Justin Bieber Is 'Really Growing Up,' Says 'Never Say Never' Director

Jon M. Chu says teen star is 'learning how to interact with people.'
By Eric Ditzian


Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

MTV News first interviewed Justin Bieber in September of 2009, when the pint-size pop singer was on the cusp of breaking beyond his core audience into mainstream pop stardom. Then 15 years old and relatively new to the national media spotlight, Bieber wasn't nervous so much as generally tentative, a bit clipped and repetitive in his answers.

When Bieber walked into the MTV Newsroom earlier this month to promote the difference in his on-camera demeanor couldn't have been more different: He projected a breezy confidence, at times humorous or eye-on-the-prize focused, and was engaging throughout.

That Bieber has truly matured — not just as an artist, but as a person — isn't apparent only to those who occasionally cross his path. Jon M. Chu, who directed and began working with the singer in August, has noticed the change as well.

"With the movie and going to the Grammys and being respected on so many different levels beyond just his own fanbase, he's really growing up and learning how to interact with people," Chu said.

The director said he noted a great difference in the young star's disposition following the completion of his seven-month, 86-show tour.

"He's just had time to rest," said Chu, who started shooting "Never Say Never" as Bieber was in the midst of that nonstop North American tour. At first, Bieber was standoffish. Only gradually did the two establish a close creative partnership.

"Half of it was just me gaining trust with him because I was in his face with a camera," Chu said. "It was very much like 'Almost Famous,' where I was just on the bus and he didn't really want me there. Once we got past that, we were fine."

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Kanye West Boo'd At Chicago Bulls Game 50 Cent Buys Floyd Mayweather A Rolls Royce For His Bday

Kanye West showed up at the Chicago Bulls/Miami Heat game yesterday and was met with a round of boos. Hmm...I wonder why?  Inside, we consider what made the crowd "turn" on Kayne and we drool over the new Rolls Royce 50 Cent bought his BFF Floyd Mayweather...

 

It seems like Chicago Bulls fans are not feeling Kanye West right now.  We can't pinpoint the reason why because Kanye is always p*ssing people off. 

We told you earlier about his controversial tweet saying some women use "abortions" as a money making schemes.  That particular tweet did not go over well with most people.

Also...word on the street was that Kanye sat on the Miami Heat's side of the United Center in Chicago.  Dude...you are from Chicago and you sit with the opposing team?  That's shade.

So it could be one of those reasons...who knows?

 

And in other news about rappers....

 

50 Cent just bought his BFF Floyd Mayweather a Rolls Royce for his bday.
 

Floyd's fiance Ebony popped out the car as a surprise as well. 50 actually presented Floyd with three different colors, Floyd chose out of the three, and the others were returned.  Sweet.

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PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Keyshia & Her Man Boobie Cover INK Mag Zoe Kravitz Gets Cute For Vera Wang

Zoe Kravitz just proved why she has that sexy innocent look down to a science.  We've got pics of her new photoshoot for the Vera Wang Princess fragrance--which she's the face of--and Keyshia Cole and Boobie Gibson's new INK magazine cover when you read on...

 

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And Keyshia Cole and her baller fiance Daniel "Boobie" Gibson are showing off their tatts for Urban Ink magazine.  Well isn't that a sweet coupley thing to do....

 

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Victoria Beckham & Jessica Alba: Pre-Oscar Party Girls

Making for a family-friendly weekend gathering, the stars were out in full force for a Pre-Oscar party in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday afternoon (February 26).

Held at the Coldwater Canyon Park, David and Victoria Beckham made a grand arrival as they led the way while sons Cruz and Romeo followed along.

The Academy Awards fete also drew out pregnant actress Jessica Alba and her adorable daughter Honor Marie, as well as celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe.

With happy couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi smiling for paparazzi, the guest list was rounded out by hotel heiress Nicky Hilton and her longtime beau, David Katzenberg.

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He?s the object of affection for millions of teenage girls, and Justin Bieber is speaking his mind on the topic of sex in the new issue of Rolling Stone. The ?One Less Lonely Girl? singer explained, ?I don?t think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them.? He continued, ?I think you should just wait for the person you?re... in love with,? noticeably leaving out the whole marriage thing. As for abortion, Justin says he?s definitely Pro-Life. "I really don't believe in abortion. It's like killing a baby?" And he?ll keep his Canadian healthcare. "We go to the doctor and we don't need to worry about paying him, but here, your whole life, you're broke because of medical bills. My [American] bodyguard's baby was premature, and now he has to pay for it. In Canada, if your baby's premature, he stays in the hospital as long as he needs to, and then you go home." [gallery=751]

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Spending the day at a red carpet celebration, Vanessa Hudgens looked darling as she arrived at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 26).

The "High School Musical" hottie took to the Santa Monica beachfront venue in preparation of the annual cinema showcase - as she headed directly to the LG Cinema 3D HDTV lounge to hang out with fellow actress Malin Akerman.

Miss Hudgens made the appearance as she's throwing herself back in the spotlight as she readies for next month's release of her new movie "Beastly".

As for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards, the show will air at 10:00 ET on IFC with Joel McHale handling the hosting duties.

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First Photos Of Danish Royal Twins

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Proud parents are Tasmanian-born Princess Mary, 39, and Crown Prince Frederik, 42. The twins are fourth and fifth in line to the throne, after their father and older siblings Prince Christian, 5, and Princess Isabella, 3.

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VIDEO: Jenna Fischer: I'd Be Insane to Let My Husband Cheat on Me

VIDEO: Jenna Fischer: I'd Be Insane to Let My Husband Cheat on Me

 

In her new comedy Hall Pass (which hits theaters Feb. 25), Jenna Fischer's character gives her husband (Owen Wilson) one week off from marriage to sow his wild oats (a.k.a. have sex with other women). But if you're considering trying this at home, Fischer wants you to know that you might be crazy.

"What sane woman would actually do this in real life?" the actress, 36, asks iVillage. "It's a great idea for a movie. It's a bad idea for your life."

Plus, it seems like the last thing Fischer and husband Lee Kirk (who tied the knot in 2010) need is time off. She gushed to iVillage about their happy relationship, saying when you meet the right guy, "you just know."

Watch our exclusive video interview (above) to find out why the actress is "in denial" about her TV boss Steve Carell leaving The Office, and why she thinks it's easy to fall in love with the wrong people.

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