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Justin Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:03 MDT

Justin Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

By FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press

Updated May 17, 2013 11:02AM MDT

BERLIN • Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey’s two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal. A spokesman for Munich’s customs office said the teenage singer had until midnight Friday to contact them, otherwise capuchin monkey Mally will be transferred to a permanent home at a zoo or animal park elsewhere in Germany. “If no further documents arrive...

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Who will perform what at Billboard Awards, incl. Bieber, Selena, Taylor

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:02 MDT

Who will perform what at Billboard Awards, incl. Bieber, Selena, Taylor

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:05AM MDT

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air this coming Sunday night on ABC, live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. As announced previously, Prince will be on hand to perform and accept the Billboard Icon Award, which pays tribute to his unique journey and history of accomplishments in the music industry. Songs to be performed by Prince will be revealed during the show. Madonna will also take the stage to accept the Top Touring Artist award, honoring the highest-grossing concert t...

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Justin Bieber gives up on pet monkey Mally

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:50 MDT

Justin Bieber gives up on pet monkey Mally

By Sarah Marsh Reuters

Updated May 14, 2013 01:58PM MDT

BERLIN • Teenage pop star Justin Bieber appears to have given up on his pet monkey which was seized by German customs officials in March, according to the shelter looking after “Mally.” The 19-year-old singer has until Friday to hand in the necessary paperwork to retrieve his capuchin monkey, which was seized at Munich airport during a concert tour. “Bieber’s lawyers have indicated they would like to leave the monkey,” said Judith Brettmeister, spokeswoman for the shelter caring for Mally. “From...