The musician, 30, and his model-entrepreneur wife, 27, have welcomed their first baby together. Justin confirmed the news on Friday, Aug. 23.

“WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER,” Justin wrote in an Instagram post. Hailey posted the same photo to her Instagram Stories soon afterwards with the child’s name and a teddy bear and blue heart emoji.

Pattie Mallette, Justin’s mom, tweeted, “CONGRATULATIONS @justinbieber & Hailey. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BABY JACK!!”

Stephen Baldwin, Hailey’s dad, shared Mallette’s tweet, adding: “Amen, Congratulations to you and may God continue to bless our family.”

The couple first announced they were expecting a child together in May 2024, sharing the exciting news on Instagram. A rep for Hailey confirmed to PEOPLE that the model was just over six months pregnant at the time.

In the footage, Hailey, 27, donned a white lace Saint Laurent gown that accentuated her bump, while Justin, 30, wore an Atlanta Braves baseball hat with a black jacket and pants.

In one photo, Justin holds on to Hailey’s bump from behind as the couple share an embrace.

Since tying the knot in 2018, the couple have shared insight into their plans to expand their family. After all, Hailey teased to GQ that she was “looking forward” to motherhood last October—but not without some fears.

“I literally cry about this all the time!” Hailey admitted in a May interview with The Sunday Times. “I want kids so bad but I get scared. It’s enough that people say things about my husband or my friends. I can’t imagine having to confront people saying things about a child.”

Ultimately, she noted, “We can only do the best we can to raise them,” adding, “As long as they feel loved and safe.”

The couple shared a video and images of Hailey, 27, debuting her bump in a white lace dress.

Famous faces including US reality star Kim Kardashian and model Gigi Hadid posted their congratulations under the announcement on Instagram.

Hailey and Justin, 30, got married in a secret ceremony in New York in 2018.

The couple announced the news on their respective Instagram pages with corresponding posts.

Both begin with a short, romantic video clip of the couple kissing. Other shots zoom in on Hailey’s stomach, which are accentuated in her form-fitting gown.

Neither of the couple’s respective Instagram posts feature any text other than each other’s Instagram usernames.

A representative for Hailey confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the model is just over six months pregnant.

In a press release, fashion house Yves Saint Laurent said the video and photoshoot were from the Biebers’ vow renewal ceremony on Thursday in Hawaii.

Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, while Justin was discovered as a singer aged 13 and went on to become a pop sensation with hits including Baby, Love Me and Yummy.

In addition to modelling, Hailey is the founder of a skincare line, Rhode.

Last year, Justin was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice world tour amid his ongoing recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that can cause facial paralysis.

The Canadian singer unexpectedly stepped on stage at Coachella last month to perform 2020 hit single Essence, alongside Wizkid, during a set by Nigerian star Tems.

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The 30-year-old singer took to Instagram over the weekend to share multiple photo dumps, offering glimpses into various aspects of his life.

From his surprise appearance at Coachella, where he performed during Tems’ set, to moments of leisure such as playing golf, enjoying the beach, smoking, and trying on different trainers, Justin Bieber’s posts provided a look into his world.

It was, however, one particular set of images that garnered significant attention from fans.

In a close-up series of selfies, Bieber appeared visibly distressed, with tears streaming down his face.

The pop star stared solemnly into the camera, his emotions laid bare for all to see, as a single tear rolled down his cheek.

Despite the intimate portrayal of his emotions, Bieber offered no explanation or caption for his tearful display, leaving fans puzzled and concerned about his well-being.

Justin Bieber’s personal life has come under the spotlight since the recent rumors surrounding his marriage to wife Hailey Bieber (neé Baldwin), 27.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, has faced speculation about the state of their relationship on multiple occasions.

Concerns were raised recently when Hailey’s father, Stephen Baldwin, 57, requested “prayers” for the couple, fueling speculation about potential marital troubles.

The dup had met at the Barclays Center in New York which was the venue for at Drake’s concert.

The two artistes were seen engaged in what appeared to be a casual conversation which has sparked excitement and curiosity among their fans.

The meeting between Sarkodie and Justin Bieber has fueled speculation about a possible collaboration between the two talented musicians. Many fans are eagerly anticipating the prospect of these two musical powerhouses joining forces on a track.

The encounter also highlights the global reach and influence of African artistes like Sarkodie, who continue to make waves on the international music scene.

