Justin Bieber sure has been busy the last few months.
He just completed his South American tour, and now he is preparing to unveil his new Christmas Album “Under the Mistletoe.”
But last week Bieber sat down with Billy Bush and Access Hollywood to talk about his new album, life as a teen idol, and the downside to fame.
He also gave more details on Baylor - the new dog Selena adopted at an animal shelter, and the most romantic thing he has ever done for a girl.
The second part of the interview included Justin’s best friend from Stratford Ontario – Ryan Butler.
Ryan and Justin have been best friends since they were 5-years-old, and Ryan talks about what it’s like to have Bieber as a wing man and being part of the “Inner Circle.”
“Under the Mistletoe” is available November 1st and includes collaborations with Chris Brown, Usher, Boyz II Men and Busta Rhymes.
We think millions of happy fans are going to find a little something extra in their stockings this Christmas.
The entire World has fallen in love with Justin Bieber.
But have you ever wondered what it’s like living life on the road doing 150 shows?
Can you imagine what it takes to get the people organized, set up the stage; do the show, tear everything down, and move on to the next town?
Well, now you can get an amazing inside look – a behind the scenes “life on the road” experience of just what it takes to be Justin Bieber.
Justin Bieber and Ryan Butler
A bonus feature off the new two disk North American Director's Fan Cut DVD gives us an inside view of what it takes to be Justin Bieber.
There is the usual cast of characters – Scooter Braun, Ryan Goode, Ryan Butler, Chaz Somers, Justin’s divorced dad Jeremy, Kenny Hamilton, Jaden Smith, Nolan, and others – but you also get to see the stage and dance crews in action.
There’s behind the scenes segments of everything from a shirtless Justin Bieber relaxing in a hot tub with his manager Scooter Braun on their day off – to playing video games on his tour bus with his friend Ryan Butler.
Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun In the Hot Tub
And oh man – the tour bus!
We get an amazing glimpse inside Justin’s tour bus and what it is really like living on the road and travelling from city to city.
There are the six bunk beds for his team and friends, flat panel televisions, video games, Bieber’s personal queen size bed in his private bedroom, and his suitcase full of school books.
Justin and Chaz Somers
So what does it take to pull off a year on the road with the world’s most popular teen idol?
Try 18 semi-trucks, 8 tour buses, and almost 100 people involved from the equipment load-in, setup, show execution, tear down, and load-out. It is a huge process to get everything in its place at the right time.
And the next day they do it all again – 150 shows alone in the United States during 2009 and 2010.
As the big blue bus comes rolling into the arena parking lot there are already hundreds of dedicated screaming fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their idol.
On the Tour Bus
We also get to see behind the scenes footage at Bieber’s concert venues - the Segway battles, basketball games, horse playing in the arena halls, and show time.
When Justin needs to be somewhere faster than his tour bus can get him there he simply hops on a private jet with his closest confidants and friends and jets to his next destination.
This is some of the best footage ever of what it really takes for a World famous performer to do what seems impossible to most of us.
So we know Justin Bieber is taking it slow this summer while he works on his new album “Believe”.
And in between recording sessions he is trying to do what every kid does over the summer – have fun.
Bieber, who stays in his new $3 million condo while he is in L.A., is having his best friends from Canada out for a little vacation and male bonding while he puts the finishing touches on his latest project.
A couple of weeks ago he invited Chaz Somers out for a visit, and this week it’s best pal Ryan Butlers turn.
Butler and Bieber have been tweeting all week about their adventures that at one point included Ryan letting Justin cut his hair and one controversial shopping spree where JB rocked a T-shirt with Cee Lo Green’s “F**k You” lyrics.
Now it seems that Butler has joined Bieber in his tattoo craze by getting his first tattoo!
Ryan gave a shout out to his tat artist and said it didn’t hurt a bit by tweeting,
“Just got my first tattoo! It looks amazing! I love it! didn't hurt one bit... S/O to my artist @chenteUTG”
He also uploaded an Instagram photo of him in the tattoo parlor!
Bieber's Best Friend Ryan Butler Gets His First Tattoo
So what is Ryan Butler’s new tattoo?
Rumor is that Ryan had a little brother named Aidan James Butler who died within days of being born and he wanted to commemorate his little bro with his new ink.
Young Aidan was born October 5, 2000 and passed away nine days later on October 14, 2000.
Here is a photo of Ryan Butler’s new tattoo for Aidan
Ryan Butler's First Tattoo Honoring His Brother Aidan
Very touching indeed, and a wonderful way to remember his little brother.
