I'm a huge YouTube fan.  That is how Justin Bieber was discovered.
Really, I did not know that.  I have watched a few funny things my kids show me.
Yes, in 2008 RBMG signed him after discovering videos of him covering songs.
That is interesting.  I wonder if many people think they will be discovered that way.
I would think so.  His debut EP was RBMG's very first release and went platinum in the US
That seems like it worked fantastically for him then.
I would say so.  After his first album he had his first healining tour, the My World Tour.
He does seem pretty popular.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. 
The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber (; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and rapper. Discovered at 13 years old by talent manager Scooter Braun after watching his YouTube videos covering songs, he was signed to RBMG Records in 2008. Bieber then released his debut EP, "My World", in late 2009. It was certified Platinum in the United States. With the EP, Bieber became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the US "Billboard"