Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Era

[Queen of Insomnia.]

+ VOTY for 24k Magic (tied with Sorry).

[Kishi KCM]

Ugh, guess I'll be skipping his performance when I watch the show tonight.

[stunnedout]

Bruno just slayed my life. Everything about him is delicious.

[Envoirment]

Passes 1 million in traditional album sales. Yes Bruno! Hopefully "Versace On The Floor" will be a big hit and be followed up by another single ("Chunky" would be massive imo). Then he may be nominated and win a bunch of grammys next year too. Album should pass 1.5 million traditional sales. Hopefully it'll manage the 2 million mark with the help of Q4 sales/the Grammys.

[Queen of Insomnia.]

Tour news:
- According to Pollstar European leg grossed $52.7 Million from 46 shows.
- First sold out show in America (Las Vegas) grossed $1,947,649 from 16.5k crowd.
- Confirmed 2018 shows in Asia: April 12th & 14th - Saitama, Japan / May 3rd - Manila, Philippines / May 9th - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BW9XvRgBPGD

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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds:  There’s probably a number of Bruno Mars songs I hear that fall under that one and things that you when you hear them, ‘Yeah, I could have done that’ or ‘I should have done that.[...] When he writes music, I get inspired to write, to write and keep writing. [...] Bruno is a great writer. He thinks the songs through and he’ll work on them forever until he gets it right. And so I appreciate his work ethic and I think that he is one of the good ones that we have today. I was actually honored to write with him because he’s a good writer. x

[forg]

Yay Manila! I hope I get to watch him

[Queen of Insomnia.]

Current Album Stats:

US: 1.017k sales, 1.860k SPS
UK: 352k
France: 200k
Japan: 202k

~3.6 Million Worldwide /36wks.

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US certifications (@riaa): @brunomars, 24K Magic 2x Platinum (2,000,000; album).

US certifications (@riaa): @brunomars, 24K Magic 4x Platinum (4,000,000; single).

US Certifications (@riaa): @brunomars, That's What I Like 4x Platinum (4,000,000).

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Edit on 7/8:

[forg]

Versace on the Floor music video is finally here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FyjEnoIgTM&feature=youtu.be&ref=https%3A//t.co/KCGolQsKjG

[Jay D83]

I'm glad to finally get a video!

[Queen of Insomnia.]

So I saw this man again! Twice in Chicago and it was glorious! He just gets better and better!

From yesterday's #AsktheDragon:
-No Christmas Album from him.
-Why are you da s**t? / B: Jesus made me this way.
-What motivates you to keep working so hard? /B: I wanna give the people that give me so much something special every time.
-Maybe a DVD of the tour soon...? /B: I don't know. I do know I want to do something "special" though 😜

https://www.instagram.com/p/BX9y95YhsPM

[Kishi KCM]

Chyle I might have to work part time at the arena, because these resale tickets are not cute.

That's what I get for not pre-ordering the album. :(

[someguy]

Bruno was amazing live tonight. He has such a stage presence, and is easily one of the best performers I've ever seen live. My only complaint is no "Lazy Song", but other than that, his show was pretty much perfect. I highly recommend going if you can.

[forg]

Sadly looks like #33 is the peak for Versace on the Floor, already dropping on radio and sales. That's What I Like is still top 10 all these months though

So on to Single #4 I guess?

[Jay D83]

Aug 28, 2017 23:22:32 GMT -5 forg said:

Sadly looks like #33 is the peak for Versace on the Floor, already dropping on radio and sales. That's What I Like is still top 10 all these months though

So on to Single #4 I guess?

If there is a fourth single, he's gonna have to go with FINESSE or CHUNKY. I wanted FINESSE after TWIL anyway. While a great album track, I never thought VERSACE screamed single. Everybody in this thread knows what my favorite ballad from this album is. LOL.

[Heart Shaped Box]

In the bay, they play Calling All My Lovelies often

[forg]

Versace on the Floor back in the iTunes top 40 due to discount. I don't think it will matter in the long run but hey at least they are still trying

[Harx]

I wonder if it would help if they discounted it earlier, right when the video dropped.

[Queen of Insomnia.]

Sept 2, 2017 6:57:43 GMT -5 Harx said:

I wonder if it would help if they discounted it earlier, right when the video dropped.

It would probably peak somewhere in the low 20's, but in the bigger picture it's irrelevant - his top40 streak continues. Meanwhile Chunky got a few spins at POP this week:

?? ?? BRUNO MARS Chunky 8 0 8 0.177

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NEW YORK POST: This guy once lent Bruno Mars a jacket; now, they’re a creative dream team

They first met on a photo shoot when Mars was freshly signed to Atlantic Records in 2009. Duddy was filming video.

“He liked my jean jacket,” laughs Cameron Duddy. “He tried it on and then offered me $300 to buy it, even though it only cost $45 or $50. When he did the next video for ‘Just the Way You Are,’ his stylist called me up to ask if he could borrow it. I said, ‘Yes, but only if I can shoot some behind-the-scenes footage.’ 
[...]
"Bruno was at a roulette wheel and had amassed a stack of chips, I don’t know how much it was, but it was probably more money than I’ve ever made in my life.” Mars invited him to bet on red or black. After three attempts, only one of their bets came in right. “Even though I lost him money, he said, ‘Here’s a little something for your trouble’ and flips me a $10,000 chip. I put it in my pocket and used it to pay off my truck that I owed on!”
[...]
''Well, few people in this world, the entertainment world, have loyalty. And Bruno Mars is one that believes very deeply in loyalty. I also deliver for him, too. Had I given him bricks out of the gate, I don’t think it would have continued.''

