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A SINGER once branded as the ‘new Justin Bieber’ looked unrecognisable while recreating a hit dance – 13 years on.

The now 30-year-old star, who hails from Texas, rose to fame during the 2010s.

Austin Mahone was touted as the next Justin Bieber, with both having been discovered on YouTube.

In 2013, he entered the prestigious Billboard Top 100 with his single What About Love.

And now 13 years on, Austin recreated the song’s signature dance in a new video.

The dance saw Austin show off impressive footwork, while rolling back his shoulders.

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One person commented: “This is who they tried to pit against Justin Bieber.”

Another added: “This song went triple platinum in my house.”

While a third shared: “He still has the red microphone after all these years.”

In a 2013 interview with extratv, Austin addressed being compared to Justin Bieber.

He said: “It’s very flattering, he’s, you know, very successful and I hope to be as successful as him someday.

“I’d just love people to give me a chance and see me as my own artist, as Austin. That’s all I ask.”

His early successes include singles Say Somethin’ and Say You’re Just A Friend, the latter featuring Flo Rida.

In recent years, Austin has continued to release music across different genres.

However, he has yet to reach the heights of Canadian superstar Justin, now aged 32.

He signed with Pitbull’s Mr. 305 Inc in 2015 and released single Dirty Work earlier in that year.

With the song having entered Japan‘s Billboard Top 100, his debut studio album was released exclusively in the country.

His second album, A Lone Star Story – released in 2023 – marked a foray into country music.

In Austin’s personal life, his previous romances include fellow singers Camila Cabello and Becky G.

RIHANNA has nearly popped out of her pink see-through Savage x Fenty lingerie in brand new pictures.

The singer, 38, took to Instagram today to share a series of sexy snaps of herself rocking the bubblegum pink slip number.

She showed off her incredible figure and plenty of cleavage in the body-hugging outfit, just 10 months after giving birth to her daughter Rocki.

The mum-of-three took part in a beach-themed photoshoot for her own body-positivity and loungewear brand.

Shr rocked wavy blonde locks and plenty of pink blush to match her dress.

In one snap, Rihanna lay in an empty blue paddle pool as she delicately placed her hand on her chest.

In another, the songwriter thrust her bum in the air and through a blue and white pool float.

She captioned the post: “Luxe. Lace. Meet our new, softest stretch lace evaaaa.”

Her followers rushed to the comments section to compliment her as one penned: “Shine bright like a diamond.”

Another fan asked: “Is this the album cover?”

Somebody else gushed: “Body is tea,” while a fourth added: “Queen,” with several fire flame emojis.

Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky welcomed their daughter Rocki in Los Angeles in September last year.

She shared a sweet Instagram post to confirm the news as she cradled the newborn who was wearing a pink outfit.

“Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025,” Rihanna announced in the caption.

Following months of speculation, Rihanna confirmed her pregnancy hours before the Met Gala in May as she walked down the streets of New York City with her bare baby bump on display.

She then arrived late to the red carpet of the prestigious fashion event in a tailored suit, her bump clearly visible.

The couple are also parents to sons RZA and Riot.

In October last year, A$AP dropped a big hint that he and Rihanna had secretly tied the knot.

After weeks of speculation, he kept fans guessing by adding: “I’m still not gonna confirm it.”

However, in another interview weeks later with Perfect magazine, he appeared to have had a change of heart, casually describing himself as the Umbrella hitmaker’s husband in a new interview. 

He said: “Being a father and a partner and a loving husband in my family is what makes me really, really happy.”

The two performers first got together back in 2019.

IT’S been five years since Britney Spears was released from her conservatorship following the Free Britney campaign, but insiders say the pop superstar is more lost than ever. 

In recent months alone Britney, 44, has been arrested for a DUI and faced accusations of bizarre behaviour including making barking sounds at a restaurant and brandishing a knife. 

It’s a far cry from the 16-year-old who took over the world in 1998 with her debut single Baby One More Time, which catapulted her to instant worldwide fame. 

She should be living life on her own terms after 14 years under the heavy surveillance of her dad Jamie Spears. But The Sun understands that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

An insider said: “Some people close to Britney can’t help wondering whether she’s actually happier now than she was then.

“The sad reality is that she seems incredibly isolated. She spends most of her time at home and her world has become smaller and smaller over the years. 

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“Those around her would love to see her thriving, but instead they worry she’s become increasingly detached from everyone else.”

In 2023, Britney split from her third husband Sam Asghari – less than a year after tying the knot – and we’re told the break-up had a huge impact on the mum-of-two.

She shares Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with ex-husband Kevin  Federline and has struggled with a strained relationship with her sons for years. 

Our source said: “The divorce hit her hard and she hasn’t appeared to find the stability or companionship she craves and desperately needs. 

“Her relationship with her sons has also been a source of sadness over the years, and those closest to her know how much that weighs on her.

“People are worried rather than reassured, especially when they see her on social media. The videos and posts leave people concerned and scratching their heads, it looks like we’re seeing someone who is still struggling.”

Despite being one of the best-selling music artists of all time, Britney left fans gutted in 2022 when she insisted she’ll “probably never perform again”. 

She said on social media at the time: “I’m pretty traumatized for life and yes I’m p****d as f**k and no I probably won’t perform again just because I’m stubborn and I will make my point.”

And it’s the lack of ambition for performing – something she once thrived on – that has pals seriously concerned and wondering what she’ll do with her life if she doesn’t return to the stage. 

“The overwhelming feeling among those who care about her is sadness,” our insider said. “Nobody is questioning her right to live life on her own terms, but there are fears that she’s still searching for happiness and hasn’t found the peace that everyone hoped freedom would bring. 

“They look at Britney and see a woman who appears deeply lonely, increasingly disconnected and still trying to find her place in the world all these years later.”