My name is Francesca, I’m 15 and I’m from Italy. Justin means everything to me. It was on 2th June 2012 when I met him. At the beginning of the day, it wasn’t a great one for me. I hadn’t won to see Justin or the M&G. I hadn’t won to see him perform live, I hadn’t won anything! I didn’t loose hope and I travelled from Rome to Milan to find him. I was so sure I’d never seen him, it was really sad. In the afternoon, I decided to try, anyway. I went outside his hotel and waited about two or three hours with many others Beliebers. There was a moment when I thought, “He’ll never come out. Never. It’s been like three hours that I’ve been here, nobody is coming out!” But then he actually came out! I was like “Oh my God, I cannot believe this. It’s Justin Drew Bieber, he is in front of me!” I was so excited and so scared at the same time, too many emotions, I just couldn’t help myself. Justin was so kind with EVERYONE of us, I swear. He was so happy to see us waiting hours for him. He was absolutely amazing. He was an angel, his smile was so contagious and so beautiful. Not only did he make my day, he made my life. When he looked at me, I was like “This is not possible.” He smiled and said to me, “Come here,” and we took a photo. THE IMPOSSIBLE CAME TRUE! Never say never, right? Thank you Justin, I will now fight for my dreams, I never give up in my life. I believe in every word he says, I believe in every step he takes. I hope one day he’ll read this, I’d be the happiest girl in the world seriously. See the original post here: My name is Francesca, I’m 15 and I’m from Italy. Justin…
My name is Millie and I have been a belieber since 2009. I never ever thought that I’d meet Justin ever. I mean, you see him through the TV and computer screen but he still doesn’t seem real. Well on July the 15th 2012 I got to meet him. My friend & I both went into Melbourne city on Sunday morning arriving at about 11:30am. We went to the Langham Hotel straight away as that is where he stayed last time. There was about just over 100 fans waiting there. I had a feeling he wouldn’t be staying there after-all . We waited there for about an hour and the hotel called the police and they threatened to arrest us if we stayed there any longer. No one really moved we just went and sat on the other side of the road. Then this paparazzi guy from channel 10 quickly got into his 4 wheel drive. I quickly asked him if he knew anything. He told me that he’s staying at the Olsen Hotel which is in South Yarra . My friend and I quickly got a taxi and made our way to The Olsen hotel. When we arrived there, there were only about 10 girls. There was a restaurant downstairs and we could see the whole crew, Dan, Kenny, Allison, Alfredo & many more inside having lunch! It was unbelievable. After about a hour of waiting at The Olsen hotel, a few girls started squealing and I look into the lobby and there was Selena and Justin walking into the restaurant. I honestly couldn’t believe it. Justin was right in front of me and there was only glass right between us. He didn’t look at us at all whilst he was having lunch nor did Selena. But then he got up and walked back into the lobby and I thought he was going up into his room but he was actually coming out to meet us! It was so amazing. All of us girls were going crazy inside but kept pretty calm whilst he was there. I asked if I could get a photo with him and I did! I said, “Thank you so much,” he said, “Thank you for coming out here, I appreciate it.” He walked back into the restaurant and everyone was just thinking “IS THIS REAL?!!” None of us could honestly believe it. Selena didn’t come but I wish she did as I am a fan of her. All though I did hear that a lot of Melbourne Beliebers were really rude to her so I don’t blame her for not coming out. Then everyone knew where he was staying, it was all over the internet. About 200 more fans showed up, it was so much fun. We were singing a lot of songs, Boyfriend, One Time, Believe, Somebody To Love, Never Say Never! Then we were chanting, “JERRY” & we started chanting “SELENA” to show love to her as well. We also sand “Love you like a love song.” I was in shock all day to be honest with you, but at about 7:30pm I saw myself on the news with Justin. That is when it all kicked in, that I actually met him. I am so grateful for this experience and never ever give up on meeting him because it is possible. Thank you so much Justin, without you.. I wouldn’t know where I’d be. -@millster96 The rest is here: My name is Millie and I have been a belieber since 2009. I…
