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Justin Bieber's guilty plea to charges of careless driving and resisting arrest puts an end to a legal saga that began seven months ago inside a rented Lamborghini at what police called an illegal drag race. The Florida judge who accepted Bieber's plea Wednesday said it's time for the 20-year-old singer to stop his misbehavior -- especially for his millions of young fans. "I hope that he realizes that his actions not only lead to consequences that affect him but they lead to consequences that affect others that are looking up to him as a role model," Miami-Dade County Judge William Altfield said at a hearing. "He just hopefully will get the message. He will grow up. He will use his talents positively for young persons." Bieber attorney Howard Srebnick said the judge's message will be relayed to the singer, who was not at the hearing. The plea deal Bieber struck with prosecutors includes a 12-hour anger management course, a $50,000 charitable contribution already made to a local children's organization and a $500 fine. The deal allows Bieber to avoid a conviction of driving under the influence and includes no jail time. A charge of driving with an expired license was dropped when Bieber showed proof he had a valid one.

Celine Dion has cleared her calendar of all scheduled performances, saying she needs to focus on her health, her husband's recovery from a cancerous tumor and raising their three young children. The vocalist canceled concerts that were scheduled through March 22, 2015, including a tour of Asia planned for the fall and regular shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, show organizers announced Wednesday. "I want to devote every ounce of my strength and energy to my husband's healing, and to do so, it's important for me to dedicate this time to him and to our children," Dion, 46, said in a statement. "I also want to apologize to all my fans everywhere, for inconveniencing them, and I thank them so much for their love and support." Dion's husband, Rene Angelil, had a cancerous tumor removed in December, and she said it has been a struggle to deal with the disease and juggle a full schedule of performances. Show organizers said the Canadian singer also hasn't recovered from an illness that inflamed her throat muscles and forced her to cancel performances in Las Vegas since July 29. Fans who bought tickets for future shows are eligible for refunds.

A Section on 08/14/2014

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