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Justin Bieber "just messing around" about retiring

It would appear that Justin Bieber's reitrement plans were indeed too good to be true, with new details confirming that the singer was only joking.

It would appear that Justin Bieber's reitrement plans were indeed too good to be true, with new details confirming that the singer was only joking.


Bieber commented during a recent interview that he would be quitting music after his next album. However, the full clip has now been revealed, where JB adds, "No, I'm just messing around". Independent also reports that Justin's manager noted that he was "just kidding". As he told ITN"Next year he's taking a break just to make music and relax, take some time for himself for the first time since he was 12."


So now Christmas is effectively ruined. You can listen to the full interview clip below: