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These Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber Photos Will Change Lives Forever - And Finally End the Gossip
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These Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber Photos Will Change Lives Forever - And Finally End the Gossip

The Selena Gomez and Hailey Baldwin Bieber drama has been a point of contention online for quite a number of years now. But, the month of October has shed some light on the current situation between the two talented women – and not in the way you’d expect!RELATED: The Life Changing Realizations Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber Made In Their MarriageGomez and Baldwin both dated Justin Bieber although while Gomez and Bieber broke up, Baldwin went on to become his wife. The two relationships have many loyal fans which created some toxicity online for the two women caught in the middle of it all. So, let’s talk about the recent development in their friendship and why it might just heal the internet.Why Hailey Baldwin Bieber Calls Out Selena Gomez on “Call Her Daddy” Podcast Baldwin is a model and business owner, married to an award-winning music artist Justin Bieber. She’s recently launched a skincare line that’s taken the internet by storm called Rhode Skin. But this young entrepreneur is not just famous for her business endeavors. Her rumored ongoing feud with Selena Gomez has been perpetuated by online hate and disrespect from fans and eventually gained attention from tabloids.Baldwin used the podcast Call Her Daddy to address the rumors as well as the situation as a whole- and she did not hold back. Firstly, she addressed the rumor that she “stole” Bieber away from Gomez. Putting the rhetoric to rest, she responded, “I can say, period, point blank, I was never with him when he was in a relationship with anybody – that’s just the end of it.”RELATED: What Justin and Hailey Bieber’s Unconventional Relationship Teaches Us About Love“What I will say is that she has been in this industry much longer than I have and maybe there’s something that she knows about like it wouldn’t fix anything,” she said in regard to the hate she was receiving from Gomez’s fans, “She doesn’t owe me anything. Neither of us owe anybody anything except respect. I respect her, a lot.”Although she did tell host Alex Cooper about how no one spoke out against her haters in the very beginning, including Gomez and Bieber, she also clarified that there’s no more drama between the two women! Baldwin confirmed that she and the “Lose You to Love Me” singer are on good terms, saying that “It’s all respect, it’s all love.”The Rhode Skin founder did say that she and Gomez have spoken since the wedding without revealing the details of that conversation. “There’s no drama, personally,” Baldwin said, “That’s also why I feel like, well, if everybody on our side knows what happened and we’re good and we could walk away from it with clarity and respect, then that’s fine.”Why Selena Gomez and Hailey Baldwin's Photo Will Go Down In HistoryThe first pictures of Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber posing together at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala.On October 15, 2022, history was made, and a feud was put to rest. After years of being at odds, Gomez and Baldwin posed for cozy photos taken at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala. The takeaway from this photo was that the two women were never the enemies that the internet made them out to be. In fact, these two women are showing that despite having a past that might be uncomfortable in ways, being kind and cordial goes a long way.RELATED: How Hailey Baldwin Helped Justin Bieber Overcome His Demons Post-ArrestThese photos also made us question just how deeply we looked into situations that may have been exacerbated by fans who were on the defense. If we analyze past behaviors from the two, the engagement in the drama never came from their end. In fact, Gomez had gone on record many times to tell everyone to be respectful and kind online. Even though she never directly named Baldwin, most likely to avoid being connected further to this drama, it’s clear that she was speaking about that situation. In turn, Baldwin also never spoke ill of the Only Murders in the Building actress. The photo was meant to heal wounds and erase years of pointless tensions. So, how did we get here?How the Internet Fuelled the Hate The internet can be a wonderful place to make connections, spread positivity and kindness, and participate in fun activities and business ventures. But it can also be a place full of hate and negativity if we let it. We’ve seen both sides of the internet, but I don’t think we’ve ever acknowledged how damaging the latter can be.The situation with Baldwin and Gomez is a firsthand account of what can come about from a desire to be nasty online. Fans from either side misconstrued a situation from an outward look at celebrities’ personal lives. Their perspectives spiraled into defensive attacks from others online and so the feud was created. It was created beyond the knowledge or participation of the actual parties at the center of the scandal.RELATED: How Selena Gomez Purged All Toxicity From Her Life To Become Her Better SelfBoth women have preached women empowerment time and time again, but their cries were ignored and instead overpowered by a desire for drama. Letting go of the past is hard for everyone, especially when It comes down to a relationship. Gomez and Baldwin haven’t had the luxury of having their past stay in the past and this photo was an attempt to mend burned bridges in order to hopefully do so after all this time. These two women are the perfect example of not living up to rumors and worrying about what strangers think.There was never a hatchet to bury and the two went out of their way in a simple friendly photo to show that they were above gossip. If they have let this kind of mindless chatter go, then so can we, in our own lives.KEEP READING: Why Selena Gomez’s Excitement At Turning 30 Is The Right Attitude

Brave Teen Risked Everything To Rescue 12 Siblings Caged And Starved By Abusive Parents
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Brave Teen Risked Everything To Rescue 12 Siblings Caged And Starved By Abusive Parents

Growing up, Jordan Turpin and her twelve brothers and sisters rarely got to see the outside world. Only when their parents left their house in Perris, California were the children able to watch TV- and that is because they would sneakily turn it on. That’s where Jordan saw shows, music videos, and Justin Bieber, who eventually gave her the courage to escape from her abusive parents.“I don’t know where we would be if we didn’t watch Justin Bieber,” Jordan told Diane Sawyer on the 20/20 special “Escape from a House of Horror.”I started realizing that there is a different world out there. I only knew one world and that was like always being there. I was always like, ‘I want to be out there. I want to be like that, being free, not being trapped.’Jordan TurpinAn unbelievable act of braveryDavid and Louise Turpin- who pled guilty to fourteen counts of torture and imprisonment- beat, starved, and caged their children while denying them access to the outside world. In January of 2018, at just 17 years old, Jordan managed to escape and call 911.I was telling them everything. We don’t go to school. We live in filth. We starve. And all the stuff. Jordan to Diane Sawyer"The only word I know to call it is 'hell,'" said Jennifer Turpin, reflecting on the trauma of her childhood.The children's rescueWhen officers arrived at the house, they found garbage, excrement, and moldy food all around the house. Some of the children, who were aged two to 29, were even shackled to their beds. After visiting the hospital, it was discovered that some had developed physical illnesses such as heart problems due to their prolonged malnourishment and physical abuse.Jordan, now 21, and her sister Jennifer, 33, opened up about the abuse for the first time in the 20/20 special which aired on Friday, November 19th. “At first I couldn’t watch it, but then when I finally watched it, because I wanted to see it, I had to, like, pause in a lot of parts because it was really hard for me to watch it,” Jordan told Good Morning America. “It brought back a lot of stuff, and when I saw the camera film of Mother and Father, it- it was very, like, scary, like my heart dropped to my stomach.”Though reliving the trauma in the interview was difficult, Turpin is happy she was able to tell their story.I’m just glad that it’s out there so people can see it and they can hopefully make a good difference, and we can make a change and people know that they have a voice and they can speak up if something’s not right.Jordan TurpinGetting through it as a familyJordan’s courage, with the help of a little inspiration from Justin Bieber, saved her and her siblings from their abusive parents. The children’s resilience helped them survive a nightmare, and Jordan’s bravery and dedication to her siblings freed them of it. Jordan shows us that it is possible to overcome even the most monstrous of obstacles when you step up and speak up. When faced with extreme adversity, you must employ the traits we all have but some rarely access: strength and determination. That's how you can set yourself free.More uplifting storiesTeen Steps In After Nobody Stopped To Help Old Man In Wheelchair Escape an Incoming TornadoPassengers Stunned At Stranger's Response To Anxious Elderly Woman On FlightFallen Sheriff's Son Loses Auction For Father's Old Car -- Then The Most Unexpected Thing HappensAttentive Dad Monitors 15-Year-Old Daughter’s Social Media And Is Shocked- Ends Up Saving Her From TraffickersHeroes come in all sizesA moment of courage can drastically change a life.