We know that Justin already has a number of tattoos including a small seagull on his left hip and the matching Hebrew “Jesus” tattoo he got with his dad Jeremy a few months back.
Justin’s dad Jeremy is already full of ink so it must run in the family.
Jeremy has started spending more time with the Biebs over the last year leading some to speculate the two are patching up the deep wounds over his divorce from Pattie.
Regardless, if the story of Ryan’s little brother is true, and the photo released is accurate, it seems like a very touching way to remember a tragic family event.
What do you think?
Once we find out more about the details we will let you all know!
There comes a time in every teen idol’s young life when they are too young to act like adults and too old to still act like a child.
Justin Bieber seems to be smack dab in the middle of that transition.
Bieber and his best friend Ryan Butler took time earlier this week to stop by the Armani Exchange in Los Angeles to do a little shopping.
Bieber arrived wearing a blue shirt with the original and uncensored lyrics to the now famous Cee Lo Green song “F*** You”.
A far cry from any lyrics on any JB song eh?
The thing we found interesting is that his friend Ryan Butler was carrying his own shopping bag, but the Bieb’s bodyguard Kenny Hamilton seems to be carrying Justin’s shopping bag.
Really? Can’t even carry your own bag these days?
I wonder if Cee Lo is wearing a shirt that says “Baby Baby Baby”.
The 17-year-old superstar sure has been acting out these days trying to show us he is not that sweet little kid we fell in love with three years ago.
Last weekend, Bieber and his friend Sean Kingston videotaped themselves in a $400,000 Rolls-Royce convertible pranking a local Burger King and attempting the difficult “Double Coning” procedure.
They filmed it all with a flip cam and JB almost ran his expensive car into the wall. They also got pulled over by the cops that night.
That same weekend he was also photographed by the paparazzi after walking out onto his hotel balcony shirtless and wearing only his grey boxer short underwear. Of course the leaked photos were posted to the internet within minutes.
Some really smart people think this may all be a well calculated ploy to show the world he is no longer a kid and does indeed have an edgier side to his budding adult personality.
After all, he has a new album coming out later this year and some suspect it will be a big departure from his days of bubble gum love songs - and his official entrance to his young adult persona.
Just stay away from the booze and drugs, and don’t get thrown on jail and your fans will still love you.
After a grueling three years away from home, teen heart throb Justin Bieber finally made it back home.
Bieber, accompanied by his girlfriend Selena Gomez, returned to Stratford Ontario Canada for a little well deserved rest and relaxation.
The Bieb’s took in 9 holes of golf at the Stratford Country Club and then signed autographs and took photos with fans who had gathered outside the pro shop.
It’s unclear if his dad Jeremy is also in town, but it would not surprise us to see him emerge with Justin’s two step siblings.
The local television news channel “I on Stratford” kept close tabs on Bieber and Gomez as they moved around town, but gave the couple, his Aunt and Uncle, and younger cousins plenty of space and always respected their privacy.
Justin and Selena Visit Stratford Ontario
This is the first time Selena has visited Bieber’s home town of Stratford, and it’s unclear how long the love birds will hang around. Selena was seen several times with the entire family.
Just last week the two visited Selena’s hometown in Texas for a big family gathering.
Bieber was also seen with his best friends Ryan Butler and Chaz Somers as they played a little basketball with the boys. Bieber can be seen sporting what appears to be a new tattoo of a star on his left elbow and an earring in both ears.
Bieber plays Basketball with Chaz Somers and Ryan Butler
Justin and Selena were also spotted at the Swiss Chalet restaurant where they dined on lunch before visiting “Scoopers” ice cream shop for dessert.
Wednesday, Selena was spotted with JB’s mother Patti Mallette and his grandparents eating at Madelyn’s Diner while Justin worked out at a Stratford gym. Later in the evening the love birds took a romantic walk along the Stratford Upon Avon River.
“They looked completely in love with each other. Justin had his arm around Selena and was showing her the swans in the river. Selena looked really happy and seemed captivated by the swans. She kept pointing at them. After they walked around the river, they sat on one of the bridges for a little while. It’s a really romantic place to go because it is so peaceful and you are surrounded by nature, and at night the entire area is lit up with lamp posts. It’s very romantic.”
It also looks like Justin might be trying to prank the media and paparazzi while visiting home. Bieber was wearing an earring on both ears and had what looked like a new tattoo of a star on his left elbow.
