I really don't understand all the Bieber hate. This guy was 13 years old when he got the big contract, ever since he's been a rising star.
We all think it's fun and all, but I think he will run into bigger problems growing up than we do. Money doesn't make you happy, makes life maybe a bit easier tho. Fame doesn't make you happy, it's easier to destroy your life.
The guy is now 16 (right?), so he's getting to the age he wishes to try some alcohol, maybe try and smoke some weed, or light up a cigarette.
Whenever we drink around that age, we're justing being experimental. Whenever he's caught on camera just trying 1 sip of alcohol, he'll be portrayed as an alcoholic to the millions of people that follow him. As a teenager you occassionally wish and want privacy, because, well that's what teens want and do. This guy can't go anywhere, because he'll be followed everywhere.
I think there are enough examples of young teenage stars ending up fucked up because of not having lifed the life of freedom but where just took on te rollercoaster of horror because parents, the label or whatever pushed them to. I think it's just sad that millions of people react so extreme to the fact that you change your hair!
BTW. When I checked out his girlfriend and when I checked the pics I immediatelly was disgusted, not because she looked bad, but I was worked up cause all you guys said she's hot. Then I noticed she is 18 years old, which would make me feel a pedophile if I actually would liked here. Guess she's nice for her age, but to young for me to properly judge on this.