My name is Lizzy, I’m 18 years old and a proud belieber from the Netherlands. It was summer 2012 and the radio was on. I wasn’t listening, but then I heard “Justin Bieber.” My heart was beating so fast, but I didn’t know why they were talking about a concert. A few minutes later they said: “Justin Bieber is coming to the Netherlands on April 13 th 2013. You can buy your ticket on July 5th.” I thought I was dreaming, but I started to cry and shake. I called some people to tell about it. I was so nervous because I thought, “What if I’m too late for tickets?” But Gelredome (the area) is really big and there were something like 35,000 tickets on sale. Everything was alright and I had tickets. I was so damn happy. Some days later, I was looking on the site and I saw Meet & Greet tickets. I clicked on it, but they were sold out. Why didn’t I know about it? A few days later I was looking at a website from Belgium. I saw “M&G tickets for April 10 th 2013.” I clicked on it and they weren’t sold out yet. I was running to my mom and I said: “I need to buy this.” My mom asked me how much and I said: €425. She said. “No that’s too expensive,” but I told her I would pay her back. I asked my sister and she wanted it too. My mom finally accepted it and we bought them. I ran to my room and started to cry. One of my friends called me and she was so happy for me. I had to wait for 279 days, but that went by so fast. I couldn’t sleep the night before the big day because I was so nervous. Me and my sister went to Belgium with someone I met on Twitter. Before the meet and greet, Dan Kanter walked in. I said, “Can I get a hug?” and he said, “Of course!” Then I took my phone and took a picture with him. I said, “Thank you, I love you so much.” He was so sweet and little. We also heard the crowd, the area was above us. The meet and greets started and I sprayed Girlfriend everywhere. I saw Justin between the curtains. I started to cry. I walked to Justin in the room and it was so dark. I couldn’t see him good. There were no lights and it was surrounded with black curtains. He said, “Hi sweetheart.” OMG, he was so perfect, so sweet, so little and so cute. I was standing next to him, my heart was beating so fast and they took a picture. I said “I love you so much!” and he smiled. The security pushed me away. I walked out and I broke down in tears. I never cried like this before. Everyone was looking at me. I saw my sister standing in the row. She started to cry too because of me. I saw the girl who met him before me and we cried together. We hugged each other a lot. Then we started to walk in the area and I couldn’t stop crying. Everyone was staring at me. I almost fell down the stairs cause I was shaking. I was sitting at the second row. My sister came over to me and we hugged each other, we couldn’t stop crying. The concert was perfect and I took a lot of pictures and video’s. Please NEVER give up on your dreams. I never thought this would happen to me and I’ll never forget the day and the 10 seconds I met Justin. If you believe, you’ll meet him too. Thank you all so much for reading my story. -@BieberbucksNL Link: My name is Lizzy, I’m 18 years old and a proud belieber…
My name is Danielle and I NEVER thought I would be writing one of these, but never say never! My Bieber experience began when I received a text and a missed call from Kiss108 saying that I had won meet and greet tickets for November 10 in Boston, MA. I was sitting in spanish class as I got the text, I froze. I didn’t know what to do. I was so happy and excited words cant describe! I ran to the bathroom to call my mom and cry to her that I was meeting my love in 2 days with my twin sister who I chose to bring with my extra ticket. Once I picked up the tickets at the radio station it was time to get prepared. I bought a new outfit and just thought over and over again what I would say to him. Finally the day came. I did not sleep the night before because I was freaking out! The day of the concert had officially arrived. I got ready and went on the train with a bunch of friends. When it was time to meet Justin I lined up in the meet and greet area with my sister. I was shaking like crazy. Kenny passed us and we called him over. When we asked for a picture he said, “I can’t I gotta go I’m sorry I know I’m better looking then the biebs but..” He also smelled really good! After what felt like forever I was up next in line. I saw the little cube area covered by black curtains and I peaked closer and saw Justin! Then I heard a security guard say “Next up.” I walked in with my sister and two other girls. My sister and I went right to Justin and hugged him. My sister asked if he would give us a birthday kiss since our birthday was in three days (yes, we’re twins) but Justin said, “I’m sorry I’m not allowed right now, but hugs hugs hugs,” and he opened his arms and put them around us. When it was time to take the picture I put my hand on his stomach and DAMN it was nice. I was also shaking with excitement this whole time. When we hugged before I left, I looked up at him and he looked down at me and our eyes locked! IT WAS AMAZING. Oh my God I don’t even know how to explain it but I love him so much. It was very short but it was unforgettable. Never say never….ever. I love you Justin and this was the best day of my life and I will always remember it. View post: My name is Danielle and I NEVER thought I would be writing one…
