Canadians are sick of native pop icon Justin Bieber. The 18-year-old was booed this week during his halftime performance at the Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League’s answer to the Super Bowl. The raucous reception may have been prompted by Bieber’s conduct when awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal by Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week. The singer wore overalls to the prestigious ceremony, sparking widespread criticism.
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