Shindigs shut down due to shenanigans
Glace Bay High School principal Peter Campbell last fall compared behaviour at high school dances to a pendulum.
“It’s like anything else — there is a pendulum that swings and the pendulum has swung to the point where we said that it’s time to put the brakes on, take a breather, talk to the kids and re-evaluate,” he said.
Campbell was reacting to the high school’s decision to cancel dances indefinitely after some students showed up at the first dance of the school year tipsy, scantily clad and/or spoiling for a fight.
Staff at Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High also stopped hosting its dances around the same time for similar reasons. And Riverview Rural High School took similar steps earlier this year.
Sydney Academy is the latest in a long list of schools to cancel its dances due to drinking, suspected drug use and fighting at a dance on Thursday, resulting in up to 30 suspensions.
Campbell sounds like an educator who has seen it all. And the approach he advocates is the sensible one. That’s likely the approach Sydney Academy will take. There won’t be any dances until staff members get the sense they can host one again without anyone getting hurt.
There are inevitably cries of “no fair” from students and even some parents. But what other choice is there? What volunteer wants to be associated with a supposedly fun event where people are getting hurt?
Some suggest giving students a breathalyzer test before allowing them into a dance. Back in 2006, students at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, Ont. were made to pass a breathalyzer test to get into school dances, after the school issued 11 suspensions for fighting and underage drinking at a previous dance.
But asking volunteer chaperones to administer a breathalyzer test prior to a dance at a public school with a student population of 750 is asking too much.
History repeats itself year after year.
Some teens engage in shocking behaviour at dances, some of which is potentially injurious, their elders are scandalized, volunteers throw their hands up in the air, and those who weren’t grinding, grappling or guzzling become indignant that their “rights” are being trampled.
High school dances aren’t a “right.” And there are those who would contend that the opportunity to cram into a school gymnasium with hundreds of others getting down to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber isn’t even a “privilege.”
Most parents and teachers just want to see their kids get through high school relatively unscathed, physically, mentally and socially.
When a high school dance becomes a threat to students’ health and safety, as was the case at Sydney Academy on Thursday, it’s time to shut ’er down.
“It’s like anything else — there is a pendulum that swings and the pendulum has swung to the point where we said that it’s time to put the brakes on, take a breather, talk to the kids and re-evaluate,” he said.
Campbell was reacting to the high school’s decision to cancel dances indefinitely after some students showed up at the first dance of the school year tipsy, scantily clad and/or spoiling for a fight.
Staff at Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High also stopped hosting its dances around the same time for similar reasons. And Riverview Rural High School took similar steps earlier this year.
Sydney Academy is the latest in a long list of schools to cancel its dances due to drinking, suspected drug use and fighting at a dance on Thursday, resulting in up to 30 suspensions.
Campbell sounds like an educator who has seen it all. And the approach he advocates is the sensible one. That’s likely the approach Sydney Academy will take. There won’t be any dances until staff members get the sense they can host one again without anyone getting hurt.
There are inevitably cries of “no fair” from students and even some parents. But what other choice is there? What volunteer wants to be associated with a supposedly fun event where people are getting hurt?
Some suggest giving students a breathalyzer test before allowing them into a dance. Back in 2006, students at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, Ont. were made to pass a breathalyzer test to get into school dances, after the school issued 11 suspensions for fighting and underage drinking at a previous dance.
But asking volunteer chaperones to administer a breathalyzer test prior to a dance at a public school with a student population of 750 is asking too much.
History repeats itself year after year.
Some teens engage in shocking behaviour at dances, some of which is potentially injurious, their elders are scandalized, volunteers throw their hands up in the air, and those who weren’t grinding, grappling or guzzling become indignant that their “rights” are being trampled.
High school dances aren’t a “right.” And there are those who would contend that the opportunity to cram into a school gymnasium with hundreds of others getting down to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber isn’t even a “privilege.”
Most parents and teachers just want to see their kids get through high school relatively unscathed, physically, mentally and socially.
When a high school dance becomes a threat to students’ health and safety, as was the case at Sydney Academy on Thursday, it’s time to shut ’er down.
Justin Bieber To Play Charity Gig For College Kids.
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education.
Tickets range in price from US$250 to US$1,500.
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
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Chris Brown & Justin Bieber Official Video ‘Next To You’ Leaked out
An unfinished version of Chris Brown and Justin Bieber’s Next 2 You video has leaked online.
The promo, directed by Colin Tilley, emerged on the web ahead of it’s official premiere next week and features Breezy and the Biebs romancing two girls before the town they live in is thrown into chaos.
The video opens with Chris’ F.A.M.E. LP track, All Back, playing in the background as JB and Chris are seen with their girlfriends, before Justin’s lady is dragged away from him by her father.