My name is Monica, and finally after three years of being a Belieber, I met my idol. I always thought it was impossible when it came to Justin, I was very unlucky. I never won any competitions, had Twitter for three years and haven’t got noticed by him or his crew at all. On July 15 2012, I found out that a lot of people I knew on Facebook/Twitter met Justin in Melbourne at his hotel and I was devastated ‘cause I had no idea where he was. My friends and I made plans to go try and see him the next day, so I spent more than three hours looking around on the internet, finding out information and getting help from beliebers. The next morning, I woke up at 7:00AM and made my way to the city, Flinders Street and caught a train to the Docklands where Justin was performing on Australia’s Got Talent . There was a massive line of girls that all had tickets, and since I wasn’t lucky enough to get them my friends and I just joined the line too. We finally realized we were wasting time, so we got up and wondered around Harbour Town which was right next to the studio. After an hour or so I decided we go visit the Olsen hotel just to find out what was going on back there. Luckily I made friends with a girl at the studio in Australia’s Got Talent so we kept texting each other what was happening over there and what was happening where I was at. Half an hour later we arrived at the Olsen hotel in South Yarra and there were around 100 fans waiting outside. We waited for about an hour, when suddenly two cars and a black van with tinted windows drove through the back so all the fans followed thinking Justin was inside. The security put us behind gates as we stood there for an hour and a half waiting for something to happen. Then all these security guards came out of nowhere, with the fans on the other side of us screaming. A silver car then slowly drove out and I heard doors open and slam shut. Me and all the fans on my side couldn’t see anything but only the other girls on the other side could, they started screaming and crying so even though we couldn’t see anything we joined in. Seconds later, Justin turns around the corner doing the peace sign in the air, smiling. He came up to our side of fans first and already stated taking pictures and signing things for people. I was planning to take out my phone and take pictures but I would have missed him since things were moving so fast. So instead, I just leaned in and he kissed me on the cheek! I started screaming, fangirling like no tomorrow not believing what just happened! I quickly got pushed out of the crowd but made my way back in to find out that he was already greeting the other side of fans. I was just standing around in shock while everybody chased after his car so after I while I joined them too. There were so many girls that surrounded the car and all you could hear were screams and the car beeping, over and over! I stepped way back cause I didn’t want to get hurt by the car and I didn’t want to get in their way either! So after a while his car left and another black van appeared behind him and I saw Kenny inside! Their van was also beeping non-stop and eventually drove away! I wasn’t lucky enough to get a photo but my friends took photo’s of him so it’s the only memory I had! I have never smiled so much before, I thought things like that would never happen to me, but since I really put my mind to it, it did happen! I haven’t stopped smiling since. The best feeling ever is your 3 year dream coming true, this day means the world to me and more. – @sobieber Read this article: My name is Monica, and finally after three years of being a…
I have always been waiting for the day I can write a Bieber experience. I’ve seen Justin in concert before, but I was never very close. Every time I tried to meet him I was told he came out 5 minutes earlier. I was constantly disappointed and I was ready to give up. Every time Justin comes to New York, I travel from CT to try to meet him. It was never even close to successful until this time. One day, I got an email telling me I won 5 tickets to see Justin on 106&Park. I didn’t remember entering, so I called the studio to make sure it was all legit. I get to the studio very early. It was so hot, I didn’t think I was going to make it. The workers wouldn’t let me sit down, even though I was seconds from passing out. They finally let us inside and I just made it to a chair. It was nicer inside and I started to feel better. They first told us the rules and brought us to the set. We were told Justin wasn’t there and this was a wraparound show. I’m pretty sure everyone in there was worried. We didn’t come here to just be on the show, we wanted Justin obviously. They came around and gave us anther wristband to show that we can come back to see Justin. That show started and Justin finally came out. I hadn’t seen him in so long, I couldn’t believe it. He did the short interview and then took pictures with some workers and left. We were ready for the show to continue but Justin came back. He went around each section to shake everyones hands and give hugs. I had never been this close to Justin before. I was lucky to be on the edge of the bleachers so I got a hug. After he left, my friends and I couldn’t help but cry. We waited 3 years for this moment. Watching the show back, they showed us crying, it was pretty funny! I wish I could have stayed and tried to meet Justin in the city, but it was such a hot day, I couldn’t handle it. The previous day I noticed a contest on BieberFever to see Justin on Fuse TV. This seemed so awesome. I got an email saying I was on the list! I got there so early the day after 106&Park. I was the first one there for Justin at the museum. We went to the