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Forbes
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Justin Bieber Hit No. 1 For The First Time 15 Years Ago Today
Justin Bieber's debut album My World 2.0 hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 exactly 15 years ago, ... More launching one of the most successful pop careers of all time. THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — Episode 3799 — Pictured: Musical guest Justin Bieber during an interview on April 1, 2010 — Photo by: Stacie McChesney/NBCU Photo Bank This week marks 15 years since Justin Bieber officially stepped into the spotlight — not as a YouTube star or a teenage heartthrob, but as a chart-topping artist. On March 31, 2010, Billboard announced that Bieber had scored his very first No. 1 album in America. His full-length debut My World 2.0 conquered the Billboard 200, debuting atop the list dated April 10, 2010. At the time, the then-teenager was just breaking through, but it also turned out that he was simultaneously becoming a pop force no one could ignore. It's easy to forget just how new Bieber was when that album reached No. 1. He had only recently gone from uploading covers online to performing on TV and living life surrounded by cameras and thousands of screaming fans, wherever he went. With My World 2.0, he showed that he was the next big thing in music, and he's managed to maintain that popularity for more than a decade and a half. My World 2.0 was technically Bieber's second project, following his introductory EP My World, which launched him into the public consciousness a short time earlier – but it was his first full-length. In its first week, the collection sold 283,000 copies, a huge figure for any new act, especially one who was still largely seen as an internet-made phenomenon when that was a novelty. When it arrived at No. 1, Bieber did more than just take over the top spot. That same week, My World rebounded from No. 10 to No. 5 on the Billboard 200, meaning the Canadian teenager – then just 16 years old – claimed two of the five highest-ranking albums in the country. Very few artists of any kind (let alone teenagers) manage that kind of showing. The album's lead single 'Baby,' featuring Ludacris, became a defining hit of the early 2010s. The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber's place in the top 40 mainstream. It didn't just dominate the radio, it became one of the most-watched videos on YouTube for years, back when that metric still shocked people. The visual racked up millions upon millions of plays before such showings were commonplace. That success made sense, given Bieber's start on the platform, but it was nonetheless impressive. Even if his sound has shifted dramatically since that era – as has his image – 'Baby' gave Bieber the platform he needed. Without it, and My World 2.0, his future hits, arena tours, and award wins might not have been possible. That first Billboard 200 win was far from a one-time success. Since My World 2.0, Bieber has returned to the summit of the albums chart seven more times, collecting eight No. 1s in total. 10 of his projects have broken into the top 10 on the Billboard 200, as the Canadian superstar has managed to keep his audience engaged and intact as he changes sounds, styles, and even through a number of personal controversies. He hasn't released a new album in four years, and things have been quiet lately on the music front…but rumors suggest that new music may be on the way. Even if Bieber never puts out another song, his legacy is secure. Over the last 15 years, he's not only proven his ability to reach the charts – and rule them – but also demonstrated an incredible staying power in an industry that often burns through young stars in record time.
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Justin Bieber posts reflective statement on ‘hate' after trip with wife Hailey
Justin Bieber has opened up about the 'hate' he felt due to 'all the hurt' he experienced as a young singer. The pop star, 31, experienced global fame aged just 16 upon the release of his debut album, My World 2.0, in 2010. Since then, he has been frank about his negative associations with being in the spotlight, including issues with substance abuse and depression, which he has said heavily impacted his life and relationships. On Sunday (16 March), the 'Peaches' star shared a new Instagram Story recalling how had been made to feel as though he 'wasn't allowed' to express hate, which in turn made him feel 'like I have been drowning feeling unsafe to acknowledge it'. 'I think we can only let hate go by first acknowledging it's there,' he wrote. 'How couldn't we feel hate from all of the hurt we have experienced?' Over the weekend, Bieber and his wife Hailey shared pictures of a visit to Disneyland with friends, including fellow musician The Kid Laroi. The trip came after another reflective post in which he confessed that he frequently feels like a 'fraud', as he opened up about his tussle with imposter syndrome. 'People told me my whole life, 'Wow Justin u deserve that,'' he wrote, 'and I personally have always felt unworthy. Like I was a fraud. 'Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, damn if they only knew my thoughts… how judgemental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn't be saying this.' He continued: 'I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.' Pictures of his trip to Disneyland with Hailey shows the couple putting on a united front, amid social media rumours about the status of their relationship. In photos posted to Bieber's Instagram, the couple are shown having fun on rollercoaster rides, playing games and wearing Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears. Last month, the singer's representatives hit back at 'exhausting and pitiful' rumours surrounding the singer sparked by photos that showed him in a slightly disheveled state. 'The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true,' the spokesperson told TMZ. , they continued, revealing that he had 'ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him'. 'Despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive,' the representative said.
