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Justin Bieber says ‘love isn’t a prize’ after wife Hailey attended Met Gala alone

Justin Bieber posted a lengthy message on how people should declare their love for each other after missing out on this year’s Met Gala with wife Hailey Bieber

Justin Bieber with wife Hailey(Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Justin Bieber has issued a plea to the public and hit out on how love is described. The hitmaker, 31, had to share an update regarding his marriage to Hailey Bieber this week after speculation their relationship was on the rocks.

It came after the musician snubbed the Met Gala, with Hailey seen walking the iconic red carpet alone at the event in New York. However, Justin praised his wife’s look with a gushing post showcasing Hailey’s look.

Now, he has posted a lengthy comment on the social media platform detailing why people should change the way love is defined.

He started: “Some people say, you deserve love, ‘ but that can be confusing – because ‘ deserve ‘ sounds like you have to do something special to get it. But love isn’t a prize you win. You’re special just because you’re you”.

He went on to refer love to a baby, saying you love them just because they’re here. “So even if you don’t feel it all the time, you’re already loved and important – just for being alive”, he added.

Justin Bieber in a black suit and Hailey Bieber in a black dress at the Met Gala 2021.
Justin Bieber didn’t attend this year’s Met Gala with his wife(Image: Getty Images)
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Justin then listed reasons why people should change the way they talk about love, telling his followers: “It’s more accurate – and less emotionally loaded – to say, ‘ You have worth, simply because you exist. Love isn’t a reward. It’s a reality you may not have experienced yet'”.

His heartfelt message continued: “When someone doesn’t believe they matter, saying ‘ you deserve love ‘ can feel wrong to them – like a lie. That’s because ‘ deserve ‘ sounds like something you earn. But real worth isn’t earned. You’re born with it, like how a baby doesn’t have to do anything to be valuable”.

The singer explained how he thought telling someone they deserve love could be confusing for that person and leave them feeling as though love is unreachable.

“In those moments, ‘ deserve ‘ can actually widen the gap between where someone is and what they think they should feel or have”, Justin said. “It can unintentionally reinforce a sense of failure or exclusion”.

His open message was well received by his fans, with one user gushing: “We love u so much”. Another added: “You are truly special, Justin. Keep sharing your pure heart”.

Prior to the Met Gala, Hailey had been spotted out and about in the Big Apple in a sexy maid-esque mini dress and heels. Justin was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he took to Instagram to show off a golf trip.

Justin’s reps also recently played down rumours of him using hard drugs, saying accusation were “absolutely not true”. They added that he was “simply in one of the best places in his life”. Speaking to TMZ, Justin’s rep said the past year has been “very transformative for him as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”

They added that fans ‘ concerns about his physical and mental health are “exhausting and pitiful and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive”.

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Justin Bieber says ‘love isn’t a prize’ after wife Hailey attended Met Gala alone

Justin Bieber posted a lengthy message on how people should declare their love for each other after missing out on this year’s Met Gala with wife Hailey Bieber

Justin Bieber with wife Hailey(Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Justin Bieber has issued a plea to the public and hit out on how love is described. The hitmaker, 31, had to share an update regarding his marriage to Hailey Bieber this week after speculation their relationship was on the rocks.

It came after the musician snubbed the Met Gala, with Hailey seen walking the iconic red carpet alone at the event in New York. However, Justin praised his wife’s look with a gushing post showcasing Hailey’s look.

Now, he has posted a lengthy comment on the social media platform detailing why people should change the way love is defined.

He started: “Some people say, you deserve love,’ but that can be confusing – because ‘deserve’ sounds like you have to do something special to get it. But love isn’t a prize you win. You’re special just because you’re you.”

He went on to refer love to a baby, saying you love them just because they’re here. “So even if you don’t feel it all the time, you’re already loved and important – just for being alive,” he added.

Justin Bieber in a black suit and Hailey Bieber in a black dress at the Met Gala 2021.
Justin Bieber didn’t attend this year’s Met Gala with his wife(Image: Getty Images)
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Justin then listed reasons why people should change the way they talk about love, telling his followers: “It’s more accurate – and less emotionally loaded – to say, ‘You have worth, simply because you exist. Love isn’t a reward. It’s a reality you may not have experienced yet’.”

His heartfelt message continued: “When someone doesn’t believe they matter, saying ‘you deserve love’ can feel wrong to them – like a lie. That’s because ‘deserve’ sounds like something you earn. But real worth isn’t earned. You’re born with it, like how a baby doesn’t have to do anything to be valuable.”

The singer explained how he thought telling someone they deserve love could be confusing for that person and leave them feeling as though love is unreachable.

“In those moments, ‘deserve’ can actually widen the gap between where someone is and what they think they should feel or have,” Justin said. “It can unintentionally reinforce a sense of failure or exclusion.”

His open message was well received by his fans, with one user gushing: “We love u so much.” Another added:”You are truly special, Justin. Keep sharing your pure heart.”

