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Justin Bieber NEW SONG Mistletoe!

2011-10-10T03:24:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber Shoots Music Video For 'Under the Mistletoe' Christmas Album

2011-10-04T08:24:00.001-07:00

Justin Bieber Christmas Album coming soon ... Lets see how many people like Justin's new album.Justin Bieber Shoots Music Video for 'Under the Mistletoe' Christmas Album

Mariah Carey To Feature On Justin Bieber New Christmas Album!

2011-10-04T05:09:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber is reportedly set to record a festive duet with the queen of Christmas tracks, Mariah Carey.

Rumours are rife of a collaboration between the two for Bieber's upcoming Christmas album after one of the superstar teen's backing dancers, Matt Carter, “accidentally” let slip the pair had been in the studio together.

Carter tweeted: “RT @justinbieber @mariahcarey HONOURED. Had to tweet that cause apparently people didnt believe me. haha justin bieber featuring mariah carey. believe it.”

Bieber's people have yet to comment on the rumour, but it seems likely Mariah will be joining Usher, Busta Rhymes and Boyz II Men on The Bieb's 'Under the Mistletoe' LP, released November 1.
Yesterday (Oct 3) we told you how Justin was being urged to boycott Peru over fears for his safety.

Selena Gomez agreed to become Justin Bieber's girlfriend

2011-09-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

Washington: ‘Baby’ hitmaker Justin Bieber has revealed that he is surprised with the fact that 19-year-old star Selena Gomez agreed to become his girlfriend because she’s ‘‘very beautiful’’.

According to reports, the 17-year-old heartthrob has admitted to being “shocked” when Selena agreed to go out with him, as he thinks she is too beautiful to be his girlfriend.

When asked about how he managed to get along with her on the ‘Mike Missanelli Show’ on Fanatic FM in the US, he joked: “I was pretty shocked myself. She’s very beautiful. We started as friends like two years ago, so we’ve been friends for a long time, so that’s pretty much kind of how it started.”

However, the singer disclosed that their relationship had started unusually.

“I had a girlfriend when Selena was my friend. I think we should be talking about sports,” Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

Why We Love Justin Bieber?Here are some reasons

2011-09-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered why Justin Bieber is so loved? What makes him so universally adored? Is it his voice? His Hair? His boyish good looks? Well, it turns out its all of those things (and a lot more).
Author Ally Azzarelli knows a thing or two about teen hearthrobs. After working as an associate editor for SuperTeen magazine for several years and interviewing groups like the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Beyonce, ‘N Sync, and Aaron Carter, she started writing books. She recently wrote a book about teen sensation, Justin Bieber. You can find a giveaway of the book here.
Now Ally gives us The Top Ten Reasons Why We Love Justin Bieber!
Just what is it about the Biebs that makes him so awesome?

Family First! He’s super close to his parents, grandparents and half-siblings – he spends as much time as he can with them – making sure they’re happy and have whatever it is they need.
Multitalented! He doesn’t just sing and dance, Justin has acted (in CSI) and can play drums, guitar and many other instruments.
Charitable! Justin continues to take part in raising money and doing whatever he can for various causes and works closely with Pencils of Promise to bring education to underdeveloped countries.
Tweetie Pie! Fans just can’t get enough of Justin’s tweets, by following him on Twitter, Beliebers have found a way to communicate with their favorite singer – lucky ones score a JB Retweet.
Prankster! Everyone loves a good-natured prankster and Justin fans know he loves keeping his friends and entourage on their toes.
Stylin’! From a simple Urban Outfitters t-shirt at the MuchMusic Awards to a D & G suit at the Grammys, Justin rocks it.
Fun Flirt! Female fans are sure to agree, Justin’s always been flirty in a fun way, making him all the more appealing.
Caring! Justin doesn’t approve of bullying both online and face-to-face. He even welcomed an Australian boy, Casey Heynes, onstage at his Melbourne show to remind fans that bullying is totally uncool.
I heart geeks! Who can’t relate to Justin’s love of iPhone, iPads, iPods and other awesome tech gadgets? From video games to tablets, Justin’s gaga for gadgets!
Never Say Never! Justin started out as a small town kid with big dreams and continues to work at being the success he is today.