What Justin and Hailey Bieber's Unconventional Relationship Teaches Us About Love
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What Justin and Hailey Bieber's Unconventional Relationship Teaches Us About Love

The Biebers know they’re not perfect, but they’re not letting their inadequacies get in the way of their love. They’ve always seemed more than willing to disclose the inner workings of their marriage and the challenges that arise from their wildly different personalities. Yet, instead of letting these petty discrepancies bring about their downfall, they celebrate each other with the utmost empathy and respect. Moreover, they prefer to wear their hearts on their sleeves, serving as an inspiration to millions of couples across the world hoping to build their own happily-ever-afters. To many, they appear as a picture-perfect pair, a paradigm of young, passionate love that everyone aspires to as a child. Yet, in the real world, it’s not half as easy as it looks. You can’t just hope to find the right person and call it a day; you need to actively work with them to establish a well-rounded partnership that favors both parties and balances your deepest insecurities. Here’s what we can take away from Justin and Hailey’s rather prudent approach:Justin says Hailey’s “logical and structured” personality helps provide security in his lifeIn a revealing Vogue profile, Justin admitted he and Hailey are as different as chalk and cheese. Everyone thought they were too impulsive and short-sighted to get married at a Manhattan courthouse in late 2018. The whirlwind courtship, as well as Justin’s problematic history, sowed doubt among the public about whether they’d be able to overcome the obstacles in their way to become the rare Hollywood success story. Thankfully, it’s been three years, and they’re still going strong. However, they’ll be the first to tell you it’s been an uphill battle reaching this milestone, and they wouldn’t have been able to do without an excruciating battle behind the scenes. It takes an enormous level of dedication and patience to make a marriage stick, more so when you’ve had very little time acclimating to each other’s temperaments. Hailey’s very logical and structured, which I need. I’ve always wanted security—with my dad being gone sometimes when I was a kid, with being on the road. Justin Bieber to VogueFor example, Justin realized early on he’s a man of raging emotions. “I’m the emotionally unstable one,” he told the magazine. He’s constantly bouncing off the walls and doesn’t make room for foresight or discretion. Every action, every feeling, every motion is bursting with an odd intensity that he can’t often control or recognize. He admitted he struggles with “finding peace” amidst the chaos and can therefore be prone to poor decision-making, as the rest of the world can attest to. Hailey, on the other hand, is the exact opposite, the yang to his yin, an embodiment of calmness and order that soothes his tumultuous mind at every turn. Having been thrust into the spotlight at a terrifyingly young age, Justin craves stability more than anything else. He grew up in a broken home with both his mom and dad suffering from various mental health issues; there is a veritable fear of inheriting their worst impulses and letting them take control of his future. If left to his own devices, Justin said, he would just relapse into self-destruction behavior. Recalling his string of offenses from 2014-2015, the 27-year-old said he fully bought into the hype of Justin Bieber, the teen idol superstar, and developed an oversized ego. “People love me, I’m the s**t—that’s honestly what I thought. I got very arrogant and cocky,” he said.” By contrast, Hailey’s mindful, responsible nature brings something distinct to the table; she helps him rein in his disruptive spirit and provides structure amidst the uncertainty. In contrast, Justin helps Hailey get “in touch” with her emotionsThough Hailey has proved to be a beacon of strength in Justin’s view, it’s not just a one-sided transaction. The 24-year-old model said in the same Vogue interview that Justin too empowers her to perceive herself and her surroundings more thoughtfully. His powerful, emotionally rich character, which he sees as a negative, has been a force of positivity in Hailey’s life. Whereas she struggles to “be in touch” with her inner self, “he gets there immediately.”He’ll say, ‘I feel,’ and I’ll say, ‘I think.’ Hailey Bieber to VogueGrowing up, Hailey had always erred on the side of caution. As a member of the Baldwin clan, she’s well-aware of the perils associated with fame and how it can bring out the worst in some people. But she hadn’t been famous enough to experience the consequences firsthand. Instead, she pursued ballet - a dance form that requires the individual to adhere to rigid rules and lead their life with a cold, passive discipline. There’s no room for error, no room for out-of-control behavior, no room for the slightest deviation from the standard. As such, it’s been tough for Hailey to break out of the bold and explore a more sensitive, relaxed side of herself. Justin, in this case, represents liberation and endless passion. His free spirit enables her to look within and cherish every feeling that bubbles up, whether good or bad. We’re two young people who are learning as we go. I’m not going to sit here and lie and say it’s all a magical fantasy. It’s always going to be hard. Hailey Bieber to VogueIt’s hardly a walk in the park, though. Their disparate identities clash with each other quite frequently, and they both have to persevere to ensure it doesn’t break up their marriage. “Fighting is good,” said Justin. “We don’t want to lose each other.” A heated argument is better than two people suppressing how they genuinely feel about each other. It’s better to get everything out in the open and deal with it systematically. Only, Justin has to be painstakingly careful about “not saying the wrong thing,” and Hailey has to muster up the courage to say something at all. At the end of the day, marriage is hard work, and it’s always going to be a work-in-progress. Very few people magically end up with a perfectly complete union and have nothing to improve on. Most people have to put in a shift and reevaluate their behavior in relation to that of their spouse. The fact that Hailey and Justin Bieber have managed to stay married for three years despite everything going against them is nothing short of remarkable. Embrace your differencesEveryone maintains some sort of a checklist when looking for a life partner. Sometimes you come across a suitor and wonder how in the world would you ever be able to make it work — you’re so different! Yet, there is a phenomenon of having too much in common with your partner. You could become bored, there’s no one to push back on your choices, and you might just not learn or grow together as much. The key is to have enough differences with your partner so that you always have something new to learn from them and that their behavior can complement yours in the best way possible. You’ll never run out of things to talk about, you can fill a gap in each other’s lives, and you’ll challenge each other if need be. Obviously, there is an issue with being too different from your husband or wife, but as long as you’re able to respect each other and can work your dissimilarities to your advantage, you might just make it work. More inspiring stories:How Hailey Baldwin Helped Justin Bieber Overcome His Demons Post-ArrestWhat Caused Justin Bieber To Set Boundaries In His Life?Why Marriage At A Young Age Didn’t Frighten Justin And Hailey BieberThe Life Changing Realizations Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber Made In Their Marriage