Justin sports another tattoo and two earrings
Last week, Bieber visited Selena’s Texas home town of Grand Prairie and appeared in a photo with a temporary tattoo of the ace of spades card on his arm - making some believe he is looking to see if the media will go into a frenzy like they did when he got his new Hebrew “Jesus” tattoo.
One media expert told us,
“It’s most likely a prank. The internet absolutely exploded last week when he showed his new tattoo in Hawaii, and I think he is trying to see if he can prank the media by getting everybody to run a story that he has a new tattoo and earrings in both ears.”
It has been confirmed - Justin DOES HAVE a new five pointed star tattoo on his left elbow. His dad Jeremy also has the same star tat on his left elbow. It was confirmed Friday after several people in town said they had seen it and it was real.
No one is sure how long the couple will remain in Stratford, and Bieber’s next public event, the much talked about College Track Benefit concert, is not until June 11th at the Mountain Winery.
He is also working on his third album, and concert dates for his Latin American tour are said to be released soon.
So, Justin was in Selena’s home town last week and met her parents, and this week she’s in Stratford hanging out with the entire Belieber family…. We think this may be starting to get serious.
And we so go for it and wish them the best. Get it while you can!
After almost three months of speculation it was announced that Justin Bieber has signed on with Mark Wahlberg for a new movie.
While the plot is still very sketchy, Wahlberg told Deadline.com the film was a street hoops basketball story similar in plot format to the Oscar winning “Fighter.”
Wahlberg says neither him nor Bieber will be singing or dancing in the film, and that this will be a good chance for Justin to bring his dramatic acting skills to the table.
Last year, Bieber was a guest on the popular CSI television franchise and later told reporters that he loved acting, and loved the process, and wanted to do more of it.
The movie idea came to fruition after Wahlberg watched Bieber play, and win MVP, at last year’s All-Star NBA game. (Video Below). Watching the video you certainly get the feel that Bieber knows his way around the basketball court.
But he also knows his way around the hockey rink, soccer field, basketball court, and football field. The kid is multi-talented and will be a perfect fit says Wahlberg.
Bieber is no stranger to the movie screen either. His 2011 3D movie “Never Say Never” has grossed almost $100 million worldwide, and he has also contributed music to friend Jaden Smith’s “Karate Kid” remake.
The movie will be produced by Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson, and Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun will also participate. The script will be written by Ian Edelman.
The film will be standard 2D and not a 3D version like Bieber’s “Never Say Never”, and most likely distributed by Paramount.
“The tone of the project is described as ‘The Color of Money’ meets ‘The Karate Kid’. Justin loved the idea, and he’s been sending me video, he sent me a video of himself, and, yeah, I think he’s really talented.”
Wahlberg also says there may also be a chance for Bieber to bring in a few of his friends like Ryan Butler, Jaden Smith or Chaz Somers for small bit parts or cameos.
But Bieber may find himself working on TWO movie projects this year as the L.A. Times has already reported Bieber is connected to a deal with Ashton Kutcher.
Could this be a new career for the teen singing sensation?
Bieber himself has told reporters that he loves acting and wants to do more of it. And Justin is at an age where most teen idols go into hiding for a year or two while they “grow out” of the awkward lanky years that have derailed so many young stars.
Teen sensation Justin Bieber just concluded his European leg of his international tour and took time out in Spain to play some ball with the big boys.
Bieber and his close friend and budding Videologist Ryan Butler kicked the soccer ball around Barcelona on their day off, and even some of the professionals liked the Bieb’s moves.
The video was produced by “Swag Films”, which suspiciously sounds like something Ryan Butler and Alfredo Flores would come up with, and edited with imposing subtitles and music, the film clearly shows that Bieber has some great soccer moves.
Wearing a seafoam green Nike Futbol outfit, Bieber took to the solo field after practicing earlier in the day shirtless with members from the Barcelona Professionals team.
Now it’s off to Malaysia and Indonesia with concert shows through April.
Any real Justin Bieber fan also knows who the singer’s best friends are.
In addition to longtime pal Ryan Butler, Chaz Somers is frequently a name Bieber uses when talking about his friends from back home in Stratford Ontario Canada.
Somers was featured in Justin’s 3D documentary movie “Never Say Never”, and has been seen with Justin while on tour in the United States and at various movie premiers.
Somers says he has been friends with Justin since they were both young and has played Hockey together for as long as he can remember.
Below are some rare pics of Chaz back home in school at Stratford Central Secondary.