Brown and Chris are then shown in an apocalyptic setting, as 21-year old Brown tries to search the devastated town for his lady, while Biebs is pictured on a roof-top pining for his girlfriend.
The clip ends with Justin finally being reunited with his lady, sealing the final scene with a romantic kiss, while Chris is seen wandering aimlessly on the streets as his girlfriend is involved in a car accident.
Speaking of his ideas for the dramatic Next 2 You promo, Chris previously claimed: “I would play it to the actual song, and at one point of the song, there were all these dancers dancing on these street elements like benches and tables and stuff like that,”
He added: “From there, it just started to evolve from street elements and this whole underground vibe to just getting crazier and crazier. I wanted to make sure it was really exciting.”
Eminem Dissing Justin Bieber and Lady GAGA in his new song ‘A Kiss’
Yup, Eminem’s at it again, rapping about his pop culture cohorts in a new song titled “A Kiss” on Hell: The Sequel, his new collaborative album with Royce da 5’9. This time Eminem’s targeting both Gaga and Justin Bieber. (Source:EOnline)
So how’s he trash talking these two?
Turns out, Eminem playing up the hermaphrodite rumors surrounding the pop singer with the following lyrics:
“Tell Lady Gaga she can quit her job at the post office/she’s still a male lady. Wouldn’t f–k her with her d–k/ You heard it/The verdict’s in.”
As for Justin Bieber, Eminem raps in the song:
“evil runs through him.”
“Him don’t give a damn how Bieber doing,” he raps.
Eminem? Really?
Selena Gomez releases new single Bang Bang Bang on iTunes
The Disney star is trying to break into the music world, and her first single has been made available for download today.
She announced the news on Twitter, saying: '“Bang Bang Bang" is now on @iTunesMusic! Listen to the full song and get it now.'
The track is from her forthcoming first album When The Sun Goes Down.
The new single features the lyrics: 'My new boy used to be model. He looks way better than you.
'He's a real keeper, you know/ Bang bang bang, I'm breaking in/ Stealing all my love back, giving it to him.'
Some say the track is clearly about Justin, though others have cast doubt on whether Selena be investing all her love in the Biebster after he tweeted yesterday: 'A girlfriend won't change me, I'll always put my fans first.'
There was certainly a distinct lack of microblogging action from Selena's squeeze when the new track went live today...
Justin Bieber To Play Charity Gig For College Kids
Justin Bieber is to play a benefit concert to help kids win college places.
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June (11) to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education.
Tickets range in price from $250 (£156) to $1,500 (£937).
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
The 17-year-old pop star will perform an intimate show at the Mountain Winery venue in Saratoga, California on 11 June (11) to raise money for College Track, an after-school program which helps students apply for further education. Tickets range in price from $250 (£156) to $1,500 (£937).
The move has already won Bieber praise from a number of celebrity fans - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher writes in a post on Twitter.com, "Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track. Good on you."
Rapper MC Hammer adds, "Thanks for supporting College Track... You donated your time, talent and heart."
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Kissing 3 Minutes Backstage At The 2011 MTV Movie Awards!
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez love French Kissing, and during the June 5 MTV Movie Awards, they just couldn’t keep their hands off each other backstage!
According to HollywoodLife, After Justin Bieber received his award for Best Jaw-Dropping Moment, he met up with Selena Gomez backstage. There — in front of everyone — they spontaneously started to kiss!
“They made out for about three minutes and kind of weirded people out,” the eyewitness said. “They used a lot of tongue and acted like there was no one else in the room.” (Source:Hollywoodlife.com)
Justin Bieber Wins MTV Movie Awards
Justin Bieber won the Best Jaw-Dropping Moment award at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. The event was held at Universal Studios’ Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.
Talk about the award, Justin was not scheduled to appear at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, but he dropped in unexpectedly to claim his Golden Popcorn in the Best Jaw Dropping Moment category for his 3-D concert spectacular “Never Say Never.”
“It feels great. I’m so blessed,” Bieber told MTV News backstage. “I’m so glad to be back here and to have so many great fans. It’s a great night.”
Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” defeated fellow nominees Black Swan, 127 Hours, Inception and Jackass 3D. (Source:MTV/Photo:Getty Images)
Congrats Justin! <3
Justin Bieber Acceptance Speech: Best Jaw-Dropping Moment on MTV Movie Award 2011
Justin Bieber ended up taking home the Best Jaw-Dropping Moment trophy at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. He looked thrilled as he walked up to the stage at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles to accept his golden popcorn and give thanks for the prize.