Prior to the Met Gala, Hailey had been spotted out and about in the Big Apple in a sexy maid-esque mini dress and heels. Justin was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he took to Instagram to show off a golf trip.

Justin’s reps also recently played down rumours of him using hard drugs, saying accusation were “absolutely not true”. They added that he was “simply in one of the best places in his life”. Speaking to TMZ, Justin’s rep said the past year has been “very transformative for him as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”

They added that fans’ concerns about his physical and mental health are “exhausting and pitiful and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive.”

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PSG Crush Arsenal’s Hopes, Storm Into Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph.

Ruiz crashed in a shot from the edge of the area in the 27th minute at the Parc des Princes to leave PSG firmly in the driving seat after they had withstood an early bombardment from the visitors.

Already leading in the tie after Ousmane Dembele’s goal in last week’s first leg, PSG then saw Vitinha have a second-half penalty saved.

However, Hakimi put the tie beyond Arsenal when he scored in the 72nd minute, even if Bukayo Saka did then pull one back for the visitors.

PSG advance to a showdown in Munich on May 31 against Inter Milan, and it will be the second Champions League final in their history, five years after a defeat by Bayern Munich in Lisbon.

Arsenal’s Belgian forward #19 Leandro Trossard (C) and Arsenal’s Polish defender #15 Jakub Kiwior (R) react after Paris Saint-Germain’s won the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Arsenal, meanwhile, saw their European dream come to an end as they fell short of reaching what would have been their second final, 19 years after losing to Barcelona in Paris.

Still without a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, all that is left to play for now for Mikel Arteta’s side is securing a third consecutive second-place finish in the Premier League.

There was an electric atmosphere all evening in Paris, and PSG were able to celebrate getting to a final in front of their fans for the first time, after their victory against RB Leipzig in the last four in 2020 was played behind closed doors during the pandemic.

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There was a feverish mood in and around the ground pre-match, but PSG have tripped up in big Champions League ties plenty of times over the last decade.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish coach Luis Enrique (L) celebrates with his team’s player Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz after scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

In addition, their top scorer, Dembele, was not in the starting line-up, having come off with a hamstring problem in the first leg.

Gunners Bombardment

Arsenal, with Thomas Partey back in midfield after missing the first leg through suspension, did their best to silence the raucous home support by throwing everything at the Parisians right from the off.

Declan Rice headed just wide, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Gabriel Martinelli from close range before producing a stunning save low to his left to keep out a Martin Odegaard shot, all inside the opening eight minutes.

PSG did eventually settle, and they almost went ahead on 17 minutes when Desire Doue teed up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whose curling shot hit the far post.

Then Doue wasted a great chance, shooting straight at David Raya in the Arsenal goal after Bradley Barcola had intercepted a loose ball.

But PSG did score before the half-hour mark, the goal coming in the wake of a free-kick awarded for a Rice foul on Kvaratskhelia.

Vitinha’s delivery was headed out by Partey but fell to Ruiz on the edge of the box, and he controlled before smashing in a left-foot shot as the ball bounced back up.

It was the ideal moment for the 29-year-old Spaniard to score his first Champions League goal.

Barcola failed to convert a good chance for the hosts to score again moments later, and Arsenal still had some hope going into the second half.

Only another stunning Donnarumma save with his fingertips prevented Saka from pulling one back on 64 minutes, before PSG were awarded a spot-kick.

German referee Felix Zwayer gave the penalty after being summoned to the pitchside monitor when a shot by Hakimi brushed the outstretched hand of Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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Arteta was furious at the decision, yet Vitinha’s kick was turned away by Raya diving to his left.

Arsenal’s Spanish coach Mikel Arteta looks on during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

Nevertheless, PSG made it 2-0 on the night when Dembele, on from the bench, teed up Hakimi to finish in style.

This being PSG, however, there was a wobble as Saka quickly pulled one back from close range after Arsenal substitute Leandro Trossard had got the better of Marquinhos on the wing.

Saka then somehow blazed over with an open goal gaping from Riccardo Calafiori’s cross, ensuring that there would be no miracle Arsenal comeback, and it would be PSG’s night.

PSG defeat Arsenal to set up Champions League final with Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final.

Deprived of the ball possession they so often enjoy, PSG looked in trouble early on but found the right answers to hurt the Gunners in the match on Wednesday.

They relied on counter-attacking football and an excellent Gianluigi Donnarumma to prevail, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.

“The feedback straightaway from their bench is that we were much better than them,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told TNT Sports after the game.

“When you look at the two games, the best player on the pitch has been their goalkeeper. He has made a difference for them in the tie.

“We were much closer than the results showed. I am very proud of the players, the way we handled the pressure, and after 20 minutes, it should have been 3-0.

“We are not there, and that has to hurt.”

