Justin Bieber Celebrates Album Release at Sons of Essex Last Night
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We heard rumblings last night that Justin Bieber was on the Lower East Side to celebrate the release of his newest record, Believe. Word on the street is that the private low-low-key event was held at Sons of Essex.
We stopped by the front-facing deli this morning for a caffeine fix…and then snuck into the dining room to snoop use the bathroom. No real signs of Bieber fever except for this chalkboard.
Speaking of the Biebs, he’s participating in an interview with Jimmy Fallon via YouTube called “Ask Justin.” If you’re into the hype, tune in tomorrow night at 7:15 pm. Meantime, here’s a funny:
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