NEW VIDEO - Austin Mahone sings “Silent Night” on Jimmy Fallon

Austin Mahone sings "Silent Night" on Jimmy Fallon

Teen singer Austin Mahone showed his fans, and the world, that he is perfectly capable of performing amazing and touching Christmas songs as well as hit pop tunes like “Banga Banga.”

Mahone appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show Friday night to do a rendition of “Silent Night” that actually gave us chills…..

Way to go Austin Mahone…

PHOTO – Singer Austin Mahone Rushed to Hospital – Cancels Tour

Austin Mahone Cancels Tour

UPDATE: The L.A. Times is reporting that Austin is being treated for a blood clot and extreme inflammation in his throat.
Mahone is also suffering from severe dehydration and exhaustion.

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Teen sensation and “What About Love” singer Austin Mahone had some bad news for his fans today.

It seems Austin has taken ill and was rushed to a Miami hospital Thursday morning and by late afternoon had announced he was cancelling his upcoming MTV Artists to Watch Headline Tour scheduled to start today.

VIDEO - Austin Mahone Takeover Ep. 9 – Go Inside Austin’s Bedroom!

Austin Mahone gives a tour of his bedroom!

Watch out Austin Mahone fans!

This week’s Awesomeness TV episode of Austin Mahone Takeover is taking you places you could only imagine…

Episode 9 takes us inside Austin’s Miami apartment for a look at his new crib… and yes, he shows us his bedroom!

Mahone shows us the hundreds of hats, shoes, and shirts he has along with his bed and tricked out toys in his bachelor pad – and of course his jumbo bottle of ketchup in the refrigerator.

VIDEO – Austin Mahone Takeover – Meet Austin’s Mom Michelle Mahone!

Austin Mahone and his mom Michelle signing posters for fans!

Well, Sunday is here and that means another Austin Mahone Takeover from Awesomeness TV is out!

Today we find Austin, Dave, and his mother Michelle in Raleigh North Carolina to visit and perform for fans at a radio station and we get a great inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at one of Austin’s performances and meet and greets.

Austin - always listen to your Mother!

VIDEO - Austin Mahone Takeover Ep. 2 - “Austin Learns to Dance”

Austin Mahone works on his dance moves!

Hey Mahomies!

Another Saturday has rolled around and you know what that means – a new Austin Mahone Takeover from Awesomeness TV is out!

This week’s episode is the second in Mahone’s video series and follows him as he visits his dance and vocal coach to get ready for an upcoming show in Boston.

Austin Mahone to Open Six Shows on Taylor Swift’s “Red” Tour!!!

Austin Mahone to open for Taylor Swift

If you ever doubted that teen singer Austin Mahone had what it takes to be a pop star – you better think again.

Sixteen year old Austin Mahone just announced that he will be opening six shows for Taylor Swift on her upcoming “Red” tour!

Austin took to Twitter and Facebook to tell his fans that the deal was struck and he will open for Taylor during six of her large-scale arena shows next year.

Austin Mahone told MTV,

"I still can't believe I’m opening for Taylor! I’m so appreciative and excited for this opportunity. Getting to play in stadiums, and it’s with one of the biggest artists in the world! I can't wait!”

It’s not that we didn’t see it coming either...

Austin just recently moved to Miami and signed a record deal with Chase/Universal Republic and his been out on the road performing almost non-stop the last couple of months.

VIDEO - Austin Mahone Launches “Austin Mahone Takeover” Web Show with Awesomeness TV

Austin Mahone kisses a fan on stage during a performance

Great news for Austin Mahone fans!

Mahone, in connection with YouTube pioneer Awesomeness TV will be launching his first “Austin Mahone Takeover” web show series.

Now, the reason we think this is exciting is that we actually know a little bit about Awesomeness TV and their “Takeover” web series...

Austine Mahone

Last year, Awesomeness TV partnered with singer Greyson Chance to launch his “Greyson Chance Takeover” series - and it has been a big hit.

So far, Greyson Chance has released eighteen weekly "Takeover" web shows that followed him through his 2012 Asian Tour and in the recording studio while he worked on his new EP “Truth Be Told”.

