Contents
- Justin Bieber facts – #100 Fun Facts
- Justin Bieber: Early Years
- 1) Justin Bieber was born on 1st March 1994.
- Wonder Years
- Justin Bieber: Rise to Fame
- 13) Bieber’s first single-One Time
- 14) Gets International exposure
- 15) Release of My World
- 16) The first week of My World
- 17) Rocks the world with My World
- 18) Love Me & Favorite Girl- two of the most romantic hits
- 19) Set the world records at the age of 15
- 20) Live performances on Television
- 21) Starts his first tour
- 22) Performing for the President’s Christmas party
- 23) Presents at the Grammys
- 24) Performs for the Haiti Earthquake
- 25) Performs for the Young Artists’ for Haiti
- Justin Bieber: My World 2.0
- 26) My World 2.0 – The second part of his debut
- 27) My World 2.0 breaks bigger records for its singer
- 28) Bieber overpowers The Beatles
- 29) Baby- the lead single from My World 2.0
- 30) Bieber’s explanation of the two part release
- 31) Bieber’s own expectations from My World 2.0
- 32) Unravel the emotions behind My World 2.0
- 33) Bieber’s television appearances for My World 2.0
- 34) Radio promotion for My World 2.0
- Stardom Justin Bieber
- 35) Bieber becomes an online social star!
- 36) The most viewed video for ‘Baby’
- 37) Performances for major shows and events
- 38) Trouble with the second album recording
- 39) Guest starrring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- 40) Performs at the MTV Awards
- 41) Bieber’s first acoustic album
- 42) Receives a warm welcome in Hollywood
- 43) Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
- 44) Appears on the cover of Love magazine
- 45) Never Say Never breaks Gross Revenue records
- 46) Release of Never Say Never-The Remixes
- 47) Under The Mistletoe- Bieber’s second studio album
- 48) ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’
- Believe – Justin Bieber
- 49) Believe – The third album by Bieber
- 50) Sings praises for Bieber’s new album and new voice
- 51) Makes the move- from teenage to adulthood
- 52) Boyfriend- A single that made history for Justin
- 53) Becomes a prodigy: Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake?
- 54) Worldwide success for Bieber and Believe
- 55) The Believe Tour
- 56) Bieber is unlucky with the Believe Tour
- 57) Bieber’s favorite moment from the failed tour
- 58) International points for Believe
- 59) Bieber loves to interact with his fans
- 60) Launches the album- Believe Acoustic
- Accolades for Justin Bieber
- 61) Makes it to the Forbes
- 62) The Award winning video for ‘That Should Be Me’
- 63) A record breaking Christmas Album
- 64) The best present for Bieber’s 18th Birthday!
- 65) Neilson SoundScan report for ‘Under the Mistletoe’
- 66) Wins the International Breakthrough Act
- 67) A rising star at the Billboard Magazine Awards
- 68) Bieber is a recognized star all around the world
- 69) Receives the Diamond Jubilee Award
- 70) Wins the American Music Awards 7 times!
- 71) Stands out at the J-14 Teen Awards
- 72) Winner at the Kids Choice Awards
- Other Accomplishments of Justin Bieber
- 73) YouTube popularity for Justin Bieber
- 74) Builds the YouTube channel into a community
- 75) Bieber has an immense face value
- 76) Is Honored at Madame Tussauds
- 77) Bieber- the Top Trending Star on Twitter
- 78) Bieber is reported more popular on search engines than David Beckham!
- 79) Ranks as a powerful personality in the world
- 80) A Musical Prodigy in the making
- 81) Bieber performs in films
- Justin Bieber: Personal Values
- Justin Bieber Personality
- Justin Bieber Controversy
- Inspirational: Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber facts – #100 Fun Facts
Justin Bieber: Early Years
1) Justin Bieber was born on 1st March 1994.
Justin Bieber is born in London, Ontario in 1994, to Jeremy Jack Bieber and Patricia Mallette.
Justin’s parents have never married and soon are separated, on amiable grounds; however, his mother, grandmother and stepfather, Bruce, raise the soon-to-be-popular singer.
