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  • 23
    Nov
    2011
    1:02pm, EST

    'Beliebers' pack the plaza for Justin Bieber

    Wrapping a special November holiday TODAY concert, mega pop star Justin Bieber brought a huge group of fans to the plaza despite the rainy weather and performed his hit "Never Say Never" and such holiday classics as "The Christmas Song" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."

    R&B singer Usher, who was a special guest, performed two holiday songs from his new album "Under the Mistletoe."

    Here are some more photos and tweets you sent in through Instragram and our twitter feed #BieberTODAY:

    TODAY

     


    And if you missed their performance, check it out it on our Concert Series page.

    We'll also continue to update with the latest information on this special TODAY concert and how you can see it live. But in the meantime, find the full Toyota Concert Series schedule here.

    And sign up for our concert series newsletter -- you'll get notifications about exclusive chances to win fan passes that'll let you skip the line.

    More: Look who's tweeting during Bieber's concert
    Mom with Bieber fever is first in line on the plaza
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    2 comments

    I wanted to share with you a recent occurrence that disappointed me and broke the hearts of 2 young girls. This past Tuesday eve, I traveled to NYC with my nieces, big fans of Justin, to wait outside of the Today Show Plaza for the concert Wed. We arrived at 10pm, stayed with many other young fans,  …

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  • 23
    Nov
    2011
    9:14am, EST

    Look who's tweeting during Bieber's TODAY concert

    It isn't just Bieber fans who are tweeting photos from the plaza. The pop star himself, TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, and even Martha Stewart tweeted pictures from the special concert, using our hashtag #BieberTODAY. Check out the images below:

    Justin Bieber

    "Fans braved heavy cold rain to see @justinbieber this morning. #BieberTODAY"

     

    Savannah Guthrie

    Here are some @justinbieber dancers warming up in our hallway for @todayshow #captioncontest

     

    @MarthaStewart

    Martha Stewart:

    Justin talking to Matt. Thousands of little girls screaming

     

    Megan Kopf, TODAY show publicist:

    The @todayshow gang w @justinbieber

     

    Megan Kopf

    Megan Kopf, TODAY show publicist:

    A Christmas treat! #BieberTODAY

     

    TODAY

    "@JustinBieber performing "Never Say Never" on the #todayshow #BieberTODAY "

    More: Mom with Bieber fever is first in line on the plaza
    Justin Bieber surprises 'Beliebers' with special guest

    Which costume won someone a chance to meet Justin Bieber?

    10 comments

    Please NBC market to your audience! Until my son starts getting up to watch the Today show please market to your viewers. There is just so many things wrong with the Bieber concert. It is all about money sponsors and not your viewers. I am a long time Today show fan and was forced this morning to wa …

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  • 23
    Nov
    2011
    8:42am, EST

    Justin Bieber surprises his 'Beliebers' with a special guest

    Teen pop phenomenon Justin Bieber reveals which R&B star will be joining him for a special performance on the show.

     

    Yuletide giving started early this year, thanks to Justin Bieber. The pop megastar, performing live on TODAY, gave his fans a special holiday treat ... namely, Usher. Bieber had revealed earlier that the R&B star who mentored him would be joining him as a surprise guest during today's concert.

    But before Usher came out, Justin kicked off the concert with a performance of his smash hit of "Never Say Never." Watch it here:

    The pop star performs his  smash hit "Never Say Never" for a screaming crowd on the plaza.

    Are you at the concert? Some of you can share photos of your experience on our Facebook page (post the pic directly to our wall), on Twitter (include the hashtag #TODAYconcerts or, for this week's performance, #BieberTODAY), and through Instagram.

    In fact, @Bieber already tweeted some photos earlier this morning. See them below:

    Justin Bieber

    "Fans braved heavy cold rain to see @justinbieber this morning. #BieberTODAY"

     

    "Setting up the stage for @justinbieber's performance. Less than 5 hours away. #BieberTODAY #underthemistletoe"

    8 comments

    While I am way older than JBs demographic, I concur with "pull up the pants" critics. As for the earrings, JB's is not the first, probably the 2nd, perhaps the 3rd generation where men can wear ear studs (not earrings) and I just don't find that to be a big deal.

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  • 21
    Nov
    2011
    3:53pm, EST

    Rascal Flatts turns plaza into a 'Highway'

    Kicking off a special November holiday TODAY concert, country group Rascal Flatts brought fans to their feet when they performed their hits "Life is a Highway," "Why Wait" and more on the plaza.

    Pop star Natasha Bedingfield even joined the guys on the plaza for a duet of their song "Easy."

     

    TODAY

    Here are some more photos and tweets you sent in through Instragram and our twitter feed #RascalTODAY:

    And if you missed their performance, check it out it on our Concert Series page. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for Carole King's concert and Wednesday for Justin Bieber.

