Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer who has attracted a young following of fans since he began posting videos on YouTube. His singing talent is unmatched, and he has learned to play drums, guitar, and piano. He also has a talent for drawing and is an accomplished dancer. He is a role model for his younger followers and has taken on humanitarian projects. Bieber is a professed Christian who supports various charitable causes. He is a celebrity spokesperson for Pencils of Promise, a charity that builds schools in developing countries. He has also endorsed the It Gets Better campaign to prevent bullying of LGBT youth. He has a line of fragrances called Someday, and his wealth has enabled him to invest in several startup technology companies.
In March 2010, Bieber released his second album, My World 2.0. It topped the charts in Canada, the US, and Germany, and featured a more mature sound with a blend of R&B and pop music. The album’s single “Baby,” featuring Ludacris, became a global hit, and it spawned a video that has over a billion hits on YouTube (Vevo).
The first single from his third studio album, Purpose, was the uplifting song “What Do You Mean?” The video featured a backstage look at a concert with Bieber interacting with fans. It was the highest-earning music video of 2015, and it earned a nomination for a CMT Award for Collaborative Video of the Year. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, and it has over two billion views on YouTube.
Bieber has been in the news for a variety of reasons, from being arrested for DUI to being linked to an alleged sexual assault and vandalism. He has also fought with other celebrities and appeared in a number of music videos, including the chart-topping hit, “Baby,” with Nicki Minaj.
In a career that started with humble beginnings, Bieber has become one of the most influential musicians in history. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, becoming the youngest artist to do so. He is the sixth highest-earning musician of all time, with earnings of $53 million in a year, and he has over 10 billion hits on his music streaming service, Vevo.
Scooter Braun discovered Bieber when he was searching for a singer to star in his YouTube videos. He clicked on a video of the teenaged Bieber performing at an Ontario theater and was impressed by his talent. He was able to convince Bieber’s mother to allow him to manage her son’s career.
After achieving success as a recording artist, Bieber made his move into acting. He starred as the title character in the 2010 movie Take Me Home Tonight, which won positive reviews from critics. Bieber’s performance in the film led to a worldwide tour. He has since acted in other films and television shows.