Robert Willis

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The Bieber/Bloom Brawl

Jul 30, 2014·1,288 visitors

Steve Johnson

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Stage· 59 messages

Jul 30, 2014

What really happened? Why did it happen? When will Bieber learn? And, most importantly, why do we care?

Robert Willis · 8:30 PM

Good afternoon Steve!

Steve Johnson · 8:30 PM

hey Bob. Slow day in the news room?

Robert Willis · 8:30 PM

Quite the opposite. This altercation between Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber is one of the hottest tracking stories of the summer.

Steve Johnson · 8:31 PM

Can I ask why?

Robert Willis · 8:31 PM

I knew you would which is why I asked you to join me. Before we get there, it's time for a pop quiz. I want to see how well you know the players in this drama. You ready?

Steve Johnson · 8:31 PM

As I'llever be. Shoot.

Robert Willis · 8:32 PM

Okay. first up, who is Orlando Bloom?

Steve Johnson · 8:32 PM

Him I know. He plays the elf in the Lord of the Rings movies.

Robert Willis · 8:33 PM

That is correct. Orlando was also in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, earning him a place in two of the all time grossing movie franchises. Next up is Miranda Kerr.

Steve Johnson · 8:33 PM

Her I don't have a clue in the world about.

Robert Willis · 8:34 PM

Miranda Kerr is a model who was famously one of the Victoria Secret's angels. For today's purpose, however, her role as Orlando Bloom's ex-wife is much more important. Next is Selena Gomez.

Steve Johnson · 8:35 PM

I've heard of her. Didn't she used to be a Disney girl, like a Mousekateer or something?

Robert Willis · 8:35 PM

Well, she did some of her most famous work on the Disney channel, but she has been an actress since she was very young and as a singer has had some top forty hits.

Steve Johnson · 8:35 PM

I think you're using famous a little too liberally here.

Robert Willis · 8:36 PM

That level of fame is what is making this all so important. You know who's last in this, right?

Steve Johnson · 8:36 PM

Don't make me say his name...

Robert Willis · 8:36 PM

The Canadian hearthrob, everyone's favorite whipping boy, Justin Bieber!

Steve Johnson · 8:37 PM

From the looks of it, Orlando Bloom tried to make him his favorite punching bag!

Robert Willis · 8:37 PM

Hopefully he's better at hitting his mark as an actor than he is as a boxer.

Steve Johnson · 8:38 PM

I know right? I finally saw the footage. Wow is all i can say. But the cynic in me says maybe he missed on purpose.

Robert Willis · 8:38 PM

What purpose could missing the punch actually serve?

Steve Johnson · 8:39 PM

Witnesses say there was some verbal taunting and dissing going on, but no physical incitement. If he really lands that punch, he risks being arrested.

Robert Willis · 8:39 PM

He probably could get arrested just for trying to hit him. And he did make contact with the bodyguard.

Steve Johnson · 8:39 PM

Which is what the bodyguard is there for, to protect the wee Mr. Bieber.

Robert Willis · 8:40 PM

Even without an arrest, do you think there are grounds for a civil lawsuit?

Steve Johnson · 8:40 PM

Yes, but most people would simply let this go.

Robert Willis · 8:41 PM

It's certainly increased the amount of attention that Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber are receiving.

Steve Johnson · 8:41 PM

As well as Miranda Kerr and Selena Gomez without even being there. Problem is I think that Justin Bieber doesn't have enough intelligence to stop when he's ahead.

Robert Willis · 8:42 PM

You mean if he presses forward with the lawsuit he'll just look....greedy? Stupid? silly?

Steve Johnson · 8:42 PM

All of the three and then some. Even if it's the body guard and not the Biebs that goes forward, everyone will know that he was behind it.

Robert Willis · 8:42 PM

So how exactly do the women factor into all of this?

Steve Johnson · 8:43 PM

i was going to ask you that. I don't really know who one of them is!

Robert Willis · 8:44 PM

Trick question! I was seeing if you were doing some research. Miranda Kerr, as mentioned, was married to Orlando Bloom. However, when they were still married, she and Justin Bieber apparently got a little tooclose at a charity event.

Steve Johnson · 8:44 PM

Ok....

Robert Willis · 8:44 PM

Plus, at some point, after Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separated, he and Selena Gomez were seen out on the town.

Steve Johnson · 8:44 PM

And this pisses Justin Bieber off because???

Robert Willis · 8:45 PM

You must not follow any gossip. Justin and Selena were romantically connected for a couple of years.

Steve Johnson · 8:45 PM

I try to avoid it as much as possible. Until you drag me into the muck anyway. So what happened?

Robert Willis · 8:46 PM

Witnesses say Orlando had no intention of greeting Justin, so when Justin walked by he made some crack about having slept with Miranda, and that was when the haymaker flew.

Steve Johnson · 8:46 PM

Not much of a haymaker, but what does Selena have to do with any of this?

Robert Willis · 8:47 PM

Basically colateral damage, and source material for the feud between Bloom and the Biebs.

Steve Johnson · 8:47 PM

Sounds like the title to a God-awful FOX mid-season replacement cop show. Can we get to the question that is burning on my mind?

Robert Willis · 8:47 PM

Why does anyone care?

Steve Johnson · 8:47 PM

YES!!!

Robert Willis · 8:48 PM

We've always cared Steve. Supermarket tabloids have existed far longer than TMZ or Gawker were ever around. And as seemingly the only form of newspaper that is making money, apparently a lot of people still care.

Steve Johnson · 8:49 PM

I know you're right, but it just kind of galls me.

Robert Willis · 8:49 PM

That people can be so base? In a sense, it's no different then watching a schlocky movie, or listening to "Gangnam Style."

Steve Johnson · 8:50 PM

I was going to try and counter with "But that's entertainment. This is real life" when it dawned on me that to some of these people there doesn't seem to be any difference.

Robert Willis · 8:51 PM

Not at all. Justin Bieber is dangerously close to being the world's greatest performance artist, by constantly playing this role of conceited, semi-talented a-lister wannabe.

Steve Johnson · 8:51 PM

Do you seriously think he's playing a role?

Robert Willis · 8:51 PM

Not at all. I'd love to see him match wits with a box of rocks, just to see how badly the box of rocks beats him by.

Robert Willis · 8:52 PM

But you can't deny that any publicity is good publicity, and free publicity is the best. Would you be talking about Justin Bieber, Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr or Selena Gomez today if this hadn't happened?

Steve Johnson · 8:53 PM

No, but I also wouldn't be tawking about them if you hadn't invited me too either!

Robert Willis · 8:53 PM

I'm sorry but I'm fascinated by pop culture stuff like this.

Steve Johnson · 8:53 PM

To me it's too much like watching a car wreck.

Robert Willis · 8:54 PM

Well, thanks for indulging me Steve. Until the next tawk...

Steve Johnson · 8:54 PM

Can we make it about something that doesn't kill my brain cells in the process?

Robert Willis · 8:54 PM

Not if Justin Bieber keeps up his magical ways!

Steve Johnson · 8:54 PM

Ugh!