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My name is Michelle and my best friend is Amanda. We live in…

My name is Michelle and my best friend is Amanda. We live in South Florida and on February 5, 2012, the luckiest moment of our lives happened . It started out that Justin Bieber was in Miami at the recording studio working on his new album “Believe”. I had heard about it and wanted to go so badly to go meet him! On Thursday, after begging my mom, she didn’t want to take me because it wasn’t in the very best neighborhood. Friday, same thing. I cried so much! But then Saturday came. My daddy’s girlfriend looked at me and goes, “Is Justin gonna be here tonight?” My eyes went HUGE and I go, “YES! WHY?!” She told me, “Tonight. We’re going.”  I SCREAMED AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS THAT THE WHOLE STREET COULD PROBABLY HEAR ME. I couldn’t get my hopes up too much cause what if Justin didn’t come out of the studio cause he was too busy?  On the way there, all that was going through our minds was, “Is this REALLY the day we meet Justin?!” There were at least 35 other girls when we got there at 9:00 pm. We were all standing on the other side of the street. The owner of the studio talked to us about how we can’t get too excited and destroy his plants outside, and not to scream at every car cause they’re not all Justin!  But all of a sudden, we see a black car and Moshe was driving! WE ALL KNEW JUSTIN WAS IN THAT CAR!  We ran up against the gate and pressed our faces through the bars! Unfortunately, Justin crawled out so we didn’t even see him at all! 1 hour later, still no Justin. But by this time, there were at least 400 Beliebers there. Timbaland came out and signed autographs, we saw Lil Twist come out of his car and then ALFREDO FLORES comes out! He came over and said “Hey!” and Amanda gave him her camera; he grabbed it and took a picture with us! Even though you can’t see our faces, WE STILL GOT A PICTURE! He’s so funny and nice too! 2 hours later, by this point, Amanda and I had bruises on my arms from holding onto the gate, our feet were cramping up from standing on the gate bars, the bushes and leaves behind us were getting all up in our hair and ants crawling up our legs! It was so bad! THE THINGS WE DO FOR THIS BOY! But hey…we were already there. We weren’t leaving or giving up.  WE WERE GONNA MEET JUSTIN THAT DAY. A few minutes later, we suddenly saw Justin walk across the hall in the studio. I SCREAMED SO LOUD! He was wearing all black, and a black beanie. He looked so hot. Then, 11:11 came, and obviously we both wished for the chance to meet Justin that night. Little did we know what would happen next. This guy named Rick who is a music producer of Timbaland (@ BigRicknyc) got out of a car. I had no idea who he was at first. But my dad started calling his name! I was so confused like WHAT? MY DAD KNOWS HIM!? Rick starts walking our way. My dad’s like “Hey! It’s Rob! Do you remember me?” Rick smiled and said, “Yes! You helped fix my car a few times! What are you doing here?” And my dad told him, “I’m making my daughter’s dream come true and her best friend too.” Rick goes, “Who’s your daughter?” I raised my hand up and said ME!!!!!!! Rick laughed and told us to walk to the front of the gate. At this point, I was getting nervous. He told the security guard to let us in through the other side, and at THAT POINT, AMANDA AND I WERE REALLY FREAKING OUT. All these other people were following us trying to sneak in with us, but the guard didn’t let them through. We walked in and all the Beliebers on the gates were hating on us so badly and yelling at us! I had my hand over my mouth just flipping out. Rick brought us into the studio and we sat and talked with him for a little bit while he got a haircut. Then 10 minutes later, it was 12:55 and all you could hear was screaming outside! I knew Justin was out! We ran outside and Rick told us not to freak out and just stay calm. I gave him this look like, “Are you joking? Justin is standing a few feet from me and you want me to STAY CALM?!” Haha but I did. We waited for Justin as he went around signing autographs for his Beliebers. My legs were shaking, heart was racing a million miles, and I couldn’t stand still. Justin then started walking over to us. I was freaking out. He took a picture first with this other family. After that, it was OUR TURN. He looked at my shirt and smiled, and then at my face.  HE WAS LOOKING AT ME. Best feeling ever! He motioned for us to go over to him and I stood on the left, and Amanda on the right of him. Hugging Justin Bieber… was this really happening? There were so many cameras flashing that we didn’t know which one to look at! Everything was so rushed, and he had to go in a hurry. I couldn’t even breathe, and I was so speechless that I didn’t even say “Hi” to him! I couldn’t move! Justin jumped into the car and Beliebers attacked the car and hitting the window, omg it was insane! I looked at Amanda and we just froze.  WE FINALLY MET JUSTIN BIEBER. AFTER 3 YEARS, WE GOT WHAT WE WANTED.  Rick made my dreams come true. All the other Beliebers had to stand against the gate and get of picture of him , while we got our own personal picture with him. I feel so lucky and blessed. On the way home, I started getting tears in my eyes. When I finally got home, I looked at that picture we took with Justin and just couldn’t believe it. My dream had FINALLY come true. Justin FINALLY noticed us. We waited 4 hours to see Justin, from February 4 th , until 1:00 am February 5 th ! It was worth it! All these people doubted us and said we’d never meet Justin and we told them, “Watch me.” Well, now we can check that off the list! I (Michelle) was 15 that day, but my birthday is on the 13 th . BEST EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER. THANK YOU SO MUCH RICK FOR LETTING US IN! AND THANK YOU JUSTIN FOR MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE! I never thought I’d be writing my Bieber experience, but miracles really do happen. Seriously… NEVER SAY NEVER. – @JBieber4lyf & @BieberFansMiami More: My name is Michelle and my best friend is Amanda. We live in…

