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Justin Bieber Grapples with Overzealous Fans and Pregnancy Anxiety

Pop star Justin Bieber had a rough encounter with a group of overzealous fans at a hotel lobby in Beverly Hills this week. The incident occurred when a few teenagers, who were attending a bar mitzvah at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, began bombarding Bieber with requests for photos and autographs. The singer was visibly frustrated, telling the teens to "get out of here" and insisting that it wasn’t funny.

The confrontation took place on Thursday, when Bieber was at the hotel to meet his wife, Hailey, who is expecting their first child this month. The couple renewed their vows in May and announced their pregnancy via a social media post featuring a carousel of images.

Hailey Bieber has been open about her concerns regarding the scrutiny she faces as a pregnant woman. In an interview with W Magazine, she stated, "The Internet is a scary place for a pregnant woman. You see so many stories—traumatic birth stories, traumatic experiences—and I know that that’s very real. I don’t want to scare myself." She also spoke about the negative comments she has received about her relationship with Justin, saying, "People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one. ‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy."

It’s worth noting that Justin Bieber did not have security with him during the incident, leaving him to handle the situation on his own. Despite the chaos, the couple seems to be handling the pregnancy and their relationship with grace and humor, with Hailey’s interview with W Magazine offering a glimpse into their positive and supportive dynamic.