Guess who’s back? Justin Bieber! After what felt like a century-long hiatus, the pop sensation emerged from the shadows to grace the stage once more, proving that even the Biebs needs a breather from the limelight sometimes.
Picture this: Bieber, the man, the myth, the legend, postponed his epic Justice World Tour back in the ancient times of September 2022. Why, you ask? Well, he had a date with destiny, or rather, Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome. Yup, even pop stars aren’t immune to the occasional plot twist. Anyway, fast forward to March 2023, and poof! The tour vanished into thin air faster than you can say “Baby, baby, baby, oh!”
But fear not, dear Beliebers, for our hero has returned! With the grace of a swan and the swagger of a seasoned pro, Justin strutted back onto the stage like he never left. And where, might you ask, did this momentous occasion take place? None other than the land of maple syrup and hockey, Canada! Because nothing screams “comeback” like performing in the great white north, eh?
Not content with just any old gig, Bieber decided to up the ante by joining forces with the likes of Michael Bublé, Tate McRae, and everyone’s favorite LEGO Batman, Will Arnett, to host the NHL All-Star Game draft. Because who needs a hockey stick when you can serenade the players into submission, am I right?
Our boy Bieber wasn’t satisfied with just one night of musical mischief. Oh no, he decided to crash Drake’s History Club like it was the hottest party in town. Billboard had a front-row seat to the spectacle, noting that Justin belted out classics like “Eenie Meenie” (try saying that five times fast) and even dropped a remix of his iconic anthem “Baby.” And if that wasn’t enough to get the crowd going, he sprinkled in some newer jams like “Peaches” and a remix of SZA’s “Snooze” for good measure. Because nothing says “welcome back” quite like a musical medley that spans the ages.
Justin Bieber, may your comeback be as legendary as your dance moves. And to all the Beliebers out there, keep beliebing, because if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that the Biebs always bounces back!
Justin Bieber covers “Snooze” by SZA during a show in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/x6C3Op8YKe
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 3, 2024