The family of British princess Kate Middleton have signed a multi-million dollar deal with teen pop sensation Justin Bieber to sell his merchandise through their mail-order party supplies company in the UK — but the arrangement hasn’t exactly received a stamp of approval from The Bieb’s galpal, singer-actress Selena Gomez.Middleton’s parents Michael and Carole’s have bought the exclusive rights to sell the 17-year-old star’s new collection of products. Carole started Party Pieces in 1981 while heavily pregnant with Kate. The business is now estimated to be worth more than $40 million. The line includes plates, cups, hats, and other decorations bearing Justin’s image. A pinata in the shape of Justin will also be available and die-hard fans can purchase the ‘Justin Bieber Ultimate Party Kit’, which includes enough merchandise for a party for 16 guests. The company announced the new deal in its online magazine Party Times, which is edited by Kate’s younger sister, Pippa Middleton.
Ah — which brings us back to the dilemma of Selena. Tabloid tattles say the almost-19-year-old is fuming that her pop star boyfriend will be working closely with the beautiful Pippa — after all, the singleton has quickly become one of the world’s most talked about women. Pippa won legions of fans, including Justin, after she wore a sexy figure-hugging gown to Kate’s wedding to Prince William in April. News of the deal comes just four weeks after Justin expressed his admiration for Pippa, 27, to his Twitter followers.
“….While millions of young men would like to hook up with Pippa, Justin’s actually in a position to do it!” says a Star Magazine insider.
A pal of Justin’s adds: “She [Selena] is hoping she still has what it takes to keep Justin interested once he’s met one of the most gorgeous sought-after young women in the world.”
As it turns out, Selena may not have much to worry about.
Pippa and England’s Prince Harry have been getting on veeeery familiar terms, with Pippa calling the Prince ‘Captain’, which is his official military rank. However, it’s Harry’s nickname for Her Royal Hotness that’s really got royal tongues wagging. The Prince has taken to calling Pippa “Commando” because she apparently wasn’t wearing any underwear under that famous bridesmaid gown.
The question is, how exactly does he know that?
A royal insider adds that the two have been helping each other out with their respective breakups, forging a friendship in the process: “They speak on the phone all the time and have met up at least five times since the wedding, once for tea at his Clarence House apartments… She thinks he’s got a really cheeky sense of humor.”