Bieber damages loaner Ferrari !

2011-09-10T21:52:00.001-07:00

LOS ANGELES -- The really odd thing about Justin Bieber getting into a fender-bender while driving a red Ferrari near his L.A. home last week is this: Justin Bieber doesn't own a red Ferrari. Nor a black Ferrari.
Police sources say the power car the 17-year-old was driving around was a loaner, and this is why he called in the cops for such a minor accident.
I've reported previously that Bieb's mom, Patti Malette, insists he drive a low horsepower, six-cylinder Ford Escape Hybrid simply because it's one of the safest vehicles for a distracted teen to drive.
Studies show the highways around Los Angeles are some of the most hazardous in the world.
Kelly Browning, the head of a California teen safety driving program, said kids under 18 are at a much greater risk of accidents on these treacherous highways because of their immaturity.
"For new teen drivers, this is the most dangerous time of their lives. Teens should not be driving cars with a lot of horsepower. They can still barely navigate an off-ramp."
So why was our pop treasure driving a Ferrari with a super-vroom horsepower?
According to reports, the Italian automaker often loans out its cars to big celebrities. It then uses photos of the celebrity driving the ultra luxurious car as a marketing tool.
How could a kid say no? How could anybody say no? Who wouldn't want to drive the sexiest car on the planet?
The day of the fender-bender, Ferrari had allegedly brought the car over to Bieber's house, and he was merely taking a small tour around the 'hood.
Let's hope Biebs keeps himself safe from now on in a vehicle that touts dual airbags and safety gear instead of speed.
ASKING ALEX: Knock, Knock!
Who's there?
Alex Trebek.
Alex Trebek, who?
Hey, I said it's Alex Trebek, so I ask the questions.
OK, I just made that up, but I'm not joking about the huge draw Canada's beloved expat was as host of last Sunday's Hollywood Bowl concert, "The Big Picture: AFI's Great American Movie Quiz."
With a full orchestra and a huge movie screen as props, Trebek gave the audience questions of varying degrees of difficulty, covering every movie genre and decade.
The audience answered via one of the three coloured glow sticks they were given when they arrived.
Trebek looked dapper and strong, despite having to occasionally sit down due to that incident in July when he chased a woman burglarizing his hotel room, and ruptured his Achilles tendon.
Out and about: Saw Dean McDermott with his young kids and very pregnant wife, Tori Spelling, at The Malibu Chili Cook-Off last Sunday, an annual fair in the seaside community. Dean ate chili while the kids shared popcorn and waited in line to get on the bumper cars. Luckily, Tori found a bench and took a load off while Dean took the tots on more rides.

Justin Bieber about to add ‘tech start-up’ investor?

2011-09-10T21:51:00.000-07:00

Is pop singer Justin Bieber about to add ‘tech start-up’ investor to his long line of titles?
Rumors are that the young 17 year old is following in the footsteps of actor and venture capitalist Ashton Kutcher and may be looking to invest in tech start-up. Business Insider came out with the information and while there is nothing that has been released publicly, but Alyson Shontell did say that she did hear about a stealth New York startup. While they are not at liberty to announce which startup just yet with other high profiled celebrity backers on board. Shontell also made reference to Bieber — an Ontatio, Canada, native — playing a pick-up basketball game with Canadian Steve Nash (of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns) and investor Michael Duda. Nash and Duda are co-founders of Consigliere, a marketing firm and investment fund that funded the New York start-ups Birchbox, StellaService, and Chloe & Isabel.
While the ‘Baby’ singer has made no comment on the rumors. Justin also had a little game with Steve Nash recently when he crossed over the professional basketball player during a charity game. What startup would you like to see Justin back?