2) Parents’ support despite a tough childhood
In Patricia’s memoirs, she says that she is encouraged to let go of her son even before he is born.
However, soon after Justin is born, his parents do join hands to provide the best future for him.
Both have maintained a cordial relationship.
3) Grows up in a humble background
Justin belongs to an underprivileged background.
During his childhood, he grows up through the support of low-paying jobs that his mother takes.
Despite these odds, he wants to pursue his dream that he shares with his mother.
Wonder Years
4) Early Education of Justin Bieber
Bieber attends the French Language Immersion Elementary School, Jeanne Sauve Catholic School in Stratford.
Here Justin’s French is polished.
5) Multiracial
According to the Bieber family history, both his parents have multiple ancestry and lineages.
His father’s great-grandfather is German; making Justin’s paternal family half-German while his mother is a French-Canadian.
Bieber also reveals that his family belongs to the Aboriginal Canadian ancestry.
6) Childhood interests
Bieber’s interest in music begins early in his childhood.
While growing up, a number of musical instruments catch his attention and Bieber self-teaches himself to play the piano, drums, guitar and trumpets.
He is also interested in a number of sports including hockey, soccer and chess, all of which he is still fond of playing.
7) Justin’s first performance
Justin’s first performance is in his local school in 2007 at the age of 12.
He wins second place for it.
His mother records the performance and posts it up on YouTube, which is where Justin’s talent catches the media’s eye.
Beginning of His Career
8) Bieber’s big break
Scooter Braun, a renowned marketing executive, comes across Bieber’s singing videos on YouTube.
Braun finds the young talent refreshing and promising.
Braun tracks down Justin’s whereabouts to introduce him to the Music Industry.
9) Justin’s mother isn’t all too sure about Braun
When Braun contacts Patricia to audition Justin, her motherly instincts kick in.
Patricia is not all too eager to hand over young Bieber to a marketing executive.
However, finally she convinces herself that this opportunity can change Justin’s life, and she agrees to fly him to Atlanta.
10) Sings for Usher
After recording demo tapes in Atlanta, Bieber blows away his small audience with his electric voice.
Only 13 years of age with strong and polished vocals isn’t something that record labels see very often.
Just a week after his audition, he sings for songwriter Usher.
11) Signs on to Raymond-Braun Media Group
Bieber’s voice soon makes him a contract holder with Raymond-Braun Media Group, a collaboration between Braun and Usher.
With Usher’s contacts, Island Label becomes the official home label for Bieber and a platform for all the success that comes his way.
12) The move from Ontario to Atlanta, Georgia
Soon after being signed, Bieber moves to Atlanta with his mother so that he can stay in touch with the label and his manager, Braun on a regular basis.
Even though the move is temporary, it is a great chance for Braun to counsel Bieber.
Justin Bieber: Rise to Fame
13) Bieber’s first single-One Time
While his debut album is still being recorded, the radios are swamped with the young artist’s first song ever.
When ‘One Time’ is released, in July 2009, it lands in the Canadian Hot 100 at No.12 and also makes it to the Billboard 100 list at No.17.
14) Gets International exposure
Soon after becoming the top song in both the US and Canadian charts, in fall 2009, the song is certified Gold in Australia.
Following this certification, the US and Canadian markets also certify the song as Platinum.
Moreover, One Time also reaches the Top 20 on the charts for five countries.
15) Release of My World
Justin’s first release is divided into two parts, the first of which is My World, an extended play with the focus being on Bieber’s vocals.
This album is considered a standalone release and is full of teenage romance songs that not only reflect Bieber’s life; they also resonate well with his audience.
16) The first week of My World
Within just one week of its release, My World takes the world by surprise, literally! It ranks at No.5 on the US Billboard 200 and sells 137,000 copies, which is a record-breaking figure for 2009.
It is also rated Platinum in Canada.
17) Rocks the world with My World
In less than 2 months, this album sells over a million copies worldwide and is ranked double Platinum in Canada and single Platinum in US by the RIAA! Upon its release in the UK, My World’s rankings climb from a Silver to a double Platinum from September to December 2010.
18) Love Me & Favorite Girl- two of the most romantic hits
In the latter half of 2009, the two singles from Bieber’s debut album, Love Me and Favorite Girl are released on iTunes.
Both promo songs make it to the Top 40 of the Billboard 100 List.
19) Set the world records at the age of 15
In 2009, just before the release of his debut album, Justin breaks world records.
He becomes the first solo artist in the history of Billboard Magazine to have four singles in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 list, even before the release of his album.
20) Live performances on Television
In an effort to promote his album, Bieber’s team schedules several live performances for him on famous shows such as The Dome, YTV’s The Next Star, The Today Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Lopez Tonight, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, It’s On with Alexa Chung, Good Morning America, Chelsea Lately, and BET’s 106 & Park with Rihanna.
21) Starts his first tour
Bieber’s first Canadian tour is sponsored by Urban Behavior.
Later, the young artist tours the UK under the banner of The Fearless Tour and sets out for his first major tour “The My World Tour” in 2010.
22) Performing for the President’s Christmas party
By December 2009, Justin’s voice creates a rage among fans worldwide.
For the President and the First Lady’s Christmas party, Bieber sings Stevie Wonder’s ‘Someday at Christmas.’
Not only does he steal hearts with his voice at the party, the broadcast on New Year’s Eve is a special moment nationwide.
23) Presents at the Grammys
Bieber is invited to present an award at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.
By this time, he is a recognized music sensation and his presence on stage is much applauded.
24) Performs for the Haiti Earthquake
After the terrible earthquake hit Haiti, Bieber is invited for the remake of the song, ‘We are the World’ which is sung by many artists to show support for the victims of the earthquake.
He sings the opening lines for the remake, which are originally sung by Lionel Richie.
25) Performs for the Young Artists’ for Haiti
In 2010, Justin is again included in a collective recording of a song that is performed by Canadian Musicians known as The Young Artists of Haiti.
He sings the closing lines of the performance, which is sung to show support for the victims of the natural disaster.
Justin Bieber: My World 2.0
26) My World 2.0 – The second part of his debut
My World 2.0 is released on March 19th 2010.
Being the second half of his first debut album, observers feel it is more mature and includes a lot more combinations than the previous half.
To make it such, Bieber works with prominent personalities of the likes of The Stereotypes, Bryan-Michael Cox, The Dream and Midi Mafia.
27) My World 2.0 breaks bigger records for its singer
My World 2.0 peaks the Billboard 200 chart at No.1 and sells more than 283,000 copies within a few days of its release.
This achievement makes Justin Bieber the first solo artist to top this chart after Stevie Wonder in 1963.
He is also the first singer to secure two top five places on the list since 2004.
28) Bieber overpowers The Beatles
Justin and his second-half My World 2.0 becomes the first, since The Beatles, to debut an album at No.1, a feat that is not accomplished by many in the music industry.
This makes the album soar to No.1 in Canada again after My World.
Soon, it also tops the music charts in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia.
29) Baby- the lead single from My World 2.0
Just before the release of My World 2.0, the album’s lead single ‘Baby’ is introduced in the market.
Not only does it reach No.5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it also outranks several popular numbers in other countries like Canada and Australia.
30) Bieber’s explanation of the two part release
In several interviews, after the release of both parts of his debut album, Bieber goes on to explain why the album is broken down into two parts.
In the Houston Chronicle, Justin says, “People do not want to wait ‘over a year and half’ for new music, and it was decided best to give it in parts.
I wanted to do something that was a little bit more R&B and that could reach out to everyone.
I just wanted to be able to show my vocal abilities.”
31) Bieber’s own expectations from My World 2.0
Talking about the high notes of R&B, hip-hop and pop music in My World 2.0, Bieber says he hopes his second release may have more impact than the first.
According to him, My World is “a rookie last album because it was during my first year.”
surely, critics and experts love the touch of maturity that Justin gives his second release.
32) Unravel the emotions behind My World 2.0
There are plenty of statements and critiques regarding My World 2.0, albeit all of it is positive.
