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Justin Bieber really wants you to like him again. After being the butt of the joke for hours during the taping of his Comedy Central roast, the 2 1 - ye a r - old singer gave a contrition speech. “I turned a lot of people off over the past few years, but I know I can still turn out good music and turn everything all around,” said Bieber, whose music has been overshadowed by his offstage antics, which include reckless driving, public urination and throwing eggs at a neighbor’s home. “I’ve lost some of my best qualities. For that, I am sorry,” he said. “I’m looking forward to being someone who you guys can all look at and be proud of.” It was a sweet ending to a night of sharp barbs aimed as much at Bieber as the rest of the roasters. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber also featured Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O’Neal, Martha Stewart and Ludacris. It’s set to premiere March 30. “This is like suicide. Why would you do it?” Hart asked the singer, whom he described as a “huge success that confuses everybody over 14.” “The name Bieber has become so offensive, the Washington Redskins think you should change it,” quipped comic Jeffrey Ross. The roasters jabbed at Bieber’s bad behavior, his relationship with Selena Gomez, his music and his appearance. Perhaps the harshest remarks came from comedian Chris D’Elia. “You have it all,” he said, “except love, friends, good parents and a Grammy.” Bieber, who was lowered from the ceiling to the stage wearing white angel wings, gently swiped back. “What happens when you give a teenager $200 million?” he asked. “You get a bunch of has-beens calling you a lesbian for two hours.”
Actor Nicholas Brendon faces new charges after a second disturbance at a Florida hotel. Brendon, who has appeared on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Criminal Minds, posted $1,000 bond Saturday from the Leon County jail. Tallahassee Police say he was charged Friday with damage to property and criminal mischief after damaging his room. Brendon told the Tallahassee Democrat that he took sleeping pills and then went “into a blackout.” He said he’s been dealing with depression but not taking medication. He said he would seek a doctor’s care and meet with fans Sunday at a convention. Brendon faced similar charges after an incident last month at a Fort Lauderdale hotel.