The pop star's message - "Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a belieber." -- was posted by the official site of the Dutch landmark, and deemed by many to be insensitive. Bieber, 19, in turn took heat both from Jewish circles and beyond.

But a person very close to Bieber - his musical director and guitarist Dan Kanter, who accompanied the singer to Israel in 2011 where he opened Bieber's Tel Aviv concert with a six-string rendition of "Hatikvah," the country's national anthem -- is coming to the star's defense, writing a moving piece about the topic which was shared by a friend, respected industry photographer Jeff Kravitz.

Among the observations Kanter makes is that Bieber's message was "in fact thoughtful and profound" and he goes on to explain why vis-a-vis his own deeply personal introspection about the Holocaust. Kanter, who is Jewish, reveals that Bieber was "moved by his experience" and "inspired by Anne's brave and ultimately tragic story."

From his view, which is often directly at Bieber's side, Kanter thinks the media's attempt "to distort, demean, and degrade his meaningful visit" is simply shameful.

Read Kanter's note in its entirety below:

To anyone who was offended or has written critically on Justin's message in the Anne Frank House guestbook,

As a proud and practicing Jewish person, this topic hits close to home. Therefore I feel it necessary to comment on these malicious media attacks against my boss and friend.

What Justin wrote in the Anne Frank House guestbook was not ignorant or disrespectful - it was in fact thoughtful and profound. Having grown up in a Jewish family in addition to attending Hebrew day school and Jewish summer camp, the Holocaust is a topic I have studied extensively. When conceptualizing the events of the Holocaust, it is common to imagine ourselves and our loved ones in the places where people were persecuted by the Nazis. This is to forge a personal connection with those who suffered -- so that we remember, and of course so that it never happens again. When I was 14 years old and watched Schindler's List for the first time, I imagined my own grandparents being taken away and killed because they were too old and weak to work. When I watched The Pianist, I imagined my own family being taken from our houses with little-to-no belongings.

Last month when we were in Poland, the March of The Living set up a trip for me to visit the Nazi concentration and death camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau. When there, my guide encouraged me to once again envision myself and my loved ones as if we were among those who were imprisoned, tortured, and killed. When I saw the room full of shoes, a pair of children's shoes made me think of my brother. When I saw the room full of hair, strands of curly blonde hair made me think of my mother. When I stood in the blistering cold winter at the end of the train tracks in Birkenau - at the crossroads where families were broken apart -- I imagined my own wife being torn from my arms. And when I stood in a gas chamber and saw hundreds of fingernail scratches strewn across the walls, I imagined myself, dying horrifically.

Anne Frank was 13 when she and her family went into hiding, and 16 when she died in a Nazi Concentration camp. Justin is 19 years old, only 3 years older than Anne was. Furthermore, everyday he meets hundreds of girls of the same age and performs for thousands more. The fact is: no one in the entire world has a stronger relationship with millions of teenage girls than Justin. Therefore, it only makes sense that he would connect with Anne this way. And when he learned that Anne was a fan of pop culture, his connection was that much greater. Justin wrote that he was inspired by Anne's brave and ultimately tragic story. In the same way that Anne reminded me of my teenage cousin when I first visited the Anne Frank House in 2008, Justin thought of the millions of Beliebers he cares so much about -- and Anne Frank definitely would have been one of them.

Justin is the busiest person I know. He did not have to visit the Anne Frank House, but he did, and was moved by his experience. We are taught to study, commemorate and remember the events of the Holocaust so that they never happen again (????? ?? ???). But now, when one of the most famous people in the world visits the Anne Frank House, and is inspired by his visit, you attack him instead of applaud him for drawing exposure to the story of Anne Frank and the Holocaust. Justin is a 19 year-old who wrote what was to him a heartfelt comment to mark this life experience. To do as the media has done, is to distort, demean, and degrade his meaningful visit.

Beliebers! Check out the premiere of Justin's "All Around The World" (ft. Ludacris), now LIVE on VEVO!

Check out Justin's "As Long As you Love Me (Acoustic)" live on VEVO now, here!

Fans should flock to BELIEVE ACOUSTIC; this highly-anticipated 11-song album offers acoustic versions of eight songs from Justin’s worldwide multi-platinum #1 album Believe. Included are acoustic takes on four of his biggest radio hits: “Boyfriend,” “As Long As You Love Me,” “Beauty And A Beat,” and “All Around The World.”  Delighted listeners will also find acoustic renditions of album tracks “Take You” and “Be Alright,” as well as of “She Don’t Like The Lights” (originally a bonus track on the deluxe version of 2012’s Believe). All acoustic tracks were co-produced by Justin Bieber and his guitarist Dan Kanter.

As if that weren’t enough post-holiday pandemonium, BELIEVE ACOUSTIC also introduces previously unreleased songs “Yellow Raincoat,” produced by Justin and Tom Strahle, “I Would,” produced by Da Internz and Aaron Michael Cox, and “Nothing Like Us,” written and produced solely by Justin, which gives fans an unprecedented and intimate glimpse of young love.  Fans can also expect a live studio version of “Fall,” from Believe, likewise produced by Bieber and Kanter.

