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Billy Joel
Billy Joel


Background information
Birth name William Martin Joel
Born May 9, 1949
Born place The Bronx, New York, United States
Origin Hicksville, New York, United States
Genre(s) Rock
Pop
Jazz
Classical
Years active 1964—present
Label(s) Columbia Records
Sony Music
Family Productions U.S.
Associated acts Elton John
Bruce Springsteen
Echoes
The Hassles
Attila
Website Website



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Justin Bieber Beats Michael Jackson's Box-Office Record

March 21, 2011
Justin Bieber Beats Michael Jackson's Box-Office RecordJustin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' has become the most successful concert-themed film domestically.

The 3D documentary film, released in February, has already grossed an estimated $72.2 million compared to the $72.1 million brought in by 'This Is It' in 2009, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' tells the story of the teenage singer's rise to fame, with home video footage of the 17-year-old and clips from his 2010 'My World' tour.

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' is, however still took a total of $189.1 million worldwide, while 'Never Say Never' currently stands at only $10.8 million internationally.

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber fans prompted police to close a road in Liverpool last week (March 10) as they tried to catch a glimpse of the star.

(by Holly Frith)



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