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Justin Bieber films new music video

Pop star Justin Bieber has just wrapped shooting on the newest music video for his new holiday album Under the Mistletoe, filming the clip for Fa La La with featured guests Boyz II Men, reports MTV News.

Bieber and the Boyz recorded the video following their appearance on Dancing With the Stars last night (November 2). Directed by Colin Tilley – who has previously worked with Bieber on videos for Next 2 You, Never Let You Go, and You Smile – the clip stars both Bieber and the R&B group.

"Killed it with @BoyzIImen on DWTS and then just shot a video for our song #FALALA with @colintilley – great night! living a dream. Thanku," Bieber wrote on Twitter, as he shared a photo from the shoot, which showed the teen idol with his new spiky hairdo sitting on a stoop surrounded by the trio of R&B singers.

Bieber’s holiday album, which dropped yesterday, features a mix of classic Christmas tunes and new holiday originals from the teen singer. Along with Boyz II Men, Under the Mistletoe features a slate of guest performers, including Mariah Carey, Usher, Busta Rhymes, and the Band Perry.

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Justin Bieber Christmas concert for underprivileged kids

During a visit to U.S. talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Canadian teen pop star Justin Bieber was so moved by the story of a Las Vegas elementary school that he announced a $100,000 donation and plans to visit the children for a Christmas concert in December, reports Teen Music.

Over 70 percent of her students don’t have permanent homes, so every day, school principal Sherrie Gahn at Whitney Elementary School is trying to help her students live a better life.

Gahn told her story on the talk show and DeGeneres surprised the school with a $100,000 check. Bieber said that not only would he and some friends match that amount, but that he would come to the school in December to sing for the kids.

Bieber, who grew up poor, noted on Facebook, “Special Day on Ellen today…I know what it is like to feel like no one cares…remember to give back. Glad to be part of it. Much love.”

Check out the announcement for yourself.

Bieber also just launched his charity Christmas album Under the Mistletoe, with a portion of album proceeds going to seven U.S. charities.

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New music November 1

As we enter the countdown to Christmas, holiday albums are beginning to hit the shelves, and perhaps the most notable of them, Justin Bieber’s Under the Mistletoe, arrives in stores today. The album contains a mix of old classics and new hits, and features notable guests like Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Usher, The Band Perry and Busta Rhymes.

If you’re looking for something a little edgier, hard rockers Megadeth today release their thirteenth studio album Thirteen, which marks the return of original bassist Dave Ellefson. Meanwhile, the unlikely collaboration between Metallica and Lou Reed, Lulu, also hits stores today. The LP contains songs written by Reed for use in a musical – but given the Metallica hard rock treatment.

Britain’s Got Talent surprise success story, Susan Boyle today releases her third studio album, Someone to Watch Over Me. Like her first two albums, the new LP contains a collection of classic songs, including Unchained Melody and the title track Someone to Watch Over Me. Boyle also branches out covering more contemporary songs such as Depeche Mode’s Enjoy the Silence, Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides, Now, and Tears for Fears’ Mad World.

Also out today: Florence + the Machine release their new album Ceremonials; country singer Miranda Lambert releases Four the Record; and U2 release the special double album reissue of their classic album Achtung Baby.

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Justin Bieber discovers new vocal limitations

Was it really only two years ago that Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube and burst onto the music scene with his debut single One Time? Since then, the now-17-year-old singer, whose voice is still reaching maturity, has been collaborating with big name stars like Mariah Carey.

Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, revealed that his protégé’s voice broke just before he entered the studio with Carey, and that his tone is not as high as before. Braun noted, “a year ago that [singing with Carey] would have been no problem.”

The duet All I Want For Christmas with Mariah Carey was recorded for Bieber’s Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe, launched today (November 1).

“The album really shows his growth as a young man, and his voice has just blossomed,” said Island Def Jam president Steve Bartels, who believes fans will notice the more adult sound to Bieber’s voice on his new holiday album.

A portion of the proceeds from Under the Mistletoe album sales will be donated to charity. Bieber also launched the ‘Believe’ charity drive on his website, hoping to raise money for seven U.S. charities.

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Justin Bieber stopped by police

Pop star Justin Bieber has had another run in with the police, this time getting pulled over in his custom Cadillac for cutting off a California Highway Patrol cruiser, reports TMZ.

The 17-year-old singer was touring around Los Angeles in his superhero-themed luxury car – emblazoned with Batman logos, his initials and the word ‘Batmobile’ – as part of a three-vehicle entourage which also included a Range Rover and a Rolls Royce. The trio cut in front of the CHP officer and wound up getting pulled over.