Experts are astounded to hear the tones of European disco and dance numbers within the album, while some even compares a few singles to hits from Michael Jackson’s albums.
For Andy Kellman of Allmusic, Bieber’s music “might be termed adult contemporary if the singer happened to be of age.”
33) Bieber’s television appearances for My World 2.0
Just like with My World, Bieber appears on a number of television shows for the promotion of My World 2.0.
With the audience in anticipation of hearing his comments and behind-the-scene stories, the shows receive great ratings.
Some of these included; The View, The 2010 Kids Choice Awards, Nightline, Late Show with David Letterman, The Dome and 106 & Park, The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Idol.
34) Radio promotion for My World 2.0
After ‘Baby’ gets great reception from the mainstream radio, Justin appears on a number of radio shows to perform and talk to his audience.
In the UK, he is a guest on Live from Studio Five and Alan Char: Chatty Man Show.
He also performs a number of songs on QVC’s Q session.
Stardom Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber makes for an instant role model among the teenage masses.
Not only does his songs hit home, Bieber himself becomes an inspiration for teens who try to find their feet in their lives.
Social forums like Twitter record considerable activity because of him.
Twitter reveals that he has 6 million fans on his page at one point in time and 3% of all traffic on the website is owing to Justin Bieber.
36) The most viewed video for ‘Baby’
By July 2010, when both debut parts are released, Bieber becomes the ‘Most Searched’ celebrity on the internet! His YouTube video for the song ‘Baby’ is rated the most viewed video despite being the Most Disliked Video on the Internet.
37) Performances for major shows and events
On 10th April 2010, Bieber appears on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest.
On the show, Bieber’s comments and performance are much awaited by his fans.
In July 2010, he also performs at the Fourth of July Firework Spectacular in New York City.
38) Trouble with the second album recording
Bieber’s troubles while recording his second album in July 2010 are anything but ordinary.
In Bieber’s words, “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.”
39) Guest starrring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bieber’s acting skills are put to use for the Season Premier of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
In the episode, he plays the character of a young boy, dealing with his brother who is a serial bomber.
Even though, the character is killed in the subsequent episode, Bieber does a good job at the part and the show benefits from his appeal as a rising star.
40) Performs at the MTV Awards
Apart from his tours, one of Justin’s major appearances is when he performs at the 2010 MTV Music Video Awards.
The singer does a medley of three of his top songs from My World 2.0- U Smile, Baby and Somebody to Love and also shows his skills on the drums.
41) Bieber’s first acoustic album
The release of Bieber’s first acoustic album is announced in October 2010.
My World Acoustic, as it is called, is officially released on Black Friday and includes many previous numbers that are given a twist.
The album also includes a new single titled ‘Pray.’
This release makes it clear that despite his young age, Justin Bieber is not only a rising star; he has the ability to move his audience with his voice.
42) Receives a warm welcome in Hollywood
In 2010, Bieber receives a more than warm welcome in Hollywood when he is given the Best Newcomer of the Year Award at the Young Hollywood Awards Show.
43) Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
By 2011, Justin’s popularity has soared beyond boundaries and a 3D ‘part-biopic part-concert’ movie Never Say Never, only adds fuel to his raging fame.
‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never’ takes the world by storm, surprising movie critics and industry experts alike.
On its opening day alone, the film raises gross revenue of $12.4 million at the box office.
44) Appears on the cover of Love magazine
In 2011, Bieber makes it to the Cover of Love Magazine.
However, his appearance is criticized for its sexual appeal.
45) Never Say Never breaks Gross Revenue records
After its opening day, the movie grosses $30.
1 million over the weekend, overtaking the hit comedy Just Go With It.
It grosses $98,441,954 worldwide, leaving behind “Miley Cyrus’s 2008 3-D concert film, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert”, which held the record for The Top Debut of Music Documentary at the time.
46) Release of Never Say Never-The Remixes
In light of the popularity that Never Say Never gets from the film industry, Bieber and his team plan a collective release of his remix album that is titled ‘Never Say Never-The Remixes.’
The album is launched just 3 days after the movie and showcases guest appearances with Miley Cyrus, Kayne West and Chris Brown- making it more popular.