'Justin Bieber' Wants to be Married by 25

2011-09-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

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Justin Bieber isn't yet old enough to vote, but the 17-year-old seems to have his life plan all figured out. The teen star says he wants to be a young dad, and sees himself getting married at about 25.

He said in an interview this week: "Well by 25 or 26, I want to see myself, like, married or start looking for a family," he said (via People.com). "I want to be a young dad."

But just because he sees himself with a Mrs. Bieber before the next decade's up, he wants to clarify: " One thing. I'm not looking to get married now."

The teen star did however call his current girlfriend Selena Gomez "amazing," and we imagine if they're able to weather life in the spotlight together for the next eight years, then maybe, just maybe, she'll become Selena Bieber. Kind of has a nice ring to it, right?

Anyway, for now, the Bieb likes playing sports and being a "regular" teen. He said: "I love to play sports and stuf. I love just hanging out with my friends. I'm just a regular 17-year-old. I grew up playing hockey so I like to get on the ice every once in a while. I love to play basketball and I try to play soccer as much as I can."

Of course along with the normal stuff comes touring the world, hanging out with other celebs, and making tween fans cry. And, he makes it a point to give back. He explains: "I didn't have a lot. I grew up in geared-to-income housing. It was always rough for me. We went to the food drive all the time. I always thought, 'If I ever get rich or famous, I will help people who are less fortunate than me.' This year I'm helping with the food drive in my hometown. I'm just trying to do as much as I can with everything I do."

He raised money for one of his favorite charities Pencils of Promise at Fashion's Night Out Thursday in NYC by charging fans $195 to meet him and get a special T-shirt. The event raised enough money to build a school. Biebs is also planning to donate proceeds from his upcoming Christmas album to charity.

Justin Bieber / Party Rock Anthem 2.0 [Video]

2011-09-10T09:27:00.000-07:00

Must WATCH Justin Bieber / Party Rock Anthem 2.0.I assure u that u LOVE this...

Justin Bieber wears women's clothes: Fashion's Night Out in New York

2011-09-10T09:20:00.001-07:00

Justin Bieber Wears Women's Jeans !!!
At Fashion's Night Out : Justin Said that he wears women's jeans because it fits on him better .

Justin Bieber fan dies of leukemia,May his soul R.I.P

2011-09-10T09:12:00.000-07:00

It seems like almost every day Twitter breaks out into mass mourning after the passing of one boy band fan or another. This time it’s a male Justin Bieber fan, Drew, who has died after a battle with leukemia.
RIP Drew has been trending on Twitter for most of the day. ‘Beliebers’ act like a family and when a prominent member dies, they mourn him in unison via Twitter. In many cases, they try to get their idol – Bieber himself – to mention the sad news.
While it might seem somewhat trivial, the fact is that Twitter has had a substantial impact on the way that people mourn. In many cases, this manifests as a kind of communal ‘wail’. This ‘wail’ might be articulated via Twitter, but in many ways it’s connected to more traditional forms of mourning.

Justin Bieber Wear Women's Jeans' !

