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MGM Resorts International has denied reports that Bruno Mars is in debt with the entertainment company.
A previous report by NewsNation indicated that the “24K Magic” singer racked up a debt of more than $50 million at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas since signing a long-term residency contract with the company in 2016.
In a statement sent to Billboard, MGM said: “We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers. From his shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM to the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio, Bruno’s brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe. MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect.”
The message continued, “Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”
Mars’ last solo project was 2016’s 24K Magic, which included hits like the title track, “That’s What I Like” and “Versace on the Floor.” “That’s What I Like” topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, while the album as a whole peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in December 2016.
Since them, Mars teamed up with Anderson .Paak for their successful group endeavor, Silk Sonic, and the duo released their album An Evening With Silk Sonic in 2021. The album’s standout track, “Leave the Door Open,” won four Grammy awards: song of the year, record of the year, best R&B song and best R&B performance.
Here’s all the show-stopping performers you missed this weekend at Rolling Loud California 2024, from Sexyy Red, Chief Keef, Nicki Minaj, Ye, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Future, Metro Boomin and more!
That Mexican OT
She was Nicki, she that bi—.
Tetris Kelly
From Nicki’s complete takeover to a weekend of Sexyy Red.
Sexyy Red.
I had fun doing the set.
Tetris Kelly
Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone and so much more.
Chief Keef
It’s always loud, Rolling Loud.
Tetris Kelly
Hey, what’s up, it’s Tetris with Billboard News. We’re here at Rolling Loud taking you to all the biggest sets and showing you everything you missed this weekend. You had Sexyy Red up there. Man, how did you guys start working together? It was so good.
Chief Keef
I just know she f—ed with me real heavy. I f— with her too, saying she want to come thru, I said hell f—in’ yeah!
Tetris Kelly
Sexyy Red also had her own set, which landed on ‘Pink Friday,’ when Nicki Minaj brought her tour to the Barbz in Inglewood.
Tetris Kelly
The weekend was kicked off on Thursday, when Ye had the night to himself with Ty Dolla $ign and friends. Quavo was one of those friends, and he also joined Post Malone’s set, which was full of all his hits.
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Ariana Grande is back with another big week on Billboard’s charts (dated March 23), thanks to her new album, Eternal Sunshine.
The set soars in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her sixth career leader, with 227,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in its opening week (March 8-14), according to Luminate – the biggest one-week sum of 2024.
All 12 chart-eligible songs from the album also land on the Billboard Hot 100, led by “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” which launches at No. 1.
Here’s a recap of Grande’s Hot 100 entries on the latest chart. All songs are debuts except for lead single “Yes, And?,” released before Eternal Sunshine.
Rank, Title:
No. 1, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
No. 10, “Yes, And?” (up from No. 31; debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated Jan. 27)
No. 16, “The Boy Is Mine”
No. 17, “Supernatural”
No. 23, “Eternal Sunshine”
No. 25, “Bye”
No. 28, “Don’t Wanna Break Up Again”
No. 30, “True Story”
No. 37, “Imperfect for You”
No. 38, “Intro (End of the World)”
No. 39, “I Wish I Hated You”
No. 55, “Ordinary Things,” feat. Nonna
“We Can’t Be Friends” earns Grande her ninth Hot 100 No. 1, and second from Eternal Sunshine, following “Yes, And?”
With 11 debuts, Grande ups her total to 85 career Hot 100 entries. She ties Beyoncé for the third-most among solo women in the chart’s history, after only Taylor Swift (232) and Nicki Minaj (148). Grande first hit the Hot 100 with her debut hit, and first of 22 top 10s, “The Way,” featuring Mac Miller, in April 2013.
Notably, Grande’s grandmother, Marjorie Grande, scores her first career Hot 100 entry thanks to her featured billing – as Nonna – on “Ordinary Things.” At 98, she makes history as the oldest living person to have appeared on the chart.
One other member of the Grande family has also reached Billboard’s charts: Frankie Grande, Ariana’s brother (and, thus, Nonna’s grandson), spent a week at No. 35 on the since-shuttered Billboard Twitter Top Tracks survey in July 2017 with “Queen.”
We spent the weekend at Rolling Loud California, and here is everything you may have missed! Country legend Reba McEntire denies dissing Taylor Swift. North West gave her first on-camera interview at Rolling Loud this weekend and discussed her debut album, ‘Elementary School Dropout.’ Taeyong of NCT is set to enlist for mandatory military service next month. New songs enter the Hot 100 top 10 with Drake and Ariana Grande, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims hit new highs, and we crown a new No. 1. We caught up with Sexyy Red at Rolling Loud, and more!
Tetris Kelly
Reba denies dissing Taylor, Taeyong is set to join the military and North West’s first on-camera interview. I catch up with Sexyy Red, we reveal who tops this week’s Billboard Hot 100 and Lainey Wilson gives her younger self some advice. I’m Tetris Kelly it’s Monday, March 18th, and I’m tired from an epic weekend at Rolling Loud. This is Billboard News. So we’re gonna break it all down for you. But first, here’s three things you need to know. Reba McEntire shuts down rumors of dissing Taylor Swift. The country legend took to IG to post the headline claiming she called Taylor “an entitled brat” at this year’s Super Bowl. She said, “Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. I did not say this. Taylor is a wonderful artist, strong role model and has done so much good for so many people and the music industry.” Country girls got to stay together, and to whoever runs the America Loves Liberty Facebook account, if you’re gonna make up a story about Reba at least spell her name right.
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Musician Matthew Urango, best known as his artist name Cola Boyy, has died. He was 34 years old.
The Oxnard, Calif., native’s manager, Jack Sills, announced the news on Instagram on Monday (March 18). “Rest in peace to my brother @colaboyy . Anyone who knew Matthew knows he had a larger than life personality,” he wrote alongside a photo of Urango holding up peace signs. “He was always the life of the party and could chop it up with anyone. He was also one of the most talented and down to earth people I’ve ever met. His humor and natural charisma endeared him to whoever he met. Matthew cared enormously for his family, friends and community which he often expressed through his music. He had just finished his next album and was excited to start releasing new music this summer. I will continue to work with his family and @recordmakers to make sure this happens. Love you homie. Cola Boyy Forever!”
See the post here.
His label, Record Makers, added in a statement: “He was quite a soul, a man with no age, a childlike spirit with the musicality of an old legend. His lyrics, his melodies, the sound of his voice: every side of his music was unique and timeless… We loved him at Record Makers. We are sending all possible love to Matthew’s family and to his numerous friends. His music and power will remain.”
Urango, a disability rights activist, was born with spina bifida, scoliosis and kyphosis. He played bass for the Sea Lions before he began releasing his own music in 2018. His debut EP, Black Boogie Neon, featured the singles “Penny Girl” and “Buggy Tip.” Cola Boyy’s debut album Prosthetic Boombox came out in 2021, including features from the Avalanches, MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden, Godin, John Carroll Kirby, and more.
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