47) Under The Mistletoe- Bieber’s second studio album
Bieber’s second Studio Album comes out on 1st November 2011.
Under The Mistletoe holds special importance for Bieber and for his career as well.
Not only is this album the singer’s first Christmas release, it is a sacred production because he gets a chance to sing with a number of big names such as Boyz II Men and Usher.
48) ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’
For the second album, Bieber gets a once in a lifetime chance to sing with famous Mariah Carey.
Their song ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ is a duet for the new album.
Believe – Justin Bieber
49) Believe – The third album by Bieber
Bieber’s third album, Believe is released on 15th June 2012.
According to experts, this album sways away from teenage pop music, which is a pleasant and refreshing surprise for the audience.
The singer himself co-writes fifteen songs on this album.
He is known to have collaborated with experts such as Justin Timberlake and Mike Posner.
50) Sings praises for Bieber’s new album and new voice
Not only is the music genre different in ‘Believe’, Justin’s way of singing and his new voice are also more mature and polished.
New York Times comments on his voice quality in these words, “natural strength of his voice, which did not need as much technical enhancement as it did previously.”
Moreover, for Entertainment Weekly, the evolution for Bieber and his album is “a reinvention and a reintroduction.”
51) Makes the move- from teenage to adulthood
Despite being positively received for his puberty kick-in, Bieber is no doubt worried about his fan following.
In an interview in London he says, “We wanted something more mature.
I’ve grown up and I’m making music that I can relate to and older people can relate to too.
I don’t want to lose my young fans but I want to grow the audience.”
52) Boyfriend- A single that made history for Justin
Bieber announces the release of the first lead single of ‘Believe’ when he appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in March 2012.
‘Boyfriend’ earns second place on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sells 521,000 digital copies on iTunes.
The song reaches the Canadian Hot 100, and so he becomes the first single to do so for Bieber.
53) Becomes a prodigy: Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake?
For BBC Music, Bieber is “never overshadowed” despite the number of guest singers in the tracks of his third album.
Similarly, other critics have called Bieber a Michael Jackson aspiration and a teen sensation of the likes of Timberlake who himself grows out of his teens to adulthood on stage.
It definitely owes to Bieber’s magical voice that he is paired with big names in music.
54) Worldwide success for Bieber and Believe
Believe is another golden feather in the singer’s cap! The album ranks No.1 on the Billboard 200, becoming Justin Bieber’s fourth consecutive album to hold this position.
It not only sells 57,000 copies in the first week but also certifies as Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on 31st July, 2012.
55) The Believe Tour
The purpose of the Believe Tour is promotion of this third album.
It starts in September 2012 with an aim to cover 100 shows in North America, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Asia.
For the young star, this tour means a lot.
Not only is this the biggest music show on earth, it is also one where Bieber has to prove himself because he feels “like an underdog with many doubting the longevity of my career.”
56) Bieber is unlucky with the Believe Tour
Even though the singer and his team put up 10-hour rehearsals each day as the dates close in, the tour doesn’t go exactly as it is planned and have to be cancelled after a few performances.
During the show at Arizona, Bieber falls sick resulting in ill-performed songs.
Soon after the Washington concert, the tour is cancelled because Justin’s personal belongings are stolen.
57) Bieber’s favorite moment from the failed tour
Bieber feels privileged even though he gets to perform only a few times on the Believe Tour.
His favorite moment is well described in his own words, “It’s going to be such a memorable moment from any tour.
I think people will remember that.
Coming down right from the beginning of the show, it’s me and the wings for about 30 seconds.
It’s such a big moment.
People are just captivated and there’s nothing else going on, so that moment is going to bleed into their memory.”
58) International points for Believe
Internationally, Believe is one of those few albums that leave a mark.
It has topped the Canadian Album Charts and sold 57,000 copies while in Japan the album enters the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart at No.7 and sells 13,886 copies.
In the United Kingdom, Bieber becomes the second solo artist to have an album debut at No.1 position with the sale of 38115 copies.
In Brazil, Believe is Platinum certified by the Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos (ABPD).
