008 3-D concert film, ], which holds the record for the top debut for a music-documentary.<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=2011-02-14}}</ref> ''Never Say Never'' grossed a total of $98,441,954 worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bieber3d.htm|title=Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-08-16}}</ref> The film is accompanied by his second remix album, '']'', released February 14, 2011, and features remixes of songs from his debut album, with guest appearances from ], ], and ], 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=] (Viacom)|accessdate=2011-01-31|date=January 31, 2011|first=James|last=Dinh}}</ref>

In June 2011, Bieber was ranked #2 on the ] list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30. He is the youngest star, and 1 of 7 musicians on the list, having raked in $53 million in a 12 month period.<ref>{{cite news|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|work=Forbes|accessdate=2011-06-13|first=Dorothy|last=Pomerantz}}</ref> On November 1, 2011, Bieber released '']'', his second studio album. It debuted at #1 on the ], selling 210,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref name="bb200">{{cite web|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-s-mistletoe-brightens-billboard-1005490762.story|title=Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Brightens Billboard 200 with No. 1 Debut|work=]|publisher=]|date=November 9, 2011|accessdate=2011-11-09}}</ref>

===2011–present: ''Believe''===
In late 2011, Bieber began recording his third studio album, entitled '']''. On February 22, 2012, Bieber announced via Twitter that the first single off ''Believe'' would be released in March 2012.<ref>{{Citation | title = Status | last = Bieber | first = Justin | url = https://twitter.com/#!/justinbieber/status/172478593983709184 | publisher = Twitter}}.</ref> The following week, Bieber appeared on '']'' to announce that the first single would be called "]" and would be released on March 26, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P493k1YRp8w&feature=branded |title=Justin Bieber's Big Announcement|publisher= Google | work = YouTube|date= 2012-02-29 | accessdate =2012-03-28}}</ref> The song was co-written by ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1680212/justin-bieber-boyfriend-single.jhtml | title = Justin Bieber Announces New Single, 'Boyfriend' – Music, Celebrity, Artist News|publisher=MTV|date=2012-03-01|accessdate=2012-03-28}}</ref> The song debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, selling a total of 521,000 digital units, the second-highest-ever debut digital sales week.<ref name= debut>{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-s-boyfriend-debuts-at-no-2-1006664552.story | title =Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' Debuts at No. 2 on Hot 100|last=Trust|first=Gary|date= April 4, 2012 | accessdate = April 4, 2012| work = Billboard| publisher= Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> Bill Werde of ''Billboard'' noted that it failed to debut at number one because the digital download of the track was available only through ], "restricting the buying option for those that do not frequent the Apple retail store."<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/editor-s-note-what-role-did-bundling-and-1006670752.story|title=Editor's Note: What Role Did Bundling and Exclusives Play in Madonna and Justin Bieber's Big Debuts?|date=April 4, 2012|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=April 4, 2012| last = Werde |first= Bill}}</ref> "Boyfriend" became Bieber's first single ever to reach the top position on the ] by debuting at number one and staying on for one week.<ref name=debut />

His third studio album, ''Believe'' was released on June 19, 2012, by ]. The album marks a musical departure from the ] sound of his previous releases, and incorporates elements of ] and ] genres. Intent on developing a more mature sound, Bieber collaborated with a wide range of urban producers for the release as well as some long-time collaborators, including ], ], ] and ]. '']'' praised Bieber's evolution, calling the album both a "reinvention and a reintroduction."<ref name="ew">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Kyle|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20603635,00.html|title=Believe (2012)|work=] |publisher=]|date=June 13, 2012|accessdate=June 17, 2012}}</ref> '']'' noted the deeper voice and more intense beats found on the album, although it lampooned one of his euphemisms for newfound sexual maturity.<ref name = "rs">{{cite web| last= Dolan|first= Jon| url= http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/believe-20120615 | title = Believe | work =]|publisher=]|date=June 15, 2012|accessdate= June 17, 2012}}</ref> ''Believe'' debuted at number one on the ], with first-week sales of 374,000 copies—the highest debut one-week US sales in 2012 at the time.<ref>{{Citation | title = Mumford & sons’ ‘Babel’ fastest seller of 2012 | date = 2012 oct 3 | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/oct/03/mumford-sons-babel-fastest-seller-2012 | newspaper = The Guardian | place = UK}}.</ref><ref>{{Citation | contribution = Mumford & sons’ ‘Babel’ scores biggest debut | title = Billboard | url = http://www.billboard.com/news/mumford-sons-babel-scores-biggest-debut-1007965952.story#/news/mumford-sons-babel-scores-biggest-debut-1007965952.story}}.</ref> ''Believe'' was Bieber's fourth number-one album.<ref name="bbdebut">{{cite web|last = Caulfield | first= Keith|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/official-justin-bieber-s-believe-is-year-1007431752.story|title= Official: Justin Bieber's 'Believe' Is Year's Biggest Debut, Bows at No. 1|work=]|publisher=] | date= June 26, 2012| accessdate= June 27, 2012}}</ref> It dropped two spots in its second week to number three with sales of 115,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/linkin-park-squeaks-by-maroon-5-hits-no-1007496162.story |title=Latest Music News, Band, Artist, Musician & Music Video News|publisher=Billboard |accessdate= 2012-08-16}}</ref> The album sold 57,000 copies in its first week in Canada, debuting atop the ].<ref name= "canada">{{cite web|last=Dowling|first=Marianne|url= http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/B/Bieber_Justin/2012/06/27/19925461.html |title = Bieber's 'Believe' debuts at Nº 1|publisher=] ]|date=June 27, 2012|accessdate=June 27, 2012}}</ref>

The ], which further promoted the album, began in September 2012 in ], ].<ref name="Headlining North American Tour">{{cite web| url= http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/default.aspx#/news/11265 |title= Justin Bieber announces 2012 headlining North American tour |publisher=Justin Bieber |date=2012-05-23 |accessdate= 2012-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/30/nbc-presents-justin-bieber-all-around-the-world-thursday-june-21/136186/ |title= NBC Presents 'Justin Bieber: All Around the World' Thursday, June 21 |publisher= TV By the Numbers |date = 2012-05-30 |accessdate = 2012-05-30}}</ref>

Bieber performed at the ] in ] on November 25, 2012 along with ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Grey Cup halftime show to feature Bieber, Jepsen, Lightfoot|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/story/2012/10/27/sp-cfl-grey-cup-bieber-jepsen-lightfoot-burton-cummings.html|publisher=CBC|accessdate=25 November 2012}}</ref> On December 14, 2012, Bieber appeared on '']'', where he announced plans to release an acoustic album tentatively titled ''Believe Acoustic'', which is scheduled for release in January 2013.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frc5TgRGUKU</ref>

==Style and image==
Justin Bieber has a higher score on the ] online "influence" scale than ] or ].<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=2011-01-11}}</ref> According to Jan Hoffman of '']'', 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 more than six 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= 2010-12-31}}</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 =2011-03-15}}</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=2010-10-31}}</ref>

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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 '']'' 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=2010-10-31}}</ref>

Bieber is often featured in ]s such as '']'',<ref name= "nyimage" /> and has been labeled as a "teen heartthrob".<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=2010-06-21}}</ref> Wax statues of Bieber are on display at ] 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= 2011-04-08}}</ref> His change of hairstyle in 2010, and the consequent alterations to Bieber products, led to it being called 'the most expensive musical haircut of all time;<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2011/10/most-expensive-musical-haircut-of-all-time.html|title = Most expensive musical haircut of all time| work =Arts journal |date=October 11, 2011|accessdate=2011-12-16}}</ref> one company spent $100,000 to fix its dolls for the 2011 Christmas season.<ref>{{cite news|last=Tyler|first= Lewis|title= Bieber haircut costs US toy-maker $100,000|url= http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/34607/Bieber-haircut-costs-US-toy-maker-100000 | accessdate = 2011-10-14 |newspaper=ToyNews | edition = online|date=October 13, 2011}}</ref>

Justin has also been criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age, his teen-pop music, image, and frequent media attention.<ref name = "Collins">{{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= The Telegraph|date= July 6, 2010|accessdate= 2010-07-27 | location = London}}</ref> He has been a frequent target of Internet bloggers and ] posters, notably by users of Internet message board ] and users of YouTube.<ref>{{cite web| work = Buzz feed | url = http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/justin-biebers-youtube-fight |title=Justin Bieber's Youtube Fight}}</ref> Nick Collins of '']'' 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 name = "Collins" />

==Personal life==
Justin Bieber is a Christian, and said he has a relationship with Jesus, talks to him and that "he's the reason I'm here".<ref name= "guardian">{{cite news |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=The Guardian |location=UK|date=November 13, 2010|accessdate= 2011-01-25 }}</ref><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=2011-06-06}}</ref>

Bieber's comments in a February 2011 profile in '']'' 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 about ], Bieber responded, "I don't think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them." He said he does not "believe in abortion" and that it is "like killing a baby".<ref name="RS">{{cite web|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= 2011-02-24}}</ref> He described sexual orientation as "everyone's own decision".<ref name = "RS2">{{Citation | url = 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/ | publisher = Pink | place = ] | contribution = Being gay is a decision & abortion is wrong even as a result of rape | first = Justin | last = Bieber | type = interview | title = Rolling Stone | accessdate = 2011-03-15}}.</ref> Bieber has contributed to the ],<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1653033/justin-bieber-posts-it-gets-better-video.jhtml | title = Justin Bieber Posts 'It Gets Better' Video | accessdate = 2011-03-15 | publisher = MTV | type = news}}.</ref> which aims to prevent ].<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.itgetsbetter.org/ | title = It Gets Better | type = project | accessdate = 2011-03-15}}.</ref>

Bieber has said he is not interested in obtaining ] and has criticized America's health care system. Praising Canada as being "the best country in the world", he cited ] as a model example.<ref name = "RS" />

On February 27, 2011, Bieber attended the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with American actress and singer ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Hogan |first=Kate|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20469564,00.html|title=Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Step Out Together on Oscar Night|publisher=People|date=February 28, 2011|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref> confirming several months of media speculation about a romantic relationship between the pair.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20439639,00.html|title=Caught in the Act!|publisher=People|date=November 4, 2010|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= Greer|first= Carlos|url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20449246,00.html |title= Selena Gomez: Justin Bieber and I Are Just Friends|publisher = People | date=December 13, 2010|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ziegbe|first= Mawuse|url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654905/justin-bieber-calls-selena-gomez-amazing-person.jhtml |title=Justin Bieber Calls Selena Gomez 'An Amazing Person'|publisher=MTV|date=December 23, 2010|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40898352/ns/today-entertainment/t/bikini-clad-selena-gomez-kisses-justin-bieber/#.Twdff0o-O3k | title = Bikini-clad Selena Gomez kisses Justin Bieber|work=USA Today|date=January 3, 2011|accessdate= 2012-01-06}}</ref> In November 2012, it was reported that Bieber and Gomez had ended their relationship after approximately two years of dating.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dobuzinskis |first= Alex| url = http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/10/entertainment-us-bieber-gomez-idUSBRE8A90HN20121110|title=Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have broken up, reports say|publisher=Reuters|date=November 10, 2012|accessdate=2012-11-10}}</ref> However, it was reported twelve days later that the couple had gotten back together after Bieber begged Gomez for forgiveness.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justin Bieber wins Selena Gomez back after ‘begging for forgiveness’|url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/202257-justin-bieber-wins-selena-gomez-back-after-begging-for-forgiveness/|publisher=STV|accessdate=14 December 2012|date=23 November 2012}}</ref>

In May 2012, Bieber purchased a 10,000 square-foot mansion on 1.3 acres of land, located in the community of ], ], a suburb of ].<ref name= biebercalabasas>{{cite news| last1 =McQueeney | first1 = Kerry | last2 = Watkins | first2 = Jane |title= He's all grown up! Justin Bieber, 18, seals the $6.5m deal on his very first home — a sprawling Calabasas mansion | publisher = The Daily Mail | publisher = UK |date=May 27, 2012|accessdate=May 28, 2012|url = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2150919/Justin-Bieber-18-seals-6-5m-deal-home--sprawling-Calabasas-mansion.html}}</ref>

Bieber's philanthropic activities have included visiting children's hospitals. In June 2012, the "Music Makes It Better" campaign was released, featuring PSAs by Bieber, ], and ]. The campaign aims to bring music, arts, and other programs to children while they're in the hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.give2gether.com/projects/MusicMakesitBetter/?p=2 |title = Music Makes It Better campaign |publisher=Give2gether.com |date=2012-05-28 |accessdate=2012-08-16}}</ref>

