Justin Bieber wanted to go public with Selena Gomez 'for months'

Singer Justin Bieber has reportedly been wanting to go public with girlfriend Selena Gomez 'for months'. The pop star, who recently turned 17, walked the red carpet with girlfriend Selena, 18, at the Oscars where they finally confirmed that they are dating by putting on several public displays of affection. A source said to UK newspaper Daily Mirror: "Justin has been wanting to go public with Selena for months, but it wasn't until now that they finally felt the time was right. "Selena was delighted when Justin asked her to go as his date a few weeks ago. They spent the whole night wrapped up in each other, with Bieber introducing her to his famous pals as his 'hot girlfriend'. "They giggled in the corner, writing secret messages to each other on their mobiles.