    We'll also continue to update with the latest information on this special TODAY concert and how you can see it live. But in the meantime, find the full Toyota Concert Series schedule here.

    And sign up for our concert series newsletter -- you'll get notifications about exclusive chances to win fan passes that'll let you skip the line.

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  • 10
    Nov
    2011
    5:31pm, EST

    Ready for Justin Bieber? Pop star to perform live on Wednesday

    Updated on 11/22

    Kevin Winter/Nbcuniversal / Getty Images Contributor

    Bieber is thankful for his fans, which is why he's giving them a special Thanksgiving TODAY concert on the plaza.

    The mega pop star behind the popular song "Somebody to Love" and "Under the Mistletoe" is going to heat up Toyota's Concert Series on TODAY on November 23, 2011, when he performs his hits on the plaza.

    Some fans have already been lining up since Monday, eagerly awaiting his holiday concert.

    Lucky for you, there are several ways you can join in on the fun -- whether you watch the TODAY concerts from the sea of fans on our plaza or from your comfy couch.

    Some of you can submit photos of how you're watching on our Facebook page (post the pic directly to our wall), on Twitter (include the hashtag #TODAYconcerts or, for this week's performance, #BieberTODAY and through Instagram.

    We'll post the best photos and responses on TODAY.com (stay tuned!)

    If you're not already outside, you still have a chance to see the pop star when he performs his hits live on the plaza, because all TODAY show concerts are FREE and open to the general public. You do not need a fan pass to attend. Access to the concerts is available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the TODAY show’s Window on the World Studio at 49th Street and Rockefeller Center.


     

    Previous post
    Planning to be in New York City for the Thanksgiving holiday? Come down to the plaza to see some amazing concerts as part of our Toyota Concert Series on TODAY.

    On Monday, Nov. 21, country group Rascal Flatts kicked off our special holiday lineup with a fun-filled, high energy concert. Missed it? Watch it here:

    The chart-topping country trio visit Rockefeller Plaza to perform their signature tune "Life Is a Highway," which has topped more than 1 million downloads online.

     

    Then on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King performed her popular songs from her amazing career. Missed it? Watch it here:

    Carole King, one of the most successful and revered female songwriters in pop music history, sings her classic song from 1971, "I Feel the Earth Move."

     

    And last but not least, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, mega pop star Justin Bieber will sing his hits as part of a special pre-Thanksgiving concert on the plaza.

    We'll also continue to update with the latest information on this special TODAY concert and how you can see it live. But in the meantime, find the full Toyota Concert Series schedule here.

    And sign up for our concert series newsletter -- you'll get notifications about exclusive chances to win fan passes that'll let you skip the line.

    2 comments

    would love to hear carol king sing Child of Mine to my five3 daughters, kathy, crissy, jamie, shannon and brooke. I always think of them when i hear that song. They love the song and pick lines they say are talking about them. If you can do this Merry Christmas girls I love you

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  • 21
    Oct
    2011
    4:22pm, EDT

    TODAY crowd and Coldplay turn plaza into 'Paradise'

    The seven-time Grammy Award winning band sings a fan favorite, "Fix You," for the jam-packed plaza crowd.

    Kicking off a special October TODAY concert, rock group Coldplay brought fans to their feet when they performed their hits "Fix You," "Viva La Viva" "Paradise" and more on the plaza.

    Here's a nice photo of Savannah with Chris Martin from Coldplay.

    TODAY

    Here are some more photos and tweets you sent in through Instragram and our twitter feed #ColdplayTODAY:

     


    Check out some great photos that you sent in of Coldplay's rockin' TODAY performance:

    Want to see more photos from the Coldplay concert? Click here. And if you missed their performance, check it out it on our Concert Series page.

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  • 21
    Oct
    2011
    12:08pm, EDT

    A TODAY exclusive: Listen to Kelly Clarkson's new song

    Even stars follow @todayshow! Grammy award winner Kelly Clarkson, who will be guest on next Tuesday's show, gave TODAY Twitter fans an exclusive listen to "Honestly," a track off her new album "Stronger," before it comes out on Monday.

    Listen to it below and make sure to tune in to her performance on Tuesday, Oct. 25!

    Listen to "Honestly" from Kelly's upcoming album, 'Stronger'.

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  • 21
    Oct
    2011
    7:32am, EDT

    Which costume won someone a chance to meet Justin Bieber?

    Update: October 31, 2011

    It was a fright fest on TODAY as many Bieber fans came to the plaza to compete in our annual Halloween costume contest.

    Winners of the contest received VIP passes for Justin Bieber's TODAY concert on November 23 while the grand prize included an exclusive meet-and-greet with the young pop star. 

    So who the chance to meet Justin Bieber? Watch the video below to find out!

    The winners for this year's Halloween costume contest are picked, with the grand prize including an exclusive meet-and-greet with Justin Bieber!

