Justin Bieber upsets Indonesian fans
Justin Bieber needs a geography lesson. The teen pop idol is in trouble with his Indonesian fans after he called the world's fourth most populous nation "some random country" during an event in London.
The Wall Street Journal reports (via The Daily Mirror) that "a petulant" Bieber was holding court with reporters in London to discuss his forthcoming album Believe when he "mocked the [English] accent, insulted [Indonesia] and threw a hissy fit."
In discussing the making of the album, Bieber said one of the album's new tracks was recorded in "some random country." His manager, Scott ‘Scooter’ Braun, interjected and clarified that it was produced in Indonesia
"I recorded it in a studio. Some little place," Bieber continued. "They didn’t know what they were doing."
Bieber's dismissive remarks have upset his fans in the 240 million-strong Southeast Asian country. The Journal reports that horrified reactions have begun to appear alongside the usual litany of adoring tweets and fansite postings.
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Posted by: Embarrassed by representation... | May 1, 2012 11:38:32 AM
I am getting very disappointed in the actions of Justin. I believe he is getting too big for his britches and should sit back and take a look at what he is doing. This is his job and he should be much more professional.
I understand that he is on 18, but you get what you give and one day he won't be a teen idol. Look around you Mr. Bieber...you are not immuned to distructive behaviour, however, only you can command respect and at this stage you won't be getting any.
Posted by: Just for Kicks | May 1, 2012 12:42:25 PM
Biebie is just a classless, uneducated little putz. A few more "minutes" of fame and his CD's (I won't even call it music or singing) will be relegated to the 1/2 price bins at the local Dollar store.
Posted by: canuk | May 1, 2012 12:44:16 PM
Bieber has too much money now; and as some other past celebrities did when they got lots of money, He seems to think he has the right to 'walk all over everybody'. People may forgive, but the slams and insults will not be forgotten!
He could be a 'has been ' sooner than he may think. Quite possibly, that may not be such a bad thing.
Posted by: Torero | May 1, 2012 1:33:49 PM
GO BACK TO SCHOOL YOU IGNORANT CANADIAN!....ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IF YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ARTIST IS TO LEARN WHERE YOU ARE ABOUT TO PERFORM!!....AND YOU ARE SOOOOO FAR AWAY!!!!
Posted by: scott nause | May 1, 2012 1:35:03 PM
Justin is right, who cares about little places like that. I adore him and he is only doing his best. I am 42 year old man and I have been everywhere around the world so I would know.
Posted by: amazing | May 1, 2012 1:39:36 PM
lol hes just to hyped up he has money now; i feel bad for selena lmfao or whoever lives with him. he must be messed up in the head..every article i read about this guy is bad lol i dont hear nothing good about him. && his music is crap. i dont even know how this kid still has desperate fans.. he treats them all like crap wen he should b thanking them for getting him this far..and hes too damn ugly.
Posted by: marie | May 1, 2012 1:42:51 PM
His career wont be lasting long.. hes a waste..
Posted by: scott nause | May 1, 2012 2:37:41 PM
Im sorry you feel that way about him, he is a god
Posted by: brian | May 1, 2012 2:39:33 PM
go back to school beiber or whatever your name is lol
Posted by: who cares | May 1, 2012 2:56:13 PM
Everyone needs to settle down. Although what he said was showing his ignorance of geography and lack of respect to his fans - others have said and done much worse - not an excuse but get a grip people these stars live in a different world than you and I.
Posted by: beiber is a goof | May 1, 2012 3:08:53 PM
beiber is a punk ass bitch and wont last long he may be love by lil preeteens but look what music has turned into they dont know anybetter but once they hear real music they will smarten up n he will be a has been ..cxant wait
Posted by: av | May 1, 2012 3:09:51 PM
Hey...how many teenagers do you know would stand that kind of scrutiny? Yourself at that age? Yourself today? Come on now and give that kid a break.
Posted by: Sue | May 1, 2012 3:11:19 PM
I'm a Canadian and right now ashamed of Justin's comments.