The rapperholic was not just a visitor but a honoured guest who was ushered into the VIP section with A-listed artistes including Vinicius Junior and Lil Durk.

Sarkodie’s presence at such a high-profile event alongside renowned artistes like Justin Bieber and Drake further solidifies his status as one of Africa’s leading musical exports.

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The 29-year-old singer announced in June 2022 that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome type 2, a rare version of shingles that can cause hearing loss and facial paralysis.

Bieber had postponed his tour last year, with hopes to get back on the road in 2023, though he announced earlier this month that the rest of the shows were canceled.

DailyMail.com learned that the singer’s doctors ‘forced’ him to cancel the show while his wife Hailey and his family were worried about his health.

The singer seems to be in a much better place now, sharing an Instagram story video on Wednesday where he was seen flashing a bright smile.

The brief video was captioned, ‘Wait for it….’ as the singer zoomed in on his face before he flashed a happy smile for his 281 million followers. 

Bieber didn’t share any further updates on his health, though he’s definitely come a long way since he first revealed his diagnosis last June.

He shared a video where he explained that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which occurs, according to the Mayo Clinic, when, ‘a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears.’

The syndrome causes facial paralysis and hearing loss, which in most cases is temporary but can be permanent if not treated quickly. 

‘Obviously as you can probably see with my face. I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome and it is from this virus that attacks the nerves in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis,’ Bieber explained in the June 2022 video.

Justin later updated posted a sad update on his Instagram Story, stating, ‘Been getting progressively harder to eat which has been extremely frustrating, please pray for me,’ with a teary emoji.

‘Can’t believe I’m saying this. I’ve done everything to get better but my sickness is getting worse,’ he wrote in an Instagram story post.

‘My heart breaks that I will have to postpone these next few shows (doctors orders). To all my people I love you so much and I’m gonna rest and get better.’ 

He posted another clip where the singer showed the devastating effects to his diagnosis as he showed how his eye wasn’t blinking, can’t smile, and nostril will not move all on the right side of his face.

He explained: ‘So there is full paralysis on this side my face. So for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically obviously not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious as you can see.’

Earlier this month, sources close to the singer told DailyMail.com that his team of doctors ‘forced’ him to cancel the tour.

‘Justin is fragile and has has been worn thin lately. He was told that this needed to happen and he was left with no other choice,’ an insider says.

‘He knows that if he did not cancel the remaining tour dates, it could have a horrible impact on his overall health. If he does not have his health, he has nothing.’

According to the source, ‘He feels horrible about it. He is aware that this impacts so many people who really on him and he is committed to making sure that they are all okay.’ 

And it’s not only Justin’s doctors who have expressed concern; his wife Hailey, 26, family and friends have all been ‘worried’ about his declining health, the insider added. 

‘For so many years, Justin felt like he was invincible and that nothing could hurt him. But after getting sick with Ramsay Hunt, it became so clear to him that he is not,’ the source shared. 

The star revealed over the weekend that he is suffering from facial paralysis. The announcement followed the postponement of three of his shows.

“I know this storm will pass but in the meantime I know Jesus is with me,” Bieber wrote on Instagram.

The 28-year-old said on Saturday that the condition is due to a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

The illness occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near someone’s ears.

Symptoms can include a painful rash inside the ear canal and outside the ear, at times attacking the tongue and roof of the mouth, as well as vertigo and tinnitus.

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Like with Bieber’s case, it can also cause paralysis on the side of the face which has been attacked by the virus.

On Monday, Bieber posted on his Instagram story, saying he “wanted to share a bit of how I’ve been feelin”.

“Each day has gotten better and through all of the discomfort I have found comfort in the one who designed me and knows me,” the Canadian wrote.

“I’m reminded he knows all of me. He knows the darkest parts of me that I want no one to know about and he constantly welcomes me into his loving arms.

“This perspective has given me peace during this horrific storm that I’m facing.”

Last week, in a three-minute video to his 240 million followers, Bieber smiled and blinked to show how the right side of his face did not move.

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The Canada-born singer said he has been doing facial exercises to “get back to normal”, but that he does not know how long it will take to recover.

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is extremely rare. According to the US National Organization for Rare Disorders, only five people per 100,000 are estimated to contract it annually.

In most cases, full recovery can occur within days or weeks, though some people can suffer permanent hearing loss and eye damage.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz, the Rock star said he would also love to have a song with Justin Bieber and Elemay.

According to him, it is about time he moves on from local collaborations to international features that will cement his music prowess.

