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Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bruno Mars jokes he's 'almost out of debt' after $50m gambling loss
The singer made a cheeky joke about his debt problems on his Instagram as he shared a clip from a recent gig. Bruno Mars has made a light hearted joke about his rumoured debt as he performed with BlackPink's Rosé in Los Angeles. The 39-year-old singer delighted fans on July 13 when he made a surprise appearance on stage during BlackPink's Deadline World Tour Show. The star, whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, performed their hit song APT on stage with band member Rosé. Sharing the moment on social media, Bruno shared a clip of himself running across the stage as confetti fell from the ceiling with his 42.M Instagram followers. Bruno hilariously captioned the post: "Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!" Fans were left in stitches by the singer's cheeky comment and laughed along with him. One replied: "Almost out of debt lollll". Another wrote: "BRUNO YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR IS ICONIC." A third commented: "Hahaha the caption!!" A fourth added: "We love you Brunoooo!" The official YouTube Instagram account also wrote: "We live for this duo." The post has now brought in over 950k likest. Bruno's caption referred to rumours from 2023 that the singer was in millions of pounds worth of debt after gambling away $50m (£37.4m) at MGM Casinos, the Metro reports. It was then claimed that the singer's long-term performance partnership, which has been in place with the company since 2016, was put in place to offset the money the star owed. MGM Resorts International denied the claims, stating: "MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect." Their statement in March 2024 to E! News was: "Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. "We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performers. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests." Bruno and Rosé's hit song APT has been a huge hit across the board for the pair with almost two billion streams on YouTube and 1.8billion streams on Spotify. The singer, who is originally from Hawaii, has many collaboration tracks which have been a huge success. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. These include his 2024 song Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga which has 2.7bn streams on Spotify. The singer's other popular songs with features include Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson and Please Me with Cardi B. Bruno rose to fame in 2010 with his debut Doo-Wops & Hooligans which featured tracks Just The Way You Are, Grenade, Marry You and The Lazy Song. It has been estimated that the 16-time Grammy winner is worth approximately $175M (£131m), all thanks to his hit songs, songwriting, album sales, tours, and luxurious Las Vegas residencies.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Bruno Mars says he's 'almost out of debt' after rumour he lost $50million
Bruno Mars has joked about his rumoured debt as her performed with Blackpink's Rosé in Los Angeles. Bruno, 39, delighted fans on July 13 as he made a surprise appearance on stage during Blackpink's Deadline World Tour Show. The singer, real name Peter Gene Hernandez, jumped onstage to perform with band member Rosé to perform their hit song APT. Celebrating the moment on social media, Bruno shared a clip of himself bounding across the stage as confetti fell from the ceiling. The star cheekily captioned the post: 'Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!! 🥳' Fans loved the joke from the artist and laughed along with his cheeky quip. 'ALMOST OUT OF DEBT lmaoooo 😭😭,' clarinha_lximenes. 'BRUNO YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR IS ICONIC ✨️✨️' The joke was a hilarious callback to the rumours from 2023 that the singer was in millions of pounds of debt, after gambling $50million (£37.4m) away at MGM Casinos. It was then alleged that the singer's long-term performance partnership, which has been in place with the company since 2016, was put in place to offset the money the star owed. MGM Resorts International denied the claims, stating: 'MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect.' The group continued in a statement in March 2024 to E! News: 'Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. 'We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performers. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.' The song APT has been a huge hit for Bruno and Rosé, with nearly two billion streams on YouTube and 1.8billion streams on Spotify. More Trending Collaborations have been on a hot streak for the singer with his song Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga, 2.7b streams on Spotify. The singer's other hits include Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson, 24K Magic, Please Me with Cardi B, Just The Way You Are, and That's What I Like. It has been estimated that the 16-time Grammy winner is worth approximately $175million (£131m), all thanks to his hit songs, songwriting, album sales, tours, and lucrative Las Vegas residencies. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Horror director reveals why Amazon Prime series star was cut from new 90s reboot MORE: Reese Witherspoon's nickname for her financier boyfriend is so Reese Witherspoon MORE: Neil Diamond makes rare surprise performance 7 years after retirement over health
