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Bieber comments on Selena ‘split’

Bieber skirts around Selena question

Justin Bieber has spoken for the first time about his alleged split from girlfriend of two years, Disney star Selena Gomez.

During a radio interview on 10 November, the Beauty and the Beat singer was asked about the supposed break-up and skirted around the question, commenting:

“I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what’s going on in my life… To even assess that it doesn’t make sense ’cause I have not made any comment.”

Selena, 20, has kept a low profile since their alleged split, however 18-year-old Justin has already been linked to Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin, after they were spotted backstage at this year’s show.

Palvin and Bieber also attended a showing of The Lion King on Broadway on 8 November, the night after the Victoria’s Secret catwalk. Selena then tweeted a photograph of Justin with Palvin in the background, alongside the caption:

“…….”

Palvin has since dismissed any relationship rumours, posting on her Twitter account:

“Last time I’m saying it. please calm down.there is nothing going on w him.i met him and did a pic w him. wouldn’t u do the same?:) #friendship.” [sic]

Reports emerged earlier this month that Bieber and Gomez had gone their separate ways, with an ‘insider’ telling US Weekly on 9 November:

“Selena broke up with Justin about a week ago. It’s been a really challenging experience over the last year because of their crazy schedules… Selena definitely had some major trust issues with Justin.”

Justin and Selena first went public with their relationship in February 2011 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.

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Billie Joe in rehab after stage outburst

‘I’m not f**king Justin Bieber’

Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong has reportedly entered a rehab programme for substance abuse, following a recent on-stage outburst while playing at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.

Upon learning that he only had one minute left on stage, Armstrong, 40, shouted:

“I’m not Justin Bieber, you motherf**kers! You gotta be f**king joking.

“Let me tell you something. I’ve been around since 19-f**king-88. And you’re gonna give me one f**king minute? … You gotta be f**kin’ joking. I got one minute, one minute left. Now I got nothing left. Let me show you what one minute f**king means.”

He and his bandmates then smashed their guitars up and stormed off stage.

Early reports had suggested that promoters, Clear Channel pulled the plug on Green Day because previous performer, Usher, overran. This has since been denied by the band in a short statement posted on their website:

“Billie Joe is seeking treatment for substance abuse. We would like everyone to know that our set was not cut short by [promoters] Clear Channel and to apologise to those we offended at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.”

The band have also cancelled several upcoming promotional appearances.

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Bieber ‘wanted for questioning’

Bieber allegedly ‘roughed up’ a photographer

Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning after allegedly ‘roughing up’ a photographer over the weekend.

The singer was leaving a cinema in LA with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, when the couple were surrounded by photographers.

The alleged ‘scuffle’ happened when a photographer tried to take pictures of the 18-year-old teen star and Gomez.

Justin lost his hat and his shoe during the incident.

Sheriff Lt. Robert Wiard told the Daily Mail that the photographer involved called 911 on 27 May and complained of pain to his chest.

He also said that the paparazzo was taken to hospital where he was treated and then released.

Both Bieber and Gomez, 19, fled the scene before the authorities arrived and now investigators want to talk to the pair for their side of the story.

A source reportedly told Gossip Centre:

“Los Angeles County paramedics arrived at the Calabasas Commons with the Fire Department and Police arriving moments later following Justin’s altercation with a paparazzo.

“Justin’s bodyguard [also] arrived while the photographer received medical attention for an apparent strike to the face.”

Entertainment website TMZ reports that the photographer filed a police report, and alleges that the police are investigating the incident as misdemeanour criminal battery.

Related: Justin Bieber attacked by a security guard

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Selena hacker jailed

Selena’s Facebook account was hacked

A British man who hacked into Disney star Selena Gomez’s personal Facebook account has been jailed for 12 months.

Twenty-one-year-old Gareth Crosskey managed to gain access to the page by posing as the 19-year-old singer’s step-dad, who has admin rights to the account.

He then convinced Facebook to reset the passwords on the account and proceeded to contact a number of magazines offering them her private information.

Crosskey, a McDonalds worker from West Sussex, also wrote to Selena’s step- father, saying that he had made copies of emails sent between her and Justin Bieber, before their relationship was made public:

“Her personal email shows what her fans might want to see. I’ve made a copy of every email between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez and Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

“I think the paparazzi will have a field day.”

Judge John Price sentenced Crosskey to 12 months in prison after he admitted to two offenses against the Computer Misuse Act, telling him:

“You are clever with a computer and you hacked into the private part of somebody’s Facebook account.

“People deserve privacy and should not their private correspondence by email made public.”

Crosskey was traced following a reported £50,000 joint investigation involving the FBI and the UK’s E-Crime Unit.

He claimed he hacked into the star’s account to highlight the security loopholes present on Facebook.

Related: Gomez stalker ‘wants restraining order’
Related: Celebrity hacker apologises

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Gervais back to his best at the Globes

Ricky returned to for a third time

Ricky Gervais picked up where he left off last night, as he fronted the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in the U.S. for the third time in a row.

Gervais didn’t disappoint and ahered to his usual style, poking fun at an assortment of assembled A-Listers, including Eddie Murphy, Jodie Foster and Justin Bieber.

The 50-year-old kicked off by asking “so where was I?”, surveying the crowd and telling them, “nervous? Don’t be, this isn’t about you”.

He took a playful swipe at the awards themselves first, saying:

“For any of you who don’t know, the Golden Globes are just like the Oscars, but without all that esteem.

“The Globes are to the Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton. A bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker and more easily bought. Allegedly.

“Who needs the Oscars? Not me and not Eddie Murphy [original host of next month's Academy Awards]. When the man who said yes to Norbit says no to you, you know you’re in trouble.”