Fortunately for Bieber, he and his friends were let off with just a warning, but it isn’t the first time the teen has had a run in with the law. In August, Bieber was involved in a minor collision while driving in his Ferrari, and earlier in the year, he and pal Sean Kingston were pulled over on suspicion of auto theft when a Miami police officer thought Bieber looked too young to be driving Kingston’s Rolls Royce.

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Another new album from Justin Bieber

While Justin Bieber fans eagerly await the arrival of Under the Mistletoe, a Christmas album due out next week on November 1, the young Canadian has confirmed in an interview with Capital FM radio that he is working on a new album, reports MTV News.

“I’m working with a lot of cool people,” Bieber said. “I’m working with Kanye. Drake is going to work on the album with me.”

"I just learned about picking the right songs and making sure that I create a sound that people aren’t really used to hearing so that it’s new and fun and people enjoy it."

The album is reportedly close to completion and is due out in early 2012. Believe will be Bieber’s third studio album since 2010’s My World 2.0 and 2011’s Under the Mistletoe.

Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, spoke with Billboard about the upcoming album: “He’s pretty adamant about writing a lot of [the album]. And he played me some stuff that he’s been doing on his own. He wrote this amazing song that sounds like a Jodeci record. I’m really excited for him.”

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Justin Bieber to perform at American Music Awards

The American Music Awards has secured a slate of superstar performers – including Justin Bieber and Christina Aguilera – ahead of its broadcast next month on November 20, reports HitFix.

Bieber, Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, and Maroon 5 have been added to the line-up which had already included confirmed appearances from Katy Perry and Pitbull, producer Larry Klein announced on Monday (October 24).

According to Klein, the show will also feature some collaborations, such as Aguilera joining Maroon 5 on stage to perform their hit, Moves Like Jagger.

British singer Adele leads the nominations, in the running for four categories. She’s followed by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and The Band Perry with three nominations apiece.

Voting is currently open and fans can cast their ballots for the winners of the 2011 awards ceremony, which will take place at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California next month and air live on U.S. network ABC.

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New single from Justin Bieber

With only one week to go until the launch of his holiday album Under the Mistletoe, Justin Bieber debuted the second single on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, reports MTV News.

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) is a duet with his friend and mentor, Usher.

Although the album Under the Mistletoe contains several new songs, the Usher collaboration covers the popular 1944 Christmas classic.

“Justin and I did the classic record ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.’ This record is going to be remembered for years to come," Usher told Seacrest. "It’s a record that has always been one of my favorites, and I’m happy that I was able to share it with Justin, and for us to put it out. The album is full of surprises. Justin’s ‘Under the Mistletoe’ is going to be incredible!"

This is the second single from the album, with the original song Mistletoe debuting last week, October 17. In keeping with the spirit of the season, one dollar from every album sold will go to charity.

Have a listen to the Bieber-Usher version of The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire).

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Justin Bieber song and video debuts in upcoming movie

When Arthur Christmas, the 3D CG-animated movie featuring the voice of Hugh Laurie (House), opens in theaters on November 23, teen pop singer Justin Bieber’s rendition of Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town will play over the end credits. As well, before the movie, fans can see the music video, which will premiere in theaters only with Arthur Christmas. 

This week, the singer released the debut single, Mistletoe from his new holiday album Under the Mistletoe, which will be heard in select TV commercials for Arthur Christmas. The video premiered last night (October 18) on MTV.

Bieber’s holiday album, Under the Mistletoe, is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards with newly-penned holiday music largely co-written by the 17-year-old singer.

"I worked with a lot of cool people on the album and it turned out really well," Bieber told Ryan Seacrest in a radio interview.

He mentioned his collaboration with Mariah Carey for her hit single All I Want for Christmas Is You, saying, “It was an honor for her to allow me to do the song with her.”

The album drops November 1, and $1 from every album sold will be donated to charity. Featured guests include Usher, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, The Band Perry and Boyz II Men.

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Justin Bieber unwraps new holiday single

Fans of Justin Bieber can officially get into the holiday spirit with the release of the pop singer’s debut single Mistletoe from his new Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe, reports MTV.

The new acoustic reggae single made its exclusive debut on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show yesterday morning (October 17), and the album is due out November 1.

This evening, Tuesday, October 18 at 7:54 pm Bieber will debut the music video on MTV.

Bieber also revealed he will spend Christmas with his family in Canada, but will travel to New York City to perform alongside Lady Gaga for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve.