Justin Bieber Should 'Stay Strong,' Usher Says

'All of this comes with the territory,' Ush tells MTV News of paternity-suit drama.
By Jocelyn Vena


Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Ben Rose/ WireImage

Usher might not have known how big Justin Bieber would become when he discovered him a few years back, but he was pretty sure he had found something special.

Since Bieber burst on the scene with his My World EP back in 2009, the 17-year-old has grown up with the world watching. He's gone from up-and-comer to full-fledged pop sensation, racking up chart-topping albums and a box-office hit and becoming an all-around mega-heartthrob — all in two years.

Of course, with the good does come negative attention as well. Recently, Bieber was hit with a paternity lawsuit, which has since been dropped.

Usher, no stranger to his own controversies, had these words for the Biebs: "Stay strong. And know that all of this comes with the territory."

Aside from the drama, Usher is especially proud of Bieber's charitable side. His mentor said he "absolutely" knew the kid from Stratford, Ontario, had a big heart from the start.

"To write a check is only half of it, but when you truly take on a responsibility to be a philanthropist, you accept an effort, and I really think that Pencils of Promise is something that has a very bright future," Usher told MTV News at an event for the charity, noting that Bieber is a only a small part of it.

Usher — who appears on Bieber's new Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe — gives credit to the folks surrounding the teen superstar, including manager Scooter Braun. "Just judging from the determination and the will power of the entire team around Justin, I see a very, very promising [future] for him as a philanthropist," Usher said.

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Mike Rowe -- The DIRTY-FACED Mug Shot

Filed under: Mike Rowe, Celebrity Justice

Mike Rowe mug shot
This is Mike Rowe ... aka "Dirty Jobs" ... aka the guy who hates Lee Jeans ... aka the guy who's suing the FAMOUS Mike Rowe for allegedly misusing his name. 

Rowe (prisoner) is currently serving time in the South Dakota state penitentiary for his 3rd and 4th DUI -- but as TMZ first reported, he recently filed a lawsuit against the "Dirty Jobs" host for using the name "Mike Rowe" without permission.

In his lawsuit, Rowe (prisoner) griped that he's constantly teased because of his name -- claiming, "I can't live here in prison without being called Dirty Jobs or ... Dirtiest Man."

Probably better than being called "That Really Creepy-Lookin' Bald Dude With the Terrible Facial Hair."

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Adam Lambert Talks Fashion, "Honest" New Album


Adam Lambert walked the red carpet of the American Music Awards in an impressive three-piece suit, defeating Justin Bieber by a wide margin in this Fashion Face-Off. Based on this dapper look, one can't help but wonder:

Is there a fashion line in Lambert's future?

Adam Lambert AMA Photo

Maybe, Adam says during his December 9 appearance on the Sundance Channel series, All On The Line with Joe Zee.

“I’d love to work on my own fashion line, accessory line, shoes or something. [But] obviously right now I’m focused on my music.”

Along those lines, the artist is only too excited to dish on his upcoming album. There's no release date for it, but Lambert has already laid out a slew of singles.

"The style is a little bit evolved," he says. "I think the last album I was trying to update the style of the late ‘70s, early ‘80s with the glam rock and with rock music on a whole visually and aesthetically. I think this album is more in the direction of contemporary again. It’s fresh and it’s something people maybe haven’t heard before. Lyrically, it’s very honest and real.”

The CD will likely hit stores in early-to-mid 2012.

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Robert Pattinson Is 'Sensational' In 'Cosmopolis'

'He's a great actor,' director David Cronenberg tells MTV News. 'It's obvious in the movie.'
By Kevin P. Sullivan, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


Robert Pattinson and Sarah Gadon in "Cosmopolis"
Photo: Caitlin Cronenberg's Twitter

The infamous birth scene in "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" may have drawn comparisons to the work of director David Cronenberg, but star Robert Pattinson got to work with the auteur for real in the upcoming "Cosmopolis," an adaptation of the novel by Don DeLillo.

The role represents a dynamic shift from the character fans around the world know Pattinson for, Edward Cullen, but Cronenberg, when he spoke with MTV News' Josh Horowitz, explained that the choice was nothing more than the normal casting process.

"You start with the basics. How old is he? What does he look like? Is the character very nerdy? Is he handsome and devilish?" Cronenberg said. "Is he an intellectual? You think about all these things and you think about the actors who could possibly project the things that you need from this character."

Once Cronenberg had a list of potential candidates for the "Ulysses"-inspired protagonist, Eric Packer, it is important to consider a star's profile in order to get the proper funding for the film. Cronenberg said that it takes an actor with a name like Pattinson to get his movies made.

After judging Pattinson's interest in the project and working around his schedule, it was clear to Cronenberg that he was the man for the job. "Ultimately, I felt he was the guy. Once again, intuition," he said. "I saw his movies, including ones maybe his Twi-Hard fans don't know about, like 'Little Ashes.' Maybe they saw 'Remember Me,' I'm not sure."

As for Pattinson's "Twilight" reputation, it's something Cronenberg acknowledges. "I can't pretend that I'm not aware of that. This is an unusual jump for him. He said it himself. It's scary," Cronenberg said, adding that it's the scary part of it that makes it worthwhile. "It's a scary thing because he's never really had to carry a movie quite that way before, totally on his own," he said. "He's in every scene. He's almost in every shot, so scary for him, but for an actor, scary is good. You don't want to be bored. You don't want to be too confident."

The question that will be on everyone's minds who goes to see the film may ultimately be, "Can the 'Twilight' kid actually act?" Cronenberg was quick to cast any doubt aside. "Really, he's fantastic. He's sensational," he said. "Really, I'm telling you. He's a great actor. It's obvious in the movie. It's not like maybe yes, maybe no. It's obvious."

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