2011-09-10T09:11:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber will always be famous for his coif, namely those statement-making bangs that he recently cut. Now, he’s made an actual statement about his choice of attire that will certainly be remembered but shouldn’t shock anyone. He wear’s women’s jeans.
Dudes in rock bands (like Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz) as well as other emo acts have been raiding closets and wearing girl’s pants forever so it’s not exactly uncommon.
During Fashion Week, the ever stylin’ Biebs told both the fashion/beauty trade WWD and the supermarket tab Life & Style that he has worn women’s denim for one reason and one reason only: the fit. The Biebs confessed, “I’ve worn women’s jeans before because they fit me. It’s not a trend; it’s just, whatever works, works.”
Hey, at least Bieber admits that he knows what works for his body shape and type. Now he can share some attire with his girlfriend, the lovely and talented Selena Gomez?
Oh, and speaking of Gomez, The Biebs, who is all of 17, was asked about marrying his lady love. His comments on the institution of marriage are certainly just as headline-making as his women’s jeans reveal. “I feel like if it happens, it happens,” the teen said. “Right now I’m just focusing on my music, and I feel like it’s going pretty well. I definitely believe in marriage, but not any time soon. We won’t live together until we’re married.”
Bieber sees marriage in his cards by age 25 or 26. He said, “I want to see myself, like, married or start looking for a family. I want to be a young dad. I want to be able to have done what I wanted to do, to be successful, to do a movie or whatever. But if the time is right, I definitely want to be married by 25.”
There you have it. The Biebs wants to be wed, have children at the quarter century age mark and make a movie. Those are some good life goals to have. Could you imagine if he and Sel get hitched, though?

Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj rocks at Fashion Night Out

2011-09-10T06:14:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber hit New York last night to join the fashion elite at the Transatlantic Fashion Night Out event.
Sporting a sweet purple leather jacket and geek glasses, Bieber fitted right in alongside some of the most fashionable women in the world who all turned out to support their favourite designers.
Amongst those out in force in New York was Nicki Minaj who was seen rocking an amazing Oriental style outfit complete with green eyeshadow and hair pins. We're not sure if she looks more elegant or lethal but either way we love it.
No fashion event is complete without Sarah Jessica Parker or Alexa Chung and they were both in New York last night too.
Take a look through the New York Fashion Night Out pictures above and be sure to check out Cher Lloyd, Tulisa, Gwyneth Paltrow and more at the London event.

Is Justin Bieber Uses Lipstick ?

2011-09-10T06:11:00.000-07:00

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At Fashion's Night Out, Justin Bieber answered a very important question that his fans must be dying to know the answer to: does he wear lipstick?
The Biebs was present for Dolce & Gabbana's prelaunch celebration for the new "Passion Duo" lipstick, so he was bound to be asked a few questions on how he keeps his pout in perfect condition under all those harsh, lip-cracking lights. So has he taken a page from Katy Perry by using cherry Chapstick? Does he opt for a moisturizing lip gloss in a nice neutral shade? Or has he raided Selena Gomez' makeup bag looking for the perfect undetectable lip stain to match his complexion?
Unfortunately Justin Bieber wasn't ready to disclose his makeup secrets to his many adoring fans, although he did make it very clear that he does not wear lipstick. In fact, when he was asked about the theory that many male celebrities wear lipstick, he didn't seem too happy about it, so he defensively turned the question around by asking an inquisitive reporter, "Do you wear lipstick?" (The answer to that question was probably "yes" -- male and female reporters alike wear loads of makeup).
And despite the fact that he was at an event celebrating makeup, Justin Bieber wants his fans to know that he's not a fan of it. He had this to say about the cakey camouflage: "A little's fine, but at the end of the day, you have to be yourself. If there's more makeup on your face than your face, then that's kind of weird." Luckily Selena Gomez seems to be a natural beauty that is in no danger of looking "weird."
So take heed, Beliebers -- Justin is no fan of the fake, caked-on look. It's always a good idea to use a little bit of makeup to enhance your natural features like big doe-eyes and cute sprinklings of freckles, rather than attempting to hide your whole face with eyeshadow all the way up to your brows; massive amounts of bronzer; and huge fake eyelashes. Hear that, Kim Kardashian?

Teen Star 'Justin Bieber' wants to be a young dad !

2011-09-10T02:01:00.000-07:00

Teen Pop star Justin Bieber wants to be a young dad and is keen to start a family by the time he is 25.

The 17-year-old who has been dating model and actress Selena Gomez since a year said he wants to get married and start a family soon, Contactmusic reported.

