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An allegedly over-aggressive photographer was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday after getting into an altercation with a bodyguard for Justin Bieber.

The young singer was reportedly making his way out of LAX when the paparazzo allegedly refused to stop taking pictures and move out of the way of his group’s vehicle.

RELATED – Justin Bieber Flees Paparazzi in France

When Bieber’s bodyguard stepped in, the photog allegedly tried to fight the bodyguard, only to ultimately be knocked out instead.

The paparazzo was detained until the police arrived, while the bodyguard was left with visible injuries.

The photographer was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, according to TMZ.

A rep for Bieber has not yet responded to a request for comment.

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Justin Bieber tore off his shirt and skateboarded in front of fans in Miami on Friday.

The spectacle went down outside The Hit Factory studios, where the pop star is recording parts of his new album, Believe.

Not surprisingly, many of the young ladies watching The Biebs work the half-pipe half-naked went berserk!

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It’s a big day for splashy, misleading headlines on HollywoodLife!

Shortly after spreading the idea that Selena Gomez had hinted at a split with Justin Bieber (when she very clearly had not), the site posted the headline, “Kristen Stewart Interview: I Want To Quit Acting.”

Wow!

That sounds like big news.

Did the Twilight star drop the bombshell in her upcoming Vanity Fair profile?

Um… not exactly.

The “quit acting” comment is actually from an interview Stewart gave to the magazine way back in April 2007 – when she was just 17.

At the time, Stewart said, “I want to go to college for literature. I want to be a writer. I mean, I love what I do, but it’s not all I want to do – be a professional liar for the rest of my life.”

PHOTOS – Kristen Stewart Gets Glam for Vanity Fair

That’s what she said – nearly five years ago.

She never announced, “I want to quit acting,” or anything even remotely like it.

Just because the quote is, apparently, new to HollywoodLife, it doesn’t mean it’s news.

It’s completely misleading to post a story implying that Stewart just gave an interview in which she says she wants to quit acting… by using a years-old comment in which she merely says “it’s not all I want to do.”

Then again, HollywoodLife is happy to sensationalize non-stories about Stewart into drama.

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HollywoodLife is at it again, fabricating drama about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

The webloid has spent months posting breathless, wrong rumors about everything from Bieber allegedly hanging out at the Playboy mansion (not true) to speculation that Gomez was to “blame” for Bieber’s “bad behavior” (seriously?).

Back in December, the sensationalistic site spread word that the couple could be engaged – shockingly, they were not.

Now, HollywoodLife has a headline that reads: “Selena Gomez Hints At Justin Bieber Split On Twitter.”

Huh?

RELATED – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Justin Bieber

Well, on Thursday, Gomez tweeted a photo of a flower with its petals fallen off and the note, “Love me not..”

To counter any whispers that the tweet referred to Bieber, Gomez quickly followed up the picture with another tweet: “Whoa.. I was just picking some flowers with this chick. Smile everyone.”

In other words, Gomez herself specifically shot down any misinterpretation of the flower picture.

But that didn’t stop HollywoodLife from printing a headline suggesting implying that Gomez had revealed a breakup with Bieber!

“Selena posts a cryptic tweet and photo – we hope all is well with our fav couple!” declared the site, ignoring the fact that there was no longer anything “cryptic” about it whatsoever.

And even after acknowledging that Gomez had already cleared up possible confusion, HollywoodLife still ended its post with the question, “Do YOU think Justin and Selena split up?”

VIDEO – Justin Bieber Tells Little Kids He Kisses Selena Gomez

Once again, HollywoodLife is more interested in fanning the flames of rumor than just reporting the facts.

Gomez did not “hint” at a breakup, and there’s absolutely no story here.

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Katy Perry may soon follow in the footsteps of Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber.

The pop star is reportedly in talks for her own 3D concert movie.

The film project, if it moves forward, would likely mix behind-the-scenes footage of Perry with performances from one of her concerts.

Perry is currently in negotiations with Paramount and Imagine Entertainment, and trying to work out the logistics of the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Last year’s Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, also released by Paramount, made $73 million at the U.S. box office, the highest ever for a concert film.

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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are one of the most famous young couples in the world, but according to her, the duo have nothing more than a “normal” relationship.

“I’m just like every 19-year-old girl. If you’re in love, you’re in love to the fullest, and you just want to go to the movies, hang out, and be as normal as possible,” she tells Cosmopolitan in its March issue.

She adds, “I’m fortunate that I’ve found someone who has that philosophy.”

