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Bieber's Vegas Doppelganger Stunt and Braun's Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

Bieber's Vegas Doppelganger Stunt and Braun's Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

Update: 2025-08-20
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In the last week, the name Justin Bieber was everywhere for all the wrong reasons and some very real business drama. First and foremost, headlines blazed with the story of an elaborate Las Vegas nightclub hoax, after a French impersonator named Dylan Desclos snuck onto the stage at the XS Nightclub inside the Wynn Encore on August 16 by pretending to actually be Justin Bieber. According to Straight Arrow News, Desclos, who has gained social media fame for his uncanny resemblance, arrived with a full fake entourage and managed to fool the venue’s staff, security, and even DJ Gryffin, who brought him onstage for a performance of Sorry. The club, shocked at the ruse, quickly banned Desclos for life, but the viral stunt had already caught fire with fans and media discussing how easily the celebrity-obsessed social world can be misled. Even outlets like CTV News and The Economic Times debated the implications, while Justin himself remained notably silent on social and in the press, leading to further speculation about his reaction.

Away from club drama, Justin Bieber was photographed celebrating at Gunna’s album release party in Los Angeles just a few nights before, according to “justinbieberforeverjb” on Instagram, a sighting that delighted his fans who have watched him keep a pretty low profile recently. However, the music wasn’t the only thing making noise. A major financial story broke as People and TMZ detailed that Bieber has settled a prolonged and expensive financial dispute with his famed former manager Scooter Braun. After ending his Justice Tour early back in 2022 to focus on his health, Justin had been locked in a disagreement over repaying an advance—originally reported at $40 million—from touring company Aeg Presents. Now, in August 2025, multiple outlets including IMDb and AOL confirm Bieber will pay $31.5 million to Braun and Braun’s Hybe organization, with $26 million earmarked as a direct settlement over the canceled tour. This resolution follows months of rumors about their relationship and could have long-range implications for Justin’s business independence and future contracts.

Though his own social media accounts have been relatively quiet, Bieber’s name is trending boldly because of the impersonator fiasco, with some of the biggest headlines of the week reading, “Vegas Club Bans Fake Justin Bieber after Viral Stage Stunt” and “Justin Bieber Impersonator Dupes Vegas Club, Performs on Stage.” These stories overshadowed any new music activity, even as fans buzzed about his recent album SWAG and concert news, with pre-sale ticket discussions gaining attention among his loyal internet following. Speculation still swirls regarding his next move artistically, but nothing is confirmed as of now. For now, the focus remains on that costly settlement and the spectacle of celebrity culture, leaving observers to wonder which headline Justin himself will pen next.

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Bieber's Vegas Doppelganger Stunt and Braun's Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

Bieber's Vegas Doppelganger Stunt and Braun's Multimillion-Dollar Settlement

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