Justin Bieber

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Born 1 March 1994.

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Justin Bieber's 'Beauty and a Beat' in the Baroque style

Bieber’s hit sung by countertenor Robin Blaze at the University of York for Red Nose Day

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Biography

Justin Drew Bieber ( BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian pop musician, actor, and singer-songwriter. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by American talent manager Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with entertainer Usher Raymond in Atlanta, Georgia, Bieber was signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), and then to an Island Records recording contract offered by record executive L.A. Reid.

His debut extended play, the seven-track My World, was released in November 2009, and was certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber's first full-length studio album, My World 2.0, 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 "Baby". He 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. Bieber released his second studio album Under the Mistletoe in November 2011, when it debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Bieber released his third studio album Believe on June 19, 2012, and it became his fourth chart topper in the United States, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Taylor Swift wins at Billboards

    Mon 20 May 2013 13:30

    The country pop singer, One Direction and Justin Bieber all win at Billboard Music Awards.
  2. Justin Bieber concert takings stolen

    Mon 13 May 2013 16:38

    Thieves in South Africa steal some of the takings from a Justin Bieber concert after...
  3. Bieber sued for copyright over track

    Tue 7 May 2013 06:44

    Justin Bieber and Usher are being sued for copyright infringement over 2010 track...

Latest Blog Posts

Blogs from the BBC

  1. Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris - 'Baby'

    Wed 10 Mar 2010 09:55 It does say something curious about the people who work in the entertainment business... Fraser McAlpine
  2. Justin Bieber - 'One Time'

    Sat 2 Jan 2010 10:51 The French have a very handy expression for times like these: "Plus ça change, plus... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. Justin Bieber 2012

    Review of Justin Bieber

    Reviewed by Natalie Shaw

    Bieber’s new collection, marking his growth to adulthood, exceeds all expectations.
  2. My Worlds 2010

    Review of My Worlds

    Reviewed by Fraser McAlpine

    Team Bieber know exactly what they’re doing and who they’re talking to.
  3. My World 2010

    Review of My World

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    Uncomfortable lyrics aside, there’s not much to make the adult listener squirm.

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