The stars formally went public with their relationship nearly a year ago, at a post-Oscars party, an act that Gomez hints wouldn’t have been okay with a former famous beau.

The singer-actress reportedly explains to the magazine, “I was in a relationship previously where I had to hide everything and it wasn’t my choice. I had to go through different exits and take separate cars and do the craziest things, and it just really wasn’t worth it.

“It was like a year of my life completely wasted,” she adds.

Gomez has previously been linked to Nick Jonas and Taylor Lautner.

The March issue of Cosmo hits stands next week.

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Justin Bieber has gone on Twitter to set the record straight about what went down at an airport in France over the weekend.

A number of outlets posted video of The Biebs sprinting through the terminal at Nice International Airport and speculated that he was deliberately avoiding the fans who had gathered.

But that’s not what happened.

“I want to clear something up that is important to me,” wrote Bieber on Tuesday. “The other day in the airport I got surrounded by 20 paps. I dont like small spaces and i just wanted to get on the plane. I ran to get thru the gate and there is a video of me running by fans and on the other side you dont see the 20 paps.”

The pop star explained, “I would never run by my fans and for those that i did pass that day I AM SORRY.”

RELATED – Justin Bieber Goes Bright Blue at French Awards (VIDEO)

“I know my fans are my everything. I know my responsibility to them. I LOVE MY BELIEBERS,” declared Bieber.

He added, “So as i get older i know i will learn to deal with these things better and better just still learning. still human. just had to get that out.”

Considering the endless paparazzi harassment and the rush-to-judgment by other websites, we’re not sure Bieber should be the one apologizing here.

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Is Justin Bieber going to host “Saturday Night Live”?

While absolutely nothing has been confirmed, the news was possibly leaked by 16-time host Alec Baldwin during an interview he conducted with “SNL” boss Lorne Michaels for his Here’s The Thing podcast.

Reading off Michaels’ bulletin board of the season’s hosts, Baldwin says, “The biggest names in the business are coming here [to host]. You have Ben Stiller and Melissa McCarthy, [who] won the Emmy Award… and Katy Perry‘s coming and Jimmy Fallon… Jonah Hill, and I don’t want to ruin any other names, [but] Bieber’s confirmed, and he’s the music and the [host].”

RELATED – Miley Cyrus Plays “Justin Bieber” on SNL

A source close to the show tells Gossip Cop, “There’s no word on Justin Bieber yet.”

Bieber has never hosted, although he did serve as the musical guest for Tina Fey’s 2010 hosting turn.

The next two “SNL” broadcasts will be hosted by Zooey Deschanel (February 4) and Channing Tatum (February 11).

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Apparently, bright blue is the red carpet color of choice this weekend.

Justin Bieber hit Cannes for the NRJ Music Awards on Saturday, and the pop star was looking spiffy in slightly slicked hair and a hard-to-miss blue jacket.

As always, The Biebs’ arrival was accompanied by the shrieks of his admirers.

Later, during the ceremony itself, Bieber picked up an honor and expressed his appreciation for his fans – and some confusion when the host kept speaking to him in French.

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Bow Wow got very personal during a radio interview on Friday, delving into his sexual history – and basically revealing that it includes Kim Kardashian.

Interrogated by the Power 105.1 crew in New York, Bow Wow answered a series of questions about famous women with whom he’s been rumored to have had flings.

RELATED – Power 105.1 Gets Justin Bieber to Open Up (VIDEO)

The rapper-actor is asked about hookups ranging from Ciara to Angela Simmons, and then the hosts inquire about Kardashian.

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While he doesn’t divulge specifics – or even explicitly admit to it – Bow Wow implies strongly that he and the reality superstar had a tryst.

He says he hasn’t spoken to Kardashian in about two years, but describes her as a “sweet person” and “cool peoples.”

We wonder if she’ll feel this interview is “cool.”

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Warning: While the language is not explicit – the content is.

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A tribute to Michael Jackson at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Thursday included his three children using the late pop icon’s shoes and famous glove to leave his “mark” in the concrete near the Hollywood institution.

Justin Bieber was also on hand for the celebration, and Jackson’s daughter, Paris, seemed excited to introduce him.

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The Biebs spoke about Jackson’s enormous influence on him.

“I don’t usually get nervous… Michael meant so much to me,” said Bieber. “He was more than an entertainer. He was an inspiration.”

The superstar then mentioned that he used to sing “Rockin’ Robin” in front of the mirror when he was little – and gave the crowd a rendition.