Need to think before you speak Bieber. Also he is looking more
a girl these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alex Cameron | May 1, 2012 3:14:11 PM
Justin you need to grow up and please keep from
acting your shoe size.
Alex
Oshawa Ont.
Posted by: Chris | May 1, 2012 3:28:20 PM
Justin Bieber has as much use to this world as Pamela Anderson has a use for a dildo.
Posted by: Ben simard | May 1, 2012 3:52:12 PM
baby, baby,baby ooooooo baby, baby, baby...he's not a star.he will pass just like gas...hmmm good german song.modeling would be better for him.only reason he's there cause some poor souls had pity on his familly's situation..good luck finding something intelligent about him.
Posted by: lily | May 1, 2012 4:10:00 PM
To TORERO....Canadians are not ignorant they know places and people outside their country, can't say the same for you loser Americans...grow up idiot
Posted by: Smarko | May 1, 2012 4:15:16 PM
How can he expect them to know what they were doing when he clearly hasn't got a clue of his own doings? It's amazing how fast fame can turn a decent person into a piece of crap in such a short time frame. If your only talent is pleasing 12 year old girls, keep in mind its not going to last.
Posted by: Mrs. Bear | May 1, 2012 4:36:37 PM
For heaven's sake, he is only what, 17 or 18 years old????? When I was that age I didn't even know Indonesia existed. And since then the only things I have heard about it is that it is full of terrorists (remember the Bali bombings amongst a few) who hate western society and Christians, they had an earthquake and tsunami and even then, never appreciated the help they received from western societies, Christians and the rest of the world who really should have said "screw you" after what you did to innocent people. I mean seriously, I didn't think those people were even allowed to listen to music from artists outside of their religious relm of being. And CANADIANS ARE NOT IGNORANT. They are decent people who unfortunately turn the other cheek when other countries take advantage of our people and our hospitality (meaning, the world shows up on our doorstep wanting welfare and the other benefits for nothing that have been earned by the blood and sweat of hard working Canadians)---that is the only place Canadians show ignorance. Oh, and while I myself never contributed to the relief funds for Indonesia (you gotta be kidding, after murdering innocent people at a hotel-you call that hospitality?), but other Canadians opened their wallets and contributed to the cause, as they have other causes. In other words...leave Justin alone. He's a kid for goodness sake. And to Torero...do you even know where Canada is? You Americans don't know anything beyond your own borders.
Posted by: Danny Buoy | May 1, 2012 5:03:17 PM
Who F'n cares
Posted by: Danny Buoy | May 1, 2012 5:08:51 PM
I look forward to the day he spirals out of control just like countless stars before him...and in the end "who F'n cares."
Posted by: Worldfullodonkeys | May 1, 2012 5:21:48 PM
Wow Mrs. Bear, that is a hell of a soapbox preaching you unleashed there. Did that little comment from some "random" kid really change anything in the big scheme of things? Nope. Within a week there will be an appology from his handlers, he will still keep selling his music to the "offended" and the world will keep turning until his fall from grace....the end. It is pretty cool though to see Canadian propaganda once in a while, it fuels a few fires eh Mrs. Bear?
Posted by: bieber fan? don't think so | May 1, 2012 5:25:04 PM
Bieber has really gone down hill. I bet this is him ranting and blaming others because the first time he rapped during a song he sucked at it and is now losing fans. Good luck Mr. Bieber! I hope you smarten up next time and control your temper!
Posted by: LloydK | May 1, 2012 5:58:42 PM
Bieber is a kid, we all made mistakes at that age, it's just his are for the world to see.Maybe he's getting too cocky, but as we all know, time will take care of that.Canada rocks.
Posted by: Most Americans Are Totally Ignorant People | May 1, 2012 6:17:07 PM
Most Americans Are Totally Ignorant People.
They think Canadians live in igloos.
We all speak English & French, don't watch Jerry Springer.
(Most Americans appear on that trailer trash show)
Bieber is still a young pup.
I'm sure after this blows over, he'll know exactly where he is,
not like the drunken Americans who wake up the next morning
on the Maury Povich show, (you are the Father butt-hole, now pay for your kid)