Justin Bieber 'Michael Jackson is the best'

Justin Bieber strives to emulate Michael Jackson.

The Baby singer says he looks up to the late Thriller hitmake and is keen to match Michael’s success.

“I consider Michael Jackson the best,” he told V magazine. “If I could be at his level … But I’ve got a lot of work to do. I’m not saying it’s going to happen within the next three years. But hopefully by the time I’m 30, people will remember me.

“I want to transition, and become the greatest.”

Bieber who is currently dating singer Selena Gomez recently revealed he will be “more into making love” when he gets older.

“I’m not going to try to conform to what people want me to be or go out there and start partying, have people see me with alcohol. I want to do it at my own pace,” he said.

“I don’t want to start singing about things like sex, drugs and swearing. I’m into love, and maybe I’ll get more into making love when I’m older. But I want to be someone who is respected by everybody.”