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Justin Bieber Delivers Heartfelt Performance in Israel

When it comes to the concert business in Israel, the country gives new meaning to the term “secondary market” — as in, a good number of the foreign acts who agree to play there end up having second thoughts and canceling their gigs. Such was the case for Elvis Costello, who canceled two 2010 shows citing his “conscience,” and the Pixies, who last year pulled the plug on a festival appearance after Israeli military fired heavily on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Macy Gray also debated a return trip to Tel Aviv, polling her Facebook fans for their take on Middle Eastern...

31 May

Justin Bieber came out of hiding in Israel on Thursday night to perform a triumphant concert in Tel Aviv. Skip related content The teenage pop star jetted to the Middle East on Monday but has spent most of the week holed up in his hotel room after he became infuriated by onlookers spoiling his visits to famous historical landmarks. He was also at the centre of a political storm amid reports a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scrapped. But Bieber re-emerged into the public eye on Thursday to stage his show in Tel Aviv. In a post on his Twitter.com page before the...

31 May

It’s been a trying week for Justin Bieber. After criticizing the paparazzi in Israel on his Twitter account, he then vowed to take a break from tweeting so that he could vacation with his family before his performance there on Thursday. Let’s not forget he had to cancel his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well. But on Thursday Bieber finally hit the stage without a hitch. “Well hello there,” he tweeted before he took the stage at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park. “Time to do what i love best … perform for the fans. Israel … its...

31 May

Justin Bieber came out of hiding in Israel on Thursday night to perform a triumphant concert in Tel Aviv. The teenage pop star jetted to the Middle East on Monday but has spent most of the week holed up in his hotel room after he became infuriated by onlookers spoiling his visits to famous historical landmarks. He was also at the centre of a political storm amid reports a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scrapped. But Bieber re-emerged...

31 May

Justin Bieber came out of hiding in Israel on Thursday night (14Apr11) to perform a triumphant concert in Tel Aviv. The teenage pop star jetted to the Middle East on Monday (11Apr11) but has spent most of the week holed up in his hotel room after he became infuriated by onlookers spoiling his visits to famous historical landmarks. He was also at the centre of a political storm amid reports a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scrapped. But Bieber re-emerged into the public eye on Thursday to stage his show in Tel Aviv. In a post on his Twitter.com page...

31 May

Credit: Splash News Justin Bieber’s been in some hot water lately. First, the “Baby” singer faced some criticism after he tweeted about not wanting to be photographed by paparazzi in Jerusalem. Now, rumors are swirling about Justin’s canceled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yes, you read that right. Earlier this week, Justin Bieber was supposed to meet with the prime minister (you know, just chillin’ with the leader of Israel, NBD) and they would be joined by children living in communities affected by Gaza rocket fire. But the meeting fell...

31 May

By David Farrier Justin Bieber never says never or gives up on his dreams and now he’s achieved another – performing in Israel. Thousands of young girls gathered in Tel Aviv to scream, wave signs and try and catch a glimpse of the teen pop sensation. There was a strong police presence at the Bieber concert but that didn’t stop Israeli Biebelers from making their feelings known, loud and clear. “I love Justin Bieber so much!” exclaimed one young fan. “Baby, baby, baby, oh!” cried another, while others held signs asking for Bieber’s hand in marriage. Bieber’s visit...

31 May

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