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Justin Bieber is reportedly interested in a possible remake of Fear, the 1996 movie in which Mark Wahlberg played Reese Witherspoon’s psychotic and obsessive boyfriend.

The teen idol is rumored to be a huge fan of the thriller and “eyeing” the scary Wahlberg role in a potential new version, according to MovieWeb.

RELATED – Justin Bieber Returns to “CSI”

Bieber and Wahlberg have discussed the young superstar’s future movie career in the past, and the two are teaming up on a street basketball movie.

As for Fear, there are currently no official plans for a remake, but a rep would not deny Bieber’s interest in the material, telling Gossip Cop he’s “looking at lots of roles.”

Would you be curious to see Bieber play against type in a Fear remake?

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One night after poking some fun at Justin Bieber, Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais has been forced to flee the singer’s rabid fans.

(Not really.)

During his monologue, Gervais mentioned Bieber’s paternity non-scandal, joking that The Biebs couldn’t have fathered a child.

On Monday, the comedian tweeted, “Getting out of town now. Bieber fans aren’t happy with me. That’s some scary sh*t. Ha ha. Bye LA. hello NY!”

And just in case you were worried that Bieber’s East Coast fan base would tear Gervais to shreds when he touches down in the Big Apple, it looks like he’s well guarded.

“I’ve got enough protection against Bieber fans now…” tweeted Gervais, along with a picture (above) of his adorable (but surely fierce) protector.

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Justin Bieber opens up about his faith and fame in the February issue of V Magazine.

The teen sensation tells the mag, ”A lot of people who are religious, I think they get lost. They go to church just to go to church.”

“I’m not trying to disrespect them,” says Bieber, who recently showed off a tattoo of Jesus on his calf, adding, “but for me, I focus more on praying and talking to Him. I don’t have to go to church.”

RELATED – Justin Bieber Gets Jesus Tattoo

The Biebs also discusses his success and all the things that come with it.

He reveals, “Now that I’m on top, everyone wants to bring me down… Everyone’s trying to tug at me and take my spot.”

“Like Floyd Mayweather, he’s the best boxer in the world. Now he is a champion. Every time he goes to a fight now, people are like, ‘He’s going to lose this time.’”

Like the boxer, Bieber has weathered some punches of his own, but has managed to come out on top.

When Mariah Yeater falsely accused him of fathering her child last year, the singer told Matt Lauer, “I know I’m going to be a target, but I’m never going to be a victim.”

The mag hits newsstands on January 12.

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Justin Bieber just got some new spiritual ink.

The pop superduperstar has a fresh tattoo of Jesus on his leg, and showed it off on the beach in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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Well before getting the large picture of Jesus on his left calf, Bieber had the name “Jesus” tattooed on his torso.

He also has a bird inked on his hip.

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Last month, Justin Bieber gave a special charity show at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, donating $100,000 to the facility and handing out an extra $100,000 in gifts to its predominantly homeless students.

But the kids may have been most excited for the Q&A session afterwards.

In footage provided by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Bieber fields questions from his young fans – including a query about how he spends his weekends with girlfriend Selena Gomez.

“We go to the movies,” replies Bieber, before mischievously whispering, “And we kiss!”

The audience’s reaction is priceless.

Of course, when he revealed that his favorite color is “purple,” there was also some pretty intense squealing.

The whole thing is adorable.

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During MTV’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, it was officially announced that “Punk’d” is returning on March 19.

As Gossip Cop reported back in August, the hidden-camera show will feature a series of rotating hosts, including Justin Bieber, Kellan Lutz, Bam Margera, and former “Punk’d” star Dax Shepard.

In the preview aired during MTV’s New Year’s Eve celebration, “Punk’d” guest host Miley Cyrus, along with pal Kelly Osbourne, pull a prank on Khloe Kardashian in which a food delivery man uses Cyrus’ bathroom, and gets his balls caught in his zipper.

“Punk’d” is produced by former host and creator Ashton Kutcher.

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A number of totally bogus rumors spread in 2011. Here are some of the worst to cross Gossip Cop’s desk:

1. Katie Holmes “Drug Shocker”

Holmes slapped Star with a $50 million lawsuit after it ran a cover story claiming she was addicted to a Scientology treatment that had “an effect similar to heroin!” As part of the settlement, the tabloid was forced to eat its words and issue an apology to Holmes inside the mag.

2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Split

In August, the couple slammed an In Touch report that they had separated after 13 years of marriage.

3. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Getting Married

If the tabloids weren’t declaring the Twilight stars broken up, then they were getting engaged and planning a secret wedding. Of course, none of the stories had a ring of truth to them.

4. Kourtney Kardashian Giving Baby to Sister Khloe

MediaTakeOut absurdly claimed a pregnant Kourtney was considering giving her baby to Khloe for a new reality show.

5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Relationship Trouble

By the tabloids’ count, the couple was on the verge of breaking up approximately 50 times this year. They remained happily together through it all.

6. Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi, Adam Sandler, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and a slew of other celebs were victims of death hoaxes, most often begun by the Global Associated News.

7. Jennifer Aniston Pregnant

By the tabloids’ count, the actress has now been pregnant on at least four different occasions. We’re anxiously awaiting the announcement(s)!

8. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Dating

The mags were obsessed with trying to make this couple happen, even going to far as to claim Reynolds was adopting Bullock’s baby. But they NEVER dated.

9. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Engaged

A sparkly ring on Gomez’s finger led clueless sites like HollywoodLife to wonder if Bieber had popped the question. In actuality, Gomez – like most women – just has an affinity for sparkly jewelry.

10. Taylor Lautner Comes Out On People Cover

A photoshopped People magazine cover appeared to show the Twilight star announcing he was “out and proud.” But the cover, a manipulated version of a 2006 issue, was “absolutely fake.”

Gossip Cop looks forward to busting more bad dish in 2012!

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Justin Bieber rang in the new year, performing with Carlos Santana in Times Square as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve telecast.

The Biebs sang The Beatles classic, “Let It Be.”

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1. Amy Winehouse Death

The 27-year-old singer was tragically found dead in her London apartment on July 23. Fans and music lovers mourned the loss of the enormously talented artist, who was later found to have drank herself to death.

2. Charlie Sheen Implosion

During his infamous meltdown, Sheen destroyed a room at the Plaza Hotel, referred to his boss as “whatshiscock,” and called founding father Thomas Jefferson a “p*ssy.” The implosion resulted in the loss of his lucrative gig on “Two and a Half Men,” but produced such gems as “winning” and “tiger blood.”

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger Love Child Revelation

The world was shocked when Maria Shriver separated from her husband of 25 years, but it all made sense a week later, when Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering a love child with their housekeeper 13 years ago.

4. Kim Kardashian Marriage and Divorce

After the world endured endless media coverage of her engagement and over-the-top wedding, the reality star filed for divorce from Kris Humphries after a mere 72 days of marriage.

5. Lindsay Lohan Legal Woes

It all started with a necklace. After the actress was accused of stealing from a Venice, California jewelry store last February, Lohan spent the majority of the year dealing with the consequences of the charges — on house arrest, in court and in jail.

6. Beyonce Pregnancy

The singer’s announcement at the MTV Video Music Awards was so huge, it set a Twitter record. And despite the bizarre conspiracy theory that her baby bump is fake, Beyonce is due to give birth very soon.

7.  Ashton Kutcher Cheating Scandal

Celebrity news outlets waited anxiously for some response from Demi Moore and Kutcher after the bombshell broke that he allegedly cheated on her the night of their sixth wedding anniversary. Six weeks later, Moore filed for divorce. 

8. Justin Bieber Paternity Lawsuit

Mariah Yeater shook the feathers of Beliebers everywhere when she claimed the singer fathered her four-month-old son. The Biebs maintained he had “never met the woman,” and consented to take a paternity test. Leaked text messages from Yeater later indicated she made the whole thing up in the hopes of scoring a major payday.  

9. Michael Jackson Trial

The soap opera of determining who was responsible for the King of Pop’s 2009 death finally came to an end in November, when Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in jail.

10. Celebrity Hacking Scandal

After nude photos of Scarlett Johansson and Vanessa Hudgens hit the web, the FBI launched an investigation into the hacking scandal, and made an arrest in October. Christopher Chaney was accused of hacking dozens of celebrities’ personal email accounts, including Johansson, Hudgens, Christina Aguilera and Mila Kunis.

11. Courtney Stodden

When the teenager’s marriage to 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison made headlines, you may have asked, “Who is this person and where did she come from?” But eventually, the world came to know and love the 17-year-old exhibitionist, her holiday traditions, and stellar music videos.

Which other celebrity news stories did you think were big this year?

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Justin Bieber’s grandparents were injured in a major car crash on Tuesday.

