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Images from the plaza: TODAY fans broadcast their love

Even the kids came out to play TODAY, hoping to see Justin Bieber, who was unable to make it TODAY, but phoned into Kathy Lee and Hoda this morning because he was sick, and his mom made him stay in!

Trace and Becky from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma try to grab the attention of their friend Blair who tuned in TODAY.

Trace and Becky from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma try to grab the attention of their friend Blair who tuned in TODAY.Brittany Fuerstenberg/NBC News / Today

Feb. 4, 2011, 1:48 PM UTC

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Even the kids came out to play TODAY, hoping to see Justin Bieber, who was unable to make it TODAY, but phoned into Kathy Lee and Hoda this morning because he was sick, and his mom made him stay in!

Katherine (8) and Elizabth (12) anxiously wait to meet Justin Bieber. — Katherine (8) and Elizabth (12) anxiously wait to meet Justin Bieber.Brittany Fuerstenberg/NBC News / Today

These girls camped out overnight to see Justin Bieber TODAY. — These girls camped out overnight to see Justin Bieber TODAY.Brittany Fuerstenberg/NBC News / Today

Nicole (14) dragged little brother David (10) to the TODAY show set. — Nicole (14) dragged little brother David (10) to the TODAY show set.Brittany Fuerstenberg/NBC News / Today