==Twitter==
{{As of|November 2012}}, Bieber's Twitter account (@justinbieber) is the second most popular celebrity account with over 30 million followers, behind that of ] with over 31 million followers.<ref name="SinghDiamond2012">{{cite book|author1=Shiv Singh|author2=Stephanie Diamond|title=Social Media Marketing For Dummies|url=http://books.google.com/?id=0Dnv9AZ8Tj4C&pg=PA143|accessdate=April 26, 2012|date=April 3, 2012|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=978-1-118-06514-3|pages=143–}}</ref> His follower acquisition is one new follower every other second.<ref name=bieberlink1>{{cite news|author=Adam Sherwin |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/justin-bieber-reveals-new-mature-direction-as-biebermania-hits-london-7675857.html |title=Justin Bieber reveals new 'mature' direction as Biebermania hits London – News – Music |work=The Independent |accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref><ref name=bieberlink2>{{cite web|author=Richard Godwin |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/one-night-with-justin-bieber-and-im-a-belieber-7674843.html |title=One night with Justin Bieber and I'm a Belieber – Celebrity News – Showbiz – Evening Standard |work=Evening Standard |location=London |accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref> His popularity on Twitter at one point accounted for three percent of all Twitter related traffic, with a Twitter employee commenting that "racks of servers are dedicated" to Bieber.<ref name=biebstwit12>{{cite web|accessdate=April 25, 2012|url=https://twitter.com/#!/dcurtis/status/23192425566|first=Dustin|last=Curtis|date=September 7, 2010|title=At any moment, Justin Bieber uses 3% of our infrastructure. Racks of servers are dedicated to him. – A guy who works at Twitter}}</ref> This resulted in over 180 million page views for the service each month.<ref name=biebstwits16>{{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=TV Guide |date=September 8, 2010 |accessdate=April 24, 2012}}</ref> Bieber was frequently a trending topic on Twitter when the feature first launched<ref name=biebstwits16/> because his fans frequently discussed him on the network,
<ref name=bieberlink8>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1657695/20110210/index.jhtml |title=Justin Bieber Vintage Video: 'I Love Twitter' &#124; News |work=VH1 |accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref> and he was named the top trending star on Twitter in 2010;<ref name=toptriender>{{Cite journal|title=Bieber Tops Twitter Trend List| journal=World Entertainment News Network|publication-date=2010-12-16|publisher=COMTEX News Network, Inc|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/122734894|accessdate=April 26, 2012}}</ref> ] gave his account a score of 100.<ref name=bieberlink6>{{cite web|last=Poeter |first=Damon |url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403567,00.asp |title=Tweet or Die: Employers Hiring Based on Applicants' Klout Scores? &#124; News & Opinion |publisher=PCMag.com |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2012-04-26}}</ref><ref name="Massarotto2010">{{cite book|author=Marco Massarotto|title=Social Network|url=http://books.google.com/?id=IZowqKn7G40C&pg=PT201|accessdate=April 26, 2012|date=2010-10-18T00:00:00+02:00|publisher=Apogeo Editore|isbn=978-88-503-1233-7|pages=201–202|language=Italian}}</ref>

The size of Bieber's and Gaga's follower bases are cited as a reason why marketers should pay attention to Twitter,<ref name="Vogt2011">{{cite book|author=Brandon Vogt|title=The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Internet Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet|url=http://books.google.com/?id=c4zwxSzKstYC&pg=PA19|accessdate=April 26, 2012|date=August 5, 2011|publisher=Our Sunday Visitor|isbn=978-1-59276-033-6|pages=19–}}</ref> due to their ability to reach millions of people with a single tweet.<ref name="Vogt2011"/> 8.3% of tweets mentioning "bieber" were semi-automated and probably Twitter related spam.<ref name="SpringRiley2011">{{cite book|author1=Neil Spring|author2=George F. Riley|title=Passive and Active Measurement: 12th International Conference, PAM 2011, Atlanta, GA, USA, March 20–22, 2011, Proceedings|url=http://books.google.com/?id=weLp1ECX4XIC&pg=PA110|accessdate=April 26, 2012|date=April 25, 2011|publisher=Springer|isbn=978-3-642-19259-3|pages=108–12}}</ref> Research done about Twitter and the ] includes Bieber as he made tweets about the topic at a time when he had roughly 8 million followers. His multiple tweets resulted in 32,000 responses each, which made Bieber's Twitter account one of the single largest nodes for discussion about the uprising on Twitter.<ref name="TsvetovatKouznetsov2011">{{cite book|author1=Maksim Tsvetovat|author2=Alexander Kouznetsov|title=Social Network Analysis for Startups: Finding Connections on the Social Web|url=http://books.google.com/?id=Tn-L5WoCeygC|accessdate=April 26, 2012|date=October 6, 2011|publisher=O'Reilly Media, Inc.|isbn=978-1-4493-0646-5|pages=18, 67}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Justin Bieber discography}}
* '']'' (2010)
* '']'' (2011)
* '']'' (2012)

== Tours==
*2009: ]
*2010–11: ]
*2012–13: ]