59) Bieber loves to interact with his fans
The choice of a cover for the single Boyfriend is left up to Bieber’s fans.
The singer invites the audience to vote for two creative cover designs on his website.
This increases interaction and communication make him more accessible to the audience, resulting in more fame.
60) Launches the album- Believe Acoustic
When Justin appears on the Ellen DeGeneres show in December 2012, he announces the launch of Believe Acoustic, which is to be the same album ‘Believe’ but with his guitar stylings.
Believe Acoustic is launched in January and receives mixed reviews where some feel that the album “maintains the flow of Bieber product following a proper studio album” while for others, “it adds little value, for hardcore fans, at least.”
Accolades for Justin Bieber
61) Makes it to the Forbes
With his career soaring high, Bieber makes it to the No.2 spot on Forbes list of the highest Paid Celebrities Under 30.
This title is awarded to the young singer after he makes $53 million in just 12 months, making him the youngest star to ever do so.
62) The Award winning video for ‘That Should Be Me’
Amidst the many music videos that are created for his songs, the one for ‘That Should Be Me’ is awarded at the CMT Music Awards in 2011 for being the Best Collaborative Music Video of the Year.
63) A record breaking Christmas Album
Under the Mistletoe tops the Billboard 200 in the first week of its release.
Not only this, it stands as the first Christmas album that is sung by a male artist to stay at No.1! In the first few days of its release, 210,000 copies of the album are sold.
64) The best present for Bieber’s 18th Birthday!
Just after the release of his second album, Justin gets the best present any teenage boy may dream for his 18th birthday.
For all his singles and albums that are released so far at that time, Bieber breaks the world record for being the first solo artist to have three albums hit No.1 before turning 18.
65) Neilson SoundScan report for ‘Under the Mistletoe’
According to Neilson SoundScan, total album sales number 1245,000 in the United States alone.
While being No.1 in the first week of its release, Under the Mistletoe is also awarded the status for the eleventh best-selling album of the year.
It is also listed in the Top 10 in a number of other countries like Spain, Australia and Netherlands.
66) Wins the International Breakthrough Act
At the Brit Awards, Bieber’s accomplishments as a young singer are recognized.
He wins the International Breakthrough Award in 2011 for music that is well received and appreciated worldwide.
67) A rising star at the Billboard Magazine Awards
After making it to the Billboard Hot 100 list, Bieber is nominated and awarded graciously at the Magazine’s Award Ceremony.
From 2011 to 2012, the singer is nominated a total of 17 times, out of which he wins 7 awards that include; Fan Favorite (2011), Top Social Artist (2011), Top Streaming Artist (2011), Top New Artist (2011), Top digital Media Artist (2011), Top Pop Album for My World 2.0 (2011) and Top Social Artist (2012).
68) Bieber is a recognized star all around the world
Not only Justin is a sensational award winning celebrity in The United States and Canada, he is also honored across the world for his music.
In 2011, he wins three awards at the Thailand Music Video Awards Ceremony.
These are Popular International Music Video, Popular International Artist and Popular International Male Artist.
Moreover, he also wins the award for Best International Artist at the Brazil MTV Awards.
69) Receives the Diamond Jubilee Award
In November 2012, Bieber is one of the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal which is presented to him by the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper.
The medal is an “honor for significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.”
70) Wins the American Music Awards 7 times!
With the release of sensational music albums and singles, Bieber’s nomination in award ceremonies is not a surprise.
In the American Music Awards alone, the singer is nominated 8 times out of which he wins 7 awards that include; Artist of the Year (2010), Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist (2010), T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist (2010), Favorite Pop/Rock Album- My World 2.0, Artist of the Year (2012), Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist (2012) and Favorite Pop/Rock Album (2012).
71) Stands out at the J-14 Teen Awards
Being a teen sensation, Justin’s popularity and recognition at the J-14 Teen Awards is anticipated.
Not only does he win awards for Iconic Song (Baby), Icon of the Year, Iconic Tweeter and Iconic Male Star, Bieber is also the recipient of the Iconic Couple Award with Selena Gomez!