"Well, by 25 or 26, I want to see myself, like, married or start looking for a family. I want to be a young dad. I want to be able to have done what I wanted to do -- to be successful, to do a movie or whatever. But if the time is right, I definitely want to be married by 25," Bieber said.

The Baby hitmaker' had previously said he wants to raise his future children in his native country of Canada.

"I'll probably want to move back to Canada and raise my family. Why? I dunno, I'm Canadian, I feel like I want my kids to be Canadian," he added.

Justin Bieber Kisses a Girl, Guess what ? It's Not Selena Gomez!

2011-09-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber just planted a kiss on an adorable girl who happened to not be his girlfriend, Selena Gomez. But the pretty pop starlet has no reason to be jealous of this particular recipient of Bieber's smooch—she's two years old!
Bieber spent much of Thursday evening at one of his favorite go-to design houses, Dolce & Gabbana, where he hosted the Madison Avenue boutique's Fashion's Night Out party with his manager, Scooter Braun. While there were many gorgeous females (and models like Karen Elson) making the rounds, Selena Gomez was conspicuously missing. That said, during the event, Bieber only had eyes for one girl: Gossip Girl dad Matthew Settle's toddler daughter, Aven.
Settle brought his special date to the D&G party, proving Fashion's Night Out is for all ages (and that he's definitely getting his daughter started at a young age on the fast track to high style!). As for he and Aven's run-in with host Justin Bieber, the Gossip Girl star revealed to Holly Baby, "Justin Bieber kissed her wrist and tickled her belly. Amazing... He's really cute, she's really cute."
Indeed, Justin Bieber looked plenty cute at the New York City party, where he pulled out his nerd-chic card again and rocked his updated version of horn-rimmed glasses matched with a deep plum leather jacket. His signature style must have even charmed Fashion's Night Out founder herself, Anna Wintour of Vogue, as she posed with the 17-year-old pop sensation.
Of course, Bieber also got some camera time with blonde model Brooklyn Decker; that is, in between signing autographs and purchases for fans. Another bonus for Justin Bieber's FNO 2011 experience, in addition to the girl power? According to Coco Perez, a percentage of D&G's sales that evening benefited one of his fave charities, Pencils of Promise. Now, that's a trend that will never go out of style.

Justin Bieber And Usher, Nicki Minaj At Fashion Week

2011-09-09T09:48:00.000-07:00

Fashion Week is at full throttle in the heart of New York City and rapper Nicki Minaj is just one of many celebrities on hand making appearances at a number of high-profile events. Last night the Barbie was popped up at an Yves Laurent gala with her good friend SB while Justin Bieber was the special guest at an elegant Dolce and Gabbana event with pal Usher who was also in attendance.

Stuck in the Moment by Justin Bieber Lyrics

2011-09-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber - Fashion Night Out interview

2011-09-09T09:32:00.001-07:00

Celebrity preview: Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber?