Bieber-Inspired 9/11 Victim's Daughter Inspired President Obama
Here's an excerpt from that speech:
Now, this week I received a letter from a girl in New Jersey named Payton Wall. She wrote to me on Monday after the news that bin Laden had been killed, and she explained how she still remembers that September morning almost 10 years ago. She was only four years old. Her father, Glen, was trapped inside the World Trade Center. And so, in those final, frantic moments, knowing he might not make it, he called home. And Payton remembers watching her mom sobbing as she spoke to her husband and then passed the phone to Payton. And in words that were hard to hear but which she's never forgotten, he said to her, "I love you Payton, and I will always be watching over you.Wall, who lives in Rumson, NJ, opened up about her 1,500-word letter to the President to the Post. She noted that she and her friend Madison Robertson, who also lost her father on 9/11, were inspired to tell their stories after seeing Bieber's movie Never Say Never: "We were so amazed by his story and how he never said never. It inspired us to believe in our selves and share our story to encourage others." She actually tried contacting Bieber first, through Twitter, but when he didn't respond, she wrote to the President. The next day, the White House called her mother, Diane, who had no idea about the letter, and invited Payton, her mother and her sister, Avery, to Thursday's ceremony.
When she met him, the President also told her that he "knows Justin" and that he would help arrange a meeting between the two. Wall said she was absolutely thrilled, but "I just don't want it to seem like I only wrote the letter to meet Justin Bieber. I did it to honor my father. My father is the reason that we all came together today. I miss and love him and don't go a day without thinking about him."
Justin Bieber says he's dating around - What about Selena ?
Justin downplays a relationship with Selena — are they on the rocks?
Justin Bieber is not one to speak publicly about his relationship with Selena Gomez, but after her recent denial of love in a Seventeen magazine interview, he’s opening up — and things don’t sound promising for our favorite Hollywood couple!During a recent interview for a New Zealand television program, Justin, 17, not only denied a relationship with Selena, 18, but said he’s playing the field!
“She’s one of my best friends,” Justin said. “I think that’s an important thing in my life is dating around and having some sort of a personal life.”
Sounds like there could be trouble in paradise for this famous pair! Check out the interview below and tell us if you agree,
Justin Bieber confirms he'll play in Japan, manager tells crew to “man the f**k up”
Things were looking bad for Justin Bieber's Japanese fans yesterday: TMZ reported his stage crew were refusing to go to Japan because they're afraid for their health.
Justin's manager Scooter Braun had to hold a series of crisis talks as workers on the tour said they were worried about the risk of cancer since the recent nuclear disaster and thought there might be another earthquake.
VIDEO: Justin Bieber gives away free concert tickets!
Justin Bieber departed Australia today (*cries*) and tweeted that he's definitely going to Japan.
“and Im def going to JAPAN!! #supportJapan #citizenoftheworld #makeachange “
Braun must have shaken the crew up with these words: "Man the f**k up and do the right thing by these kids."
Workers had retorted that Avril Lavigne and Slash had both canceled their concerts, to which Scooter told them that the government had given “the all clear” and it was safe to play the scheduled concerts in Tokyo and Osaka.
Do you think Justin's crew have a right to be freaked out or should they get over it?
Justin Bieber’s Phone Blunder
Chris Brown happy birthday man… call me cuz u programed yr new number wrong in my phone. I was calling this old guy who didn’t believe he was talking to meYou know he must have felt so embarrassed by that. I hate calling people for that exact reason. However, hopefully he handled it with class like we know he can. Do you feel bad for Justin? Do you think he should have made it publicly known like he did on Twitter or should he have kept it more private? That’s a tough one to say. It does not paint him in a good light, but he did have a right to wish Chris a happy birthday.
Justin Bieber to Record PSA for Nassau Students
The teen pop sensation has agreed to help in the fight against cyberbullying and sexting in a public service announcement that will appear in Nassau County schools, the district attorney’s office said on Friday.
The 17-year-old star agreed to record the public service announcement in order to resolve misdemeanor charges filed against one of his managers and record label, after an incident in 2009, that brought thousands of unruly Bieber fans to Roosevelt Field mall for a chance to meet the singer.
Bieber’s record label, Island Def Jam Record Music Group, and his management company, Remster 3, pleaded guilty Friday morning to violating Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinances, the district attorney’s office said in a statement. The case against James Roppo, a senior vice president of IDJ, and Scott “Scooter” Braun, Bieber’s manager, were dismissed based on the guilty pleas taken by the companies.
The public service announcement will be shown in Nassau County middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools. Prosecutors will make it available to schools outside of Nassau County as well.
“This public service announcement will be a valuable tool for parents, educators, and law enforcement efforts to combat cyber-bullying and sexting, while encouraging young people to use the internet responsibly,” District Attorney Kathleen Rice said in the statement.
Charges to be dropped in Bieber NY mall frenzy
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Bieber (BEE'-bur) has agreed to record a public service announcement on cyberbullying in order to resolve misdemeanor charges filed against one of his managers and a record executive after a frenzy at a New York mall.
