Justin Bieber Named Suspect in Alleged Paparazzo Fight (PHOTOS)

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Justin Bieber got into a fight with a paparazzo on Sunday in Calabasas, California, and has since been named a suspect in the alleged battery.

Although some of the details are murky, it seems that while the superstar and his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, were leaving a local mall where they had gone to see a movie, Bieber and a photographer had a physical altercation after the shutterbug reportedly blocked the singer’s car as he tried to drive away.

Bieber supposedly then jumped out of the car and scuffled with the photog.

Next, the paparazzo called 911, while other photographers took shots of Gomez trying to calm down Bieber, who was putting a baseball cap and a shoe back on that had fallen off during the alleged incident.

See PHOTOS of  Bieber and Gomez following the reported fight.

By the time the police and an ambulance arrived to treat the paparazzo, who was complaining of pain to his chest, The Biebs and Gomez had already split.

After being released from a local hospital, the unnamed photographer later filed a report in which he named Bieber as the suspect in what the police are treating as a misdemeanor battery.

The cops would like to now question the singer about the fight.

Gossip Cop has reached out to Bieber’s rep for a comment.

Gomez, however, took to Facebook to write, “THANKS YOU SO MUCH to my fans for always protecting me and being there for me. I can’t thank you guys enough. I’m sorry I had to rush out. Love you guys.”

Who do you think is at fault — Bieber or the paparazzo who reportedly tried to block his car from driving away?

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Jennifer Lopez Named World’s Most Powerful Celebrity By Forbes, Beats Oprah

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Jennifer Lopez has been tapped the World’s Most Powerful Celebrity, according to Forbes.

The singer and “American Idol” judge, who also has multiple endorsement deals as well as a fragrance and clothing line, earned a whopping $52 million in the last year.

Forbes bases the list on factors such as a celebrity’s income and media visibility, including social media presence.

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Lady Gaga, who topped the list in 2011, dropped down to fifth.

She’s behind other media superstars such as Oprah Winfrey (no. 2) and Justin Bieber (no. 3).

Check out the top 10 below, and the full Celebrity 100 at Forbes.com.

1. Jennifer Lopez

2. Oprah Winfrey

3. Justin Bieber

4. Rihanna

5. Lady Gaga

6. Britney Spears

7. Kim Kardashian

8. Katy Perry

9. Tom Cruise

10. Stephen Spielberg

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Kate Middleton Named “Best-Mannered” Person of 2011; Kim Kardashian Blasted

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Kate Middleton is the “best-mannered individual” of 2011, according to one group of experts.

Kim Kardashian?

Not so much.

The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) has released its annual list of the “Ten Best Mannered People,” individuals it considers “outstanding role model[s] of good manners.”

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Middleton was picked at #1 for “the exemplary manner in which she has conducted herself, before and after her marriage to Prince William of Great Britain,” explains NLJC national director Elizabeth Anne Winters.

Justin Bieber and Paula Abdul are second and third on the list, respectively.

But Kardashian was awarded the dubious honor of “Most Ill-Mannered Person of 2011″ for “making a private matter public and disrespecting the institution of marriage.”

Ouch.

Here’s the highly scientific full list, from the NLJC press release:

1. Kate Middleton – “for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight.”

2. Justin Bieber – “for consistently showing courtesy to his fans.”

3. Paula Abdul – “for her encouragement to aspiring entertainers.”

4. Aaron Rogers – “for being a positive example for young athletes.”

5. Taylor Swift – “for inspiring young people with her music and her manners.”

6. George Stephanopoulos – “for extending warmth and kindness to Good Morning America guests.”

7. Jackie Evancho – “for demonstrating humility and politeness as a young performer.”

8. Erin Burnett – “for the respect she shows others as a network host.”

9. Emma Watson – “for the kindness extended to her Harry Potter fans.”

10. Tim Tebow – “for displaying good sportsmanship on and off the field.”

What do you think of the list?

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