'You're cool in my book!' Courtney Love comes to Justin Bieber's defense as Kurt Cobain fans slam him for wearing Nirvana shirt to AMAs
While Kurt Cobain fans slammed Justin Bieber for wearing a Nirvana shirt, it was the late singer's widow that came to his defense.
Courtney Love tweeted on Sunday night 'You're cool in my book @justinbieber xc' after the 21-year-old arrived to the American Music Awards in the rock band's shirt.
The singer honoured the grunge band - which won the Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist 20 years ago - but still caught the ire of die hard alt rock fans.
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Come as you are: Justin Bieber arrived to the AMAs on Sunday with a Nirvana shirt but without Selena Gomez
The popstar complimented it with a pair of stressed jeans, white trainers, and a plain white T underneath.
Later inside he donned a grey hoodie, which he kept pulled up while dancing the robot to his own song, while Jennifer Lopez was performing her stunning opening routine.
Somewhat predictably, Nirvana fans quickly took to Twitter to voice their outrage at his wardrobe choice.
Most bet heavily that he would struggle to name a song, while the same odds were offered that Kurt Cobain's ghost was similarly outraged.
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Coming to his defense! Courtney Love tweeted on Sunday night 'You're cool in my book @justinbieber xc' after the 21-year-old arrived in the grunge shirt
Heart shaped box: The singer honoured the grunge band - which won the Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist 20 years ago - in an oversized T-shirt
Style: The popstar complimented it with a pair of stressed jeans, white trainers, and a plain white T underneath
Toy boy: Justin posed with Paula Abdul on the red carpet
Fans had expected and hoped he might walk the red carpet with his old flame Selena Gomez - who was performing on the night - after the two sparked rumours of a rekindled romance during a night out together on Friday.
The two singers were seen getting close as they spent time together in Beverly Hills, with Selena putting her arm around her chart-topper ex - moments after his public declaration of ongoing love for his teenage sweetheart in a rendition of My Girl at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel.
The former couple looked very close again as they navigated the streets in deep conversation.
Going solo: Fans had expected and hoped he might walk the red carpet with his old flame Selena Gomez - who was performing on the night - after the two sparked rumours of a rekindled romance during a night out together on Friday
Back on? The two singers were seen getting close as they spent time together in Beverly Hills, with Selena putting her arm around her chart-topper ex - moments after his public declaration of ongoing love for his teenage sweetheart in a rendition of My Girl at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel
What he's missing: Selena looked stunning in a shimmering red gown as she arrived solo, before slipping into a sheer body stocking for her performance
Out and about: The alt rock legend pictured last week in West Hollywood
As the Heart Wants What It Wants songstress fell a step behind Justin, she was spotted reaching out and tenderly resting her arm on his shoulder.
A new video, originally posted by TMZ, also appeared to hint that Justin had some kind of spell over Selena as he gripped her arm and lead her in a different direction at one point.
She smiles sweetly at him in the footage, shot outside the bar where he serenaded her, and followed him willingly.
On or off? The pair set tongues wagging after they were spotted getting close in Beverly Hills on Friday
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