Archive July 13, 2025

Scooter Braun has shared his thoughts on Justin Beiber’s seventh studio album, titled Swag – which has been released two years after they stopped working together

Scooter Braun has delivered his verdict on Justin Bieber’s new album – two years after their working relationship came to an abrupt end. Music manager Scooter, 44, helped discover Justin, 31, when he was just a 13-year-old boy singing songs on YouTube.

Over the years, Scooter helped craft Justin’s career – which included smash hits such as Baby, What Do You Mean?, and Sorry. But the boys went their separate ways in 2023 following the release of Justin’s album, Justice, which topped the charts in 2021.

On Friday, Justin stunned fans when he dropped his seventh album, Swag, without previously promoting it. The record drew favourable reviews from critics and left fans picking through the lyrics to find clues over the state of his marriage to Hailey Bieber as the pair have appeared strained in recent months.

The Canadian pop star collaborated with a string of musicians and producers on the album, including Sexyy Red, 2 Chainz, Dijon, Mk.gee, and more. And while Scooter was not involved in the making of the album, he has endorsed the record – branding it Justin’s finest effort to date.

Taking to social media on Saturday, the music manager lavished praise on his protégé and urged fans to give the album a listen. In a glowing Instagram Stories post, he wrote: “Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and been getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin’s new album.

“So I will just leave this here.. This is without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date. It’s beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters.”

He continued: “I’ve had the privilege of witnessing his growth for almost two decades. Along every journey, there comes a time when an artist fully steps into their own — and that’s what he’s done here. He’s poured his soul into this project, and you can feel it in every single run.

“The way he chose to release it is just as intentional as the music itself — and I’m happy to see him do it this way. I have played no roll in this one, but as someone who’s always believed in him, I’m incredibly proud and impressed and genuinely enjoying the music.”

Scooter added: “Justin has a special tone that I have witnessed for almost 2 decades. It’s the best in the world. And because of that special tone, I have to say daisies is probably my favorite record on the album.”

In a final call to action, and update on the rest of his day, Scooter concluded: “Stream Swag and support and authentic voice. Now I’m off to take my kids to watch Superman. Have a great weekend.”

Fans have delighted in Justin’s new album – which contains revealing tracks including Go Baby which shows him praising his wife, Hailey. The couple, who share a baby son named Jack, have faced scrutiny in recent months with fans fearing for their marriage.

But Justin’s lyrics heap praise on his wife – and takes aim at the gossip surrounding their romance.

His lyrics begin: “That’s my baby, she’s iconic, iPhone case, lip gloss on it / And, oh my days, she keeps ’em talkin’, it’s comedy, just block it, oh, my baby.”

Other tracks show the singer reflecting on his past and future – while lyrics also show him opening up about his faith and deep belief in Christianity.

Katie Price has recently opened up about not being invited to her eldest daughter’s 18th birthday party, as she said “certain people don’t think it’s good for Princess to be seen with me”

Katie Price has reached out to her daughter Princess after being banned from her 18th birthday party. The mum-of-five has taken to her Instagram story to share a sweet message with her eldest daughter.

She shared a quote calling Princess “the most beautiful girl ever” as she tagged her as well. The message read: “Name a girl that can wear no makeup, no fake lashes and still be the most beautiful girl ever.”

Princess has made it clear she doesn’t plan on undergoing cosmetic surgery, stating she’s been “put off for life” after seeing the impact on her mother. Katie said she would support Princess if she did opt to have tweakments in the future but said she wanted her to wait until she was at least 21. Katie was just 18 when she underwent her first boob job.

Katie posted the huge compliment to her teenage daughter despite apparent family tension lately. Kate wasn’t invite to Princess’ 18th birthday party, but it seems that she isn’t holding any hard feelings.

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The former glamour model revealed that she was banned from the celebrations, but the decision wasn’t down to Princess. She talked about the situation on the most recent episode of her Katie Price Show podcast alongside her sister Sophie.

Katie wished Princess a happy birthday as she explained: “Princess is now officially an adult so mummy and Princess can now go out together. If certain people would let her be seen with me.”

After discussing with Sophie, Katie then went on to speak about Princess’ new documentary which Katie is also not involved in. Katie said: “Everyone knows she’s doing this documentary – and I’m not in it. Certain people don’t think it’s good for Princess to be seen with me. Certain people that used to look after me.”

This is when Sophie hit back with why she thinks Katie isn’t allowed to be involved. Sophie said: “You aren’t on brand Katie. You are too risky Katie that’s why.”

Katie then seemed to start to talk about Peter Andre and their old PR team who now manage her ex husband and their children Junior and Princess. She explained: “It’s pathetic. I’m her mother. It’s sad. It’s so sad. When certain people who used to look after me are now looking after…”

It’s thought that the reason Katie wasn’t invited is because the party was going to be filmed for Princess’ documentary. Katie hit back: “The fact is there’s stuff my daughter is doing and I’m not allowed to be seen at any of it.

“Certain people who are filming Princess’ documentary used to do my filming. It’s fine, it’s just there’s always conflict of interest. People will cotton on to this. So we do have to do something for Princess’ 18th.”

While Princess had her 18th party, Katie jetted off to Ibiza to enjoy the summer sun. She has been documenting her holiday on social media where she has been rubbing shoulders with other celebs.

Katie was spotted being pictured at Wayne Lineker’s Ocean Beach Club, where she was seen hanging out with the owner and fellow guest Conor McGregor.

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Kate Middleton looked emotional at the Wimbledon Centre Court reception as she made a rare public appearance for the Women’s Final

Kate Middleton was given a standing ovation as she returned to Centre Court for the Ladies’ Singles Wimbledon Final on Saturday.

The Princess of Wales’ emotional arrival into the Royal Box comes after she has scaled back her public appearances since revealing her cancer diagnosis last year.

Kate looked radiant as she made her entrance, dressed in a chic yellow dress with a pleated skirt and belted waist. Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed a stand-out bow accessory pinned to Kate’s dress. Prince William’s wife has been seen wearing the small dark green and purple bow attached below her shoulder at the sporting event in previous years.

But fans may not know the special reason for the fashion statement.

Kate is the patron of the AELTC, which conducts the day-to-day operations of The Championships and has been since 2016. The club made green and purple the official colours back in 1909. Kate first made the sartorial show of support in 2017 and has worn the same garment to the sporting event ever since.

The princess, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, attended the final of the Women’s competition where Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Asiminova 6-0, 6-0.

Other VIPs lucky enough to get a seat in the royal box included former long-distance runner Mo Farah and former US world tennis No1 Billie Jean King.

Kate later presented the trophy to Swiatek. She also had some kind words for Anisimova who burst into tears after the match.

Anisimova was the first women’s singles finalist not to win a game for more than a century, going back to 1911.

Revealing details of her conversation with Kate, she said after the trophy ceremony: “It was such an honour to meet her,” Anisimova said. “I wasn’t sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going be there, so it was just really nice to see her. She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again! But she was really kind, and she told me to keep my head high.

“I don’t really want to reveal everything she said to me, but I also spoke to her again after the match, because I passed by her, and she had all the best to say to me. So I guess it was a positive of today, and I can try and focus on that and not the match.”

Kate returned to public duties on July 2 with a visit to a hospital’s well-being garden, where she spoke candidly about her cancer recovery. She said, “You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment, treatments done, then it’s like, “I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually the phase afterwards is really, really difficult.”