CBC
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Justin Bieber posts about feeling 'unworthy,' highlighting that with fame comes self-doubt
Social Sharing Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has opened up about struggling with imposter syndrome, drawing attention to celebrities having to balance the popularity and constant spotlight that comes with oodles of scrutiny. The two-time Grammy winner rose to fame with the release of his chart-topping first album My World 2.0 in 2010, turning the then-teenage singer into a bona fide superstar. "People told me my whole life, 'Wow, Justin, you deserve that,' and I personally have always felt unworthy," the singer wrote in an Instagram story on Thursday. "Like I was a fraud," he wrote. "Like when people told me I deserve something. It made me feel sneaky like, damn, if they only knew my thoughts." Bieber was signed to a record deal the year he turned 14, after which he moved to the U.S. to pursue his music career. He went from teen busker to becoming an influential global phenomenon in a relatively short time period — and with all that fame came intense scrutiny. "His post resonates with many — not just in the entertainment industry, but across society — because many human beings have the experience of self-doubt and feeling inadequate, even when they are working in a place where they objectively are quite successful and quite capable," said Catherine Harrison, a mental health expert who focuses on the music industry. "He started this at a very, very young age, so he didn't really have a traditional opportunity to solidify his sense of self. He grew up under a microscope." She describes how the arts and entertainment industry can be notoriously demanding and exploitative, with artists under constant pressure to create, perform and maintain a certain image. And all of this comes with intense public scrutiny when being constantly written about online or incessantly trolled. "His willingness to be vulnerable about this is a powerful reminder that fame and success does not shield you from those very human emotional challenges," Harrison said. Struggles with health and fame Bieber, 31, has been vocal about his health issues in the past, including his struggle with depression, drug abuse, dealing with temporary facial paralysis from contracting Ramsay Hunt syndrome in 2023, and a battle with Lyme disease and a serious case of mononucleosis in 2020. "How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am. They wouldn't be saying this," Bieber wrote in his post, describing his thoughts. He concluded the post by saying, "If you feel sneaky, welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days." In another Instagram story last month, Bieber, who hasn't released an album since Justice in 2021, had said: "Changing is about letting go." "Fame can intensify the inherent experience of self-doubt, creating a pronounced gap between a celebrity's public image and their private identity," said Charlie Wall-Andrews, a creative industries professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. "Research indicates that nearly 70 per cent of individuals experience imposter syndrome at some point, regardless of their status," she added. "However, for celebrities, the combination of intense public scrutiny, relentless performance expectations, and the pressure to maintain a meticulously curated image can magnify these feelings." Fans had recently expressed concerns about the singer's health after Bieber, a new dad, had appeared tired, thinner and a little dishevelled in photos and public appearances. The Ontario-born singer and wife, Hailey Bieber, welcomed a son, Jack Blues, in August of last year. The intense fan scrutiny about Bieber's health and rumours about him using drugs again had resulted in a representative telling TMZ earlier this month that the singer was working on new music and was busy taking care of his infant. They also called the persistent narrative about Bieber's mental and physical health "exhausting and pitiful, and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive."
The Independent
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Justin Bieber admits he feels like a ‘fraud' in brutally honest post
Justin Bieber has said he frequently feels like a 'fraud' as he told his followers about his struggles with imposter syndrome. The chart-topping Canadian singer shot to fame aged just 16 with singles including 'Baby' and his debut album, My World 2.0, in 2010. Since then, he has become one of the most successful pop artists of his generation, receiving a string of Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as achieving a series of No 1 records such as 2015's Purpose and 2020's Changes. His latest album, Justice, was released in 2021 to positive reviews. It also topped the charts in several countries, including the US. Despite all these achievements, however, Bieber made it clear to fans that he has 'always felt unworthy' in a post to Instagram. 'People told me my whole life, 'Wow Justin u deserve that,'' he wrote, 'and I personally have always felt unworthy. Like I was a fraud. 'Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, damn if they only knew my thoughts… how judgemental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn't be saying this.' He continued: 'I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.' Bieber soundtracked the Instagram Story with the song 'Sneaky Sneaky' by Gold-Tiger. Last month, the singer's representatives addressed what they branded 'exhausting and pitiful' rumours about his health, as some fans online speculated that he was using hard drugs. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up Bieber has been frank about his past struggles with substance abuse, revealing in 2020 that he would 'start his day' with ecstasy pills and cannabis joints at the height of his addiction. In February, photos were published showing him looking slightly dishevelled and tired, leading to unsubstantiated claims about alleged substance abuse. Speaking to TMZ, a spokesperson said that, in fact, Bieber was 'in one of the best places of his life' and the dark circles under his eyes were a result of him working hard on new music. 'The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true,' the spokesperson said. The past year has been 'transformative' for the 'Peaches' singer, they added, revealing that he had 'ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him'. 'Despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive,' the representative said. Bieber previously described drugs as 'escape' from the pressures of being one of the most famous musicians in the world: 'My experience was in front of cameras and I had a different level of exposure,' he said. Aged 18, he had 'millions in the bank' and access to 'whatever [he] wanted' but 'no skills in the real world', leading to disillusionment and the abuse of 'some pretty heavy drugs'. 'I became resentful, disrespectful to women and angry,' he said. He credited his wife, Hailey Bieber, and a supportive network of family and friends for helping to change his life for the better, as he called marriage 'an amazing crazy new responsibility'. 'You learn patience, trust, commitment, kindness, humility and all of the things it looks like to be a good man,' he concluded. The couple announced the birth of their first child, a son named Jack Blues Bieber, last August. If you or someone you know is suffering from drug addiction, you can seek confidential help and support 24-7 from Frank, by calling 0300 123 6600, texting 82111, sending an email or visiting their website here.
