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Anthony Edwards names Justin Bieber 'White Boy of the Year'
The satirical Believe That Awards returned for 2026 after last year's edition reached 150 million cross-platform views; Variety has the exclusive, and no ballots were counted.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Tonight at 8:42 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Variety's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Variety: “Anthony Edwards Names Justin Bieber ‘White Boy of the Year’ in Satirical Believe That Awards (EXCLUSIVE)”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:42 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has brought back his satirical Believe That Awards, and this year's White Boy of the Year is Justin Bieber.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLast year's winner was Timothée Chalamet, and that video pulled a hundred and fifty million views across platforms. That's bigger than the Oscars, Hank!

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a bigger crowd than any ceremony I've sat through, and I've sat through the Emmys twice.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd win something like that in a heartbeat, I've got a speech ready and everything, and I'd give it in a Wendy's parking lot.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA parking lot.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDrive-thru lane, Hank, with the window down so everyone hears.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNobody counted ballots, nobody was nominated, and it still ran on time. It's the only awards show that does.
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