Patti Mallette, Bieber’s mom, revealed on Twitter that her parents Diane and Bruce Dale were driving when “they flipped into a ditch & totaled the car.”

Bruce suffered broken ribs, “but thank God they are alive,” she wrote.

Still, Mallette asked fans to “Plz pray 4 him 4 quick healing!”

“Count your blessings & forgive ur parents always,” she added. “U never know what tomorrow holds!!!”

Bieber’s grandparents, who helped raise him, were seen affectionately discussing his childhood in Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, which was released in theaters earlier this year.

The singer has yet to publicly comment on the crash.

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DoSomething.org has revealed its annual “Celebs Gone Good” list of charitable celebrities.

Lady Gaga was named #1 for the second year in a row, beating out Justin Bieber, who jumped from #10 to #2.

Both stars are well known for their philanthropy projects, such as Gaga’s newly-announced Born This Way Foundation and Bieber’s many donations.

Several couples – and former couples – made the list, including Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt (#8) as well as Demi Moore and her estranged husband Ashton Kutcher (#12).

Just one athlete was honored for his charity work: NBA star Dwight Howard.

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1. Lady Gaga (Promoted the MAC AIDS Fund)

2. Justin Bieber (Worked with Pencils of Promise and started the Believe Charity Drive)

3. George Clooney (Advocated for human rights in Sudan)

4. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith (Funded educational projects through their foundation)

5. Leonardo DiCaprio (Promoted the IFAW’s Animal Action education program)

6. Matt Damon (Continued to work with his Water.org organization)

7. Ellen DeGeneres (Named a Global AIDS awareness special envoy)

8. Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie (Donated more than $300,000 to the Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid in Somalia)

9. Dwight Howard (President of the D12 Foundation in Orlando)

10. Demi Lovato (Started the Love Is Louder Than The Pressure To Be Perfect campaign)

11. Shakira (Named to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics)

12. Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore (Continued working with their DNA Foundation to stop child trafficking)

13. will.i.am (Helped found The Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academies)

14. Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert (He held disaster relief concerts; She aided domestic abuse victims via the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation)

15. Nick Cannon (Worked with Toys For Tots, the Halo Awards and the Stomp Out Hunger campaign)

16. Lea Michele (Partnered with PETA to raise awareness of animal cruelty)

17. Daniel Radcliffe (Received the Hero Award for his work with The Trevor Project)

18. Miley Cyrus (Traveled to Haiti with the Starkey Hearing Foundation)

19. Coldplay (Held a benefit concert for the organization Kids Company, which helps abused children)

20. Taylor Swift (Performed in several charity concerts and gave away $1 million)

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Justin Bieber teased that his “X Factor” finale performance would include “big surprises,” and he wasn’t kidding.

The pop star took the stage Thursday with one of his biggest fans: eliminated contestant, Drew Ryniewicz.

The young teen, who was consoled by Bieber after her surprising elimination, joined him to sing the end of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”

Bieber also performed “The Christmas Song” with music legend Stevie Wonder.

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While taping his “Home for the Holidays” special in Toronto on Wednesday, Justin Bieber brought a special guest up on stage: his three-year-old sister Jazmyn.

They sang parts of “Baby” and “One Time” together, and the pop star also asked his toddler sibling about her new haircut and what she wanted for Christmas.

IT’S ALMOST TOO ADORABLE TO HANDLE!

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To say Justin Bieber has gotten into the holiday spirit is an understatement.

The singer – who recently donated $100,000 to a Las Vegas Elementary school, performed a Christmas concert there and then gave the kids $100,000 worth of presents – has done it again!

After taking the stage at a charity concert in Toronto Wednesday night, The Biebs cut a $500,000 check for the local Children’s Wish Foundation.

RELATED – Justin Bieber to Donate Money From Christmas Album Sales to Charity

The show, which was taped for his Christmas TV special, “Justin Bieber: Home For The Holidays,” was delayed so Bieber could meet backstage with three young fans who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.

The Canada native told the audience during his performance, “It means the world to me to perform for you, more so here than anywhere else.”

The Christmas special airs Thursday night on MuchMusic and CTV.

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HollywoodLife, which has built itself on inaccurate reporting, once again can’t get a story right.

The webloid, which recently fabricated an engagement story involving Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, WRONGLY reported yesterday that Bieber’s been “spending lots of time at the Playboy mansion,” “has unlimited access” to the place, and even “celebrated his birthday” there.

