Justin Bieber tell fans he is quitting music after new album

Justin Bieber said he is retiring after the release of his new album, Journals, next week but later suggested he only plans to take a long break.

The 19-year-old star, who has caused controversy in recent months for antics including partying underage in nightclubs and spray-painting public property in Australia, is planning to take a break from the music industry when his new album, 'Journals,' is released next week, and it could be permanent.

The 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker told radio station Power 106 in Los Angeles on Tuesday (17.12.13): "After the new album, I'm actually retiring man. I'm retiring."

He then suggested he hasn't quite made up his mind, adding: "I want to grow as an artist and I'm taking a step out, I want my music to mature."

But the singer is no longer attracted to the idea of fame.

He said: "I'm here solely for my fans and for the music."

A source close to Justin insisted he was just joking and has no plans to permanently hang up his microphone.

The insider said: "The kid's got ambition."

Justin also hit back at his critics and denied he is becoming increasingly "arrogant."

He said: "People think I'm arrogant, I'm not, I've always been a caring and giving person."

He added: "I'm 19 I'm gonna make mistakes it's inevitable."

Justin Bieber's bodyguard threatened to kill?

Justin Bieber's bodyguard allegedly threatened to kill Jeffrey Binion for taking pictures of the 19-year-old star outside a recording studio in June, according to the photographer's court deposition.

The 'Believe' hitmaker is being sued by Jeffrey Binion, who claims one of the singer's minders choked him and stole his camera equipment in Miami, Florida, before threatening him with a gun earlier this year.

In his court deposition, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, the paparazzo said he was confronted by the star's friends, Lil Za and Lil Twist, and two of his bodyguards.

A struggle broke out, which lasted between three to five minutes, when Lil Za tried to wrench the camera from Binion's hands, while Lil Twist allegedly egged him on.

The photographer, who is suing Justin and one of his bodyguards, saying he suffered bodily injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish and incurred medical expenses following the incident, said he was forced to delete the photographs because the bodyguard had him in a choke hold.

Justin is schedule to give his deposition next month and wants the details to be kept secret.

The singer's lawyers have asked for the footage to be kept under lock and key, with the documents stating they feel "it is highly likely that the entire deposition will be published to the public."

They are said to be concerned the questioning will include lots of topics unrelated to the case, and are also requesting no copies be made of the recording.

In addition, the legal team want to pick the videographer themselves.

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