Justin Bieber Appeals to Older Women Too: Confessions of Middle-Aged 'Bieliebers'

By Amber James Posted Apr 7th 2010 12:00PM

Shantel Simpson isn't afraid of getting caught dancing to Justin Bieber's music -- even if her three children make fun of her. The 39-year-old mother, who boasts 'Eenie Meenie' and 'Overboard' as her favorite Bieber songs, tells PopEater that her kids "don't like Bieber at all... But I don't care. I blare his music."

Even though the floppy-haired, 16-year-old pop star has a reputation for making young girls swoon into compete hysterics, women over 35 are now stepping forward to admit they've caught "Bieber Fever," too.

Simpson first heard Bieber's music on the radio one day and has been listening to it ever since. "I like Justin's sincerity. He seems really down to Earth, and his mom seems to be doing a good job."

But being an older fan hasn't been easy for Simpson. "People always joke, 'Oh he's jailbait,' or 'He's just too young. He can't sing and doesn't have the voice.' But that doesn't bother me," Simpson tells PopEater. "There are a lot of older fans, but people are just afraid to admit it," she said, adding that her 42-year-old friend in South Carolina likes Bieber too -- even though they both "get made fun of for it."

Bieber has taken the music industry by storm since teaming up with R&B singer Usher, who now acts as his mentor. Usher changed Bieber's life when he scheduled an audition with Antonio "L.A." Reid, who signed Bieber to Island Records in October 2008. The rest is history. [Asking yourself, "Who the heck is Justin Bieber?" Read our handy guide to the 16-year-old pop star.]

Louise Rowe, 45, admits she had preconceived notions when she first heard Bieber's songs on the radio. "Actually, I thought he was black, so when I saw him for the first time, I was surprised like, 'Who is this little white boy?'" she laughs. "He can actually sing. He doesn't need to depend on anyone else or use a synthesizer or auto-tune to sound good."

Despite all the critics, Rowe believes Bieber has a long career in front of him. "Look at what he has done so far with 'My World.' His voice is still changing, but he'll get better over time. I'm really looking forward to it," she said.

Bieber's bubble gum pop pandemonium is obviously expanding, and it's not just consumed by young girls anymore, so rock on, Bieber. Show us what you've got.

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Pop star Justin Bieber performs at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, hosted by President Barack Obama, Monday, April 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 05: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend attended the 132-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 05: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber (R) performs during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend attended the 132-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 05: Children watch Canadian pop star Justin Bieber perform during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend attended the 132-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Comments

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Wednesday 07 April

By RYAN

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No idea who this person is,never heard of him,dont know what he does.........aol must be really searching for news.

By Belle

I've not heard his music, and had no idea what he looked like till I saw this article. But I simply can't imagine him having it going on more than Declan Galbraith. THAT boy has "it" going on! And no, I'm certainly no cougar, but I am saying if I were his age I would hit every concert he had. Go to YouTube and check out his song "Angels". Awesome!

By leolux10

Ummmm, Belle? Thinking of him, in that sense, makes you a cougar. You also sound like a savage! =-O

Therapy, lady....

Thursday 08 April

leolux10, That's the most disgusting thing I have seen here! You need to get your mind out of the gutter and read what I was actually saying. What a pervert and a pig you are!

By CryBaby

I think the reason some of us older women like and appreciate his music is simply because it has a great beat and it isn't filthy like most current pop music is. I can listen the Justin with my 7 year old and not worry about it being inappropriate!

By SkyBlue

I still don't know who this little kid is.

By suzi

Some of you need to get your dirty minds out of the gutter.
There's nothing wrong with liking someone's voice just because it sounds good. Hello?

By harlynhorses

It's about time the ol ladies copped to likin the young stuff too

By underdogg182

Maybe the headline should have been that his music appeals to older women too. Otherwise it seems like you're promoting pedophilia. It is so absolutely creepy when adults and the media sexualize a minor.

By shellfish789

Who is this Geek?

By erik

are theyre such thinngs as a female pedifile lol, cause i know when i was sixteen if an older women would want to get down, i would totally be game, lol its not abuse if you want it lol

By Over 60

Hey, you like what you like! I have been an Amanda Bynes fan since the first time I saw her.

By Michelle

This is getting ridiculous.

Sunday 11 April

By moray

I think thats desperate and discusting women that age should get a life and not crush on a 16 year old

Friday 23 April

By marta

hi justin i love u

Thursday 22 April

hello justin how are you i love u

Sunday 25 April

By martha

hey justin you are my life you are the best boy ever

Monday 26 April

By cindy

hello justin i like you music

Wednesday 28 April

By Natalie blanco

Hey justine bieber i just love you songs you are so hot if you whant you can date me if you whant to im looking for a guy im singl im oley 15 yeas old and im in the 10th grade i go to damascus high school look for me there if you whant to call me her is my cell phone number 302-956-3208 i love you so much you are so hot and so cute this is natalie blanco im am a big fan love you.

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