72) Winner at the Kids Choice Awards
Bieber is a constant winner at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
After being nominated for Favorite Male Singer (2011, 2012 & 2013) and Favorite Song by Nickelodeon viewers, Justin wins all four nominations.
Other Accomplishments of Justin Bieber
73) YouTube popularity for Justin Bieber
Ever since Patricia starts uploading Justin’s videos online on YouTube, the teen singer gains immense popularity.
According to his manager, Braun, part of Bieber’s appeal is because of his YouTube channel.
74) Builds the YouTube channel into a community
Because Braun recognizes Bieber’s popularity online, he wants to “build him up more on YouTube first.”
He says, “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.
” After this marketing move, the YouTube channel starts gaining approximately 24000 followers every day.
75) Bieber has an immense face value
To create an entire persona of the Justin Bieber trademark; Usher and Braun give Justin a streetwise look.
He not only appears in teen magazines like Tiger Beat, his cute boyish looks make him a “teen heartthrob.”
76) Is Honored at Madame Tussauds
In a very short span of time, Bieber gains a cult following that make him a household name.
His music, the teenage innocence and his looks, all combine to make him one of the most powerful singers of all time.
To honor this young singer, wax statues of Justin Bieber are created at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York, London and Amsterdam.
77) Bieber- the Top Trending Star on Twitter
Justin Bieber is one of the most talked about star on Twitter.
His account has over 37 million fans worldwide and has gained attention of marketing companies who now pay close attention to this social network’s ability to act as a marketing tool.
A Twitter employee is reported to say, “…racks of servers are dedicated to Bieber at Twitter.”
78) Bieber is reported more popular on search engines than David Beckham!
According to Ask Jeeves, Bieber has three times more search queries than the famous soccer star and brand ambassador, David Beckham.
According to an Ask Jeeves spokesperson, “The Bieber is an online sensation so it’s fitting he now rules the search engines.
It’s as though to millions he only exists on the net.”
79) Ranks as a powerful personality in the world
In 2012, Forbes adds Justin Bieber to the list of The Most Powerful Personalities of the World.
He is ranked as the 3rd Most Powerful Celebrity after he sells 15 million records the same year.
80) A Musical Prodigy in the making
As of 2012, Justin Bieber- the young singer and a heartthrob releases three music albums, four compilation albums, nineteen singles, one EP, twenty four promotional videos and six promotional singles.
And all of this, he manages to do at the age of 19! He is definitely a big inspiration and a legendary musical prodigy in the making.
81) Bieber performs in films
Apart from appearing in CSI’s season premiere, Bieber’s looks and acting talent also earn him various other roles.
He appears on the silver screen a number of times as part of movies such as Men In Black 3 (2012) and Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012).
In 2013, his voice is also used for dubbing a part of The Simpsons.
Justin Bieber: Personal Values
82) Bieber has strong Christian beliefs
Bieber is a staunch Christian.
He holds his values dearly, something that is inspired in him by his mother.
In an interview he says, “Jesus is the reason I’m here.”
In another, Bieber expressed his opinion about abstinence by saying, “I don’t think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them.”
83) The ‘It Gets Better Project”
Justin is a supporter and regular donator to the It Gets Better Project- an online group that provides support to homosexuals.
The aim of the project is to prevent suicides and early social estrangement among teenagers who feel they do not fit in.
For Bieber, “everyone’s sexual orientation is their own decision.”
84) Young Bieber loves being Canadian!
Even though, America is the land of dreams, for Bieber Canada isn’t so bad either! The young star expresses no intention of acquiring an American Nationality.
For him, “the best country in the world” with a health care system that is a role model for other countries.
85) Justin believes in humanitarian values
Even though, Bieber is quite young to run a philanthropic organization, he does know how to cherish humanity and appreciate it.
After being late for a concert, Bieber is found visiting a small girl in a hospital bed suffering from leukemia.
Justin Bieber Personality
86) Bieber is not camera shy- but he is a camera hater!
With the intense popularity that Justin Bieber secures for himself in a few years, the throng of reports and photographers running behind him is not an uncommon sight.