In October, VEVO premiered the video for Justin’s smash single “Beauty And A Beat,” featuring Nicki Minaj. The song shattered online records by delivering 10.6 million VEVO views in the span of 24 hours. The song ripped through social media, thanks in large part to Justin’s 50 million-plus Facebook fans and 32 million-plus Twitter followers. Views on “Beauty And A Beat” now approach 135 million.  In total, Justin Bieber’s music videos and original programming have spawned nearly 3.3 billion views across VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform. Bieber has likewise crossed the 3-billion view threshold on his YouTube channel—the first music artist to do so.

In November, Justin appeared on a special edition of Oprah Winfrey’s “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” which aired in over 100 countries. Bieber then capped off his 2012 triumphantly by winning two American Music Awards—one for Favorite Pop/Rock Album, and the other for, unsurprisingly, Artist of the Year.

Justin is currently on his “BELIEVE World Tour,” which sold out in 45 minutes and was the #1 global grossing tour according to Billboard.

The Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International announced today global superstar Justin Bieber will be featured in a special episode of "Oprah's Next Chapter" airing in more than 100 countries worldwide. The interview first premieres on Sunday, November 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and will then air throughout the world on DNI's female flagship channels TLC, Home & Health and Real Time, beginning Sunday, November 25.

Last night, Winfrey attended Bieber's sold-out Believe concert at the All-State Arena in Rosemont, Illinois and got a special backstage look at how one lucky young lady among thousands of "Beliebers" was chosen to go on stage for Bieber's signature "One Less Lonely Girl" performance.

Winfrey and Bieber then sat down today at RL Restaurant in Chicago for a revealing discussion, one of the most in-depth interviews the singer has ever agreed to do. Bieber opens up to Winfrey about his growth as an artist, the pitfalls of fame and living in the spotlight. Later, the two go holiday shopping together at Chicago's Ralph Lauren and Bieber surprises onlookers with an impromptu acoustic performance.

Be sure to tune in, in November! 

New Music Video for "Beauty And A Beat," Featuring Nicki Minaj, Delivers Staggering 10.6 Million VEVO Platform Views in 24 Hours

(October 15, 2012 - New York, NY) It's official! Justin Bieber is the biggest artist on the planet after smashing the VEVO record for most watched music video in 24 hours delivering 10.6 million views for "Beauty And A Beat." The video is currently at more than 20 million views since its VEVO premiere on Friday. Watch the video here.  

Social media played a huge role in the record breaker. In addition to Bieber's more than 47 million Facebook fans and 29 million plus Twitter followers causing a big stir on social media, Bieber's celebrity fans including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Cody Simpson, Kevin Hart, Jay Sean, Mike Posner, Tinie Tempah, Steven Tyler and Floyd Merriweather all Tweeted the VEVO video link to their followers.

"Social media is the new normal and the best way for artists to take messaging and marketing into their own hands and give it right to their fans," commented VEVO's video expert, Scott Reich (Vice President, Original Content and Programming, VEVO).  "The innovative way in which Justin rolled out this video, using social media to create a massive groundswell of interest around this clip, was genius."

Bieber's music videos and original programming have collectively delivered nearly 3 billion views across VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform.

"Beauty And A Beat," which features Nicki Minaj, is the third single from Bieber's platinum album, BELIEVE (Island Def Jam). The album's first two singles, "Boyfriend" and "As Long As You Love Me," are both multiplatinum. Since its release earlier this year, BELIEVE has exploded to #1 in 30 countries, including top markets the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil and more with "As Long as You Love Me," featuring Big Sean, just certified his first #1 radio smash.  Bieber's current Believe World Tour sold out in 45 minutes and is the #1 grossing tour in the world according to Billboard magazine this morning.

VEVO's video view counts represent the only definitive and official metric across all digital platforms because of its far-reaching scale and reach, which includes online, mobile web, mobile and tablet, connected devices and syndication partner sites like AOL, BET, CBS Interactive Music Group (including Last.fm and MP3.com), Fuse.tv, Univision, Viacom Media Networks, Wenner Media, Yahoo! Music and YouTube.

Justin Bieber will perform on THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW, to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Victoria’s Secret Angels Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Lindsay Ellingson and a bevy of other Supermodels will star in this lingerie runway show. The special will also include pink carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's most celebrated fashion show. The runway looks will include over-the-top lingerie embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, as well as iconic Angel wings.

 In 2009, Bieber became the first solo artist in history to send four songs from a debut album into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 prior to the album’s release. Three years later, his latest album, "Believe," also has four songs in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Believe’s" premiere single, "Boyfriend," hit #1 at iTunes immediately after it was released. The "Boyfriend" video has shattered all YouTube records since its MTV premiere. The clip generated eight million views in its first 24 hours and has built up to over 86 million views. With worldwide album sales in excess of 15 million units, Bieber has dominated pop culture and social media for more than two years. He has over 46 million Facebook fans, more than 28 million Twitter followers, and over three billion YouTube views. Bieber has received numerous awards, including Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards, and was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2011 Grammy® Awards.

This will mark Justin's first appearances on THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW. Last year’s show garnered the best ratings ever in adults 18-49 and women 18-34 and averaged 11.5 million viewers.

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