Related: Greyson Chance Takeover on ATV – VIDEOS

It looks like Austin Mahone’s Takeover series will follow in the same style as Greyson’s – following Austin around and documenting his rise to fame, and filming his concert performances, radio interviews, meet and greets, behind the scenes stuff, and pranks. (Watch out Dave!!)

VIDEO - Austin Mahone Releases New Music Video for “Say Something”

Austin Mahone in his new "Say Something" music video

Mahomies all around the world are excited today because Austin Mahone just released his first official music video!

Mahone’s new video for “Say Something” is his first professionally produced music video since moving to Miami Florida and securing a record deal.

Watch Austin Mahone’s “Say Something” Music Video

Within minutes of the the video's official release Mahones fans took to twitter to trend the hash tag #SAYSOMETHINVIDEO and it became a world wide trending topic!

Austin Mahone Music Video

Sharp viewers will also notice that Alex Constancio and several of Austin's best friends from home also make an appearance in the video.

Earlier this week Austin released a behind the scenes peek at what went on during the filming of the “Say Something” music video and it’s really pretty cool.

Related: Behind the scenes of “Say Something” – VIDEO
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Austin is currently working on his first full length album but no release date has been announced yet.

Congratulations Austin on all your success so far!

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VIDEO: Austin Mahone - Behind The Scenes on the Set of His New “Say Something” Music Video

Austin Mahone behind the scenes of his Say Something video

Teen breakout singing sensation Austin Mahone visited with Access Hollywood the other day to take his fans behind the scenes of his first professional music video.

Mahone gave fans a sneak peek of his new music video “Say Something” and it’s clear the kid knows his way around a studio.

Watch Austin Mahone on the set of his new music video 

“Say Something” will debut on September 11, 2012 and will also be featured on Mahone’s first album.    

Related: Austin Mahone Signs Record Deal – Album Soon

Mahone became known from his YouTube videos and his sensual voice over the last two years and most everybody knew it was just a matter of time before the teen star broke out onto the scene with a record deal.

Related: Meet Austin Mahone – YouTube Artist - VIDEO
 

Austin's new hair style

Austin and his mother moved to Miami earlier this year to focus all their efforts on his career and to find a manager, secure a recording deal, and officially launch his new life as a performer.

His good looks haven’t hurt his prospects either, with female fans around the world screaming for a chance to meet the singer and searching the internet for new videos and photos of Austin Mahone Shirtless while on the beach on his days off surfing and grabbing some sun.  

Related: Austin Mahone Shirtless Pics and Videos

We can’t wait to see the new music video for “Say Something” and to hear Mahone’s first album.

Congratulations Austin!

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Singer Austin Mahone Officially Signed to Chase Universal Republic Record Label

Austin Mahone has officially been signed to a record deal

Well, we told you it was going to happen... and it finally did.

YouTube signing sensation Austin Mahone has officially been signed to a record label.

Chase Universal Republic has signed the 16-year-old singer and you can expect his current singles “11:11” and “Say Something” to be included on his first album.

Mahone took to his twitter account on Tuesday to tell his fans,

“I’m so excited. Are  you ready for some BIG news? - The BIG NEWS is that I'm officially signed to a record label!!!  Chase Universal Republic!!"

Austin and his mother Michele had just recently moved from Texas to Miami Florida in anticipation of a record deal and Austin has been travelling the country performing the last few months.

VIDEO: Austin Mahone Sings and Dances at Q102’s Springle Ball 2012 in Philly

Austin Mahone at the 2012 Springle Ball in Philly

YouTube singing sensation Austin Mahone performed at his first Q102 Springle Ball last week.

The annual music event was held at the Wells Fargo Event Center in Philadelphia to a packed crowd of almost 15,000 people.

Mahone performed his new single 11:11 (Make a wish) and showed off some of his dance skills that he has been working on in preparation for the show.

Watch Austin Mahone Perform at the 2012 Springle Ball

The 2012 Springle Ball has been the largest audience Mahone has performed in front of since he started his career – and we suggest he get used to it because his career is just starting to take off.

And if performing in Philly wasn't exciting enough... Austin got to meet Cody Simpson!

Austin Mahone and Cody Simpson - 2012

Mahone recently moved to Miami Florida and hired a manager and career consultant and is in the processing of securing a record deal with a record label.

RELATED: Austin Mahone Moves To Miami Searching For Record Deal

Mahone has taken the internet by storm and is set to launch a great career - good luck Austin!

You can see ALL of our Austin Mahone articles, videos, shirtless pictures, and posts at our special “Austin Mahone takes over the World” blog link.

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Austin Mahone Hires a Manager and is MOVING to Miami – A Record Deal is NEXT!

15-Year-Old Austin Mahone in the recording studio - 2012

Well, you can’t say we didn’t see this one coming.

Teen singing sensation and YouTube star Austin Mahone is getting ready to take the world by storm and it seems things are already in motion to make that happen.

Related: Meet Austin Mahone and his friends - Video

A couple of weeks ago, Austin tweeted to his almost 650k followers that he had hired a management company to help him with his career.

Austin Mahone in his Bruno Mars cover music video - 2012

These types of career managers can help mold everything from image, dress, style, song selections, shows and performance scheduling, book and magazine deals, and just about every aspect of promotion and booking – as well as helping to find a record label to represent and produce an album.

Related: Austin Mahone ready for prime time - Video 

But the big news came last week when Austin let the world now he was moving to Miami Florida!

That’s a huge step for Mahone and signals that a record deal is not far off. And to make life even better for Austin, he just got his braces off last week and that paves the way for more magazine photos and a big league promotional push.

Not that his braces held him back, but with them removed it is now clear sailing into a record deal.

One music industry insider says,

“Everything is now falling into place for Austin Mahone. The management team, his move to Miami Florida, his age, his looks, and his growing fan base is something that the industry could only turn a blind eye to for so long. The next step is a record deal, song selection, original composition and a debut album. Mahone is a complete package now.”

Indeed, Austin has already started to score some big gigs and later this month will be performing at the Philly Springle Ball 2012 concert – a venue usually reserved for veteran musicians.

All you have to do is view Austin's YouTube channel to see why he has become as popular as he has with his fans.

Related: Austin Mahone to play Philly Springle Ball – Video
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Austin Mahone

Congratulations Austin! We knew it would happen sooner or later ever since we started reporting on your career over a year ago.

Stay humble. Don’t forget the little guys. Remember your fans. Remember where you came from. Give back. Make great music. And enjoy the ride!

You have worked hard and deserve everything that’s about to come your way Austin.

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Teen Singer Austin Mahone to Perform at Q102’s “Springle Ball” 2012

Austin Mahone in the Q102 Springle Ball Lineup!

Looks like teen singer and young heart-throb Austin Mahone is stepping up to play with the big boys.

Radio station Q102 has just released the complete lineup for this year’s “Springle Ball” concert jam and to our surprise Austin Mahone was on the list!

Austin Mahone

The Q102 Springle Ball 2012 will be held on May 22nd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and the concerts they host and sponsor are known to attract some of the biggest names in the industry - and this year is no exception.

Mahone will be in great company performing alongside Hot Chelle Rae, Cody Simpson, Flo Rida, Train, Carly Rae Jepson, The Wanted, Adam Lambert, Enrique Iglesias, and others.

Can you imagine that? If you would have told us a year ago that Austin Mahone would be invited to perform at one of Q102’s Concert Balls we never would have believed you.

You do know who Austin Mahone is don’t you?

If your kids have been living under a rock the last two years then they need to check out a few of our previous stories about this upcoming new artist!

Related: Meet Austin Mahone – Social Media Genius
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Related: Did Austin Mahone Just Get A Tattoo? - Photo

Past Q102“Balls” have included new acts like Justin Bieber and other white hot artists and there was even speculation that musician Greyson Chance was going to appear this year but it looks like that is not going to happen.

So congratulations Austin! This single event will probably get you more attention than any of the shows or meet and greets you have done so far.

You realize that this is going to make you famous don’t you?

Stay humble and enjoy the ride!

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PHOTO - Did Austin Mahone Just Get A Tattoo?

Austin Mahone sporting a new tattoo?

Did YouTube singing sensation Austin Mahone get a new tattoo?

Millions of female fans want to know the answer after Mahone posted a Keek showing him and his buddies goofing around at the beach last week.

Mahone's new tattoo?

Austin’s friend Alex Constancio was the one who actually uploaded the video.

In the Keek video below, a shirtless Austin Mahone can be seen trying to open a bottle of soda without a bottle opener, and it is clear that he is sporting a new tattoo under his left arm and above his bathing suit.



Mahone’s alter ego Justin Bieber has a similar tattoo under his left arm that symbolizes the word for Jesus in Hebrew writing symbols.

Related: Is Austin Mahone close to a record deal?
Related: Austin Mahone shirtless photos and beach video!

But after a close look at Austin’s new ink we suspect his is simply a temporary tattoo and not a permanent one.

What do you think? Is it real or fake?

InfoStar says FAKE!

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VIDEO - Austin Mahone and Alex Constancio Release New Cover for “Call Me Maybe”

Austin Mahone and Alex Constancio Cover "Call Me Maybe"

While the rest of us were watching the Oscars and surprised to see Justin Bieber and Billy Crystal perform a little comedy sketch, Austin Mahone and his friend Alex Constancio were busy uploading their new cover song to YouTube!

In what is probably one of the best collaborative cover tunes produced by Austin and Alex so far, and this time they invited their friends Robert V, Rach D, Tyler S, Connor H, Frankie R, Jackie V, and Regan R to be part of the action!

Last night, Alex and Austin released their music video cover for the new Carly Rae Jepsen single “Call Me Maybe” – and it was great!



Jepson is now part of the Bieber management team so we can expect to see more from her in the coming months.

And for anybody living under a rock who doesn’t know who Austin Mahone is, then you should get up to speed:

Related: Meet Austin Mahone – New Artist and Social Media Genius - Video

And as we reported last month, we think Mahone is getting close to a record deal.

Mahone just released his FIRST single, “11:11” that he performed live in Aurora during his Valentine's Day Concert - and it’s shooting up the social media charts and is currently only trailing Joe Jonas.

Watch Austin Mahone's 11:11 Music Video


But there are a lot of reasons we think Austin Mahone is getting close to a record deal – and you can read about them here:

Related: Is Austin Mahone getting close to a record deal? – Video

Austin has built a loyal following of fans across all levels of social media and as a bonus, is not afraid to take his shirt off and show his fans a little teen idol style swag!

Related: Austin Mahone - Shirtless Pictures and Beach Video

Keep your eye on this kid. This is going to be Austin’s year and soon he will be hailed as another young artist who was discovered on YouTube!

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Video - Austin Mahone On The Verge Of Fame – Is He Close To A Record Deal?

Austin Mahone on stage performing at his first sold out show 

We first ran across Austin Mahone about a year ago when we started seeing his name floating around the internet. We watched a few of his early YouTube music videos and decided he had a long way to go to before becoming the next Justin Bieber.

That was a little over a year ago.

Today, 15-year-old Austin Mahone seems perched on the edge of tremendous fame – and if he’s not careful he is going to be one of the next big teen idol sensations.

By November of 2011 Austin had recorded a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe” that now has over 9 million views – more views initially than Bieber’s original trailer, and he also sold out his first two concerts in Houston Texas.

A few weeks later he traveled to Chicago for a meet and greet and the fans swelled to such large numbers the cops had to shut it down and send everyone away.

And a lot of Austin’s fans learned for the first time last year that his father died when he was just sixteen months old, and as an only child he and his mother, Michele Mahone, moved to La Vernia Texas when she remarried. That's where it all began for Austin.

After his mom’s second marriage ended the two moved to San Antonio where Austin was recognized by so many girls in his new High School that he had to quit and start home schooling. And the rest, as they say… is history.

Austin was recently featured on FOX 4 News TV in San Antonio where we learned even more about the young singer and his best friend Alex Constancio.



Also last year, without a record deal or an original single, Mahone debuted at No. 38 on Billboard's Social 50, a chart that combines Web presence and sales. Mahone ranked higher than Demi Lovato, 50 Cent and Jennifer Lopez and almost tied with Beyoncé.

Mahone was the youngest person on the list.

So far in 2012 Popstar Magazine has done a photo shoot with Mahone, he has sold out shows in New York, Aurora Illinois, and Texas, recorded a cover of Bruno Mars, and announced to his twitter followers that he was ready to release his first original single on Valentine’s Day.



Austin has also helped jump-start the new popular social video service called Keek. With help from his friend Alex, Austin has one of the most popular and most viewed Keek channels and has helped bring attention to the relatively new service.