However, a number of incidents and reports file, all of which prove Justin hates to be stalked.
He flips away camera men in various events, rather ruthlessly.
87) If Bieber was not a singer…
When he is asked what he wants to be if he isn’t a singer, Justin’s reply is short and simple.
An architect, he says is his dream profession if the circumstances are different.
88) Bieber can solve a Rubik’s Cube in record time
Bieber isn’t all about music and a pretty face.
When he is confronted with a Rubik’s Cube, most mature artists get lost; however, for young Bieber this is an easy trick.
He can solve this mind game in less than two minutes, testifying that he is a smart and an intelligent young fellow.
89) The Bieber hairstyle
Apart from his albums, Bieber’s slanted ‘old-school hair flip’ cut becomes all the rage among teenage boys who are seen copying the hairstyle.
However, the change in hairstyle is dubbed as ‘the most expensive musical haircut of all time’ because merchandising companies spend a reported $100,000 to get the hair change on the merchandize.
90) Justin’s hair is auctioned on eBay
Reportedly, after Bieber changs his hairstyle, he gains a total of 120,000 followers on Twitter.
Not only this, the ongoing auction of his hair on eBay becomes fierce, making the total value go up to $12000. No doubt, Bieber’s fan following is as cult-like as it can get!
91) How many times does Justin say Never?
In his hit song Never Say Never, Justin Bieber says the word ‘never’ a total of 69 times! This song is one of the most heard on music lists and charts and is the singer’s personal favorite.
Justin Bieber Controversy
92) Catch at odds with a photographer
While on tour to the UK, Bieber gets involved in a fight with a photographer.
This incident is caught on tape and is aired on various forums that initiate a lot of negative word of mouth for the artist.
Soon after this, Bieber posts on Twitter for his fans, telling them about the ‘rough week’ he has which also refers to sloppy performance on stage.
93) The Anne Frank controversy with Bieber
A visit to Anne Frank’s museum in Amsterdam in April 2013 raises even more controversy and negative publicity for Bieber.
After spending an hour to tour the place, he writes in the museum’s guest book; “Truly inspiring to be able to come here.
Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a belieber.”
However, the museum management defends him by saying, “His comments were quite innocent.
He was here for more than hour and interested in Anne Frank’s life, and that for us is the most important thing.”
94) Bieber is caught taking drugs
While on tour, drugs are retrieved from the tour bus in which Bieber is travelling, making the star an instant target.
The Swedish police confirm the discovery.
95) Faces criticism for his musical persona
Justin’s persona as created by his team has also faced intense scrutiny.
According to The Daily Telegraph, “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.”
96) Bieber under investigation?
In March 2013, reports are received that Justin Bieber’s behavior towards his neighbors is being investigated.
According to sources, he is caught misbehaving when he spit at the doorstep of a neighbor.
97) Tackling controversy
After being a target for negative word of mouth and some intense bad publicity that involves getting a girl pregnant and doing drugs, Bieber interacts with his fans on Twitter to answer these claims.
Later in an interview he says, “My world got very big, very fast, and based on a lot of sad examples from the past, a lot of people expect me to get lost in it.”
Inspirational: Justin Bieber
98) Follow your dreams is Justin’s advice to fans
Justin’s advice to fans is simple yet powerful.
He says, “I’m telling you, people. Every day we wake up is another blessing.
Follow your dreams and don’t let anyone stop you. Never say never.”
99) Bieber wants to be a better person
A humble fellow that he is, Bieber has more dreams to follow than just the ones he has achieved.
He says, “I grew up below the poverty line; I didn’t have as much as other people did.
I think it made me stronger as a person, it built my character.
Now I have a 4.0 grade point average and I want to go to college, and just become a better person.”
Perhaps the main reason for Bieber’s songs to become instant hits with his fans is that they mean something to him.
According to his talent manager Braun, “Well I don’t ever disclose what our plans are, but I will say this: he’s been writing one to two songs a day for the entire tour and he actually labels them by the city he writes them in.
We started calling it his ‘music journal’ and we’re talking about what should come next musically.
And I think creatively he just wants to share all his thoughts through music.”
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