I've lost count which residency it is... 5th? 6th? ofc it's already sold out.

RIAA.com:

BRUNO MARS
Title: THAT'S WHAT I LIKE
Certification Date: August 25, 2017
Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS
Format: SINGLE
5xP

[forg]

VOF #24 on iTunes, maybe it will keep the song stay on the chart for a few more weeks but it's dead on spotify and pop airplay now.

That's What I Like is declining on radio but still top 10 but I think radio is a new bop from Bruno. I hope they start promoting a new song on radio soon

[Queen of Insomnia.]

He's currently filming a video in NYC. Rumor has it it's for Perm.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYwc0SGjCbr

[SHOOTER]

I'm here for it. He could easily go ahead and shoot visuals for the rest of his short ass album!

[Queen of Insomnia.]

US Magazine: Bruno Mars to Film TV Special at New York’s Apollo Theater



...for CBS?

Bruno Mars is bringing his 24K Magic to a TV near you. Us Weekly can exclusively confirm that the “Uptown Funk” singer is filming a TV special in New York City on Sunday, September 10.

“He will shoot the show two times in front of two different audiences,” the source tells Us. “It’s straight-out music with interview segments to be spliced in, like the Adele concert [that ran on NBC last year].”

“He’s been working 24/7 to make sure it’s perfect for tomorrow,” the source says. “Bruno is a perfectionist and has been involved in every aspect of everything — lighting, set design, everything. It’s super slick with great, colorful sets. He’s been lovely during rehearsals. So down-to-earth and warm to the crew.”

There's also a buzz that he's taping MTV Unplugged today allegedly:

[Live Your Life]

Bruno Mars to Premiere His First TV Special 24K Magic Live at the Apollo in November

Bruno Mars is coming to TV!

The Grammy-winning singer, 31, will premiere his first-ever primetime television special, Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo, on Nov. 29 on CBS.

Mars, who also executive produced the project with Late Late Show executive producer Ben Winston, taped the special at the legendary New York City theater on Saturday.

The two-time Super Bowl performer previously teased tickets to a “secret New York Show” with limited information.

Mars was spotted treating attendees to live performances of his singles ‘That’s What I Like” and “24K Magic” atop the Apollo’s landmark marquee.

In addition, he and his band, the Hooligans, taped segments with locals on the streets for behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen performances specifically for the broadcast.

“For me, Bruno Mars is the greatest performer in the world,” Winston said in a press release. “To be producing his first television special is a true honor. This will be a special show and a special night.”

Bruno Mars: 24K Magic at the Apollo airs on Wednesday, Nov. 29 on CBS at 10 p.m. EST.

Mars kicks off another leg of his 24K Magic Tour, with opening act Dua Lipa, in Charlotte, N.C. on Sept. 14.

[Queen of Insomnia.]

So November 29th will be one big party for hooligans.
Fun fact - Bruno had two secret tapings on Sunday - one at 12:30 PM, the other at 5:00 PM. One for CBS & the other for MTV. No phones allowed.
allegedly ofc.
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Current Album Stats:

US: 1.066k sales, 2.005k SPS
UK: 363k
France: 203k
Japan: 215k

~3.8 Million Worldwide /42wks.

[Queen of Insomnia.]

RIAA.com:

BRUNO MARS
Title: CHUNKY
Certification Date: September 26, 2017
Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS
Format: SINGLE
Gold
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Bruno Mars Expands GRAMMY Camp Scholarship Support

He may be a dangerous man with some money in his pocket, but Bruno Mars also knows what it means to give back.

The five-time GRAMMY winner has augmented his support of GRAMMY Camp, affording five additional students the opportunity to receive financial aid in the form of scholarships for the GRAMMY Museum program. The scholarship will cover expenses such as tuition, housing and transportation for one qualified high school student each year for the next five years beginning in 2018.

The "24K Magic" singer established a GRAMMY Camp scholarship for Hawaii-based students in 2014 via a grant to the Hawai'i Community Foundation in honor of his late mother. His scholarship has now expanded to include applicants from across the country.

"It's a privilege for me to be able to help students reach their musical dreams. I'm grateful to GRAMMY Camp for making this possible," said Mars.

"For the participants, the program offers access to artists and industry professionals who provide mentoring, critical insights, and advice," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and Board Chair of the GRAMMY Museum. "Bruno truly understands the importance of these interactions for young people who are interested in a life in music, and his generosity and longtime support are heartfelt and genuinely appreciated by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum."
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Stadiums in Colombia & Costa Rica were added to his tour schedule.

[Jay D83]

YAAASSSS for the TV Special! Such great promotion for the album one year out. I'm soooo excited!

[SHOOTER]

http://instagram.com/p/BZj9ZUPnd_T

[Harx]

Shouldn't they have already moved on to the 4th single by now? I mean I hope there will be a 4th single.

[Queen of Insomnia.]

So Beyoncé wore Mars' merch that's cute.

Sept 28, 2017 2:52:12 GMT -5 Harx said:

Shouldn't they have already moved on to the 4th single by now? I mean I hope there will be a 4th single.

All signs are hinting at Chunky. It's been getting curiousity spins at POP for a while now and entered top50 at URBAN AC this week. But in my opinion what kinda confirms it's the next single is that it just got certified. So was Versace  about a week before it got an adds date...
But I think If they want a healthy, active single on radio by the time his CBS special airs there's no point in rushing it since it's still two months away. This tweet suggests Chunky will be a part of it:

[Queen of Insomnia.]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZr0zMrhHP_

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZr27mRBvMW

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZpIupiB9Ld