Justin Bieber, 21, has been acting out the past few weeks. A little over a week ago, he stormed out of a concert in Norway after just one song (he was scheduled to perform five or six, not even a full set) when fans dared to touch him as he tried to clean up some spilled water on the stage. A few days before that, he walked off an interview with a Spanish radio station after they asked him to make a video with some YouTubers. Last week, he lectured fans on how to clap properly to the beat during an acoustic performance in Spain .
In a cover interview with Billboard, Bieber may have given some clues as to why he’s been so testy lately. He claimed that that being a child star is “the toughest thing in the world,” that he’s had trouble with people in his inner circle, had been “struggling” and “close to letting [fame] completely destroy me,” but had come “out alive” and “swinging.”
It’s clear that Bieber is still swinging. TMZ has footage of the former child star in Cannes, France, where he was having lunch on a terrace at a restaurant. He seemed upset, probably at the fans filming him, got up to leave and pushed his chair over. The headline on TMZ makes the incident sound much more dramatic than it was. It looked more like a pissy little move than a Real Housewives-type restaurant freakout. Here’s the video.
Compared to how that could have gone, it doesn’t seem terrible. The kid is obviously under a lot of stress and he seems pissed off that he has actual obligations to fill to keep himself in luxury goods. If Bieber is as burnt out as he sounds he needs a break, but instead he’s going through the motions and getting mad. He needs some perspective. Maybe he should call up MC Hammer and ask him how it worked out when he started taking fame and fortune for granted.
In response to Perez Hilton’s reporting of this incident, Bieber claimed he’d just “heard some bad personal news” from a friend and that he’d been gracious to fans who were there.
@PerezHilton lol. No one is flipping out dude. My buddy had just told me some bad personal news. Don't lie please. #IllShowYou
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 7, 2015
Just took pics with a bunch of beliebers. I must of been mad at them. Lol
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 7, 2015
It’s “must have,” not “must of,” but his response was decent. Bieber then started retweeting messages from his fans with gifs and videos of chair-throwing. He handled that well, or his people did. Someone needs to Photoshop Bieber flipping over the chair that Clint Eastwood lectured.
Hey @justinbieber I love you the mosttttt pic.twitter.com/afanyYK6C9
— Justin Bieber Fans (@jbiebkidrauhl) November 7, 2015
@justinbieber me trying to get involved pic.twitter.com/Ferlzqe6s6
— katie (@allinits) November 7, 2015
Our new album #PURPOSE is next Friday. That's all. Love you 😉 lol pic.twitter.com/eTCmvYIEit
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 7, 2015
There is definitely something going on with Justin. He almost appears “desperate ” at times to get his fans back and yet at other times he wants to drive what fans he has away.
I am thinking some sort of addication issue is going on and he will announce he is taking a “break” or translation : going to rehab
Yes. This guy is miserable inside. It’s kind of sad. I know know, money and fame. But he’s been the butt of jokes globally forever. That had to hurt. Plus whatever things he was subjected to behind the scene.
+1 I feel kind of badly for him. He seems like he’s totally miserable. Doesn’t excuse his behavior but maybe explains it. Doesn’t also seem like he has much guidance either – his father is a total douche and his mom is MIA.
I think he was, and perhaps still is being abused. I saw some horrifying pictures of him from photo shoots and videos. I don’t know what his handlers are thinking, I would never let a child look at such things and correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t kids his fan base?
Yeah… I agree with you. It seems like there are drugs involved here. At best it’s steriods, but I really think it’s something more serious than that.
He’s acting out either for help, attention or both. Its highly likely that there are drugs and an addiction plus he’s been treated like a God for so long he will have developed unpleasant personality traits that no one has kept in check. Recipe for disaster – the Bratz Doll is going the same way.
No one takes him seriously and he is desperate to be treated like an adult but if you behave like a toddler you will be treated like one.
Didn’t his mom just recently said he had no communication with him? I think he pushed his mom out of the way in favor of his dad who is a “yes” man. He lets him do whatever he wants as long as he gets his cheque$. I don’t like Bieber, I don’t think he’s talented at all but I feel like he’s going to end up Britney circa shaved head soon.
Yeah, I am guessing he is terribly depressed. I don’t even like making fun of the Beiber anymore and all these arrested development, man child antics. I hope he can get help because he seems broken. Depression wouldn’t excuse his actions, but it could put it in a little more context.
I think he just needs to go away for a really long time. Rejuvenate and grow up, then come back with a new perspective. IDK if it’s depression, but I’m sure he’s not getting the proper treatment for it if he is. I would put my money on self-medicating with drugs, alcohol and/or steroids.
I don’t think the drugs are making him a brat. He’s just a spoiled brat.
Snow, definitely a spoiled brat. I don’t think it’s that the drugs are making him a brat, but heavy drug use can definitely excaberate pre-existing issues.
He was on the Alan Carr chatty man talk show in the UK a few days ago, I watched it for about 25 seconds before turning over, because urghhh.
What an arrogant a****le.
No one bought his contrived “redemption tour” last year, and this is further proof that the boy does not have what it takes to be an adult artist, let alone a full grown-up.
My aunt giddy!!! That old saying about celebs only being as mature as the age they make it, really aplie’s to him because dude is always acting like he is 11. Seriously he can do the comeback cry after a performance, try talk about how hard he’s life has being. But I don’t and won’t ever buy it. It really has a lot to say about scooter IMO, because he and Adriana are both two little shits that I wouldn’t wish any mother to have. Compared to adele’s people, that will pull her aside and say,’ girl no more drunk tweeting’, scooter has a lot to answer for. That’s not saying that he’s completely responsible, but they are both not around good people.
@Aussie girl
I agree. I don’t think handling fame and fortune thrown at you at such a young age is without problems but that was the goal from the beginning. The adults that have been with Bieber from the start are there because they saw an opportunity. One that has exceeded their wildest dreams. The likelihood of change is slim to none because there is no incentive for him to be different. I believe a compromise has been reached along the lines of keep it under wraps, apologize with a modicum of humility (needs practice) and immediately pose with fans and post on social media blaming the travails of being a child star transitioning in public on the evil media (got that down pat)
I also agree, Aussie Girl. It seems that whatever comfort his Hillsong visit gave him has worn off. I’m amazed that he deigned to pick up a cloth to wipe up that floor! instead of getting a stage hand to do it… He needs to go to whatever rehab applies, rest up, and find some perspective and direction before trying out a comeback. While he’s there, he might consider getting his ~ backbone ~ sorted…
Bad news or not, you don’t flip a chair. You get up and leave and that’s it. His actions of late are speaking louder than his words. He always has someone/something else to blame for his actions. And he needs to get rid of all his “people” and start new. Maybe find a more reputable firm out there to represent him. Find someone is not going to be a “yes” person.
I agree. I don’t find his behavior remotely acceptable simply because he didn’t pick up the chair and throw it across the room. He still knocked it over like a four year old. He has no control over his temper, no guidance or intelligence, no education, no concern for anyone but himself. I feel sorry for the child he was, but I can’t wait for the man to get lost. He’s over and he knows it.
Unacceptable. Plus he didnt just knock over a random chair, he knocked over the chair right in the path of his lunch associate as he was about to pass it. This is clearly a person over whom he probably wields power because no way he would pull that on an equal, like say his buddy Jaden Smith. THATS what really bugs me; not the tantrum but the aggression at a subordinate.
“No guidance, education or concern for anyone but himself.”
Pretty much sums it up. I just don’t see a lot of hope here- it almost seems his arrogance is so entrenched it’s like a personality disorder at this point.
Yes – there’s always an excuse, isn’t there? And never one that justifies his actions.
He needs to truly accept responsibility, and get help for whatever issues he’s dealing with as they’re not going to get better on their own.
Why is there even a question? Of course it’s bratty! When was the last time you flipped a chair in a restaurant?
One of Justin’s problems is his lack of maturity. Then again that’s sort of normal since he’s just 21 years old. We’ve all been 21 but we all haven’t been 21 with the level of fame he has. It can indeed become an emotion struggle for some who don’t have good coping skills.
