IS CODY REALLY THE NEXT BEIBER? WHITE HOT LOOKING TEEN, BLACK URBAN STAR AND YOUTUBE=RECORD DEAL.

He's a tween pop star whose amateur YouTube videos have earned him a record deal, a hit single, and a spot in the hearts of preteen girls around the globe.No, not Justin Bieber. Preteen fans are clamouring for Australian native Cody Simpson, who having just turned 14 is gracing the pullout posters inside this month's tween magazines, has nearly 500,000 followers on Twitter and a catchy pop single and video, “iYiYi,” featuring rapper Flo Rida.

Yes, many are calling him “the next Justin.” And certainly his fresh-faced look and obscure Gold Coast, Queensland origins give him a few things in common with Stratford, Ont. native Bieber.

Next Bieber or not, Simpson is one of a gaggle of boy stars, including actor/rapper Jaden Smith, singer and YouTube sensation Greyson Chance, and boy band Big Time Rush, rushing in to win fans who may tire of Bieber Fever — or who may be too young to relate to him.“HE'S LUSH,” declares 14-year-old Cody Simpson fan Christina F. in all-caps. “He's amazingly beautiful, he's all the beautiful words in the dictionary. I can't explain his beauty. He is just too hot.” Read the rest.