This Is The Real Reason Why You Never Hear About Justin Bieber’s Dad
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This Is The Real Reason Why You Never Hear About Justin Bieber’s Dad

There’s no denying that Justin Bieber is one of the most influential pop culture figures in the world. His fame is limitless, and his reach, immense. As such, he and his close circle attract a great deal of attention from mainstream media. His documentary series Justin Bieber: Seasons also sheds light on how he navigates the spotlight on a daily basis while staying true to his loved ones. Justin himself will be the first one to tell you that he prioritizes family over everything else — they are his biggest supporters, and he would go to the ends of the earth to keep them happy and safe. Most people have a solid grasp of Justin’s childhood in Canada and how he was raised by a teenage single mother, Pattie Mallette. Yet, a lot of folks aren’t wholly aware of Justin’s fraught but stable relationship with his father, Jeremy. So what occurred between the two that left Jeremy Bieber sidelined and struggling to connect with his superstar son?Justin’s dad Jeremy was “immature” and “was not in a place” to be a good father(L-R) Sister Jazmyn Bieber, father Jeremy Bieber, singer Justin Bieber and mother Pattie Lynn Mallete Credit:George Pimentel / ContributorJeremy Bieber was only eighteen at the time of his son’s birth. He and Justin’s mother Pattie dated from 1991 until 1994 but never married. They were barely out of high school when they discovered that Pattie was expecting a child. To no one’s surprise, they were thoroughly unprepared, both financially and emotionally, to bring a child into the world and raise it diligently. Justin revealed in a Billboard interview that his dad was “not in a place where he could raise a kid,” so Pattie had to step up to the plate and raise Justin on her own for the first few years of his life. She had the occasional support of her mother, Diane, and stepfather Bruce, but she still had to rely on low-income public housing to get by. She took up a bunch of low-paying office jobs to pay the bills and finance Justin’s musical pursuits. He was immature. He left for like a year when I was about 4, went to British Columbia, came back on Father’s Day. Justin Bieber to BillboardThe Sorry singer acknowledges that his dad was “immature” and that he would leave Justin and his mother for years at a time. Most people aren’t ready to undertake the responsibilities of a parent in their early twenties, and so Jeremy couldn’t help but flounder about for a while. Thankfully, as Justin grew into himself, so did his dad. When Jeremy returned on “Father’s Day” after being away for a year, Pattie made the elder Bieber promise to stay in his son’s life for good. “I remember my mom said, ‘If you’re going to be here, you have to be here,’” shared Justin. This was a critical, make-or-break juncture in Justin’s early life, and had his dad taken the other route, who knows how Justin’s life would have panned out?Pattie’s ultimatum sparked something in Jeremy, and he decided right there and then that he would assume a more active role in his young son’s life. He put an end to his sudden departures and starting building a rapport with his young son. But why did Justin deny having a “deadbeat dad”?Justin said that he rejects the notion that Jeremy was a “deadbeat dad.” His parents didn’t have the healthiest co-parenting relationship, but Jeremy still ensured he was a regular fixture in his son’s upbringing. In fact, it was the elder Bieber who introduced Justin to the magic of rock ‘n roll and classic rock. He taught Justin how to play the guitar, how to jam out to iconic tunes of the eighties and nineties, and how to showcase his voice outside their four walls. Both Pattie and Jeremy encouraged their son to participate in local talent shows and perform cover videos on Youtube — which became Justin’s ticket to fame, as we all know. There’s a misconception that he’s this deadbeat dad, but he has been in my life since. I was with him on weekends and Wednesdays. Justin Bieber to BillboardThough Pattie went on to become Justin’s manager during his teen idol years, Jeremy took a backseat and let Justin thrive on his own terms. Jeremy also got the opportunity to make moves in his personal life when his son toured the world. He married Erin Wagner in 2007 and welcomed two children