Mahone has also become popular with his Friday evening live chats on Ustream and frequently has thousands of young fans tune in to watch his show. In fact, he doesn’t even call it Ustream anymore but rather Austream.

Austin Mahone performing to sold out crowd in New York

Over the last 12 months Austin and his mother, Michele, have traveled to New York, Los Angeles, and Florida, and he has tweeted pictures of himself inside a recording studio making some wonder if he was close to a record deal.

Related: Austin Mahone Shirtless Pics and Video!!!

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to see that this kid is on the verge of a breakout and that the right people have finally started to take notice.

After all, 14-year-old Greyson Chance only uploaded ONE video of him covering Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi and has since been signed by Ellen DeGeneres, released his debut album, toured with Cody Simpson, has a 2012 tour of Asia and North America planned, and is already working on his second album – proving it CAN happen if the right people are involved.

So congratulations Austin! We wish you nothing but the best. Now go get ‘em and make us proud!!!

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Video - Austin Mahone Mobbed in Chicago – Police Shut Down “Meet and Greet”

Mahone in a Chicago Hotel

It seems that becoming famous can be a hard job at times.

Fifteen-year-old singer Austin Mahone visited Chicago today to have a simple meet-and-greet with his fans when he was over-run by Mahomies.

Austin, who had been sending Keek’s all morning keeping his fans updated on his trip to Chicago, at first told his Mahomies NOT to meet him at Navy Pier because there were too many people expected.

After moving the event to “The Bean” sculpture in Millennium Park, thousands of Austin fans rushed to the area causing quite an influx of excited and hyperventilated young girls.



Police quickly whisked Austin and his mother away to a secure building next to the park until they could figure out what to do.

The meetup was eventually cancelled out of concern for the safety of Austin, his Mother, and his fans.

Police told the singer that if he plans to use the park in the future he needs his own security team and must notify the city several weeks in advance so they can plan for crowd control.

Mahone took to twitter to tell his fans that the event had been cancelled.

“Mahomies, it’s really hard for me to say this but i can’t do a meetup on this trip - the police won’t let me do it, I’m so sorry... Dont worry I’m okay and you didn’t do anything wrong!!”

Where was Kenny Hamilton when we really needed him?

World Famous Body Guard Kenny Hamilton

For those of you who don’t know who Austin Mahone is, then you must have been living under a rock.

Austin is a 15-year-old singer from Houston Texas whose YouTube videos have created a grass-roots sensation around him created by his diehard fans.

Related: Meet Austin Mahone. Social Media Genius or the Next Justin Bieber? – Video

Austin just released his first collaborated music video cover “NO AIR” by Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks.

The singer teamed up with singer Alyssa Shouse for his first professional music video.

Watch Austin Mahone and Alyssa Shouse “No Air” Music Video


Not bad for a kid who still goes to school and records all his covers in his bedroom with store bought recording equipment.

Let’s see… the last time that happened, it turned out to be - Justin Bieber.

Austin, if you need any bail money just let us know… we know a few people in Chicago.

Just saying…

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Video - Austin Mahone Might Have Just Hit the Big Time with His “How to Love” Cover by Lil Wayne

Austin Mahone

Okay, we’ve been watching Austin Mahone for the last year - watching him slowly improve his covers and voice quality over time.

While we we’re impressed in the early days, he seemed a bit timid and a bit unwilling to totally let himself get lost in a song. He seemed a bit shy.

But a couple of months ago, Mahone started using either reverb, compression, or a delay with his video recordings and it stepped up his game by a mile.

A big fat Texas style mile…

There was a HUGE improvement over his earlier videos.

And tonight, Austin Mahone just released his latest cover which is “How to Love” by Lil Wayne – a song that’s been covered by a lot of singers including Justin Bieber.

And we got to say that Austin’s version just blew us away. In fact, we think that his version of “How to Love” may very well be the video that finally gets him noticed.

For those of you who aren’t musicians, “How to Love” is a very hard and somewhat technical song to play and sing.

It is NOT for the timid and shy – and he NAILED it.

Austin Mahone has grown up. He has improved. He now seems able to quickly learn any song he wants, and compile a very professional sounding video with just the right amount of effects to make it sound great.

That may not sound impressive until you realize he is NOT in a $10 million dollar digital studio with sound technicians and guru mixers.

He does it in his bedroom!

You have to listen to it to see what we mean….



As much as we hate to admit it, we like Austin’s version better than Lil Wayne’s.

Now, that brings us to Justin Bieber…

Justin also covered the song and it WAS in a $10 million dollar studio. While Justin’s version was powerful, we think Mahone’s was almost as good but in a more pleasurable, romantic, and “pure acoustic” way – without all the HIV drama and hip/hop rap that’s in Lil Wayne’s music video.

Anyway, we think that this cover is the one that some producer for Ellen, L.A. Reid, or some other Indy label or A/R person is going to hear – AND THEY’RE GOING TO TAKE NOTICE AND COME KNOCKING.

Did you hear that Austin?

You better sit down and take a deep breath because it may be awhile before you have a chance to rest those tired feet once they find you.

Get ready – we think you just recorded the video that’s going to make you famous.

We hope we’re right. We first wrote about Austin in in July when we we’re blown away by the fan following he had accumulated via social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and his Blog.

Related: Meet Austin Mahone – Social Media Genius or the Next Justin Bieber? – Video

Mahone seems to be hitting on all the right cylinders, and doing everything right in the social media world. He has a great voice and the ability to pick up various music styles quickly.

We’re afraid the only thing left to happen now is for his fans to help get him noticed by an important person or music label so he can get famous and start recording his own music.

Austin on the beach

Personally, we can’t wait.

And we know about 500,000 other people who will be beating down the doors of the record store to buy his first album.

Hear that L.A. Reid? Hear That Ellen? Hear that music industry people? Hear that A/R scouts?

We’re just saying – you better snap this kid up because he is going to leave you in the dust if you don’t get him a deal fast.

And Austin, when you hit it big - please don’t forget about us small, yet humble blogs that helped get your story out.

Congrats. You have come a long way.

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Photos - Austin Mahone Shirtless Pictures and Video

Okay Austin Mahone fans, we heard you.

For months you have been asking for a page of shirtless Austin Mahone pictures so we figured we would put one up for you die hard super fans and Mahomies.

We even added an extra video of Austin on the beach surfing and acting like a goof!

We searched the world and assembled what we thought were the best photos of Austin Mahone shirtless while at the beach, at the pool, or just hanging out around town having fun.

For those of you who don’t know that much about Austin, here is a little background on him with thoughts about his music, YouTube Channel, and social media strategy:

Video - Meet Austin Mahone: Social Media Genius or the Next Justin Bieber?

Now that you know who he is, you should know that Mahone is poised to be the next big thing on the teen music scene.

In fact, as of August 2012 Austin had signed a record deal with Chase Universal Republic Records that shoud put between $3 and $4 million dollars in his pocket!

Related: BIG NEWS - Austin Mahone signs record deal!!!

With his release of the cover “How to Love” by Lil Wayne, Austin may well be on the brink of hitting it big.

Video - Austin Mahone Might Have Just Hit the Big Time with His “How to Love” Cover by Lil Wayne

Anyway, back to the pictures.

Video - Jamie Laou, Justin Bieber’s Mirror Image Takes Internet by Storm - What’s His Story?

The internet can be a fickle thing.

It can make you a star or it can cause your downfall.

Is Australian teenager Jamie Laou going to be the next Justin Bieber?

Probably not – and that’s OK with him.

But 17-year-old Laou is taking the internet by storm anyway, and is quickly building a fan base – simply because he looks just like pop singing sensation Justin Bieber.

What's Jamie Laou's bio?

Jamie lives in Sydney Australia and admits that he has a little Maltese blood in him. He also likes cupcakes and knows he is not the best singer or dancer in the world.

He says he just makes videos for fun – and nothing more.

It all started in 2009 when Jamie started a twitter account called @iJever then later changed to @Swagical, and a personal YouTube Channel.

"Everyone just ignored me at first, but whenever I got on a webcam on different sites the little girls would start crying. It was crazy. They all thought I was Justin Bieber. When I finally told them I wasn’t they didn’t seem to care and kept following me and watching my videos."

Today, Laou has almost 3 million views on his YouTube account and 122,000 Twitter followers on @iJever and @Swagical.

Just to prove a point, a local radio station took Laou out in public near Adele Australia to try and fool people into thinking he was Justin Bieber, and it was a smashing success.