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Madonna And Nicki Minaj’s Kiss: Where’s The ‘Luvin’?

Video directors Megaforce open up about working with Madge, Nicki and M.I.A. — and why the kiss didn’t make the cut. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Rob Markman M.I.A., Madonna and Nicki Minaj in “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” Photo: Interscope After fans heard that Madonna had enlisted Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. for her single and video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” it really felt like anything could happen with those three equally eccentric and visual artists all joining forces. What they ended up creating was an eye-catching clip full of masked cheerleaders, hot football players and lacy outfits (designed by Norma Kamali) that every fan of Madge’s “Like a Virgin” era will go crazy over. The video feels distinctly Madonna — she is the star, after all — but Nicki’s and M.I.A.’s presences are felt between the cheerleader chant and their equally funky verses. “[It was] quite intense but we had a lot of fun. … It’s like shooting three presidents or something like that,” Clement Gallet, from video-directing team the Megaforce , told MTV News about the shoot. “I think everybody’s a bit stressed. We had time to speak to discuss the idea, to do the fittings. So you have time to meet the people first. I think we maybe thought it would be harder to have these three famous women on set, and I think everything went quite well.” While the trio’s collaboration made headlines, so did a kiss Nicki tweeted about that she shared with Madonna on the New York set back in December. “That’s funny, ’cause that’s something we didn’t really see,” he added. “Basically, it was Nicki Minaj’s birthday on the shoot, but we were — as always, as the directors — stressed about the next scene and whatever happens, that when the birthday cake arrived, we were already prepping the next scene and we didn’t see what happened. And we learned about it on Twitter. So basically, we cannot tell you about the scene,” he joked. Do you wish Nicki and Madonna’s kiss had made it into the video? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Five Key Moments In Madonna’s ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ Music Video Related Artists Madonna Nicki Minaj M.I.A.

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My name is Kelly and my 8 year old daughter Thalia is a HUGE…

My name is Kelly and my 8 year old daughter Thalia is a HUGE fan!  When Thalia found out Justin was coming to Perth, Australia she begged us to go to his concert, so we secretly bought tickets for her 8th birthday & told her that the concert was sold out. OMG she was heart broken!! On her birthday she opened her pressies, we left the tickets until the very end of the day. When Thalia opened it and read it, she screamed the house down with excitement and then cried! It was so cute and to see that reaction made it all worth it! I had been telling everyone I know that my mission was for Thalia to meet Justin so I wrote to Ellen, tweeted Ellen NUMEROUS times but no reply! I wrote to local radio stations etc, but as Justin said NEVER SAY NEVER, I was not giving up!  We went to a special screening of Justin’s movie ‘NEVER SAY NEVER’ and let me say, it was very inspirational . After watching it I was even more determined to help her with 1 of her dreams and have her meet him (the other is to dance on stage with him, i’m working on that 1). When I opened an email from his website telling me they have a comp to win a meet & greet I was putting the positive vibes out there to win. I entered and kept telling everyone Thalia will win this. The morning I got the phone call is one I will NEVER forget! As I entered in my name, they called me to say I had won. At 1st I thought it was a crazy call set up by friends as it was all I talked about for months! After they finally convinced me it was true and I had won, I asked the lady if she would like to tell our daughter as I entered for her. When the lady told Thalia the exciting news, she was silent had tears rolling down her face! It was such a special moment. When she got off the phone she couldn’t speak. She started planning what to wear and what to say. Our little girl was going to meet her idol! As the concert night approached, she was so nervous! We had a mummy/daughter day and then headed to the meet & greet! They were running late and she was just getting more nervous, some of the older girls we didn’t know kept coming up to her screaming at her because she was going to meet him. Thalia was getting upset and scared as the girls were pretty full on! I kept her away from cameras and everyone else, so we hid in the corner until it was time to go in. As we entered the dome she said to me, “I love you so much mum. Thank you!” We waited patiently in line for some time and took lots of pics, even had a lady come up asking for a pic of Thalia (not sure if she was a staff member of Justin’s), as she thought she looked funky! That made Thalia’s day! Thalia had sweaty palms as we got closer and we could hear the older girls scream each time they went in there. When it was our turn to go in, Thalia squeezed my hand so tight she was extremely nervous! I will let Thalia tell you how it went: “My name is Thalia. I felt really happy to meet Justin Bieber and it was awesome. He even gave me a kiss on the cheek. It was the best day of my life, he was really nice and the concert was so much fun. Thank you for letting me meet you!”  To share that moment with our daughter was amazing! Although we were rushed in and out, Justin was a very nice young man. Thank you for taking the time to meet your fans, our daughter just thinks the world of you & it meant so much to her that she met you. Thalia recently left the dance studio she has been with for 6yrs and it upset her. After the last day there, she came home and watched ‘Never Say Never’. We think to remind herself of her dream to 1 day dance with you. You are such an amazing young man and setting such a good example to young people all over the world to never give up on your dreams. Thank you to all involved with our daughters meet & greet. You guys rock!!! All the best, -Horgan Family x Read more here: My name is Kelly and my 8 year old daughter Thalia is a HUGE…