But being exposed as hacks once isn’t enough for the site, which clearly favors outrageousness over accuracy.

Today, the bad blog has a follow-up tale about why Bieber “loves” going to the Playboy mansion “so often.”

Quoting one of their imaginary friends, HollywoodLife writes, “There are two main reasons he loves [the Playboy mansion] so much. First off, it gives him privacy that he can’t often get from anywhere else and he is never bugged by anyone while there. He loves the game room and just hanging out and loves bringing friends. Also, when he is there, it’s one of the few times that he really feels like a celebrity, so it is a major ego-booster. Selena is also invited anytime she wants as well.”

Of course, HollywoodLife can’t seem to give one example or date of when he’s been at the mansion.

That’s because the story was wrong yesterday.

It’s wrong today.

And it will be wrong again tomorrow.

As Bieber’s own rep tells Gossip Cop, “He has never been” to the Playboy mansion.

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“NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” has just announced its slate to ring in 2012.

Joining Daly on the 2-hour special from Times Square in New York are Drake and Jessie J, as well as “The Voice” music coaches Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green.

There will also be performances from The Roots and Tony Bennett, and segments from Jimmy Fallon, Bob Costas, Brian Williams, and Ricky Gervais.

Elsewhere in Times Square, as Gossip Cop previously reported,  Selena Gomez and fellow Disney alum Demi Lovato will host MTV’s live New Year’s special, while Gomez’s boyfriend Justin Bieber will perform on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”

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“Justin Bieber Spending Lots Of Time At The Playboy Mansion — Should Selena Be Worried?” reads a headline from HollywoodLife.

According to the bad blog, “One of [Bieber’s] favorite pasttimes is hanging out with Hugh Hefner and his Bunnies at the Playboy Mansion.”

But that’s not all.

HollywoodLife says Bieber “has unlimited access to the Playboy Mansion, and isn’t afraid to use it.”

The site even has an unnamed “source” quoted as saying, “Justin is obsessed with the Playboy Mansion,” and notes how he “celebrated his birthday at the infamous mansion earlier this year.”

Really?

He’s “spending lots of time at the Playboy mansion,” “has unlimited access,” “celebrated his birthday” there?

One slight problem: HollywoodLife didn’t spend one second fact-checking this story.

Otherwise, they would have realized Bieber has spent ZERO time at the Playboy mansion.

His rep tells Gossip Cop, “He has never been there.”

And that’s the naked truth.

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MTV is bringing back “Punk’d.”

The hidden-camera celebrity prank show, originally hosted by Ashton Kutcher from 2003 to 2007, will return with Kutcher as an executive producer.

But the “Two and a Half Men” star will not be in front of the camera.

As Gossip Cop reported back in August, a rotating group of hosts including Justin Bieber is expected to be involved.

According to new reports, MTV will announce more details about the revived “Punk’d” – including hosts – during its New Year’s Eve countdown on December 31.

The network has been in the nostalgia game recently, bringing back old favorites like “Beavis and Butt-head” and “Yo! MTV Raps.”

Are you looking forward to seeing “Punk’d” again?

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Despite having just released the Christmas album, “Under the Mistletoe,” Justin Bieber never believed in Santa Claus.

He says his mom, Pattie Mallette, “always told me there wasn’t a Santa.”

He explains, “This was her logic: She thought if I grew up knowing about Santa then finding out he wasn’t real, that it would be like she was lying to me. And then when she told me about God, I maybe wouldn’t believe her.”

“She just wanted to be straight-up and honest with me all the time,” he adds in an interview with AOL Music, noting, “But I didn’t tell my friends or ruin it for anyone — I was a good kid!”

Rather than unwrap gifts from under the tree, Bieber reveals, “We played a game on Christmas Day where everyone brought a girl gift and a boy gift. You roll the dice and if you get doubles, you get to pick a present and if you don’t, it’s the next person’s turn. Then, the next time you roll doubles you get to choose someone else’s present and switch.”

He recalls, “One time I really wanted a Game Boy but I ended up with pots and pans, which was disappointing. I think I gave them to my mom.”

As is holiday tradition, The Biebs will spend Christmas Eve with his mom’s side of the family, and then on Christmas Day he’ll see his dad and little brother and sister, who he plans to “spoil” with gifts.

The singer, who’s looking forward to “just relaxing” and being with his family, says he doesn’t really have Christmas wishes. “I just wish to be happy and that everyone be healthy in my family. And I wish that everybody gets to hear my Christmas album — and hopefully like it.”

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