Justin Bieber takes YouTube throne, edges out Lady Gaga!
Article by: Rumer Certeza

Just when you thought Lady Gaga would own YouTube, Out comes Justin Bieber to snatch her crown away!


Righty right. The 16-year-old Canadian teen sensation has edged out pop fashionista Lady G as holder of YouTube's most viewed.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber

It was also YouTube where the pop teenster was discovered, earning himself his first record deal. As for this glorious moment, Bieber's music video 'Baby' was viewed more than 246 million times on Friday, surpassing the female singer's 'Bad Romance' with 245.6 million.


Bieber is currently touring the U.s. to promote his hit album 'My World 2.0', featuring of course, the hit 'Baby' and 'Someone to Love.' On his Twitter account, he took the opportunity to thank his fans for the victory, yet, still considers Miss Poker face is an incredible artist who the youngster has respect for.

"So it doesn't matter who has more views, what matters is that we have incredible fans that support us.. that I'm sure we are both greatful for," continued Bieber.


As for Lady G, the pop icon recently became the first living person to have more than 10 million fans on Facebook, the popular social networking site. Guess that's your territory, cupcake.


Anybody up to being the next YouTube overnight hit? Bring it on, people!

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