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Bieber and Usher Have Tense Exchange at Oscars Afterparty

Published 20 March 2026

Justin Bieber and his former mentor Usher engaged in a heated exchange at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's exclusive Oscars afterparty on Sunday night, sources familiar with the incident told reporters. The confrontation occurred at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, drawing attention amid a gathering of Hollywood's elite following the Academy Awards ceremony.

According to individuals close to Bieber, Usher approached the 30-year-old singer with noticeable intensity and anger, leading to a tense verbal dispute. Bieber's representatives emphasized that the encounter remained non-physical and did not require security intervention or police involvement. While some early accounts among partygoers suggested the situation escalated to a fistfight, those claims were quickly refuted by Bieber's camp, which described the interaction as brief and contained. Neither artist's team has issued a public statement confirming details of the exchange.

The incident unfolded at one of the entertainment industry's most coveted post-Oscars events, known for its star-studded guest list. Attendees included Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Jacob...

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