Justin Bieber booed because he’s ‘a whiner,’ music insider says

Justin Bieber booed because he’s ‘a whiner,’ music insider says

W hile Justin Bieber’ s career certainly is not tanking — not in the least — it is interesting that the 19-year-old pop superstar seems to be catching flak from some key players in the world of the music biz. Explaining those somewhat surprising boos hurled at Bieber at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, a veteran industry pro said, “A lot of people are just tired of Bieber and his antics. He’s such a whiner and is always acting up. … I know he’s still a teenager, but come on! He’s been in the business for years now. He should know how to act.” Ads by Google Invest in UK PropertyThe hottest investment properties in the UK. Talk to the experts. www.knightknox.com/uk Another sore point cited: The “stupid” comments and photos Bieber sends out on Twitter. “I think those boos were just some folks letting off steam,” added the source, noting that the Billboard awards crowd was mostly made up of music industry professionals. † On the heels of the Billboard boos, Bieber was blasted by Jon Bon Jovi. Speaking to the London Evening Standard, the rocker said Bieber risked becoming “an a--hole” thanks to recent stunts like showing up late for a concert in London. “Every generation has guys that do that, none of that is new,” said Bon Jovi. “They run the risk of disrespecting their audience members who have worked hard to pay for their ticket. … Do it once, you can be forgiven. Do it enough times and shame on you. They won’t have you back.” † The ongoing saga of Bieber’s monkey ended Tuesday as the singer lost ownership of his capuchin named Mally — having not fulfilled the proper paperwork with the German customs authorities, who took ownership of him. The young simian was seized March 28 when Bieber entered Germany on his European tour, lacking a vaccination certificate and other documents. SCARY MOMENT: Rhea Perlman shared a frightening experience with me Tuesday from her recent opening night of the world premiere of “Stella & Lou” at Northlight Theatre.“I had been nervous enough all day,” said the actress. “Not only was it opening night, plus [husband] Danny [DeVito] and my family were all here for it. So I went to the theater about an hour and a half early, because I had gifts for other members of the cast, and the crew.” While the four-time “Cheers” Emmy winner was on the theater’s freight elevator heading to her dressing room, the elevator got stuck between floors. “It really pushed me over the edge,” said Perlman, now seeing the humor of it all. But she has nothing but, uh, cheers for the Skokie fire crews who quickly responded to the emergency call. “After all, who doesn’t love having a handsome fireman tell you to jump into their arms?” laughed Perlman, explaining her exit from that stuck elevator cab.


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