The Lynx signee said he would be more than elated to give Nicki Minaj a verse to rap on if he had the opportunity.

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Turning to her Instagram last week, the 25-year-old model revealed that suffered a blood clot in her brain on Thursday which led her to immediate hospitalisation.

“They found I had suffered a very small blood clot to my brain, which caused a small lack of oxygen, but my body had passed it on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours,” she wrote.

While Hailey was soon released from the hospital, sources close to the couple reveal that the incident shook husband Justin Bieber to his core. The singer “is probably more traumatised than even she is,” the source added.

“When it happened, there was a lot of panic. Justin texted everyone he knew and asked everyone to pray for her, and he never left her side.”

“He was saying that he can’t lose her, that whatever it takes, he wanted the best medical treatment available,” the source says.

“He would’ve done anything to help her. It was a moment for them both to be reminded about mortality, and focusing on what really matters,” the source adds.

“He realizes, and is telling people around him, how much Hailey is his rock, and how she saved him from a dark time … and that he needs to appreciate her every day. He’s going to keep an eye on her and help her however he can. And he has everyone around him praying for her continued good health. It shook him up.”

Black, 24, also known by his legal name Bill Kapri, has been named as one of the victims after a total of 10 shots were fired, one of which wounded the rapper’s leg.

Rappers Black, Lil Baby and Gunna were leaving the party around 2:45 a.m. when a fight broke out with the rappers’ friends who were in a red Ferrari Sports Car, when Kodak Black took a swing at someone, TMZ first reported.  

‘The fight was believed to have started with someone in Kodak Black’s entourage,’ a source told Page Six. ‘After others jumped in, shots were fired… and then all hell broke loose.’  

People began running for their lives as shots broke out, according to eye witnesses.  Multiple shots were fired hitting three other men, aged between 19 and 60.   

The 19-year-old and 60-year-old were transported to the hospital from the scene. The 24-year-old, said to be Black himself, left the scene but was later taken to the hospital. 

Two of the victim’s names have not been released but all four are all reported to be in stable condition.  

One man, who is believed to be a friend of the rappers, was reportedly shot in the butt, another man, an autograph collector named Mark Schaefer believed to be the 60 year-old victim, is said to have been shot in the foot and the third was seen shot in the shoulder. 

The shooters are still on the run and no arrests have been made, LAPD confirmed to DailyMail.com. No suspects have been named as the investigation remains ongoing.   

Justin Bieber, 27, was hosting a star-studded afterparty at the swanky eatery following his earlier pre-Super Bowl performance at the Pacific Design Center.

Some of the celebrity attendees included Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, as well as Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos. 

Wizkid and Bieber recently collaborated on the remix of the record and the two performed it for the first time on stage in Philadelphia.

Essence has been having an amazing run on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has equally appeared in the Top 100 sections of many countries on Apple Music.

In July, Wizkid became the first Nigerian artist to have a record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when Essence, which features Nigerian singer Tems, broke into the chart at No. 82.

It rose to No. 70 the next week and to No. 67 the next.

In August, he appeared on the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also became the most Shazamed song in the United States for the week in review.

It’s currently on No. 13 on Billboard 100 and also No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart which means Wizkid has a number one record in the United States of America.

Check out the performance below:

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Justice Bieber, in his message, said he had no alternative because the Afrobeats/RnB song has been steadily garnering numbers on major streaming platforms – tagging it as the “song of the summer” season.

He wrote: Thank u for letting me jump on the song of the summer. Essence remix out now.

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WizKid announced Thursday (August 12) that Justin Bieber will be featured on a remix of his Afrobeats hit ‘Essence,’ which also features singer Tems on his Instagram page.

The announcement of the collaboration thrilled many who congratulated the One Dance hitmaker for the feat.

‘Essence’ debuted on the Billboard’s Hot 100 in July at Number 82 after the Tems-assisted song was released in October 2020 from Wiz’s album Made in Lagos.

The sultry Afrobeats/R&B club jam has been steadily climbing the tally over the last five weeks, rising to its current position of Number 54 in the week ending August 14, per Billboard’s website.

Listen to the remix of the song below:

For this remix, the Grammy Award winner sought the help of award-winning producer Masterkraft, Afro-fusion musicians Omah Lay and Alpha P.

The fan-favourite track begins with the usual 10-second intro but immediately switches into a mash-up of the RnB and Afrobeat/Afro-Pop rhythms.

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The Afro-fusion style gives the song an electric effect that leaves listeners dancing non stop to the Masterkraft produced jam.

This is not Justin Bieber’s first African collaboration. He featured Burna Boy on his Justice album released in March 2021.

The Grammy winner was featured on track 14, Loved By You. The album also has the original Peaches song on it.

In an interview with GQ magazine, the 27-year-old singer spoke freely, revealing the extent of his drug problem and the development of his relationships with wife Hailey Baldwin and Christianity.

“I have a wife who I adore, who I feel comforted by. I feel safe. I feel like my relationship with God is wonderful. And I have this outpouring of love that I want to be able to share with people, you know?” Bieber told journalist Zach Baron.

The Canadian superstar developed a reputation for bad behavior and a serious drug habit in years past, to the point that security guards would come into his room at night and check his pulse to make sure he was still alive, Bieber told GQ.

“It was like I had all this success and it was still like: I’m still sad, and I’m still in pain. And I still have these unresolved issues. And I thought all the success was going to make everything good. And so for me, the drugs were a numbing agent to just continue to get through,” he said.

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Bieber’s first single, “One Time,” went platinum in 2009 when he was just just 15. He became a global star over the next few years, before his behavior became increasingly erratic, with a string of brushes with the law.

In November 2018, Bieber announced that he had married Hailey Baldwin. Then, in March 2019, he said he was taking time away from music to focus on his mental health.

He discusses these struggles, as well as his June 2020 revelation that he was suffering with Lyme disease, in the GQ interview.

“To be honest, I am a lot healthier, and I did have a lot of things going on. I did have mono, and I do have Lyme disease,” Bieber said.

“But I was also navigating a lot of emotional terrain, which had a lot to do with it. And we like to blame a lot of things on other things. Sometimes… It’s a lot of times just your own stuff.”

Bieber said his marriage has become a major positive force after a difficult start.”

The first year of marriage was really tough,” he said, “because there was a lot, going back to the trauma stuff.

“But now, he said, “we’re just creating these moments for us as a couple, as a family, that we’re building these memories. And it’s beautiful that we have that to look forward to.”

Baldwin previously said the pair were “insanely young” when they tied the knot.

She was 21 and Bieber was 24 at the time. His faith is another reason why Bieber seems to be in a better place these days. God “is grace,” he said.

“Every time we mess up, He’s picking us back up every single time. That’s how I view it. And so it’s like, ‘I made a mistake. I won’t dwell in it. I don’t sit in shame. But it actually makes me want to do better.’ ”

Bieber released his sixth album, “Justice,” in March.

The song titled ‘Loved by You’ captures a feeling of deep love for an unknown lover.

Earlier in the day, Justin Bieber tweeted about the release of the song with Burna Boy, a tweet which the ‘Twice As Tall’ crooner also retweeted:

Burna Boy also recently released a song with Sia ‘Hey Boy’ which was initially released back in November of last year, and was preceded by other singles ‘Together’ and ‘Saved My Life‘, co-written with Dua Lipa.

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However, On Tuesday, 12th of January, Sia announced she will be featuring Burna Boy in a new version of the song, Hey Boy.

The talented singer won his first Grammy award in the just concluded Grammy awards and has been celebrating this win.

That was the second Grammy nomination for the singer, Burna Boy, who has sold out London’s Wembley arena and broken a United Kingdom music chart and a Spotify streaming record with his Afrobeat and dancehall style.

Listen to his song with Justin Bieber below:

He divulged this bit of information in a new interview with Billboard, telling the publication that he instead uses an iPad to communicate, in order to reduce the number of people who can get in touch with him.

“I definitely learned how to have boundaries, and I just don’t feel like I owe anybody anything,” Bieber said.

“That has helped me to be able to just say no and just be firm in it and know that my heart [wants] to help people, but I can’t do everything. I want to sometimes, but it’s just not sustainable.”

Bieber tries to maintain a good work-life balance, adding that he’s in a “really good place” right now.

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He ends his work days at 6 p.m. so he can spend time with Hailey and go to bed at a decent hour.

When he wakes up at 8 a.m., he talks to his management team to find out what’s been going on in the world while he was offline.

“At this point, I’ve reached a level of success so many times that I know success isn’t a be-all, end-all to my happiness,” Bieber said.

He continues: “I just changed my priorities so that I don’t [become] another statistic of young musicians that ended up, like, not making it,” he says.