The case stemmed from an incident in 2009, when thousands of unruly girls turned up at a clothing store on Long Island to see the teen pop star sign autographs.
Bieber manager Scott Bruan and Def Jam Records executive James Roppo were charged after police said they refused to help disperse the crowd.
Prosecutors told a judge Friday that they are dropping those charges. The record company and a management company pleaded guilty to fire code violations.
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice tells Newsday that having Bieber educate kids about bullying is "invaluable."
The case stemmed from an incident in 2009, when thousands of unruly girls turned up at a clothing store on Long Island to see the teen pop star sign autographs.
Bieber manager Scott Bruan and Def Jam Records executive James Roppo were charged after police said they refused to help disperse the crowd.
Prosecutors told a judge Friday that they are dropping those charges. The record company and a management company pleaded guilty to fire code violations.
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice tells Newsday that having Bieber educate kids about bullying is "invaluable."
Buzz around Jack Vidgen hits Bieber pitch
Vidgen, 14, had over 300,000 YouTube hits from around the world this week after wowing the Australia's Got Talent judges with his powerhouse performance of Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing.
Immediately, everyone is talking about how Vidgen could be the next Bieber. He has a similar background as the Canadian superstar, growing up with music from a young age.
"I don't mind it at all," he said of the comparisons. "If I was successful as him, that would be pretty amazing."
Vidgen, who goes to school in Sydney, said he jumped at a chance to get a record deal now, despite his age.
He is the favourite to win Australia's Got Talent, which was a ratings hit for Channel 7 this week.
Misdialing Chris Brown's Number, Justin Bieber Ends Up Talking to Old Man
Having no idea that Breezy put an incorrect number in his cell phone
, the Biebs accidentally dialed the wrong number when he called the 'Kiss Kiss' hitmaker to wish him a 'happy birthday'.
Justin didn't know that the "Run It!" hitmaker had set his new number incorrectly in the "Baby" hitmaker's cell phone. As a result, instead of talking to the birthday boy, the Canadian heartthrob was left red-faced after having an awkward conversation with an old man on the phone.
After the little incident, the boyfriend of Selena Gomez decided to send his best wishes via Twitter as writing, "@chrisbrown happy birthday man." He followed it up with a confession, tweeting, "@chrisbrown call me cuz u programed yr new number wrong in my phone i was calling this old guy who didn't believe he was talking to me lol."
Chris
Justin Bieber's Manager Off The Hook For Mall-Stampede Charges
Bieber will make an anti-cyberbullying PSA and his label will reimburse the county for emergency response.
According to E! News, the charges against Braun were dropped Friday (May 6) after Bieber agreed to make a public-service announcement for an anti-cyberbullying campaign and his record label, Island Def Jam, pleaded guilty to the ordinance violation and agreed to reimburse the county almost $8,000 to pay its share of the costs associated with the law enforcement and fire marshal response after the melee.
All this stems from a Bieber mall appearance that turned into a stampede and injured one fan. Police alleged that Braun failed to properly control the situation at Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, New York, when they ordered him to send a message to Bieber's fans via Twitter to notify his followers that the event was canceled.
Fans of the rising teen superstar were waiting for Bieber to arrive at the mall, where he was set to perform selections from his EP, My World, which had been released earlier in the week.
Braun refused to send the message, police said. Instead, authorities contend Braun eschewed safety in favor of publicity. As things got out of hand, police said, Bieber's Twitter still read, "On my way to Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, NY to sign and meet fans! I'm pumped. See u there."
After a representative from the singer's label was arrested, a message from Bieber's Twitter was sent urging fans to go home. "The event at Roosevelt Mall is cancelled," he tweeted. "Please go home. The police have already arrested one person from my camp. I don't want anyone hurt."
Justin Bieber dials wrong number while calling Chris Brown
May 6, 2011 -- Justin Bieber wanted to wish his friend, singer Chris Brown, a Happy Birthday, but accidentally dialed the wrong number. Brown hadn't given Bieber his updated number so the "Baby" singer ended up speaking to one unsuspecting person.
Don't get too jealous ladies. Justin Bieber ended up speaking to an "old man" who didn't believe it was actually The Biebs on the phone. 'Call me cuz u programmed yr new number wrong in my phone. I was calling this old guy who didn't believe he was talking to me," Justin tweeted to Chris Brown, 22.
"Why can't Justin Bieber accidentally call me?" tweeted one fan, with many other "Beliebers" agreeing. "It's so unfair that the person Justin called was an old man. It could have at least been a fan," said another girl. What do you think about Justin's mix while trying to call Chris Brown? Would you believe it if a "wrong number" claimed to be Justin Bieber?
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