Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez 'have broken up several times'

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have reportedly split up several times.

The teenage couple, who have been dating for around 18 months, most recently split last week before making up, according to TMZ.

The prince and princess of teenpop Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

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A source close to the pair alleged that their relationship is currently not "solid".

"They might be young, but Justin and Selena's is a very adult relationship," a second insider claimed to The Mirror. "They have had to grow up really fast because of the pressures of their careers.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, Vanity Fair Party, Los Angeles, America - 27 Feb 2011

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"To begin with, their similar situations complemented each other, but now they seem to be drifting apart."

Neither Gomez or Bieber nor their representatives have responded to the break-up rumours.

Bieber recently revealed that he has yet to have his heart broken by a girlfriend.

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