==Filmography==
===Film and television===
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| 2010 || '']'' || Pizzi's Best Friend || TV series (1 episode)
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| 2010-2011|| '']'' || Jason McCann || TV series (2 episodes: "Shock Waves" and "Targets of Obsession")
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| 2012 || '']'' || Alien on TV Monitors || uncredited
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===Guest appearances===
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| 2009|| '']'' || Himself || TV series (1 episode)
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| 2009||''My Date With...''|| Himself ||Guest star
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| 2010|| '']''|| Himself ||TV series (1 episode)
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| 2010|| '']'' || Himself|| Cameo
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| 2010|| '']'' || Performer || ]
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| 2010|| '']'' || Performer || Season 9, episode 40
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| 2010|| '']'' || Guest star || Season 1, episode 1
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| 2010|| ] || Performer || Season 7, week 8
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| 2011 || '']'' || 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=2011-02-08}}</ref> ||
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| 2011 || '']'' || Himself (uncredited) || TV series (1 episode: "]")
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| 2011 || '']'' || Host || ]
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| 2011 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justinbieberneversaynever.com/|title=Justin Bieber Never Say Never – Official website|accessdate=2011-02-17}}</ref> || Himself ||
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| 2011 || '']'' || Performer || Week 7 Result Show
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| 2011 || '']'' || Himself ||
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| 2011 || '']'' || Guest star || Performed at ]
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| 2011 || ] || Performer || Series 8, week 9
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| 2012 || '']'' || Punker || TV series (1 episode: "], ], ]")
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| 2012 || '']'' || Himself || Cameo<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ZcE6mpqvo&feature=g-u-u | title= Lady Gaga Cameo in Katy Perry Movie! — Sneak Peek |publisher= Google | work = ] |date= 2012-06-22 | accessdate = 2012-06-23}}</ref>
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| 2012 || '']'' || Performer || Week 1 Result Show
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| 2012 || ''Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off 2012'' || Guest ||
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| 2013 || '']'' || Himself (voice) || Cameo<ref name="SMH - 23Aug2012 - Bieber to appear on The Simpsons">{{cite news | url = http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/bieber-to-appear-on-the-simpsons-20120822-24mhy.html|title=Bieber to appear on The Simpsons|date=August 23, 2012|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=13 September 2012}}</ref>
|}

==Awards==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Justin Bieber}}

On 23 November 2012 Justin was awarded the ] by the Prime Minister of Canada ].<ref>{{Citation | title = | url = http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/justin-bieber-awarded-diamond-jubilee-medal-by-stephen-harper-1.1051944}}.</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
{{refbegin}}
*{{citation | first =Justin | last = Bieber|title=Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story|url= http://books.google.com/?id=a2iAh-KFdIgC&pg=PP1 |date=October 12, 2010|publisher=HarperCollins|isbn=978-0-06-203974-3}}.
*{{citation | first =Ronny | last = Bloom|title=Justin Bieber|date=April 15, 2010|publisher=Penguin Group USA|isbn= 978-0-8431-9903-1}}.
*{{citation | first =Chas | last = Newkey-Burden|title=Justin Bieber: The Unauthorized Biography|date=September 1, 2010|publisher= Michael O'Mara|isbn=978-1-84317-523-0}}.
*{{citation | first =Sarah | last = Oliver|title=Justin Bieber A–Z|date=October 1, 2011|publisher= John Blake|isbn= 978-1-84358-379-0}}.
*{{citation | first1=Sarah | last1 = Parvis| first2=Gail | last2 = Herman|title=Superstars! Justin Bieber: In the Spotlight and Behind the Scenes |date=February 8, 2011|publisher=Time Home Entertainment|isbn=978-1-60320-902-1}}.
*{{citation | first =Marc | last = Shapiro|title= Justin Bieber: The Fever!|url= http://books.google.com/?id=LyrqE1c66mwC&pg=PP1| date = August 17, 2010|publisher=Macmillan|isbn=978-0-312-67878-4}}
{{refend}}

==External links==
{{Portal|Justin Bieber}}
{{Commons category|Justin Bieber}}
{{Wikiquote|Justin Bieber}}
* {{Official website|http://www.justinbiebermusic.com}}
*{{IMDb name|id=3595501|name=Justin Bieber}}
* {{Dmoz|Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/B/Bieber,_Justin_Drew}}
* {{Twitter|justinbieber}}
* {{Facebook|JustinBieber}}
{{Justin Bieber}}
{{Scooter Braun}}
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Justin Bieber is a giant faggot well known for his faggotness