- Title: UNITED KINGDOM: Justin Bieber's album "My World" hits top spot
- Date: 19th January 2010
- Summary: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JANUARY 18, 2010) (REUTERS) YOUNG FEMALE FAN SINGING "ONE TIME"
- Embargoed: 3rd February 2010 12:00
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- Location: United Kingdom
- Country: United Kingdom
- Topics: Entertainment
- Reuters ID: LVA7VYMGMQ5AOECY0YG316XTAXEN
- Story Text: Hundreds of screaming fans gathered in west London on Monday (January 18) to meet their favourite pop-star.
Carrying photographs and CD's, the fans waited patiently outside record store HMV for Justin Bieber to arrive.
The teenage pop sensation was wrapping up his week-long visit to the UK by signing autographs for fans.
He said that he's been having a great time.
"Being in the UK's been a blast, I've been here now a week. And I'm having so much fun, I got to go, kind of sightseeing and stuff, as well as, been working and so, it's been a blast," he said.
Justin made headlines when he was discovered from YouTube by his manager, Scooter Braun.
The young Canadian had to move to the U.S. to kickstart his career.
"At a young age, being 15, and going through this process has been fun. And I mean I miss my friends and family back home but this is definitely all worth it," he said.
Justin Timberlake and Usher were both in the running to sign the young pop star -- but Justin ended up working with Usher.
"Usher's like a big brother to me. We hang out all the time, he takes me go-karting, we play basketball... um, just regular things," Justin said.
Just recently, it was announced that Justin would be presenting at the Grammy awards on January 31st.
The singer said that he's very excited.
"I'm actually presenting at the Grammy's, it's gonna be so much fun... I don't know who I'm presenting with or what I'm presenting yet. The exciting part is that I'm actually presenting," he said.
Another source of excitement for the young star was the UK release of his album, "My World".
It hit the top spot in the iTunes UK album chart -- and Justin thanked his fans for this achievement.
"Yes, I'm so excited, 'My World' is actually number one in the UK today. So I'm very excited, it's my first day, 'My World' is coming out so I just wanted to say thank you to all my fans, you guys are truly amazing, and it's really a blessing to have you guys and all your support."
The feeling seemed to be mutual as fans expressed their adoration by screaming "I love you Justin", with some even bursting into tears.
But little do they know that the young man is actually single.
"I do not have a girlfriend, I'm single and ready to mingle. Party!," he said.
Justin is touring the US and Canada later this year, and is hoping to head back to Europe as well. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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