My name is RIta, I’m 15 years old, I was born in Portugal but I live in Germany. I finally met the boy who means the world to me on June 8th in Berlin. I met the boy who saved me and helps me so much to get through my life. I finally got the chance to hug him. I got to talk to him and look into his eyes. This was so incredible. I don’t know how can someone be that perfect. Seriously I don’t get it. I’m gonna tell you everything. I woke up at like 9AM to go meet @PerfectlyBieber and some other Beliebers from Denmark. @BieberParade was also there. Almost like 100 Beliebers came to Berlin in a bus from Denmark to see Justin. When I met up with them, we all went to Justin’s hotel and waited for almost 4 hours. Kenny & Moshe came out a few times and Kenny looked so happy, he came around and touched our hands . I told him who I was, he remembered me. After 4 hours waiting, Justin came out. He did not take pictures with fans but he gave autographs. He looked flawless as always. I was starting to shake a lot because Kenny organized all this for me and I had to be at the Bild office at 2:30. I didn’t know how to get there and I started to cry because I was so scared I wouldn’t meet him. @PerfectlyBieber and another Belieber from Denmark were searching for a taxi with me and then when we finally found one. A guy from Universal called me and said he would be standing in front of the Bild office waiting for me. When I got out of the taxi, the guy waved at me and I went over to him. I said bye to my friends. Suddenly I saw Kenny and Ryan Good getting out of the car and Kenny saw me and he was like, “You are gonna get a wristband now.” Then a woman from Universal who took care of me all day, went with me upstairs. She helped me so much. Without her I would have fainted. We got to the room Justin would be performing in and it was empty. Fredo came in (he is so amazing and nice). He hugged me and then Kenny said that I should tell him my story and why Justin has inspired me so much. I told Kenny everything and Fredo recorded it. It was awkward at first because I was so nervous and I couldn’t stop shaking but it was worth it. After Fredo recorded me, Kenny went outside and I was in the room alone with Fredo waiting for Justin. Fredo was so nice to me, asking me if I’m excited and asked about my brother in jail. He asked how long he’s in there already and what he did to get there and all that. After about 2 or 3 minutes, I hear, “YOYOYOYOOYYOO.” I stood up and saw Justin coming in. My heart started beating so fast. I was like ” JUSTINNNNNN” I run up to him and hugged him. It felt so good. You cant even imagine how comforting his hug was. I have been waiting for that hug almost 4 years. I can’t believe that today, I finally got the chance to tell him everything in person. He looked at me and smiled. He asked, “How are you?” He asked if I had a camera and wanted to take a picture. I told him I didn’t have my camera because they weren’t aloud. Thankfully Fredo took pictures of us. I think I never smiled that big in my life. Never. I was so happy. Kenny told Justin that I needed to tell him something really quick. Justin leaned back at the table while I was standing right in front of him. I looked into his eyes and I got so lost. His amazing long lashes, his amazing flawless golden eyes. His flawless soft skin. His amazing big lips. His teeth. The scar on his cheek. His cute little nose. His spiked up hair. I told him everything I wanted to tell him. I told him how much he has been helping me without even knowing about it. I thanked him for what he tweeted me. I told him that I stayed strong for him and that I finally got the chance to tell him in person. I told him what an amazing, perfect human being he is. I told him that I had so much shit going on in my life and I still do, but since he came into my life, I got stronger, and he gets me through it all. After I finished talking, he smiled and said, “You are incredible.” Then he hugged me and I started crying. I couldn’t believe what was happening there. My dream finally came true. I felt so safe in his arms. I felt so protected and comforted. He gave me 3 hugs, full of love and passion. It felt so good to finally get that comfort I have needed for years..especially from my idol. He promised me and he kept his promise. He made me the happiest girl in the world. He cares about his fans. I love him so much. I couldn’t help but cry. It was so incredible. After that, HE TOOK MY HANDS AND LOOKED ME IN THE EYES. He