Justin Bieber'Never Say Never'premiere lands Will Smith kudos, Hollywood Reporter cover for teen

Justin Bieberhas hit the big screen big time with"Never Say Never"- just askWill Smith.

The 16-year-old pop star's 3D biopic premiered inLos AngelesTuesday and the"Men in Black"has labeled it a"hit."

"When Will Smith looks at you and says 'I know movies and that's a hit movie' u just feel good,"Biebertweetedafter the premiere."What a night. No words other than #thankyou"

Smith brought his wife,Jada Pinkett, and his kids, Willow and Jaden, to the celebrity-fueled premiere at theNokia Theater.Miley Cyrus,will.i.amand Bieber’s rumored girlfriend,Selena Gomez, were also at the screening.

Usher Raymond, the"Baby"singer's mentor "surprised"him by showing up, as did some hundreds of fans, who came to watch the first screening of the film, which does not hit theaters until Friday.

For those not lucky enough to attend the L.A. premiere, there were special Wednesday night screenings held at 300 theaters across the country - price of admission: $30.

In addition to his newfound big screen success and his twoGrammynominations this year, Bieber appears on the cover ofThe Hollywood Reporter'snew issue, which hits newsstands on Thursday.

In a cover photograph byJeff Lipsky, Bieber stands betweenIsland Def JamCEO and ChairmanAntonio (L.A.) Reidand Usher while the headline trumpets,"The Business of Justin Bieber."

According to THR, Bieber cut his famous locks two days before the shoot, which accompanies an article that charts the You Tube sensation's transformation by Reid and Usher into a $100 million It Boy and how they buoy his staying power via social networking.

With News Wire Services

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