entrance we were told to go to and they said we can wait at the door. We waited an hour and we noticed there wasn’t a line, just two of us. We walked around and then we found the line, and it was long. We explained to security what happened and they didn’t believe us and we were stuck at the end, even though we should have been first. I was so upset, but I got over it because I was still there seeing Justin. They finally let us in and so many people were ahead of me through the museum and through contests. My friend and I ended up being the last 2 to get seats, THANK GOODNESS. Justin came out and the interview was amazing. I kept getting his attention and I was happier than ever. He was so down to earth and funny. At one point during a commercial, I asked for a hug. Justin gave me a look trying to say he can’t right now, but in a super nice way because then they were about to be fixing his makeup and stuff like that. Right when we all thought the show was over, Justin stood up, and so did I. I stood up with open arms and he came right to me and hugged me. It was so much better than the first time because it wasn’t just a one arm hug, it was legit. I told myself that even though I didn’t have a picture with Justin this was the next best thing. The show premiered on July 21st. I watched and I saw myself the whole time right on the side of Justin. I figured it wouldn’t be, but at the end they zoomed in on Justin hugging me . It was amazing to be able to have a picture hugging Justin, even though it’s kinda blurry. I guess everything that day happened for a reason. If I had my rightful spot in line, I would have been in a different seat, possibly not as close. I’m so grateful for everything that happened that week. -@amandamurph See the rest here: I have always been waiting for the day I can write a Bieber…
My name is Alice, I’m 16 turning 17 and I live in Brisbane, Australia. Let me start by saying I’ve never won any amazing prizes before. Before this event, I was convinced I had the worst luck ever. On 26 th June, 2012, I received an email informing me that I had won a Meet and Greet with Justin . I couldn’t believe it, so I called Universal Music to double check and when JB Hi-Fi announced it on their Twitter, that’s when it hit me. Finally I was going to meet my idol after dreaming (literally) about meeting him countless times! Days and nights of excitement and joy passed by and the 17 th of July, 2012 finally arrived. I boarded the plane to Sydney knowing I was meeting my idol in a few hours. After checking in at the hotel, my sister and I went to the meet up location for the secret show Channel V was hosting. I met so many amazing beliebers there, like Marie and Amelia (@BornToSing17); we were all so excited, people were crying, screaming and hyperventilating. After what seemed like forever, we collected our wristbands and got driven to the secret location. When Justin came on stage, I kept thinking “IS THIS REAL LIFE? IS THAT REALLY JUSTIN BIEBER?” He performed Baby, ALAYLM, Die In Your Arms, AATW, Be Alright, Boyfriend (Bluesy version) and Catching feelin gs for the first time ever live! I remember crying when he sang “Be Alright,” it’s my favourite song from the album and I couldn’t believe I was hearing Justin sing it live, less than 2 meters away from me . All I can say is that losing my voice was so worth it. Justin sounded absolutely amazing and Dan played the guitar perfectly. After the show, the majority of the crowd had to leave and people with blue wristbands were allowed to stay for the meet and greet. My heart dropped when they told us we couldn’t ask for any autographs and that we were only getting group photos taken. I felt so disappointed knowing that I couldn’t get an individual photo and that I won’t have any time to speak to Justin. But our time came, I ran up to him and he gave me the best hug ever. He said to me something along the lines of, “H ey sweetie, how are you?” and “It’s a pleasure to meet you” I couldn’t even respond to him because everyone was rushing, but he had his arms around me for the photo and it was the most amazing 30 seconds of my life. Everything was really rushed so I quickly got another hug before security told us we had to leave. I finally understand why so many beliebers say that he gives the best hugs ever. The next morning, we went to see Justin perform on Sunrise at 5am which was also perfect. He smelt amazing, looked flawless, sounded perfect and was just so, so sweet. You can tell he was genuinely happy to be there for his beliebers. I still can’t believe I was physically next to Justin jus t yesterday, b ut what can I say.. Never Say Never, right? For those who have yet to meet him, just dream big and believe; I promise you’ll meet him one day and it’s going to be worth the wait. And Justin, if you’re reading this, I hope you read my letter (all the beliebers gave everything to the girl collecting gifts when we were in line for the m&g!) and I promise I’ll be there when you come back to Australia for BELIEVE. Words cannot describe how much I love you and how much you mean to me , but thank you so much for everything; you made the 17 th of July the best day of my life so far. Thank you for existing, haha. Much love! -@xalicehuang Continue reading here: My name is Alice, I’m 16 turning 17 and I live in Brisbane,…
