Age 17,singer-songwriter and actor, oh! man this is huge for a boy.
Justin Drew Bieber[7] (pronounced /ˈbiːbər/ BEE-bər, born March 1, 1994)[1] is a Canadian pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actor.[2][3][4] Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun,[8] who happened to come across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with Usher in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,[9] and then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A. Reid.[5][10] His debut single, "One Time", released worldwide in 2009, peaked in the top ten in Canada and charted in the top thirty in several international markets. His debut release, My World, followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[11]
His first full studio release, My World 2.0, was released on March 23, 2010 and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries, and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "Baby," in January 2010. The music video of "Baby" is currently ranked as the most viewed, most discussed, and most disliked YouTube video.[12] Bieber followed-up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the My World Tour, the remix albums My Worlds Acoustic and Never Say Never – The Remixes, and the 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never - which had an opening weekend gross that nearly matched the record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert-film.The singer has been nominated and awarded numerous accolades over the past few years, winning Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards, and being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards, among others. Bieber is considered a teen idol, and has been subject to acclaim from fans, as well as criticism and controversy from matters concerning his popularity and image.
During his childhood, Bieber was interested in hockey, soccer, and chess; he often kept his musical aspirations to himself.[14] As he grew up, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.[19][20] In early 2007, when he was twelve, Bieber sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second.[5][20] 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.[10]
Justin Drew Bieber[7] (pronounced /ˈbiːbər/ BEE-bər, born March 1, 1994)[1] is a Canadian pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actor.[2][3][4] Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun,[8] who happened to come across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with Usher in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bieber was soon signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher,[9] and then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A. Reid.[5][10] His debut single, "One Time", released worldwide in 2009, peaked in the top ten in Canada and charted in the top thirty in several international markets. His debut release, My World, followed on November 17, 2009, and was eventually certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[11]
His first full studio release, My World 2.0, was released on March 23, 2010 and has since received similar success; it debuted at number one and within the top ten of several countries, and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "Baby," in January 2010. The music video of "Baby" is currently ranked as the most viewed, most discussed, and most disliked YouTube video.[12] Bieber followed-up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the My World Tour, the remix albums My Worlds Acoustic and Never Say Never – The Remixes, and the 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never - which had an opening weekend gross that nearly matched the record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert-film.The singer has been nominated and awarded numerous accolades over the past few years, winning Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards, and being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards, among others. Bieber is considered a teen idol, and has been subject to acclaim from fans, as well as criticism and controversy from matters concerning his popularity and image.
Early life
Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario,[13] and was raised in Stratford, Ontario. Bieber's mother, Patricia Lynn "Pattie" Mallette, was 18 years old when she became pregnant with her son. Mallette, who worked a series of low-paying office jobs, raised Bieber as a single mother in low-income housing. Bieber has maintained contact with his father, Jeremy Jack Bieber, who married another woman and had two children.[14][15][16] Bieber's paternal great-grandfather was a German immigrant to Canada.[17] His mother's ancestry is French Canadian.[18]
Career
2008–09: Discovery and My World
2010–present: My World 2.0
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Event | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Himself | American Music Awards[87] | Artist of the Year | Won |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Won | |||
| T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist | Won | |||
| My World 2.0 | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Won | ||
| Himself | BET Awards[88] | Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| My World 2.0 | Juno Awards[89] | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Pop Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Meus Prêmios Nick Awards[90] | Favorite International Artist | Won | ||
| MTV Brazil Music Awards[91] | International Artist | Won | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards[92] | Best New Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Male | Won | |||
| Best Push Act | Won | |||
| MTV Video Music Awards[93] | Best New Artist | Won | ||
| Much Music Video Awards[94] | UR FAVE: New Artist | Won | ||
| "Baby" | UR FAVE: Canadian Video | Won | ||
| International Video of the Year by a Canadian | Won | |||
| "One Time" | Nominated | |||
| Myx Music Awards[95] | Favorite International Video | Won | ||
| Himself | Teen Choice Awards[96] | Choice Music: Male Artist | Won | |
| Choice Music: Breakout Artist Male | Won | |||
| Choice Summer Music Star: Male | Won | |||
| Choice Fanatic Fans | Nominated | |||
| My World 2.0 | Choice Music: Pop Album | Won | ||
| Himself | TRL Awards[97] | Best International Act | Won | |
| World Music Awards[98] | Best Pop Act | Nominated | ||
| Best New Artist | Nominated | |||
| Young Hollywood Awards[99] | Newcomer of the Year | Won | ||
| 2011 | Himself | Brit Awards[100] | International Breakthrough Artist | Won |
| Grammy Awards[101] | Best New Artist | Nominated | ||
| My World 2.0 | Best Pop Vocal Album | Nominated | ||
| Himself | People's Choice Awards[102] | Favorite Breakout Artist | Nominated | |
| "Baby" | Favorite Music Video | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards[103] | Favorite Male Singer | Pending | |
| "Baby" | Favorite Song | Pending | ||
| Himself | NME Awards[104] | Villain Of The Year | Nominated | |
| Least Stylish | Won | |||
| My World | Worst Album | Won |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | True Jackson, VP | Himself | Guest star |
| My Date With... | |||
| 2010 | Silent Library | ||
| School Gyrls | Cameo | ||
| Saturday Night Live | Guest star/performer | Ep 35.18 | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Jason McCann | Shock Waves (Season 11, Episode 1), Targets of Obsession (Season 11, Episode 15). | |
| Hubworld | Guest star | Season 1, Episode 1 | |
| The X Factor (UK) | Performer | Series 7, Week 8 | |
| 2011 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Guest star[83] | |
| Justin Bieber: Never Say Never[84] | Himself | Film produced by MTV Films and distributed by Paramount Pictures released February 2011 in United States; and March to April worldwide[85] The official movie trailer was released on October 26. |