with her: daughter Jazmyn and son Jaxon. He divorced Erin in 2014 and married a woman called Chelsea Rebelo in February 2018. Their first child Bay was born in August 2018. Chelsea also has a child named Allie from a previous relationship. With so many young children in the mix, one would be inclined to think that Jeremy is too preoccupied with his young family to give Justin the time of day. But the Canadian pop star actually disclosed in 2016 that he is a “lot closer to my dad than I am to my mom.” It’s anyone’s guess as to when the tables turned, but apparently, Justin’s run-ins with the law in the mid-2010s caused friction with his mother. It took a while for the mother and son duo to reconcile, but they have made considerable progress in the time since Justin’s statement. As it turns out, Justin has a lot more in common with his dad than just the last name. Radar Online reported that Jeremy was arrested for assault in 1997 and sentenced to ninety days in prison. He was additionally charged for failing to comply with the terms of his probation and spent three weeks behind bars. The senior Bieber was arrested yet again in 2002 for ‘assault causing bodily harm,’ but the case was dismissed in 2004. Jeremy may have made several mistakes as a young man and father, but Justin couldn’t be prouder to be his son. “I have the greatest Dad in the world. He's taught me how to love, learn, and stay true to myself. I will forever be grateful because he was my superhero,” he wrote on his Instagram the week before his father’s transgressions came to light. Yet, he and his father still have to work through “hard things”Though Justin divulged that he’s a lot closer to his dad than to his mom — a stark contrast to his early life — it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have his fair share of issues with Jeremy. Obviously, Justin has a tremendous amount of respect and love for his family, but he’s also realized that it takes a lot of work to establish a cordial, understanding connection with his pa. In an Instagram post shared a few years back, Justin wrote, “I️ love working through hard things to get to the good things,” adding that he’s still getting to know his dad and that relationships are worth “fighting for.”His straightforward but heartwarming statement indicates that no matter how close we think we are with our loved ones, there’s always more to learn. Sometimes you’re better off keeping a family member at a distance, and sometimes you feel more secure developing a co-dependent bond with them. Justin discovered in his twenties that he doesn’t necessarily need his parents to guide him through every decision in his life. In fact, he prefers to set healthy boundaries so they can continue being a part of his life without pushing his buttons. You don’t need [your parents] as much. And for them, it’s like, you were all they had. Not all, but they were so invested in you. And then one day you’re just gone, and you’re doing your own thing, and you don’t need them, and you don’t value their opinion the same, either.Justin Bieber to GQJustin loves being an older brother and is seen horsing around with his younger brothers and sisters frequently on social platforms. He never shies away from showing love to his folks, either. But it’s commendable that he knows himself well enough to maintain adequate “physical distance” from his dad without jeopardizing the entire relationship. It’s just another entry in the list of reasons why Bieber is becoming the best version of himself. Your relationship with family is ongoing, not “fixed”As children, we grow up with rigid perceptions about our parents, but as we mature, we realize that getting to know our parents is an ongoing process that doesn’t end. We have to continue to get to know them and continue to see the extent to which they fit into our existing lives. They change with you, so it doesn’t make sense to have the same sense of co-dependency as you might have had in your adolescence or childhood. There’s no right or wrong way to interact with a family member, but we’d do well to follow Justin’s example and honestly evaluate the kind of dynamic we’d like to have with our parents or loved ones. Setting boundaries or keeping a distance doesn’t mean you love them any less. Instead, it means that you are mindful of your mental and emotional health and are putting together an arrangement that suits all parties equally.

