Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith duet for 'Karate Kid'; teen heads explode
For a film about triumph of the human spirit through rigorous martial arts, there sure is a huge adorable quotient in the updated version of "The Karate Kid." For that you can thank film star Jaden Smith and singer Justin Bieber.
A new video released Tuesday of "Never Say Never," from the film's soundtrack, features signature crooning from 16-year-old Biebs and a rap breakdown from 11-year-old Jaden, who must be making dad Will Smith proud.
Shriek-inducing elements from the clip include: Bieber's hair, high-tops, motorcycle jacket, Twizzler-eating, and Jaden's dancing, head-bobbing, collar-popping.
And, of course, the video offers plenty of clips from the flick, which also stars Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson, and opens June 11.
What do you think of the "Never Say Never" video? Will you be seeing "The Karate Kid" reboot? Tell us in the comments.
-- Matt Donnelly
Photo: Bieber at a concert in March. Credit: Getty Images
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I think its pretty great to have Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith performing a duet for "the Karate Kid" movie.
Posted by: Isabella | Jun 01, 2010 at 12:34 PM
I think Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber did a great job on the new video and i am excited on seeing the Movie
Posted by: valyncia | Jun 01, 2010 at 12:58 PM
This headline is hilarious.
Posted by: Emily | Jun 01, 2010 at 01:24 PM
I don't understand how they can call this "karate" kid when the stuff that Jaden is doing is Kung Fu. There is a huge difference! Makes the movie and the actors real stupid.
-Karate expert
Posted by: Ardiva | Jun 01, 2010 at 02:38 PM
What's with this kid's hair? Is he auditioning to play Chad in "Million Dollar Listing: The Early Years"?
Posted by: Lisa | Jun 01, 2010 at 03:27 PM
I love their new song "Never Say Never"!!! It rocks! I love both of them!!! <3 =] <3
Posted by: Anna Bieber | Jun 01, 2010 at 04:18 PM
They are both very good singers, and they are both SUPER hot!!!
Posted by: Anna Bieber | Jun 01, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Ugh. 2 arrogant little brats w/ a sense of entitlement. There wouldn't even *be* a useless remake if Jaden's daddy wasn't Will Smith. The concept of a Karate Kid is laughable. I wish them BOTH a lifetime of professional misery.
Posted by: Twitter @light_peak | Jun 01, 2010 at 04:35 PM
First time running across Bieber... I'm an old fogy in their eyes I'm sure. but he's not a bad singer. And it's not a bad song for that matter. I may see this movie... probably on disk.
impressed!!
Posted by: Vt1400 | Jun 01, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Karate Kid remake...save your money and time because we already know the ending...or just rent the original for nostalgia...as for Lil' Rice-bowl head...get a new look...contact Jennifer Aniston's hair stylist...after all she's all about the hair...
Posted by: Cisco | Jun 02, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Twitter @light_peak:
okay, LOOK.
they are both VERY talented, and obviously your one of the only people who feels this way, judging by the majority of the other comments.
go away.
Posted by: lauren! (: | Jun 04, 2010 at 10:00 AM
OMG i luv this song and Jaden Smith he is so CUTE
Posted by: Serena | Jun 06, 2010 at 05:41 PM
omg yess
Posted by: roxyusa55 | Jun 08, 2010 at 10:00 AM
@Twitter @light_peak
Really? These are two young people who talented in their own right. And you cannot blame them for being very lucky in life.
I think this is really cool and gives a taste of what to expect for years to come from these two. Jaden just might make a name for himself as he matures. And Justin will continue to evolve in different ways with his music.
But for goodness sake, their just kids, let them make their own darn music, and stop being a hater, b.
Posted by: Lao Shi Jamok | Jun 09, 2010 at 03:57 AM
love it
Posted by: Pena Maya | Jun 17, 2010 at 10:57 AM
LOVE THIS SONG
Posted by: keke | Jun 18, 2010 at 07:42 PM
I love this song and I love Jaden! He is sooo cute!!!!<3. Both are really good!;)
Posted by: Jasmine | Jun 22, 2010 at 11:54 AM
ay yur stuff iz iilly mane well i do muzik 2 i do a lil singn and rap well i try 2 sing but mostly rap and im hella good in tryna get with universial rec.but if not i still wanna work with u and do a song 4 my gurl mane if u help out it will be hella koo mane well peace f.l.y.
Posted by: nathan | Jul 06, 2010 at 01:21 AM
i love jaden smith i would really want to meet him so if any knows when hes cumin to georgia tell me and i love never say never
Posted by: nicole smith | Jul 10, 2010 at 02:48 PM
you did a good job i love you
Posted by: mallary laroux | Jul 13, 2010 at 09:37 PM
I love the video, they are both SO talented, and I will be seeing the movie also. How can some people say bad things about Jaden, he is a young man and if he is anything like his father he will just keep getting better and better, in all he does. Some people just want to be as talented as he is so they say things to make them feel better about themselves.Go Justin Go Jaden!!! Keep doing what you do and you will be suscessful.
Posted by: Destiny Arnold | Jul 31, 2010 at 04:01 AM
Justin Bieber is sooooooooooooooooooo cute(the hottest boy).I LOVE YOU JUSTiN !!!
I LOVE U
I LoVE U
I LOVE U ....FoREVeR
Posted by: __*lonna*__ | Aug 31, 2010 at 05:17 AM
I LOVE THIS MAN WITH ALL OF MY HEART. IF I COULD HAVE HIM I WOULD.HE IS SO HANDSMOME
Posted by: alisha atkins | Nov 15, 2010 at 10:55 AM