Posted by Emily Exton on 11/13/2012 at 1:42 PM News, Photos

The Popdust Files: Barclays Center, believe, concerts, jay-z, justin bieber, liam payne, niall horan, one direction, photos, twitter

Justin Bieber’s post-breakup shows soldiered on Monday night in Brooklyn, New York. And while his Barclays Center gig featured a Cody Simpson opening set instead of one from Carly Rae Jepsen, and a surprise visit from Jaden Smith rather than a coded cover song choice, Bieber still managed to house thousands of screaming fans hanging on his every crotch-grab and t-shirt lift. But just because Bieber didn’t scrap his Scooter-approved set to work through his feelings via an acoustic interpretation of ‘N Sync’s “Gone,” doesn’t mean people didn’t show up to see him do his thing. Like, famous people, including those he calls his bros and those he—and many others—aspire to be like one day.

Because scanning the entirety of the stadium can’t possibly reveal all the celebrities in attendance,  even for the sharpest of eyes, Bieber called roll via Twitter follow the conclusion of his show.

who was at #BIEBERinBROOKLYN tonight? what did you think?

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 13, 2012

And they listened.

Went to watch my boy @justinbieber tonight! Smashed it! Great job dude! See ya soon twitter.com/NiallOfficial/…

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) November 13, 2012

@justinbieber bro amazing show thanks for a wicked night see you soon

— Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) November 13, 2012

But 1D’s Liam Payne also had his own agenda for the night.

Alssoooo my biggest news todayy i met one of my idols and couldnt even look him in the eye… twitter.com/Real_Liam_Payn… — Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) November 13, 2012

Jayyyyyyyyy zzzzz twitter.com/Real_Liam_Payn… — Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) November 13, 2012

TwitPic that thing twice, so we know it’s real. Yes, the Roc was definitely in the building—which makes sense, considering he’s an owner of primary residents, the Brooklyn Nets, and officially opened the venue for business with eight-straight shows earlier this fall. Perhaps that’s why both Cody and The Bieb acknowledged 2011 favorite “Ni–as in Paris” during their sets? The decision to play Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” elicited similar feelings of excitement and anxiety, but with such a busy travel schedule on her plate we’d understand if RiRi decided against venturing out before an early flight. Still, Hov and Hov alone was enough to make newly single Bieber tweet with glee, as he thanked the business-man for opening his doors, and reminded us that he’s glad Jay’s still around.

THANK YOU BROOKLYN!! great show tonight. and much love to the man who owns the building for coming thru.. @jayz …much respect.

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 13, 2012

meant alot to have the man himself come show love tonight. thanks @jayz …happy to be in Brooklyn today

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 13, 2012

Nice try, Bieb. Jay’s handle always confuses us, too.

@s_c_appreciate you

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 13, 2012

Remember: If you hope to be friends with boy band members and hip-hop legends one day, all you have to do is believe.