Why Did Demi Lovato Look Up to Justin Bieber?
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Why Did Demi Lovato Look Up to Justin Bieber?

For years, Demi Lovato hid her darkness from the world. How did Justin Bieber help her find the light?

How Hailey Baldwin Helped Justin Bieber Overcome His Demons Post-Arrest
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How Hailey Baldwin Helped Justin Bieber Overcome His Demons Post-Arrest

The pop star hit rock-bottom with drugs, suicidal thoughts, and finally an arrest in 2014 for driving under the influence. But Justin Bieber has since overcome his demons and has his faith and partner, Hailey Bieber, to thank for it. He had dark thoughts and took drugsAs of late, Justin Bieber has been candid about his mental health struggles since starting his singing career as a teenager. In his 2020 YouTube documentary series, Justin Bieber: Seasons, Bieber revealed how the immense pressure from critics led him to feel depressed and have suicidal thoughts.Throughout his teenage years, he struggled with anxiety and took drugs including lean (codeine cough syrup and soda) and “popping pills,” according to Us Magazine. He hit rock bottomBut in 2014 when Bieber was 20, he hit one of his deepest low points. He revealed in an Instagram post on January 23 just how much he struggled during that time."7 years ago today I was arrested, not my finest hour," Bieber wrote in the post that showed him in handcuffs being hauled away by police after being arrested for drag racing and a DUI. "Not proud of where I was at in my life. I was hurting, unhappy, confused, angry, mislead, misunderstood and angry at god.. I also wore too much leather for someone in Miami."Leather skirt jokes aside, it's clear how much the pressure got to Bieber and how much pain he was in. But he made it through and is thankful for where he has landed. "All this to say God has brought me a long way. From then til now I do realize something.. God was as close to me then as he is right now."Justin Bieber wrote on Instagram.Bieber, who avoided jail time for the DUI by doing 12 hours of anger management classes, paying court fees, and making a $50,000 donation to charity, also left an uplifting message for his fans."My encouragement to you is to ‘let your past be a reminder of how far god has brought you. Don’t allow shame to ruin your 'today' let the forgiveness of Jesus take over and watch your life blossom into all that God has designed you to be. LOVE YOU GUYS WITH MY WHOLE HEART."The post received an outpouring of support in the replies including from his partner Hailey Bieber, Usher, as well as Tom Brady who commented “We live and learn.”Celebrities, they really are just like us.Bieber struggled with what other people thought and looked to defense mechanisms like drugs to deal with it. But in the end, it was his faith — and his partnership with Hailey Bieber — that helped him recover, though others may find their turning point via other methods.You can't help but feel happy for Bieber for overcoming so much, and for finding someone in Hailey that helps so much with personal growth. And if you were one of those people who criticized him for no good reason back when he was a teenager, then this should make you reconsider how you judge people, celebrity or not. To improve your own relationships through self awareness, check out our piece on the wheel of emotions.More celebrity stories:Why We Need To Talk About Keanu Reeves’ Girlfriend Alexandra GrantWhat Finally Convinced Jennifer Lopez That She Needed A Divorce From Marc AnthonyWhy Shakira and Gerard Piqué Are Proud To Be An Unconventional CoupleHow Hailey Baldwin Dealt With Being In A Love Triangle Involving Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber - Everybody Has a Purpose
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Justin Bieber - Everybody Has a Purpose

Justin Bieber - Find Your PurposeJustin Bieber opens up about his imperfections and talks about the importance of speaking from the heart, because everybody has a purpose, no matter how old you are.Transcript:"You know I say the wrong thing because I'm human. I don't pretend to be perfect. And I hope to God that I don't say the right thing all the time, because if that was the case then I'd be a robot. And I'm just not, I'm not a robot. There's going to be times where I get upset, times where I get angry. There's times where I'm going to be frustrated, but I'm always going to be myself on this stage. And when you start saying things in life that matter, especially on a large scale, people tend to want to shut you down. What I mean by that is people will try to twist things. Some people don't want to listen. But I simply feel like if I didn't use this platform to say what I truly feel and if I didn't use this platform to be the man that I know that I am and speak from what's in my heart, then I'm doing myself an injustice and I'm doing everybody in this audience an injustice. No matter how old you are, no matter how young you are, I simply wanted to remind everybody that everybody has a purpose."