2011-09-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

It’s a much-quieter-than-normal weekend as Las Vegas joins the nation in remembering the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks a decade ago. Respecting the Sunday ceremonies in New York, our Weekend Celebrity Preview events are kept to just today and tomorrow.
Hard to believe that 10 years have passed, and back then we were just 60 days away from George Maloof opening the Palms. Hard to believe our town became so empty that we flew out first-responders from the Manhattan tragedy to thank them with a free vacation here.
All of us remember those awful moments and like me probably have a friend or know somebody who was directly affected by the tragedies and bravery in New York and at the Pentagon. Madame Tussauds at the Venetian is offering free admission to firefighters, Emergency Medical Team members and police officers on Sunday to say thanks and recognize their service.
The big question tomorrow involves Justin Bieber. Will he make it to The Strip to be with gal pal Selena Gomez and perhaps even surprise her with a walk-on at her Mandalay Bay concert? Will the cuddly, kissing couple turn up at our Las Vegas hotspots (where they can enter legally anyway!)?
I’ll keep watch on those two even as I celebrate a milestone birthday and 50 years of celebrity journalism with a blowout bash tonight at Encore Beach Club and Surrender at Steve Wynn’s Encore. Expect Strip stars to join the festivities and a few surprises, as well.
It also is the weekend that singer-impressionist Gordie Brown, a former opening act for Celine Dion on tour, celebrates his 500th show downtown at the Golden Nugget. Congratulations, good friend!
Here’s the Royal Robin Rundown:
Friday, Sept. 9
Music fans may choose among wild rock and country hits: Country king Garth Brooks continues his successful residency at the Wynn for two nights. … Crosby & Nash play Mandalay Bay Events Center, Shaggy is on the Mandalay Bay Beach, and Blue October rocks the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. … Gordie Brown celebrates his 500th show at the Golden Nugget through tomorrow. … Billy Currington sings at Sunset Station. … The Airborn Toxic Event, Sleeper Agent, Red-Light King and Otherwise rock Sunset Station. … Viva Brother performs at Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip. … And Marcy Playground is poolside at Silverton Casino Lodge.
For comedy fans, there is Henry Cho with a three-night run at South Point. … Mark Curry has a weekend-long gig at the Las Vegas Hilton. … Chris Porter of Last Comic Standing entertains fans at The Playboy Comedy Lounge at the Palms for two nights. … And Dustin Diamond, Screech from Saved By the Bell, brings the laughs to the new Big Al’s Comedy Club at the Orleans through Sunday.
Party Patrol
My pal actor Dennis Haskins, known for his long-running role as Principal Belding on Saved By the Bell, hosts the Back to School bash at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens, with dinner beforehand at Sugar Factory American Brasserie. … R&B star Iyaz performs at The Bank in the Bellagio. … And of course my 50 years of celebrity journalism party at Surrender and Encore Beach Club.
Saturday, Sept. 10
The Iggy and the Stooges concert at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel has been canceled because of Iggy Pop’s fractured left foot. But others play on led by Disney teen queen and Justin Bieber main squeeze Selena Gomez & The Scene at Mandalay Bay Events Center as Slightly Stoopid plays Mandalay Bay Beach. … Collective Soul unveil the group’s memorabilia case and performs at the Hard Rock Hotel. … Thievery Corporation is at Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan. … And Brass Transit plays the music of Chicago at Suncoast.
For the funny bone, there’s late-night Politically Incorrect satirist Bill Maher at the Orleans for two nights. … Paul Rodriguez with Murray “The Unknown Comic” Langston headline for two nights at the Riviera. … “Weird Al” Yankovic is at the Cannery. … And One Night, Two Stars features Amr Diab and Arash at the Hilton.
Tickets go on sale today for Don Henley’s Oct. 7 concert at The Joint and for Louis C.K. at The Pearl in the Palms on Oct. 29.
Party Patrol
*Gorgeous girls looking for a big modeling break: FHM hosts an open casting party with photographer Laurens Antoine.
It’s time for us to get ready to party, but we’ll be here throughout the weekend -- and then Monday with super-sexy photos from Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Pageant in Brazil with stunning redhead Alyssa Campanella of California who won her Miss USA title at Planet Hollywood three months ago, plus reports and photo galleries of the celebs at work and play in The Entertainment Capital of the World.
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

Justin Bieber Meets a Baluga Whale

2011-09-09T03:42:00.000-07:00

He sang his way into the hearts of millions of teenage girls, but this time it was Justin Bieber who got serenaded. On Tuesday, the pop star heard the sweet chirping sounds made by a beluga whale, otherwise known as the canary of the sea.

Bieber spent the afternoon with a 1,700-lb. male whale named Beethoven at the Beluga & Friends interactive program at Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium. During the intimate experience, the white marine mammal displayed his high-pitched sounds and let the star feed him fish.

The singer donned a wet suit for the hands-on encounter, which allows visitors to act as trainers and wade in the water alongside the majestic sea creature. Bieber gained a pal through the experience and shared a photo of them together on Twitter.

