“They tried to crucify me/ I ain’t ideal, won’t deny/ My reputation’s on the line/ So I’m working on a better me”, he sings on “Life Is Worth Living”, whose imagery (along with the album cover’s photo of a shirtless Bieber in a prayer-like stance) references his Christian faith.
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As CTV “eTalk” co-host Ben Mulroney puts it, Bieber “had a one-way ticket to being the mayor of Doucheville”.
Bieber will follow his album with an extensive tour of North American arenas starting in March in Seattle.
Plus working in their favour is the Twitter competition that allows users to tweet 1D emojis – allowing their fans across the world to spread word of the One Direction kingdom. Not to take a last minute detour into the serious for something that’s obviously a joke, but is America really that afraid of R&B? This week, Bieber premiered the tracks “The Feeling” and “Love Yourself”; the former features indie breakout pop singer Halsey and the latter was co-written with Ed Sheeran. From storming off a stage in Norway to telling his fans they’re not clapping in time, there’s not been a quiet moment.
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His new singles, however, have already hit the mark. All of them have debuted at No. 1. Not only did the Biebs downplay that comment in his interview with Us, but he also admitted to his past mistakes.
The new tunes have taken Bieber in a more electronic dance music direction that appeals to a more mature audience.
With Justin Bieber and One Direction both releasing highly anticipated new albums on Friday, November 13, we can’t help but wonder who will come out on top in the numbers game.
Cross notes this is a “major, major fourth-quarter release” for Bieber’s label, Universal Music.
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Being famous at a young age might seem like a great thing, but 21-year-old Canadian pop star Justin Bieber can attest to the fact that it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