There were fans running after the car and chasing him down in the mall. It was insane – everybody thought he was Justin.

Watch Jamie Laou Prank Fans in Adele


But when Jamie tried his hand at singing on his videos he quickly learned there were a lot of people out there that didn’t much care for his talent.

He admits he is not the best singer and says he is not trying to be the next Biebs.



And that doesn’t matter because Laou is a splitting image of Bieber and his fans don’t care if he can’t sing. He is not trying to duplicate the success and style of other splitting images like Austin Mahone who can sing, dance, and play the guitar and piano.

Jamie even admits,

“I do dance in a dance class, I sing girls to sleep over the phone and when I want to sing well they say I can, but when it’s just for fun, I’m an idiot ha-ha. It’s more of an alone in your room type of thing that everyone does.”

And after watching a few of his videos, you will realize that Jamie is not going to put Bieber out of business anytime soon with his singing.

But he does admit to being obsessed with Justin and his career, and even sparked a controversy when he tweeted that he felt the singer had changed and was no longer the sweet innocent little kid that everybody fell in love with.

That single tweet started an international dispute.

So much so, that Bieber himself got into a vicious DM direct message feud with Jamie and both sides said a few things they probably wish they could take back.

Laou was so upset by the exchange that he took to YouTube and made a video detailing his side of the story and actually showed the DM’s that Bieber had sent him.

Watch Jamie Laou and Justin Bieber Twitter Fight


Another controversy erupted with his fans when he announced he had a new girlfriend whose name coincidentally was Selina.

His fans were none too happy and immediately started sending messages and hate mail to her.

But at the end of the day, what is Jamie Laou trying to accomplish from this journey?

“I hope it will help with my acting, Haha. I hope I can make more people smile in the future and make sick kids forget they are sick and laugh a little. I want to show people that if I can do it then they can also. Making people laugh and smile is my goal. I’m trying to get people to join in on my videos by replying and leaving comments. Acting is what I’m doing. Drama is the funniest class in school. I guess it helps me in life.”

We also suspect there is a certain financial incentive for Jamie to get more followers.

The young entrepreneur currently sells advertising on his YouTube channel, sends paid sponsor advertisements via his twitter account, and sells various styles of wristbands on his website at laouver.com.

And just to show you the power of his social media skills, he frequently sets up a Tiny Chat session when he goes to bed at night and can have as many as 250 viewers do nothing but watch him sleep.

That is power.

What are some of the pitfalls Jamie has had to deal with?

Haters and bullies.

Jamie has his share of haters out there and they are constantly trying to start controversy. He frequently goes to bat for those who he sees being bullied telling his twitter followers,

"Promise me if you see anyone getting bullied that you will tell somebody, even a friend. You know that person is nice and doesn't deserve that.."

He says he has been called names and constantly has people tweeting him and his fans with negative and hateful comments.

“The worst thing somebody can do is call me a Wannabe. I just hate that word. They also call me fag and gay and all the other bully words. They accuse me of trying to be like Justin when all I’m trying to do is have fun. I do NOT make singing videos; I make random YouTube videos that make people laugh and ask them to come into my world where they can forget their problems.”

Jamie also realizes these types of problems come with the territory and affect any celebrity.

When asked if he can understand what Bieber must be going through he says,

“Yes, Bieber has it so hard I don’t know how he does it, I feel sorry for him and I see all these gossip sites starting rumors and telling lies about him. He’s 17-years-old not 34. People should leave him alone because this is the time of his life where you start to discover the world and do things - not hide from it and run away.”

And if you need advice on how to refine your appearance and be able to fool people into thinking your Bieber - then Jamie has some advice for you in the following video.

Jamie Laou Shows How to Look Like Justin Bieber


Time will tell where this grand adventure will take Mr. Laou, but we suspect he will graduate from High School soon and move on to his next adventure, and Bieber will become the next Justin Timberlake.

Jamie will be able to keep his fan base as long as he continues to interact with them on a daily basis and keeps cranking out the videos – and does not become too controversial.

He has already been removed from the search function in twitter due to the high number of swear words he uses in his comments.

But we all know that being a celebrity can be a slippery slope – one false move, one bad comment, and it can all be over.

Jamie says it best - "I'm not a Bieber wannabe. I'm myself; I'm just a teenage kid that has cool hair."

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