“There was a time where I really did have my identity wrapped up in my career, but I really do have an overflow of feeling like my purpose is to use my music to inspire.”

On Saturday, a woman named Danielle alleged in a Twitter statement that she had been assaulted by the singer on on March 9, 2014 at the Four Seasons hotel in Austin, Texas, following the star’s appearance at South by Southwest festival.

The following day, Justin, 26, also used the micro-blogging site to dispute the claims, providing evidence that he says proves he was not there.   

Danielle described the alleged sexual assault in detail in a post she put up Saturday.

She penned: ‘My friends and I were enjoying ourselves the entire night. A man then approached me and my friends and asked us if we wanted to meet Justin. Of course we said yes.’

Danielle said Bieber asked she and her group to go back to his room at the Four Seasons. She said she was 21-years-old at the time while Bieber was one year younger at 20.

‘Justin had made me agree to not say anything to anyone, or I can get in serious legal trouble,’ Danielle said. ‘He then asked me to join him in bed. That’s when I asked myself, “How in the world is this normal?”

Danielle said that she agreed to kiss him but aimed to avoid ‘going too far’ sexually with Bieber: ‘My body felt unconscious. I don’t want to go into detail about what happened next.’

Bieber took to Twitter Sunday with a series of statements denying the allegation and offering evidence he said proves he was not at the location she claimed he was at.

‘I don’t normally address things as I have dealt with random accusations my entire career but after talking with my wife and team I have decided to speak up on an issue tonight,’ he wrote. 

‘Rumors are rumors but sexual abuse is something I don’t take lightly. I wanted to speak out right away but out of respect to so many victims who deal with these issues daily I wanted to make sure I gathered the facts before I made any statement.’

The Canadian recording artist continued: ‘In the past 24 hours a new Twitter appeared that told a story of myself involved with sexual abuse on March 9, 2014 in Austin Texas at the Four seasons hotel. 

‘I want to be clear. There is no truth to this story. In fact as I will soon show I was never present at that location.’

Bieber said he will seek legal action against his accuser in the case.

‘Every claim of sexual abuse should be taken very seriously and this is why my response was needed,’ he said. 

‘However this story is factually impossible and that is why I will be working with twitter and authorities to take legal action.’ 

While Justin is now married to Hailey Baldwin, he was in an on and off relationship with Selena Gomez between 2010 and 2018.  

Following their final breakup, Justin shocked fans when he quickly turned his attentions to Hailey, before marrying her in 2018.

Bieber hinted at some of his issues in a candid -and lengthy- Instagram post in September of 2019.

He spoke about his past of ‘doing pretty heavy drugs,’ ‘abusing all of my relationships’ and being ‘disrespectful to women’.

In January, Selena claimed that she had been the victim of emotional abuse during their relationship. 

‘Yes, and I think that it’s something that — I had to find a way to understand it as an adult,’ she told NPR.

‘As much as I definitely don’t want to spend the rest of my life talking about this, I am really proud that I can say I feel the strongest I’ve ever felt and I’ve found a way to just walk through it with as much grace as possible,’ Selena concluded. 

The singer in a video he shared on his official instagram page left fans and worshippers in awe with his newfound life as a Christian as he continues to enjoy his new path.

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Justin Bieber, who was among the hundreds of guests who attended born again rapper Kanye West’s famous Sunday service, surprised the congregation with a beautiful and emotional performance of Marvin Sapp’s ‘Never Would Have Made It’ gospel hit to a cheering crowd.

Bieber adds to the number of celebrities who have joined the Sunday Service Choir for a song or two.

Sia, Chance the Rapper, and many others have had their turn at West’s services, which have been held in Miami, Chicago, Salt Lake City and other cities.

Watch the video below:

The singer who made the revelation on his official Instagram page appears to be fed up with people questioning his health hence the confession.

According to him, not only is he battling Lyme disease but he has been suffering a serious case of mononucleosis which affected his skin, brain function, energy, and overall health.

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He revealed he will further explain how he is overcoming these diseases in a documentary soon to be put up on YouTube.

Justin Bieber revealed it had been a rough couple of years but he is on the right treatment to avert the symptoms of the incurable mono disease.

He is hopeful he will “be back and better than ever”.

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is an infectious skin disease caused by the Borrelia bacterium which is spread by ticks.

The most common sign of infection is an expanding area of redness on the skin, known as erythema migrans, that appears at the site of the tick bite about a week after it occurred