At this point, you are probably experiencing one of two reactions.
If, like me, you have been living a blissful Bieber-free existence, this news will illicit little more than a sideways head tilt and puzzled frown.
Justin who?
But for those in the know, this is BIG news. Bigger than Miley. Bigger, dare I say it, than Lady Gaga and her entire whackadoodle wardrobe.
And unfortunately for me, being the resident entertainment expert, I have now had to drag myself into the know - and find out exactly who is this Bieber boy is.
If you haven't heard of him already - you should probably read on. Because, closer inspection has revealed, JB is taking over the world.
Hoardes of screaming fans follow him where ever he goes. Girls fling their undies at him and he recently caused a near-riot at an American shopping centre, where so many fans turned out for his appearance police had to shut it down.
They're not the only ones fighting for a piece of the Bieber. The music industry's biggest names are all scrapping over the teen sensation.
Justin Timberlake and Usher both, reportedly, tried to sign the rising talent. Usher beat Timberlake to the punch, signing him to Island Records.
So just who is this Bieber boy? Here's a quick crash course, to instantly up your street cred with the under-18s.