I also think he’s experiencing what I’ll call ‘fame fatigue’. I think he’s reached the point where he’s over his fame and all that it has brought him (with the exception of the money and girls he can bang) but yet he can’t or doesn’t know what to do without it hence why he’s developed a love-hate relationship with his own fans.
He’s a total jerk but he’s still a young man growing up in the pressure cooker of celebrity. He’s gonna crack more if he doesn’t sort himself out. Only way that can happen is if he stops the train and gets off of it..now. But considering how many people has to take care of financially, such as his managers, the dancers who’s livelihood depend on him showing up to performances, his lawyers and such, he’s a multi million dollar brand. Add to that his giant ego that feeds off the adoration of his fans who really annoy him tbh, it’s just not a completely realistic thing to think he can simply walk away from his job so he can pull himself together then return when he’s actually able to handle his life and career. He needs a break. A real break but I don’t see that happening.
I don’t know any 21 yr olds who flip chairs over when they don’t get what they want – he hasn’t emotionally matured past 12 and never will by the looks of it.
His 15 mins are up and this is the fall out. He will end up broke and lonely if he doesn’t wise up. Plus its likely that there is drugs and an addiction involved.
He “needs” to get some perspective by working in a soup kitchen and thinking about something besides himself for five minutes.
Listen, I understand the tough love style approach some of you may be going for which I don’t disagree with you all on. I’m saying that not only what you’re saying is right, I also feel that Justin is still going to have to mature and learn how to cope with his life on and off the stage. I don’t think his antics are appropriate but I also don’t think his troubles, no matter what it is: drugs, fan attention, feeling entitled, celebrity pressures, etc., should be taken lightly either.
At this point I’m still willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because he’s so young. There’s time and room for Justin to make personal changes with himself. If he’s still pulling stunts like this when he’s nearly 30 then I’ll not feel as I do now.
So I think everyone here is right in what they’re saying but I also see Justin’s point of view. It’s his career and it’s his life. Only he can make the personal and professional changes he needs to make to honestly become a decent human being who appreciates his rewards in life and uses his high profile position to bring about good for others less fortunate than himself.
Anaya, you are being far too reasonable and compassionate for a gossip site.
@Anaya
“Only he can make the personal and professional changes he needs to make to honestly become a decent human being who appreciates his rewards in life and uses his high profile position to bring about good for others less fortunate than himself.”
Gotcha and totally agree. And I do truly feel sorry for anyone who hasn’t had the parenting or mentoring they need to develop into a decent adult. With Justin, though, I feel that he’s more than young and lost. He is, at his core, conceited, petty, childish, extremely disrespectful of people he considers “underlings” and mean. Some of the things he does are normal acting out, and some display a real lack of good qualities in his character. I have lost patience with him. But I do agree with you that only he can change and only if he decides he wants to. I hope for his sake that he does.
Sorry, but he can just walk away. He is NOT responsible for taking care of anyone but himself financially. Those who are on his payroll can look for other jobs just like any normal Joe Blow.
Just a chair? Even the Jersey Housewife was able to flip a table. Weak, Bieber, weak.
Right? He flipped that chair like a girl.
Lmao @ “It’s clear that Bieber is still swinging.” : )))
Yeah, it was a petulant move and he’s a brat. But, I think I do feel sorry for him. Fame is a mind f*ck and he’s surrounded by people like Scooter Braun and his own father who I’m certain don’t give him good advice. He does bratty things, and he can be very disrespectful to people at times but most of the stuff he does isn’t a lot worse than what a lot of kids his age are doing, it’s just that his behavior is magnified. He races his cars like a lot of young guys, except his car is a Lamborghini or whatever and he has security to shut down the street while he’s racing. He eggs a house, only the house is worth millions so the damage is more expensive than when normal teenagers egg their neighbors houses.