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Mitt Romney’s Flight Across Florida: Cake On A Plane

Andrew Jenks eats birthday cake with the Republican presidential nominee on the eve of the primary election. By Andrew Jenks, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman Mitt Romney celebrates Los Angeles Times journalist Mave Reston’s Birthday on Monday Photo: Emmanuel Dunand/ AFP/ Getty Images TAMPA, Florida — I got the chance to ride the Mitt Romney plane today as he travels across Florida to give his closing arguments for why he should be the Republican presidential nominee. If the former Massachusetts governor pulls off a decisive victory in Florida, it could provide the sense of momentum that he has been lacking so far. After (sort of) winning Iowa and decisively taking New Hampshire, a solid win here might signal that the GOP’s traditional base is coalescing around Romney. However, if former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich can pull off a win, the race could turn into a two-man duel that lasts well past the next Tuesday’s contest. Despite all that pressure, on the day before the huge swing-state election, he seemed relaxed. Very relaxed. In fact, he even decided to celebrate a reporter’s birthday before we took off. Romney himself brought back cake while singing “Happy Birthday” and threw bags of chips around to all of us. (I missed my shot.) What’s interesting is the way in which Romney interacts with the press — the group of 25 or so reporters and photographers who follow him everywhere he goes. And it’s essential for the governor and his staffers to stay on their good side. On this quick jet across the state, I was offered chocolate chip cookies, cherries, cheeses and roast beef sandwiches. It was a tasty slice of life in the world of how politicians interact with campaign reporters. MTV is on the scene in Florida! Check back for up-to-the-minute coverage of the primaries and stick with PowerOf12.org throughout the 2012 presidential election season. Related Videos Florida Primary: The Race Is On!

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SAG Awards Fashion Face-Off: Emma Stone vs. Michelle Williams

They are young. They are talented. And they will be posing on the red carpets of awards ceremonies for many, many more years to come. We’re talking about Emma Stone and Michelle Williams, of course, both of whom looked dashing at last night’s SAG Awards. The former starred in almost every movie that came out last year, but is most talked about these days for her role in The Help ; while Williams is an Oscar contender for her portrayal in My Week with Marilyn . We’re huge fans of each, but only one can earn the title of THG Fashion Face-Off winner. Study their looks at the event and cast your all-important vote now:

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Happy 30th Birthday, Adam Lambert!

We apologize, Adam Lambert. We’re a day late in wishing you a happy 30th birthday. But the important occasion seems worth calling attention despite our tardiness because the singer isn’t asking for presents. Instead, he’s asking fans to contribute to a worthwhile cause. “Today is my birthday, and for my 30th I’d like you all to help me change the world,” Adam Tweeted yesterday, including a link to charity:water and asking followers to give what they can. “Together, I bet we can raise over $1 million and bring thousands more people clean water,” he added. We’ve already donated. Won’t you help Lambert and many others take this simple step toward a better, healthier universe?

