Bieber-fever sweeps the capital
Tween phenom Justin Bieber performs in this file photo. He plays at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010.
Justin Bieber fans gather outside Scotiabank Place hours before the concert, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. |
Updated: Tue Aug. 24 2010 5:41:55 PM
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Bieber-fever is sweeping the capital as thousands of fans gather in Ottawa for the famed pop star's performance Tuesday night.
Sixteen-year-old Justin Bieber arrived at Scotiabank Place on a bus mid-Tuesday afternoon.
The teen, who was raised in Stratford, Ont., quickly rose to stardom when he was discovered two years ago after posting his music on YouTube. He is now considered a music phenomenon.
"He's an awesome singer and he's really good looking," said one fan.
"I think he's sexy!" added another.
"He's my inspiration . . . brings me smile," said a fan who travelled from Montreal for the show.
Larger than life
Hot 89.9 radio host DJ Mauler says Bieber's success is linked to social media, which has made him larger than life for many tweens.
"For a lot of people that are 12 or 13 years old, this is their Beatles," said Mauler.
"It's stuff like Facebook and Twitter that's blown him up even bigger than what these other bands were in the past."
Hours before the concert, fans were already waiting to catch a glimpse of Bieber. Some even spent the night.
TV and books
The tween heart-throb is not only a music star; he's also branching out into TV and books. Bieber recently appeared in a guest role on CSI. He is also a spokesperson for the Proactiv acne line. A book about his life is due out in October.
Beiber's Ottawa performance follows hit concerts in Toronto and London, Ont. Next, he will head to the United States for shows there before coming back to Canada to play in Winnipeg and Regina in September. He is also due to perform at the upcoming MTV Music awards.
With a report from CTV Ottawa's Catherine Lathem and files from The Canadian Press
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Phobos
Bieber Fever? Nope. Most of the world hates this talentless nobody. Stop reporting on this kind of crap CJOH. Go find some real stories please and stop injecting Entertainment Tonight stories into the news!
Jim
I could care less about this.
Travis
Please, someone, wake me up when it's over.
Bieber fever - give me a break. I'd rather listen to new country rap with some poorly played harmonica mixed in, while bamboo chutes are wedged under my fingernails.
I'd rather listen to Alanis. God, did I just say that?
Bob in Ottawa
This kid is talentless. Just another hasbeen being milked by the music industry.
karen
I figure Justin Bieber is my payback for the whole Shaun Cassidy thing when I was 11!
LOL
Laura
For those who've posted they don't care, that's because they are not tweens. Yes, there is Bieber-fever. Even my 3.5 year old has had it since she was 2! Regardless of whether people like him or not, it IS entertainment news and it's the job of the news agencies to report on everything. If you don't like it, don't read it and move on. It's as simple as that! Keep in mind, many people didn't like Elvis or the Beatles way back, but insanity surrounded them and it was reported on regularly. they did it so much so you can still find articles about it floating around on the net.
momofmany
Hey now --YOu may not like Beiber music and its not my favorite either but i took my daughter to see him and WOW ...he put on a good show geared to his crowd ---all those tween , teen and older girls. his fans. There has always been a fan fav just right now its Justin Beiber.
Elias Nasrallah
Why is it that people always shoot down Canadian artists. The guy is working hard like any other artist. It seems that it is the older folks that call him sissy, crap or talentless. He is just starting out and he hit it big. I think that you people who make bad comments about him just don't like success. You are jelous. As he matures he will make songs more to your taste. In the mean time, lay off and let the guy have fun in his new found career.....
Nicole
Yeah, clearly no one cares. There was just a sold out show, that`s all. I`m not the biggest Justin fan but he put on an amazing show.
Jo
you guys should be ashamed of yourselves, negatively commenting on a 16 year old...yes people, he is still a CHILD! you're just jealous because he has now made more money then most of us will our entire lives...he is talented and i think he's doing very well for himself, good for him that this kind of fame happens to a CANADIAN. you should be proud of that fact other than bashing him... think about that will you.
Tina
Please .Let the KIDS have fun good show .You shuold keep your bad comments to your self we were all young in are life .GO JustinB Keep up the good songs To all the Fans.
Connie
A book about his life????? For god's sake, the kid is 16 years old, his life has just begun - wait til he's 50, been through 3 divorces, 5 kids, alcohol and drug problems and 2 bancruptcies. I'm just saying !!!