Tour not cancelled for religion, says Bieber
Singer had 14 dates left in stint promoting Purpose album
Justin Bieber has denied he cancelled the remaining dates of his world tour due to religious reasons.
The singer was raised as a Christian by his mother Pattie Mallette and attends Hillsong Church, in Los Angeles. He has also had a number of run-ins with the law in recent years.
Following Monday’s announcement that Bieber was cancelling 14 tour dates, a report from
suggested he made the decision because he wanted to devote himself to religion, with a source suggesting he may even start his own church.
However, when interviewed by a camera operator from TMZ. com, the 23-year-old dismissed the idea, simply saying “no” when questioned about the report.
Bieber praised God extensively at a charity concert held last month in Manchester, England, to raise funds for the victims of the terror attack at Ariana Grande’s concert in the city.
“God is good in the midst of the darkness,” he said on stage. “God is good in the midst of the evil. God is in the midst, no matter what is happening in the world, God is in the midst and he loves you and he is here for you.”
After confirming he wouldn’t be playing planned gigs in North America, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines, Bieber apologized to fans.
His manager Scooter Braun later released a statement about the cancellation of the gigs, calling on fans to “respect” the decision. “Justin will be back and I know he looks forward to performing for you and with you all again. One chapter ends and another begins. Thank you again,” he said.