told me not to give up and that ‘Believe’ is coming soon and that it’s all gonna be great. He told me how nice it was to meet me and then I said I love you & he said, “I love YOU”. Seriously, I was in shock. I didn’t want to let him go. He didn’t have to do this but he did. He cares about every single one of us. Don’t tell me he doesn’t care just because you haven’t met him yet. He cares and he tries his best to make your dreams come true. I have been waiting for almost 4 years. That’s a long time but It was worth the wait. Alfredo kept recording me and I was freaking out. I was standing there crying, telling Fredo how amazing Justin is . Then he hugged me and said it was nice to meet me and walked away. I went into the room where Justin was about to perform and he performed 4 songs, “All Around The World”, “U Smile”, “Boyfriend” and “Die In Your Arms.” I was singing along to all of the songs and I couldn’t stop smiling like an idiot. I also cried so hard cause I just couldn’t believe it. Justin saw it and he smiled. After he performed, he let some Beliebers ask him questions and one of the questions were like, “Could you take your shirt off?” and he was like, “No I can’t take my shirt off” LOL. He also confirmed that he would keep doing OLLG at the Believe Tour. He said he loves us and went away. I couldn’t stop crying. He gave me so much hope. I appreciated every second. At the end of the show, Kenny was there and I was like, “Bye Kenny”. He looked at me and said that he hopes I enjoyed it and then he hugged me so tight and told me to never give up. I thanked him 47394734 times and told him how amazing he is. He is such an amazing man. I feel like someone really does care about me. All I can say is that this was the best day of my life. -@iWetBiebersBed More: My name is RIta, I’m 15 years old, I was born in Portugal but I…
My name is Megan, I’m from Long Island and I’m 15 years old. My friend Joli and I had always wanted to meet Justin, and since he would be in the city all week we made it a priority that we would at least see him. On Wednesday, June 20th, my dad, my step mom Joli, and I, drove into the city to go to the Z100 studios. We drove around all of NYC for 4 hours looking for the studio. We tried calling, texting, and asking random people on the street if anyone knew where they were and no one knew. We all thought we weren’t ever going to find it. Joli felt the need to call z100 and see if they would answer. As we were about to leave the city, a guy named Trey (@ItsTreyMorgan) answered the phone and gave us directions on how to get to the studio! We finally arrived at the studio at around 11 pm. I was SO happy that we finally made it. My step mom left, and my dad stayed with me and my friend to sleep the night . There were 2 girls in front of us, who we made friends with and we all waited together. We waited up all night, just to hear about Justin Bieber. People inside the studios came out and asked the four of us for pictures because we were such dedicated fans. We couldn’t believe it was only the four of us. Around 2 am, two more girls arrived who we all became friends with. The six of us waited all night, without sleeping, outside of the z100 studios to just catch a glimpse of Justin. When it finally hit around 6 am, a lot more people came who started being rude and obnoxious and made the security guards put up barricades. Finally, it was 7:30am. We all thought that Justin would come early, or take some pictures. But at 7:45, Justin, Kenny, Moshi, Bruce, and some random driver all exited out of one black escalade. Justin smiled, and touched some fans before he rushed into the studios. I was lucky enough to have stuck my arm out enough for him to grab it! After Justin arrived, Alfredo and Allison arrived in a different black escalade. Everyone went crazy for them! After his interview was over, more people started showing up and trying to make up excuses not to stand in the barricades. At around 10:00am all of Justin and his team finally came out. I ended up taking a picture with Bruce (Justin’s grandpa), Kenny, and Alfredo. They are all the sweetest guys in the world. I told Kenny I was obsessed with him, and he laughed at me. Justin took pictures with a lot of fans and I was really nervous he wasn’t going to be able to take mine. He was one the other side of the barricades and I looked at him and begged him to come over to our side. He finally came over and took pictures with a lot of people before me. When he finally got to me the crowd behind him was insane. He looked behind him and his security team almost forced him to go back to the truck. I stuck my camera out, and he moved over to me and smiled. Me and Justin Bieber took a picture together! He smiled at me after it was done, and I thanked him and told him he was amazing. After taking a picture with my friend, Justin was forced to leave because the crowd was insane behind him. They were almost trampling him. Everyone got back into the escalades and speeded away. Some girls tried to sprint after it, but none of them could keep up with how fast it was going. After crying over the reality of the situation, I got interviewed by z100 so many times. It was definitely fate. I never stopped believing in my dream coming true. And since 09, I finally get to say. I’ve met Justin Drew Bieber. Never Say Never. -@manitsbieber See more here: My name is Megan, I’m from Long Island and I’m 15…