The comedian also revealed that Globe bosses had given him a list of rules this year, saying:

“This is real. No profanity… No nudity… I mustn’t mention Mel Gibson this year.”

Award-winners for 2012 included Michelle Williams, who bagged Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn, George Clooney for Best Actor and Meryl Streep for her role as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.

Gervais previously hosted the awards in 2010 and 2011. This year, however, award bosses allegedly imposed a seven-second time delay on the comedian, in a bid to cut out any offensive comments.

This year’s ceremony was held at Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on 15 January.

Related: Gervais in Golden Globe return

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Gomez stalker ‘wants restraining order’

Selena received death threats

Selena Gomez’s alleged stalker has begged the judge to grant the star a permanent restraining order.

Thomas Brodnicki, who says he has daily “conversations with God” about killing the 19-year-old Disney actress, told the judge:

“I believe that a restraining order should be issued against me to prevent me from trying to contact Selena Gomez.

“I do not wish to object to the restraining order against me because I know it is the only thing that will make me stay away from Selena.”

Last month, Gomez received an extension to the original restraining order against Brodnicki, 46, after getting death threats from him.

However, a stalking charge was dismissed after the judge ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove Brodnicki intended to cause Selena any distress or fear.

The temporary order requires Brodnicki to stay 100 yards away from the Wizards of Waverly Place star.

Brodnicki, who has a history of mental illness, is being held in a psychiatric facility until the next court hearing on 6 January 2012.

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Bieber ‘agrees to paternity test’?

Justin denies being the baby's dad

Justin Bieber has allegedly agreed to take a DNA test to put an end to rumours that he fathered a child with 20-year-old Mariah Yeater.

According to entertainment site TMZ, a source close to the Baby singer said that he will take a paternity test when he returns to the States in two weeks time.

Rumours surfaced last week that the teen pop sensation had become a dad, following US magazine Star’s interview with Yeater.

She claimed that she had had an ‘encounter’ with the 17-year-old when they met backstage after one of his concerts back in October 2010.

She has since filed a paternity lawsuit against Justin, asking the singer for financial support.

A spokesperson for Bieber has strenuously denied the reports, telling TMZ last week:

“While we haven’t yet seen the lawsuit, it’s sad that someone would fabricate malicious, defamatory, and demonstrably false claims.

“We will vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to defend and protect Justin against these allegations.”

Justin has since commented on the reports himself via his Twitter page, posting:

“So I’m going to ignore the rumours and focus on what is real. An opportunity to help by doing what I love. Judge me on the music!”

Justin performed at the MTV EMAs last night and is due to turn on the Christmas lights at two shopping centres in London this week.

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Gaga triumphs at MTV EMAs

Four gongs for Gaga

Lady Gaga has walked away with four prizes at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards.

The 25-year-old singer scooped the award for Best Female, as well as Best Song and Best Video for her hit Born This Way and Best Fans.

Gaga accepted her Best Song award from Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere and said:

“I knew that this song was very special when I wrote it… I just didn’t know how special it would be.

“I love you Little Monsters, until the end!”

Teen star Justin Bieber and US singer Bruno Mars were the other big winners on the night, each winning two gongs each.

Queen received a Global Icon award, with band members Brian May and Roger Taylor collecting the honour.

There were live performances on the night from Coldplay, Jessie J, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Selena Gomez – who also hosted the show.

Essex-born Jessie also lead an emotional tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, who was found dead at her home back in July.

She said:

“I never got to thank Amy for breaking boundaries as I truly believe without her I wouldn’t be standing here today.

“She set a new standard for British female artists.”

MTV EMAs took place at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 6 November.

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Gaga leads MTV EMA nods

Gaga up for six gongs

Lady Gaga leads the way in the nominations for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, with six nods in total.

The New York singer picked up nominations in the Best Live, Best Pop and Best Female categories.

She’s also been named in the Best Song and Best Video categories for her hit Born this Way, rounding off her nominations with an appearance in the Best Fans category.

Gaga will face competition from the likes of Katy Perry, who has picked up four nominations, and Brit songstress Adele who came away with three.

The biggest selling artist of 2011 so far, Adele is up for Best Female, as well as Best Video and Best Song for Rolling in the Deep.

US teen sensation Justin Bieber will compete in three categories this year – Best Pop, Best Male and Biggest Fans, alongside Gaga.

Best Alternative nods go to Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, My Chemical Romance, The Strokes and Thirty Seconds To Mars, while ten nominees, including Snoop Dogg and Kings of Leon, will fight it out for the Best World Stage prize.

Last year, Gaga walked away with three gongs in total – Best Pop, Best Female and Best Song.

The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 6 November and will be broadcast live on MTV from 9pm.

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Harper Seven catches Bieber Fever

Bieber at the Beckhams'

She may only be a few weeks old, but Harper Seven is set to be serenaded by teen pop sensation Justin Bieber at her home in Los Angeles – whether she likes it or not.

Harper and her brothers Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz will be treated to a private performance from the Baby singer, who may also show up with his girlfriend, Disney star Selena Gomez.

However, it’s not a one way street; Justin wants something in return from proud father David.

The Bieber went on to explain:

“I’ve agreed to give the boys a concert at their house – if David Beckham gives me some private soccer lessons.

“David’s an amazing dad and he told me how happy it would make the boys, so I had to say yes.

“Maybe now they have a girl, Selena will have to come too and dedicate a song to Harper.

“David tells me my records are always played in their house and David and Victoria are both really cool, so I’m happy to oblige.”

Victoria gave birth to the couple’s first daughter on 10 July at a small hospital in LA.

David recently revealed that the name Harper was inspired by Victoria’s favourite book, To Kill a Mockingbird, which was written by Harper Lee.

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