SHOCKS!! Justin Bieber Announces He's Quitting His Career As A Singer

Justin Bieber  is retiring, or so he claims.In an announcement that has no doubt broken the hearts of many young women particularly teenagers around the world, the 19-year-old star revealed he is stepping back from music when his new album, Journals, is released next week, and it could be permanent.

The Canadian born star who rose to fame with his monstrous hit 'baby' told radio station Power 106 in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday: 'After the new album, I'm actually retiring man. I'm retiring.'

However while the star seemed somewhat sure at first of his retirement, following the reaction of the radio host and people present at the studio, he backtracked slightly suggesting he has not quite made up his mind.He then said:

'I want to grow as an artist and I'm taking a step out, I want my music to mature.' Whatever that means.

A source close to Justin told TMZ he was just joking and has no plans to permanently hang up his microphone. The insider said: 'The kid's got ambition.'

Since being discovered at the age of 13, Justin has become one of the most successful solo acts of all time and has an estimated net worth of in excess $130 million.