Band’s first Stateside shows in four years kick off in January. By James Montgomery Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Photo: Getty Images The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their first run of U.S. shows in more than four years, in support of 2011’s (don’t-call-it-a-comeback) disc I’m With You. Currently in between runs of shows in the U.K. and Europe, the Peppers will return to the States for a trek that kicks off January 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. So far, just six U.S. dates have been revealed, but according to a spokesperson for the band, more shows will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Tickets for the first six shows go on sale December 3. For more information, check out the band’s official site . The 2012 arena tour will mark RHCP’s first full-scale tour of the U.S. since 2007, when they wrapped their massive Stadium Arcadium jaunt — and subsequently went on hiatus — and their first with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer as a full-fledged member of the band. (He served as a backing musician on the Arcadium tour.) The Chili Peppers recently unveiled the Raymond Pettibon-influenced video for “Monarchy of Roses,” the second single off I’m With You, which was released in August and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling more than 229,000 copies. When MTV News spoke to the band on the eve of the album’s release, they told us that, more than anything, they couldn’t wait to take their new songs out on the road, especially since their handful of warm-up dates — including a headlining slot at Japan’s Summer Sonic fest — had gone swimmingly. “It’s very dynamic, so we really have to focus on letting each song exist unto itself with all its beauty. There’s a lot going on,” frontman Anthony Kiedis said. “We felt pretty good about everything that we had done in terms of writing and recording, but no one really knew [how the warm-up shows would turn out] and it was just as good as one could have ever dreamt of … It was like being 21 years old and not being able to sleep the night before a show.” The first dates for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ I’m With You tour are as follows:
Chili Peppers reveal secret to their longevity — and their brand-new album — to MTV News. By James Montgomery Anthony Kiedis and Josh Klinghoffer of Red Hot Chili Peppers Photo: MTV News You would think, given everything that went into the making of I’m With You, that perhaps the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be content to ride off into the sunset. After all, their place in rock history is more than secure, and, really, at this point, why would they endure another hiatus or departure from the fold? Then again, if you really think that, then perhaps you don’t know the Red Hot Chili Peppers. To them, calling it quits has never been an option , and, recharged by the addition of new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and their brand-new album, they’re raring to go another 28 years. “I feel as excited or more excited about this period — from the writing to the recording to the playing to the anticipation of going on tour — as I’ve ever felt about anything that we’ve done, from the beginning,” RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis told MTV News. “Sitting here, doing these interviews, listening to Josh — I often just go into a daydream of playing these songs live. And it’s the same feeling I got in 1983, when I couldn’t sleep the night before a show, and if I did fall asleep, I’d have a surreal little dream about the show itself, and, you know, I still have that feeling about this record … it’s a good feeling.” And really, that feeling is the key. Because unlike the thousands of bands that have risen, peaked and crumbled during the Peppers’ career, they’ve never faltered, even during their darkest hours (and there have been plenty of those). But ask them to explain their rather remarkable longevity, and they’ll chalk it all up to one basic feeling: love. It’s what’s pushed them to remarkable heights and pulled them back from the brink more times than they’d care to count. And with I’m With You, that love remains stronger than ever. “There’s probably 1 billion keys, but love could be the strongest: love of what we do and each other,” Kiedis explained. “And just being fortunate enough to create a band that survives this long kind of generates its own sustainability.” “And trusting yourself enough to be yourself and to take yourself as far as you can go,” bassist Flea added. “Not ever trying to do any kind of art to fit in to anything else and just being yourself. We’ve gone out of being real cool, not real cool a bunch of times. So believing in that love: That’s the key.” Related Videos MTV First: Red Hot Chili Peppers
