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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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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David Attenborough’s rallying cry on 99th birthday after saying ‘the end is near’

Sir David Attenborough is campaigning on his 99th birthday to urgently call for change in overfishing of the oceans

Sir David Attenborough filming on location in Dorset for the film Ocean he feels so passionately about.(Image: Conor McDonnell)

Sir David Attenborough is using his 99th birthday to deliver a powerful message to world leaders: You have one last big chance to save our seas.

The film Ocean, released today, features what is expected to be his final scenes shot on location, on the Jurassic Coast cliffside in Dorset. As the cinema film is not a BBC production, Sir David is free from the corporation’s impartiality rules. And the broadcaster uses this freedom to hit out at industrial fishing ships “sent by a few wealthy nations” that he says are “starving coastal communities of the food sources they have relied on for millennia”.

As small Liberian fishing craft are dwarfed by industrial trawlers off the west coast of Africa, Sir David argues: “This is modern colonialism at sea. Some 400,000 industrial vessels now hunt every corner of the ocean. Nowhere is too far or too deep.”

He also explains how ocean “jungles” and “meadows” absorb far more carbon than rainforest on land and, if they are not destroyed by boats, they can help Earth avoid climate disaster.

A sheepshead wrasse in a kelp forest in California.
A sheepshead wrasse in a kelp forest in California. (Image: Olly Scholey)

It is hoped the feature-length film will play a decisive role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change.

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In it, Sir David also blasts giant fishing nets and trawler boats, saying: “The idea of bulldozing through a pristine rainforest causes outrage. Yet we do the equivalent underwater thousands of times every day.”

And he warns the human campaign of violence against sea creatures even rivals the power of huge natural disasters.

He explains: “Sharks and turtles survived the extinction of the dinosaurs but may not outlive this. The change is simple. We once fished a few places near shore to feed our communities. Now, we fish everywhere all the time, and I have lived through this change.”

Film footage shows how the chain the trawlers drag behind them scours the seabed, forcing the creatures it disturbs into the net behind. They are often seeking a single species, so more than three-quarters of what they catch may be discarded. “It’s hard to imagine a more wasteful way to catch fish,” says Sir David.

The movie was timed to come out shortly before the UN Ocean Conference, being held in France next month, which will ratify ambitious new goals for ocean protection.

In a more positive moment of the film, Sir David says it is not too late to make a difference. Given the chance, the oceans can recover and provide food, store carbon in seabeds, kelp and seagrass, and allow wildlife to thrive.

The film includes shots of kelp forests off California where fishing has been banned. They have now recovered to be healthy ecosystems once again, boosting lobster populations.

Sir David Atttenborough during his first scuba dive in Australia in 1957
Sir David during his first scuba dive in Australia in 1957

Those increased populations spill over into the wider sea, where catches have increased. There is also a report on the world’s largest marine protected area, off Hawaii.

And Sir David points to the reversal of fortunes for the world’s whales after an international whaling ban was finally secured.

In sites where fishing is banned, coral recovers from bleaching because fish eat smothering algae, which allows the ecosystem to regrow. “The ocean can recover faster than we thought possible,” Sir David says. “If we just let nature take its course, the sea will save itself. If we can protect areas on land where the entire human population requires space to live, surely we can do it in the sea.

“Restoring the ocean is for everyone on Earth. In front of us is a chance to protect our climate, our food. After a lifetime of filming the natural world, I cannot remember a more exciting opportunity for our species. This could be the moment of change. Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed on paper to achieve this bare minimum and fully protect a third of the ocean. Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.”

At 99, Sir David still has the twinkle in his eyes of a much younger filmmaker when he speaks of the great creatures and beauty found beneath the waves.

Thinking of 1957, when he was on the Great Barrier Reef, he says: “The first time I used scuba gear to dive on a coral reef, I was so taken aback by the spectacle before me I, momentarily, forgot to breathe.” Sir David concludes in the film: “It is my great hope that we all come to see the ocean, not as a dark and distant place with little relevance to our lives on land, but as the life blood of our home.

“After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land.”

As well as its vital message, the film has the stunning photography typical of an Attenborough project. Images include clownfish close-ups, Hawaiian green sea turtles on a beach, and a pod of dolphins feeding.

David with King Charles at the Ocean premiere
David with King Charles at the Ocean premiere

Toby Nowlan, Ocean’s director and producer, said: “Few could argue David Attenborough is one of the greatest storytellers of all time, and so for this film to be his greatest, most important message ever is no small thing.

“Indeed it surely doesn’t get bigger than this. It was only by making this film that my eyes were truly opened to how key the ocean is to all life on Earth, and how capable it is of recovery.

“I truly believe that if millions of people see this film, we could make history. We could fully protect a third of the ocean and change the course of our future. Producing and directing this film has been the privilege of my career.”

The premiere was attended on Tuesday night by King Charles and key figures from entertainment and conservation. TV star Penny Lancaster, who watched the film with her 19-year-old son Alastair said: “Sir David is one of those iconic figures we assume will be in our lives for ever.

“He says in the film he is coming to the end of his life and it is like this is his last opportunity to send a strong message. Sir David’s devotion to humanity and nature in harmony is similar to that of the King.”

Michael Palin, a friend of Sir David, told the Mirror : “David is the gold standard to which all presenters aspire. He is simply the best and has been for a long, long time.”

Trawling the seabed is still permitted in 74% of England’s inshore marine protected areas and in 92% of Scotland ’s, the Blue Marine Foundation charity said. Marine minister Emma Hardy said: “Our precious marine animals and habitats have been under threat for too long. This government is committed to protecting and restoring our oceans to good health, and banning destructive bottom trawling where it is damaging protected seabed habitats.”

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Miley Cyrus reveals why home she shared with Liam Hemsworth burning down was ‘a blessing’

Miley Cyrus has revealed she feels it was a ‘blessing’ that her home she bought with then-husband Liam Hemsworth burned down a month before they moved in in 2018

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus(Image: Getty Images for G’Day USA)

Pop superstar Miley Cyrus has revealed how the home she shared with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth burning down was “the biggest blessing”. The catastrophe happened a month before the pair tied the knot in 2018.

The four-bedroom house, which the former couple bought together for $2.52million was set to be their dream home. However, Miley has since reflected on the “dark time” they faced due to the Woolsey Fire.

Speaking during a Q&A session a her Something Beautiful event on Tuesday, the 32-year-old star said: “When my house burned down, that was the biggest blessing I’ve ever had in my life, actually.”

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
The duo divorced in 2020(Image: Getty Images)

She added: “‘Losing everything and being able to rebuild, and to be able to be purposeful and choose every piece that I’m gonna collect or also just about the people in my life. And I guess for me, when my house burned down, a lot of my relationships also burned down, and that again just led me to such magic and to have so much gratitude.”

Mayra then told the crowd: ‘I think what I would have told my younger self is to appreciate those darker times because, like I said, they are only leading you into the light.”

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Miley’s marriage to Liam, 35, ended as the pair divorced in 2020. She previously opened up on the trauma she went through after the devastation of losing the property. She had been on the set of Netflix’s Black Mirror in South Africa when she was informed her home had been destroyed.

In a TikTok message in 2023, Miley told her followers: “Actually as my house was burning down I was strapped to a gurney with my hands locked in handcuffs strapped to a bed.

The had to film her pop star character Ashley O’s dance-filled On a Roll music video the next day as she shrugged: “The show must go on!”

Miley has faced tension in her family in recent years. And that tension within the family erupted as Miley’s parents, Billy Ray and Tish, split and then divorced in 2023 after 30 years of marriage.

After two previous divorce filings, the pair finally went their separate ways in April 2022, saying at the time: “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”

Things turned sour shortly after and a bitter war of words between the Cyrus family erupted this year following Billy Ray’s performance at President Trump’s inauguration. It’s speculated that Miley took her mum’s side in the divorce.

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Three Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold shares stage 4 cancer diagnosis in emotional video

Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, revealed to fans that he is suffering from stage 4 kidney cancer in a deeply personal video message.

The 45-year-old singer revealed that he has been diagnosed with clear cell renal carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer that has already spread to his lungs.

He begins, steady but emotional, “Hi everyone, it’s Brad, from 3 Doors Down.” “I’m glad you’re having a wonderful day today. I guess I have some bad news for you today.

He continued to explain how a recent illness led to an unanticipated, life-changing discovery in a hospital.

In a moving video posted on social media (brad3doorsdown/instagram), Brad Arnold revealed his stage four cancer diagnosis.

He shared that he was ill a few weeks ago when I went to the hospital to get checked out and discovered that I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized into my lungs. And that is only stage 4, which is unfavorable.

Despite the diagnosis’s seriousness, Arnold maintained his unwavering faith and calm. He said, “But you know what, we serve a powerful God who can defeat any obstacle.” I don’t worry about it at all; in fact, I don’t.

Arnold announced that 3 Doors Down’s summer tour has been postponed because his condition is now requiring urgent care. He apologized to fans, saying, “But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer, and we’re sorry for that.”

The band have cancelled their tour amid Brad's diagnosis
Due to Brad’s diagnosis, the band has ended their tour (Getty Images).

No upcoming events have been added to the band’s official website since then, which now says that. They had been scheduled to play at various venues, including the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in New Jersey in July, the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, and an August concert at the White River Amphitheatre in Washington.

Arnold added that he would love for you to “lift me up in prayer any chance you get” in a special plea. He said the song It’s Not My Time, which he had composed for his own personal anthem, would be used as his own personal anthem after concluding his brave message.

“It’s time for me to take a moment to listen to “It’s Not My Time,” you know what? I appreciate you all so much. We and God both love you. See ya”.

Thank you for all the memories so far, Arnold added in a heartfelt caption. I do not know whether “ITS NOT MY TIME” is actually my song.

Brad is a part of Three Doors Down
Three Doors Down (Getty Images) features Brad.

Our prayers warriors are needed because this will be a battle. I want to thank everyone for being the world’s best fans. We adore y’all!

Fans of Brad’s have expressed their condolences to the musician following his sad announcement. I’m crying. I apologize so much. One wrote, “Life is so unfair. Another retorted, “So sad to hear this. My man, you are so strong. You are aware of this.

When bad things happen to good people, “it’s an awful world that we live in.” “Another added,” “Thank you so much, Brad,”

People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

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