I just watched an interview with Jennifer Lawrence talking about how everywhere she goes she’s filmed and photographed and how she grabbed a phone off a guy and deleted loads of pictures he’d taken of her while she was eating. I imagine that if everytime you leave your house somebody is taking pictures of you, and everywhere you go you have to be aware that somebody could be taking a picture of and that you can’t even pick your nose because somebody will put it up on Twitter, that sooner or later you reach breaking point and grab a phone or knock over a chair.
Bieber’s a brat, but it’s completely understandable why he acts the way he does. It would be best for him to go away, enjoy his millions and keep his head down, but the people around him who continue to make a lot of money from him are never going to let him do that, they will continue to push him to do things he clearly doesn’t want to do anymore.
Maybe part of the problem with his bratty tantrums is that he realizes his tween idol days are ending. He’s getting older and so is his fan base. When the female tween idols find themselves in that transitional phase the answer seems to be to become sexualized, provocative and shocking. Miley is the perfect example of that. For the male tween idol though it’s a bit different. What is he going to morph into? I don’t think he even knows and is freaking out. His childish antics aren’t going to help though. He’ll just be another guy with a temper.
Two words for the Bieber Baby, David Cassidy…
Justin is getting older but his fan base is not. They are still tweeners. Has his music changed?
Bratty is normal for Bieber. Maybe the kid should take a time out and check out life outside the fame bubble. It might not help, but at this point it’s probably his best shot at ending up as something better than Lindsay Lohan in a boy suit.
I have mixed feelings about him. I come from a troubled family and I know how that messes you up. Then add in early fame and being surrounded by yes men all the time, it’s like a recipe for disaster. Still I’ve been closely following what’s been going on with Kesha and her lawsuit against her label. She’s having her career destroyed for speaking out against abuse. I can’t imagine how much stress she’s under while she’s waiting for a judge to decide whether she’ll be able to release music again. Yet for all she’s going through she always stops to take pictures with her fans. She isn’t taking out her frustrations on the people who made her rich. Her struggles and how she’s handling them with dignity makes it really hard for me to sympathize too much with Justin.
Kesha never eached this level of fame and has not been in the public eye as much and as long as the Bieber has been. Also, she was older when she came on the scene. I don’t think you can compare these two.
Stop calling him a kid. He’s an adult and he should start acting like one.
From a very early age he was treated by his parents like a cash cow, and then when the cash started flowing in, like their best friend. He and his dad partied together, did drugs together, picked up girls together, and he basically fired his mother when she tried to pull his reins in a bit. So as other posters have commented, he’s still the equivalent of a petulant 13 year old who has “gone into the tunnel” as most teenagers do for a few years before emerging at the other end as a mature young adult. He’ll never emerge from the tunnel because he has too many enablers who let him do whatever he wants, then messes up, then blames everyone around him.
If I were him I’d disappear for a few years, get some intense therapy, and just take the time to grow up away from all the bad infuencers around him.
Totally off topic- my 5 yo just looked at this post and asked me if Justin Beider is called Anita
I can never feel bad for Justin because I always think of the pets he has abandon. Poor little monkey never knew what hit it. I hope that monkey is happy.
There’s always an excuse with this guy.
Bad personal news could be anything with this brainless fool. Kids will justify it because they “loooooove” him. Or even worse, grown adults will justify it because they feel sorry for him or think he’s “just being a kid”. I just don’t understand why, in the western world, no scandals hurt people’s careers. If there’s a “N-word” scandal from a white person yeah, maybe that will harm their career if the person in question is someone the media already has it out for, but that’s about it. Drugs, bad behaviour, sexism, rape, violence – people barely care or at the very least make excuses for. I saw an article about a sportsperson the other day, he is accused of perhaps beating his girlfriend, or something similar, which maybe was caught on film. The article said that, but then the last line paraphrased was that he was such an asset to the team he plays for and has been making so many amazing plays this season and kept the team up there, that that is really more important then him smashing his fists into some woman’s face.
People keep justifying that Bieber’s chair flipping is “lol, not a big deal, its just a chair tbh lol”, on the scale of things it’s not a “big deal”, because a sportsperson beating a woman isn’t really a big deal.