‘What did we come back from? Malaria?’ frontman Anthony Kiedis says of first album in five years. By James Montgomery Red Hot Chili Peppers Photo: MTV News In one of the first stories written about the Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘ I’m With You, Rolling Stone ‘s David Fricke referred to the disc as the band’s “comeback album,” a phrase that would seem to make sense to most people, considering it was not only the band’s first effort in five years, but also their first since the departure of longtime guitarist John Frusciante . It should be noted, however, that RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis is not “most people.” Because to him, while I’m With You comes after a lengthy two-year hiatus and an even longer bout of soul-searching. “It’s the first time the band took more than a couple months off probably in the last 10 years,” new guitarist Klinghoffer said. Anthony Keidis told us he feels like RHCP are a “new band” on I’m With You. While they never seriously considered calling it quits, even Kiedis will admit that the Peppers’ break was necessary. In fact, it probably helped save the band. Because when they finally emerged from their hibernation, with a new member and a new lease on life, they were rejuvenated, reloaded and — most important of all — reborn. Which is why, though Kiedis won’t call I’m With You a “comeback album,” he’s got no shortage of other adjectives to describe it and the newfound joy it’s brought him and his bandmates. “It does feel incredibly fresh, and I feel as excited or more excited about this period — from the writing to the recording to the playing to the anticipation of going on tour — as I’ve ever felt about anything that we’ve done, from the beginning,” he said. “Sitting here, doing these interviews, listening to Josh, I often just go into a daydream of playing these songs live, and it’s the same feeling that I got in 1983, when I couldn’t sleep the night before a show, and if I did fall asleep, I would have a surreal little dream about the show itself; and, you know, I still have that feeling about this record and the inevitability of playing live, and kind of dreaming of set-list possibilities. … It’s a good feeling.” Related Videos MTV First: Red Hot Chili Peppers Related Artists Red Hot Chili Peppers
‘Idol’ alumni Michael Lynche, Megan Joy and Justin Guarini show up for judge’s penultimate show. By Kelley L. Carter Crystal Bowersox performs on “American Idol” on Tuesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Fox LOS ANGELES — The party got started long before the final “American Idol” performance show kicked off. “Idol” contestants from seasons past were right at home and accepted cheers and catcalling from the 7,000 fans inside the Nokia Theatre. About an hour before the show started, season-one runner-up Justin Guarini held court. The curly-haired singer was outside near the talent check-in, taking cell phone shots with fans, shaking hands and laughing with friends he called out to. Scott MacIntyre, the blind piano-playing contestant from season eight, was taken aback when the crowd whistled and applauded his arrival. Megan Joy — who got rid of the long, lush locks we remember from the same season — ran her fingers through her cropped blond ‘do and smiled when a fan complimented her on the new look as she tried to scurry to her seat before the lights went up and the show began. Oh, and she was barefoot! An ear-busting scream went out when Simon Cowell was introduced, especially when the crowd was reminded that this was his second-to-last day as an “Idol” judge . “You getting emotional already?” the warm-up comic asked a fan who was bawling during a commercial break. “It’s not even the results show!” Over another break, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche was razzed by the warm-up guy, who claimed the personal trainer/ singer was an over-exuberant Justin Bieber fan. “You had the Bieber fever,” he joked with Lynche “You couldn’t sleep the night before he performed here . OK, I need to be careful. You might crush me.” Host Ryan Seacrest cruised the aisles before the finalists’ second songs of the night, slapping high-fives with fans and holding hands with a show producer as they ran back down toward the stage. While the crowd’s signs are typically meant to cheer on the contestants, most of Tuesday night’s (May 25) posters were aimed at Cowell. “Please don’t go, Simon!” one sign read. Who are you rooting for to win this season of “American Idol”: Crystal or Lee? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos ‘American Idol’ Season Nine Performances