     

    Thanks to everyone who came down to the plaza to participate and stay tuned for more information on Justin Bieber's concert on November 23, 2011.

    Original post: Make sure to come to the plaza on Monday, October 31 dressed in your best costume. As part of TODAY's annual best costume contest, we're giving out 5 pairs of VIP passes for Justin Bieber TODAY's concert on November 23, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

    Still need more reasons to come to the plaza? The grand prize winner of the best costume contest will win an amazing prize along with the chance to meet the mega pop star Justin Bieber.


    We'll continue to update with the latest information on this special TODAY concert and how you can see it live. But in the meantime, find the full Toyota Concert Series schedule here.

    And sign up for our concert series newsletter -- you'll get notifications about exclusive chances to win fan passes that'll let you skip the line.

    140 comments

    I would like to nominate the bravest 3rd grader you will ever meet! Her name is Jacalyn Wilkes, she is fighting kidney cancer for the 2nd time. She is a big Justin B fan! Her birthday is Nov. 6th and I would love to see her get a fabulous birthday wish in the form of Justin B concert tickets.

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  • 15
    Sep
    2011
    7:35am, EDT

    Coldplay pack the plaza and rock TODAY on Oct. 21

    British rock band Coldplay entertains a jam-packed plaza crowd with its standout track "Paradise," off its latest album "Mylo Xyloto."

     

    The Grammy Award-winning group rocked TODAY when they performed their hit songs, including "Paradise," their new single off their upcoming fifth album, "Mylo Xyloto." They guys also played their popular hit "Viva La Vida."

    Lucky for you, there are several ways you can join in on the fun -- whether you watch the TODAY concerts from the sea of fans on our plaza or from your comfy couch.

    Some of you can submit photos of how you're watching on our Facebook page (posted the pic directly to our wall), on Twitter (included the hashtag #TODAYconcerts or, for this week's performance, #ColdplayTODAY and through Instagram.

    We'll post the best photos and responses on TODAY.com (stay tuned!).

    Remember when they played live to a huge crowd on Rockefeller Plaza in 2008 and performed five songs? Watch the amazing concert below.

    We'll continue to update with the latest information on this special TODAY concert and how you can see it live. But in the meantime, find the full Toyota Concert Series schedule here.

    And sign up for our concert series newsletter -- you'll get notifications about exclusive chances to win fan passes that'll let you skip the line.

    June 27: The British lads perform their hit single "Viva La Vida" and talk about their new album.

     

    June 27: Coldplay sings a track off their new album, "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," on the Plaza.

     


    June 27: The Grammy-winning group performs the smash single from their second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head," to a large crowd on TODAY.

    June 27: In a special encore, the band performs the track "42" from their No 1. Album, "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" on TODAY.

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  • 2
    Sep
    2011
    2:31pm, EDT

    TODAY crowd and Lenny Kravitz 'Fly Away'

    Rocker Lenny Kravitz sings his hit cover of The Guess Who's 1970 classic "American Woman."

    Kicking off a special Labor Day weekend TODAY concert, rocker Lenny Kravitz brought his fans to their feet when he performed his hits "Fly Away," "American Woman" and more on the plaza.

    Here's a nice photo of Ann and Lenny.

    TODAY

    Check out some great photos that you sent in of Kravitz's rockin' TODAY performance:


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    Here are some more photos and tweets you sent in through Instragram and our twitter feed #KravitzTODAY:

    If you missed his performance, check it out it on our Concert Series page.

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  • 2
    Sep
    2011
    11:11am, EDT

    Al, Lenny Kravitz discuss being distant cousins

    TODAY

    Is Al really related to Lenny Kravitz? Yes!

    Their grandfathers were cousins, Al said on TODAY this morning.

    "We both have Roker," Lenny added. "My mother was Roxie Roker, my grandfather, Albert Roker from the Bahamas. Has to be."

    What does Al think of the connection?

    "All I know is I'm going with it," Al said. "Kids think it's cool."


    Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

    Watch a video above of Al discussing the connection with Lenny. Watch Lenny's full performance here.

    And check out this clip from July 1 when Al revealed the news to TODAY viewers.

    TODAY's Al Roker is featured in the current issue of Us Weekly revealing the 25 things most people don't know about American's favorite weatherman.

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  • 2
    Sep
    2011
    10:56am, EDT

    Lenny Kravitz performance becomes Google trending topic

    Rocker Lenny Kravitz sings his hit cover of The Guess Who's 1970 classic "American Woman."

    Lenny Kravitz not only rocked our plaza this morning -- his music resonated around the world. 

    He was Google's No. 4 trend as of 10:30 a.m. ET. See the proof on the right.

    Watch him perform "American Woman" in the video above. And come back later for photos from the plaza.

    What did you think of his performance? Let us know in the comments below.


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