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Happy 58th Birthday Oprah! A Gallery Of Her 25 Best Interviews

Happy Birhday Oprah ! The host and inspiration of many hopeful money making women everywhere is celebrating another year. Come inside and celebrate the postive impact she’s had on the lives of many and some of her best interviews… More On Bossip! Twit Pic Of The Day: Rihanna Gets “Thug Life” Tattoo On Her Knuckles And Sends More Subliminal Tweets About Breezy Since You Love The Smut So Much: A Gallery Of Non-Black Ethnic X-Rated Bangers…Would You Wife Any? For The Stans: Beyonce Working Hard To Get That Pre-Blue Ivy Baawwwdy Back [Photos] Can You Spell That? Celebrity Kid Names That Are Way Weirder Than Blue Ivy Carter

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Rihanna’s Tattoos: From Stars To ‘Thug Life’

MTV News looks back at singer’s extensive history with body art. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna’s “Thug Life” tattoo Photo: Rihanna/Twitter Rihanna had everyone buzzing this week when she debuted a tattoo with the words “Thug Life” scrolled across her famous fingers. The flesh-colored ink was done up by Los Angeles tat artist Mark Mahoney at the Shamrock Social Club parlor in Hollywood. While the body art pays tribute to late rapper Tupac , it is certainly not the first time that Rihanna has gotten a tattoo. In fact, the singer is no novice. She’s already covered in ink, ranging from the sugary sweet to the more hard-core. She made headlines back in 2009 when she debuted a gun tattoo on her rib cage. Rihanna’s tattoo was scandalous as it came only months after her Grammy-night altercation with her ex, Chris Brown. “People are going to react all different ways,” tat artist BangBang explained to MTV News at the time, noting that it had been in the works long before the incident. “She’s great. She’s perfect. We had a blast, and we had a lot of fun.” BangBang and Rihanna have quite the history together when it comes to the many tats on her body. He is also responsible for the star tattoos on her back, the Roman numerals on her shoulder and the word “Shhh … ” on her finger. But Rihanna hasn’t stopped there. She has also been branded with a musical note on her ankle, a Pisces sign behind her right ear, the word “love” on her middle finger and a tribal tattoo on her hand. She reportedly has the birthday of her manager Melissa Forde written in Roman numerals on her shoulder: XI-IV-LXXXVI. As an homage to her perfume line she also has the French words for rebellious flower, “rebelle fleur,” on her neck. The singer also has a Sanatana Dharma Sanskrit prayer on her right hip. Reportedly misspelled, the phrase was supposed to mean “forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control,” but actually ends up meaning “long suffering, truthfulness, self-restraint, inward calm, fear and fearlessness.” On her rib cage, she also has the Arabic phrase “Al Hurria fi Al Maseeh,” which means “Freedom in God.” Proving to be some sort of billboard for sage advice, she also has the motto “Never a Failure, Always a Lesson” scrolled across her collarbone. Other Ri tats include a star in her ear and a skull and cross bone on her ankle. In fact, Rihanna loves tattoos so much that in July 2009, she was spotted giving BangBang a tattoo at New York’s East Side Ink, where he works. Owner Yadira said at the time, “We had a blast. It was so funny and cute.” When BangBang spoke to MTV News in 2009, he added this philosophy when it comes to tatting the singer: “You don’t want to be staring at tats. You want to be staring at her face.” Related Photos Hip-Hop Celebrity Tribute Tattoos Related Artists Rihanna

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“Basketball Wives” To Give Vanessa Bryant An “Offer She Can’t Refuse”

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Now that Vanessa Bryant is divorced from Kobe Bryant, she’s become the prime target for the executives of VH1′s “Basketball Wives.” TMZ reports that Vanessa Bryant will be made an ”offer she can’t refuse” to join “Basketball Wives LA.” Vanessa Bryant Has Three Mansions Here Producers will intend on making her the lead cast member for the Los Angeles edition of the show. If she accepts, it will be interesting to see how that affects the rest of the cast. Get the rest of the details at TMZ . RELATED POSTS: Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa, Cashes In Big With Divorce Settlement: Gets $75 Million! How Kobe’s Wife Found Out About His Alleged Cheating

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Al Green Says President Obama Nailed “Let’s Stay Together” [VIDEO]

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As we previously reported, during a fundraising stop at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater, President Barack Obama wowed the crowd with a brief rendition of Al Green’s classic, “Let’s Stay Together.” The legendary soul singer and reverend, who was in the audience, told TMZ that the Commander-In-Chief was “terrific” and “he nailed it.” What do you think? Can the President sing? RELATED POSTS: President Obama Sings Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” At The Apollo! [VIDEO] Beyonce Tries To Get President Obama Re-Elected Will Smith Spotted With President Barack Obama Jennifer Hudson Sings “Happy Birthday” To Barack Obama [VIDEO]

Al Green Says President Obama Nailed “Let’s Stay Together” [VIDEO]