PSG reached the final of Europe’s elite tournament for the second time in five years. They will take on Inter Milan on May 31 after the three-time champion defeated Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in one of the greatest semifinals in the competition’s history.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz scores their first goal past Arsenal’s David Raya [Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters]

PSG had lost to Borussia Dortmund at this stage last year and was beaten by Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.

PSG broke the deadlock in the 27th minute from a set piece after the Arsenal defence cleared a free kick towards the edge of the area. The ball bounced back into the path of Fabian Ruiz, who smashed a stunning half-volley into the back of the net.

Achraf Hakimi curled in a precise finish in the 72nd minute to make it 2-0 on the night, before Bukayo Saka pulled one back for the Gunners.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Paris St Germain v Arsenal - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - May 7, 2025 Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi scores their second goal REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi scores their second goal [Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters]

The England forward then spurned an open goal minutes later and, with it, the last real chance for a comeback to truly be mounted.

PSG had earlier missed the chance to double their lead from the penalty spot when Ferreira Vitinha had his kick saved by David Raya.

The kick itself was somewhat controversial in that VAR (video assistant referee) called back play when Myles Lewis-Skelly’s hand was innocuously clipped by Hakimi’s shot.

“Over the two legs, we could have scored three or four more goals,” Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice told TNT Sports.

“Sometimes, you have to lose a few to win, you have to overcome some of these setbacks to grow as a player and a team.

“We are growing as a team, but we need to keep pushing and believing. This is why we play. There will be setbacks on the way.

Timotheé Chalamet can’t keep hands off Kylie Jenner as they finally make red carpet debut

Oscar-nominated ator Timotheé Chalamet couldn’t keep his hands off girlfriend Kylie Jenner as they finally made their very first red carpet debut after two years of dating

Timotheé Chalamet can’t keep hands off Kylie Jenner on sexy red carpet debut(Image: Getty Images)

After months of keeping their romance relatively low-key, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have finally taken their relationship public in a big way – on the red carpet in Rome.

The lovebirds turned heads at the 70th David di Donatello Awards on Wednesday, where they posed together for photographers at a high-profile photocall. While Timothée, 29, skipped the Met Gala just days earlier, fans didn’t have to wait long to see the couple make their formal debut.

As ever, Kylie, 27, stunned in a figure-hugging black gown with a plunging neckline, confidently linking arms with her man as they arrived at the glitzy party. The smitten pair, who have been romantically linked since early 2023, shared affectionate glances and held hands, making no effort to hide their deep connection.

Timmy couldn't keep his hands off Kylie
Timmy couldn’t keep his hands off Kylie(Image: WireImage)

Call Me By Your Name star Timothee, ever the style icon, opted for a sleek black velvet suit for the prestigious Italian awards show. The event held special significance for him as he was honored with the coveted Special David award which recognised his achievements in film.

While many had speculated that fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala, would serve as their debut, it wasn’t to be. Timothee’s absence from the New York event didn’t go unnoticed, sparking buzz online.

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A source close to the couple revealed the reason behind his no-show: “Timothée did consider going to the Met Gala, but he is a huge Knicks fan and Kylie knows this,” they said. “Kylie didn’t bother him to go with her and that’s something he appreciates about her. She allows him to do his own thing.”

The pair were incredibly loved-up on the red carpet
The pair were incredibly loved-up on the red carpet(Image: Getty Images)

Kylie and Timothee’s relaxed approach seems to work well for the couple, who have, until now, kept their relationship out of the spotlight- reserving their public appearances for private parties and low-key outings. However, their radiant Rome appearance marks a turning point for the lovebirds.

They’re loved-up red carpet debut comes amid reports Timothee is set to play a secret set at Glastonbury 2025 following his incredible performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.

After stepping into the iconic shoes of the music icon for a critically acclaimed biopic that stormed awards season, Timothée turned heads not only for his portrayal but for singing Dylan’s classics himself rather than lip-syncing.

Now, rumors suggest that Chalamet will be bringing that same raw vocal energy to Glastonbury 2025 – specifically, to an unannounced set that’s already buzzing with speculation.

Timmy and Kylie held hands as they arrived to the party
Timmy and Kylie held hands as they arrived to the party(Image: Getty Images)

The Sun reports that Chalamet is tipped to appear on the Acoustic Stage on Saturday, June 28, as part of the Dylan-inspired ensemble Not Completely Unknown.

The listing for the band on Glastonbury’s official site hints at “special guests,” further fueling the whispers. If it happens, it would mark the first time Chalamet has taken his Dylan interpretations into a true live concert setting outside of film promotions.

Kylie looked incredible in a black plunge gown
Kylie looked incredible in a black plunge gown(Image: Getty Images)

Earlier this year, he performed a small collection of songs on Saturday Night Live with James Blake, kicking off with a full-band rendition of “Outlaw Blues” (from Bringing It All Back Home, 1965).

He then sang “Three Angels” from New Morning (1970), where Blake joined him, and he wrapped the set with a stripped-back acoustic version of “Tomorrow Is A Long Time.”

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