Posts Tagged: bruno mars

VIDEO: Logic On ‘1-800-273-8255’ Success: ‘It’s Been Insane’

At The 60th GRAMMYs on Sunday, one of the night’s more poignant moments was delivered from a likely source: the live performance of “1-800-273-8255” by Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid. If you caught the trio’s rendition of the single at the MTV Video Music Awards then you knew it would be a can’t-miss part of… Read more »

VIDEO: Talking GRAMMY Nominations And Snubs On PIX11

Woke up early (or perhaps, stayed up late?) to join my friends at the PIX11 Morning News and talk about this year’s GRAMMY Nominations. Of course we covered some local artists who received nods, the major categories and who might have been snubbed. A big thanks to Dan, Oji, Betty and Marcia for having me!

INTERVIEW: DNCE Isn’t Focusing On Another Album… For Now

Bad news if you’re expecting a new DNCE album: don’t. “For us, we focus on songs right now,” lead singer Joe Jonas told me backstage at the Billboard Music Awards. “We’re always writing so, if something just kind of comes together and it’s an album (then) so be it, we’re going to release it. “We’re… Read more »

Requesting Wet Wipes Is Nothing New For Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars responding to James Corden’s inquiry about his tour rider during “Carpool Karaoke” was hilarious but upon further review, far from revealing, at least at the moment. “Some booze, some water,” the “24K Magic” singer first told Corden about what he needs in his dressing room prior to a concert. Mars then offered up… Read more »

Don’t Believe Me Just Watch: ‘Uptown Funk’ Almost Didn’t Give It To You

The next time you hear “Uptown Funk,” the infectious anthem birthed by DJ/producer Mark Ronson and recording artist Bruno Mars, think about this: it almost never was. “I remember Bruno once saying like, ‘Man it just breaks my heart but maybe this song is just not supposed to be,’” Ronson recalled to me early last… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Mark Ronson Recalls Growing Up In NYC, Reveals ‘Uptown Funk’ Almost Never Was

Mark Ronson, tall on knowledge but short on sleep, stopped by “Ralphie Tonight” to chat about his number one hit that almost never was. Ronson also talked about the media comparing new artists to others that have come before them and what it’s like to perform alongside the likes of Bruno Mars and Mystikal. The… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Bruno Mars’ Sisters Let The World Into Their Home With New Reality Show

If you’re a Bruno Mars fan, you’re going to get an unprecedented look inside his family life and home thanks to his four sisters. Tiara, Presley, Tahiti, and Jaime Hernandez are collectively known as “The LYLAS,” and the singing group’s new reality show airs Friday at 9 on WE tv. In the first episode, the… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Kelly Clarkson Reveals Failed Collabs With Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars

Kelly Clarkson recently told The Associated Press that the only pop artist that has ever said “yes” to collaborating with her is Chris Daughtry. When asked about this on “The Ralphie Show,” the singer revealed two of her failed attempts. “Either Bruno Mars or Lil Wayne, I had different songs for both of them,” Clarkson… Read more »