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bruno Mars jokes about gambling debt rumors at BLACKPINK concert
He's got jokes. Bruno Mars poked fun at the debunked rumors that he owed MGM Resorts $50 million in gambling debt following his surprise cameo at BLACKPINK's concert in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 'Treasure' singer, 39, shared an Instagram clip from his onstage appearance the day after and wrote, 'Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!! 🥳.' Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Getty Images for iHeartRadio Mars' video showed him running on the stage at SoFi Stadium as confetti fell. He joined Rosé to sing the K-Pop girl group's hit 'APT' on their DEADLINE World Tour. 'THE CAPTION LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣,' one fan wrote in the comments section. Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars makes a surprise cameo at the BLACKPINK concert on July 13. brunomars/Instagram 7 Bruno Mars performs with BLACKPINK at SoFi Stadium. brunomars/Instagram 'I can't with the caption😂😂😂,' another fan said. 'ALMOST OUT OF DEBT ☠️,' a third follower added. Advertisement In March 2024, a source alleged to NewsNation that Mars owed millions in gambling debt to MGM Resorts. The Grammy Award winner has had a residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas since 2016. 7 Bruno Mars performing at the 2021 American Music Awards. via Getty Images '[MGM] basically own him,' the insider claimed. However, MGM Resorts quickly denied the allegations about Mars. Advertisement 'We're proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world's most thrilling and dynamic performer,' the hospitality empire said in a statement to The Post. 7 Bruno Mars attends the 2022 BET Awards. Getty Images for BET 'MGM and Bruno's partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM,' the statement continued. 'Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.' Mars previously made light of the gambling debt allegation during a major career milestone in January. After Mars 'became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history,' he reposted the announcement and wrote, 'Keep streaming! I'll be out of debt in no time!' 7 Bruno Mars poses at the 2024 New York Comic Con at Jacob Javitz Center. Getty Images He was also asked if he wanted to speak on the gambling rumors during an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal last summer. 'Absolutely not! I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob. I can work with that,' Mars stated. Advertisement 7 Bruno Mars backstage at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. CBS via Getty Images Mars' successful Vegas residency was supposed to end in August 2023 before he kept adding more shows. The NewsNation report claimed he makes $90 million ($1.5 million a night) in his current deal with MGM. Mars has upcoming performances slated at Dolby Live at Park MGM up to Sept. 6.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Bruno Mars addresses about debt rumors after surprise performance with Rosé at BLACKPINK Los Angeles concert
Bruno Mars addressed recent financial rumors with humor during a surprise performance at BLACKPINK's Los Angeles concert. The 39-year-old singer made an unexpected appearance on Sunday, July 13, joining BLACKPINK's Rosé on stage to perform the track 'APT.' A day after the event, Bruno posted a video on Instagram showing himself running onto the stage, accompanied by a playful caption: 'Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!' The joke appeared to reference ongoing rumors about his alleged gambling debt. Speculation about Bruno's finances surfaced last year, with online reports claiming he had racked up significant gambling losses during his residency at MGM Resorts. However, MGM quickly denied those claims, stating there was no truth to the debt rumors. Bruno has responded to the speculation in a lighthearted way, previously joking that his music success would help cover any alleged debts. His latest post continues that self-aware tone, blending humor with gratitude following the well-received performance. Bruno's cameo was a highlight of BLACKPINK's ongoing world tour, which features a dynamic setlist of fan-favorite songs. The unexpected duet with Rosé energized the crowd and sparked excitement across social media. To date, Bruno Mars has not formally addressed the gambling rumors beyond his jokes, and no verified evidence supports the claims. For now, fans seem to appreciate his ability to laugh off speculation while continuing to deliver unforgettable performances.
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bruno Mars makes surprise appearance at Blackpink's Deadline concert in LA, sings 'APT.' with Rosé
Blinks were in for a surprise during Blackpink's Deadline world tour stop in Los Angeles! Bruno Mars made a surprise appearance on stage and sang his megahit with Rosé, 'APT.' As seen in Rosé's Instagram Reel, she sang her verse first before Bruno entered the stage to join the song. 'Give it up for the amazing Bruno Mars,' Rosé told the crowd after their performance. Rosé also shared a clip of them hanging out backstage before the song. 'APT.' was released in 2024, and instantly became a massive global hit. Rosé dropped her debut solo album "Rosie" in December 2024. It includes the songs 'Number One Girl' and 'Toxic 'Till the End." Meanwhile, Bruno's recent songs include his viral hit 'Die With a Smile' with Lady Gaga and 'Fat Juicy & Wet' with Sexyy Red. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