Although the proliferation of talent shows on TV is proof of just how much audiences have come back around to watching dance on screen, Step Up Revolution suggests Hollywood is still conflicted about how to film it. On one hand, the fourth movie in the Step Up franchise was shot in eye-popping 3-D. In choreographed numbers that grow crazier and more extravagant as the film proceeds, breakdancers kick their legs out toward the camera and hold gravity-defying poses; tracking shots glide across the pavement between cars as kids stride out in time to music; performers on bungee cords leap down a ramp toward us only to snap back. As spectacle, it is resoundingly cool. On the other hand, these sequences tend to be edited to bits, as if the filmmakers were afraid their audience would get bored if either the camera or point of view weren’t constantly in motion. Directed by Scott Speer (of the web series “The LXD”) with cinematography by Karsten Gopinath, the film’s best shots, both in terms of dancing and the 3-D, are usually the ones in which the camera sits directly in front of the performers as their main audience, so that we can see their full bodies as they’re used in impossible, athletic feats of movement. But the film rarely maintains this perspective for more than a few seconds before cutting to a reaction shot, a close-up, then up and overhead, then off to the side. While the editing creates a sense of frantic momentum, it’s also dizzying and disorienting. Step Up Revolution is also not a movie you watch for its incredible story and dialogue. The film doesn’t even share much connective tissue with its predecessors save for an appearance from Adam Sevani as Moose. The plot features a boy, Sean (Ryan Guzman), and a girl, Emily (Kathryn McCormick) — who are both making their feature-film debuts. (McCormick was a finalist on the 2009 season of “So You Think You Can Dance.”) Sean is from the most adorably Epcot Center-worthy “gritty” Miami neighborhood ever, while she’s the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer Bill Anderon (Peter Gallagher) with plans to knock the place down and build skyscrapers on top of it. They meet cute at the beach club attached to the hotel that Emily’s father owns. Sean, who works at the hotel, and Emily form a mutual admiration society after facing off in a deliciously over-the-top dance duel that’s filmed like a fight scene. Emily flings sand at the camera and maneuvers Sean under the outdoor shower so that they can both have clingy wet outfits. As you might expect, both have dancing aspirations. When not waiting tables, Sean and his friends make up a flash-mob dance troupe called The Mob. Emily is auditioning for a place in the prestigious Wynwood Dance Company. Guzman, McCormick and the rest of the cast have generic good looks right out of an Abercrombie catalog and enough range to convincingly project the three sentiments for which the script (written by Jenny Mayer) calls — happy, sad and “dance face.” Guzman is particularly gifted at committing to howlers without a wince or trace of irony. “I can’t just do whatever I want,” Emily says. “There are rules.” Sean gets up close and breathes: “Break the rules.” At first, The Mob stages its elaborate pop-up routines as part of a YouTube competition — the first page to reach 10 million hits wins a cash prize. But when the neighborhood in which Sean and his best friend Eddy (Misha Gabriel) grew up is threatened, Emily suggests they use their growing internet fame to draw attention and build opposition to the development plan (without her father’s knowledge). It’s protest art! It’s the 99 percent! And it’s brutally phony, especially when picture pretends to be about the preservation of local culture. The Mob has essentially been formed out of a broad Google search for subcultures. There’s the DJ, the videographer from the SoCal skate scene, the hacker, the street artist, the parkour dudes. The only Miami-specific concession is that the group hangs out at a salsa bar called Ricky’s. Step Up Revolution is, at least, shot on location in Miami, which looks golden and gorgeous in 3D helicopter shots and ridiculously, stiflingly pretty as a backdrop in others. When Sean and Emily practice a duet on the beach, you expect an “Obsession by Calvin Klein” logo to appear next to their faces in their final pose. And it wouldn’t seem that out of place. The film is such a slick product that its vague anti-corporate ideas keep sliding right out of sight — it takes some effort to situate that Au Bon Pain logo so prominently in the middle background of a dance sequence. The movie ends with a never-explicated, and, frankly, insulting compromise. (Spoiler alert!) The Mob — who, three songs earlier, ended a performance with the declaration, ‘We’re not for sale!” — triumphantly sign with Nike as part of a marketing firm plan. Way to stick it to the man, y’all. Follow Alison Willmore on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
A teenage girl had to be carried off stage after eluding security guards and grabbing pop star Justin Bieber on Monday (July 16) in Australia. Bieber was recording a performance for the “Australia’s Got Talent” television show at the Network Seven studio in Melbourne when 14-year-old Amilia Radevska stormed the stage. Bieber appeared unfazed by her sudden appearance and smiled as she was carried away by former Westlife singer Brian McFadden. Afterwards Amilia Radevska told local media she was unrepentant, saying, “Being, you know, the devoted ‘Bielieber’ that I am, I just thought it’s now or never.” Canadian pop star Bieber is halfway through a whirlwind visit to Australia to promote his second album, ‘Believe’. He arrived in Sydney on Monday evening (July 16) with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez. Crowds of screaming fans waiting for a glimpse of their idol chased his car as it left Sydney Airport. More fans gathered at The Darling Hotel in Sydney’s Darling Harbour following rumours that the pop star was inside. Numbers swelled outside the hotel on Tuesday (July 17) where fans sang and chanted, “We want Justin, we want Justin, we love Justin, we love Justin…!” Bieber is due to perform live on an Australian breakfast television show on Wednesday (July 18) morning. Network Seven has warned fans without tickets not to turn up at the performance opposite Sydney Opera House. In 2010 a similar event was abandoned because of safety fears when thousands of Bieber’s fans mobbed the … http://www.youtube.com/v/cwX88zrM1m0?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata See original here: Justin Bieber Unfazed on Stage
Also in Thursday’s round-up of news briefs, the Toronto International Film Festival unveils plans for an Asian film summit with some high-profile guests. Senator Patrick Leahy boards Batman pic; Netflix touts record viewership and British comedian Eric Sykes passes at 89. Locarno to Fete Charlotte Rampling The Locarno Film Festival will present English actress Charlotte Rampling with its Excellence Award. The event will take place August 1st. To mark the occasion, the festival, which takes place August 1 – 11, will screen her latest film, I, Anna (2012) as well as two other film, The Night Porter (1974) and Under the Sand (2000). Toronto International Film Festival Unveils Asian Film Summit Organizers behind the annual Toronto International Film Festival said it will host the “Shangri-La Hotel Toronto Asian Film Summit,” which will coincide with the annual film festival at the city’s new Shangri-La Hotel. The event is being styled as a meeting place for Asian and Western film industries, bringing in film production, finance, distribution and exhibition. Jackie Chan and MPAA chief Senator Chris Dodd will attend the event. More details will be revealed later. Around the ‘net… Senator Patrick Leahy to Get Dark Knight Cameo The Vermont Senator will appear in The Dark Knight Rises in a scene with Christian Bale (Batman) and Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox). He also appeared in The Dark Knight in 2008, Deadline reports . Princess Diana Documentary Shelved Unlawful Killing , funded by Mohamed Al Fayed, father of Dodi Fayed who died in the car crash along with the Princess of Wales in 1997 is being shelved after insurers refused to indemnify the makers against potential libel lawsuits. The film questioned the circumstances of their deaths, The Guardian reports . Netflix Viewing Tops 1 Billion Hours in June The company’s CEO also said that when House of Cards and Arrested Development debut the will “blow away these record,” THR reports . Eric Sykes Dead at 89 British comedian/actor Eric Sykes passed away following a short illness. He worked in television in the U.K. and had supporting roles in films including Heaven Above (1963), Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965) and more recently in The Others (2001) with Nicole Kidman and Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire (2005), Deadline reports .
Is Eva Longoria going long with Mark Sanchez? Is the actress this quarterback’s new prime target? Might his new tight end be running a button fly pattern? We assume you get the point… According to In Touch Weekly , the former Desperate Housewives star and the New York Jets starter are “testing the waters” of a relationship, taking extreme measures to ensure their romance remains under the radar. Longoria supposedly donned a blonde wig during a recent night out with Sanchez and friends at New York’s Hotel Griffou, where the burgeoning couple was spotted “laughing and having a great time.” They then jetted off to the Caribbean a couple weeks later. Longoria recently split from Eduardo Cruz, while Sanchez was rumored to be an item with Kate Upton , possibly the only woman on Earth from whom Eva would be a step down.
Pharrell Williams was honored at ASCAP’s annual Rhythm & Soul Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Friday (June 30). The Neptunes’ front man received the coveted Golden Note Award for his career achievements, spanning over a decade. Continue
