Life of a YouTube Star

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PSY - PSY was already a Korean pop star, but when "Gangam Style" went viral here in the the U.S.—eventually becoming the most viewed YouTube video of all time—he became a global phenonenon. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Justin Bieber: March 1 - The pop star, 19, is shedding his squeaky clean image. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Chief Keef, @ChiefKeef - Tweet: "New Katy Perry Song Coming Soon"Keef's reaction before Perry's apology included a violent threat, a sexual offer and finally new music. After Perry's apology, he reportedly apologized as well — it's not on his timeline, but there is this: "I Get It Now Dont Worry" with a thumbs up and peace sign. Maybe the diss song will become a collab.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)Rebecca Black - Dubbed “the worst song ever” by critics, Rebecca Black’s "Friday" is one of those songs that’s so annoying and bad that it’s catchy. Black’s mother paid $4,000 to have the song and music video created for her then-13-year-old teeny bopper. Her follow-up videos haven’t had much success, which means Black’s 15 minutes of fame are quickly coming to an end.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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PSY - PSY was already a Korean pop star, but when "Gangam Style" went viral here in the the U.S.—eventually becoming the most viewed YouTube video of all time—he became a global phenonenon. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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