"Hung out with a new friend yesterday," he wrote.

Bieber isn't the first star to find a buddy in Beethoven. Actress Betty White has visited the whale twice and even wrote a chapter about him in her new book, If You Ask Me (and of Course You Won't).

Justin Bieber's Hits Up FNO for "Pencils of Promise"

2011-09-09T03:39:00.000-07:00

Swinging into the Big Apple for a daylong visit after spending the past few days in Atlanta, Justin Bieber was spotted out during Fashion's Night Out in NYC on Thursday (September 8).
The "Baby" hitmaker sported his spectacles and a colorful purple jacket as he popped into Ray's Pizza for a bite to eat before heading over to the Dolce & Gabbana store on Madison Avenue.

Once inside, Justin joined up with buddies Usher and Scooter Braun, while also mingling with fellow guests such as Brooklyn Decker, Anna Wintour and Pattie Mallette.
Having made the D&G appearance to help raise funds for Pencils of Promise, Bieber tweeted as he left the high-end boutique, "that was not what i expected and a wild day. but in the end we raised enough for charity to build another school with @pencilsofpromis"
The 17-year-old proceeded straight to the airport, as he later wrote, "on the plane flying thru the night. thank u 2 all the fans who showed up 2nite. got to rock with my brothers @asherroth and @usherraymondiv"
Continuing on, Justin finished up by tweeting, "headed back out west to work on this #MUSIC. excited for you guys to hear it. Christmas album this november. #charity"

Fashion's Night Out 2011-Best Scenes

2011-09-09T03:36:00.000-07:00

They came, they met their favorite celebrities, they shopped a little. From Justin Bieber’s surprise performance to Sarah Jessica Parker signing Manolo Blahniks, The Daily Beast reports on the best of Fashion’s Night Out 2011.

For Jessica Kaufman, the decision to attend Fashion’s Night Out happened at 3 p.m. Thursday, right after she got home from high school. That’s when the 16-year-old checked her Facebook page and saw a status update that Justin Bieber would be at Manhattan’s Dolce & Gabbana store that night. She tossed on a dress and bolted for the door of her Westchester home—with her mother in tow. A few hours later, she was huddled inside the Madison Avenue store with a crowd of other squealing teens who had all shelled out $35 for the tube of lip gloss required for purchase to stand in an area of the store where you might glimpse Bieber. “I’m more in love with him than any person I’ve ever seen!” she squealed.

Welcome to Fashion’s Night Out, the annual global shopping bonanza engineered by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Now in its third year, the event featured 1,000 retailers in New York City, joined by participants in over 250 American cities and 18 countries. Stores opened their doors after-hours to throw parties, host celebrities, and greet customers—all in the hope of selling clothes. Once referred to as “Anna’s fashion stimulus package,” Fashion’s Night Out has become a massive global fashion party.

Last year’s event modestly boosted retail and raised over $800,000 for charity, but the event has become known amongst shoppers as a goldmine for freebies: A night to guzzle champagne, stock up on free t-shirts, and win prizes. This year, though, things were different: Retailers wizened up to the freebie-game—and found new ways for visitors to shop. It seemed to have worked: Around New York, people were slowly willing to shell out if it meant having a good time.

At Diane von Furstenberg’s store in the Meatpacking District, scores of young women came to meet the designer. Standing by the cash register, she had no trouble as doubling as a salesgirl herself. Someone inquired about a bag and von Furstenberg (who is married to Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, an owner of The Newsweek/ Daily Beast Company) began explaining why they should buy it. “Look,” she said, running her hand along a slot on the side. “You can put your iPad here.”

Alexander McQueen designers judged a talent show in the downtown store; Michael Kors joined a kick-line with the Rockettes; Miss Piggy descended on Opening Ceremony at the Ace Hotel—and Sarah Jessica Parker signed Manolo Blanik heels. Shoppers responded, buying cardcases at Tory Burch, nail polish at Chanel, limited edition key chains at Alexander McQueen, and moccasins at Bottega Veneta.

Fashion Night’s Out: Photos

At Macy’s in Herald Square, Erica Wilkins, 28, had come from New Haven, Connecticut for the sales. “This is the first time I’ve ever been to this Macy’s. I could stay all night,” she told The Daily Beast, admitting she planned to spend “a little money.” Did she care about any of the famous faces milling around? Tommy Hilfiger, Coco Rocha, Joss Stone, Samantha Ronson, and designer Rachel Roy were among a slew of celebrities at the department store. “I came for Kelly Rowland and then they said she couldn’t come,” she sighed.

Wilkins wasn’t the only one disappointed with some aspects of the big night. Former Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean was a no-show at Kiehl’s in the East Village. Vandana Madhavan, an economics student at NYU made the trek to the Upper East Side with two friends from school to get an autograph from Jason Wu at Bergdorf Goodman—that is, until a neighboring patron told them it cost $150. “I was going to let you finish the interview,” Madhavan joked to The Daily Beast, “but I need to get out of this line!”

Even some of those with Bieber Fever were disappointed. “The lady said buy lipstick and you could get Justin Bieber’s autograph,” says Natalia Reiss, 15, a sophomore at St. Vincent Ferrer High School in New York, who bought two tubes to see the teen idol, but didn’t get to be up close with the singer. “We’re going to return it because we didn’t meet Justin Bieber,” she said. When the singer finally descended the staircase at 8:40pm, he sang only a cover of Asher Roth’s “I Love College” before sprinting back up the stairs. For a Daily Beast reporter who spent nearly three hours in the store, the only glimpse of the teen was a blur of his purple jacket.

Designers and editors making the rounds for the night, meanwhile, seemed unsurprisingly upbeat. “The best part for me is really that everybody is so enthusiastic,” Narciso Rodriguez told the Daily Beast at Bergdorfs. “They’re out and they’re interested and they’re shopping, we hope.”

It’s like when you go to MoMa, you’re not there to buy the Van Gogh, you’re there to experience it.

“Getting people into stores is key,” said Elle’s junior fashion editor, Sarah Schussheim. Vogue’s entertainment editor, Jill Demling concurred, saying the event “encourages people to come back to stores, and it’s a great opportunity to get out and celebrate fashion.”

Further up New York’s famed fashion’s paradise Madison Avenue, Valentino Garavani took a casual stroll with a friend while stopping to take photos with admirers along the way. “It’s very amusing, I think it’s a very good idea,” he said of the event—but he steered clear of his own store.

At the end of the day, Fashion’s Night Out has at least one noble achievement: Making fashion more democratic. “It’s more about being a part of something bigger,” said Kaya Hayes, a 20-year-old FIT student outside Alexander McQueen.

“It’s getting to see the fashion, the shopping, what’s new for fall,” said Jorge Adrian, 27, in line at Bergdorf Goodman. “If it helps the economy too, that’s great.”

“It’s about enjoying the culture of fashion and celebrity,” said Nellie Gayle, 18, a student at Barnard College standing on Fifth Avenue. “It’s like when you go to MoMa, you’re not there to buy the Van Gogh, you’re there to experience it.”

Jessica Bennett, Jacob Bernstein, Lizzie Crocker, Ramin Setoodeh, Misty White Sidell, and Isabel Wilkinson contributed to this report.

Justin Bieber and Salena Gomez Kissing (PHOTOS)

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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Kissing in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a golden carriage.
Well, what’s love got to do with it? Maybe nothing if it’s just puppy love but singers Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have been spotted together everywhere in the past few months — and showing a lot of PDA. At award shows, on vacation — and you can be sure the paps will be sure to catch it on all camera for the fans.

Justin Bieber's New Album

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