The UFC is the gift that keeps on giving, especially if you’re one of the guys who sold it for max profit … and later got some of the biggest names in music for your kid’s wedding. Frank Fertitta’s daughter, Kelley, got hitched this weekend in…
Showing posts with label Bruno. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bruno. Show all posts
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Bruno Mars Replacing Cardi B with Ciara, Boyz II Men, Ella Mai and Charlie Wilson
Cardi B’s a tough act to follow … according to Bruno Mars, who just announced he’s replacing her spot on his tour with a slew of artists … including Ciara. Bruno played the role of hype man — in a BIG way — when he finally revealed who’s…
Bruno Mars Replacing Cardi B with Ciara, Boyz II Men, Ella Mai and Charlie Wilson
Cardi B’s a tough act to follow … according to Bruno Mars, who just announced he’s replacing her spot on his tour with a slew of artists … including Ciara. Bruno played the role of hype man — in a BIG way — when he finally revealed who’s…
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Bruno Mars Scrambling to Replace Cardi B on Tour
Bruno Mars was just as shocked as everyone by the news Cardi B was backing out of touring with him to take care of her baby … and now his opening act for his impending tour is totally up in the air. Sources connected to Bruno’s tour –…
Friday, July 27, 2018
Cardi B Bails on Bruno Mars Tour Because of Her Baby
Cardi B’s baby is her number one priority right now, and because of that … she’s canceling her Bruno Mars’ tour gig this fall. Cardi just made the announcement, saying she thought 6 weeks would be enough time for her to recover mentally and…
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Bruno Sammartino Dies; WWE Legend Was 82
The wrestling world is in mourning today.
Bruno Sammartino, one of the most respected and revered WWE stars of all-time, died on Wednesday morning at his home in Pittsburgh.
He was 82 years old.
Known as “The Italian Superman,” Sammartino won the WWE Championship in a match against Buddy Rogers in Madison Square Garden in 1963…
… and then held the belt for eight straight years, easily the longest reign in the company’s history.
To be exact, he was champion for 4,040 days in a row.
He got his start in what was then known as the WWWF, an organization run by Vince McMahon Sr.
But Sammartino went on to do color commentary and make plenty of on-camera appearances for the WWF (now the WWE) throughout wrestling’s explosion into the mainstream in the 1980s.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Sammartino was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the 2013 class after turning down previous offers to do so, according to ESPN.
Why did he wait to long to accept this honor?
Because he first insisted on seeing changes made in the organization, such as performing drug tests on athletes and the end of the frequent use of profanity.
“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden is the biggest thing in my life,” Sammartino told ESPN years ago, adding:
“Anytime that people feel that you accomplished enough to enter into a Hall of Fame, of course this is a tremendous, tremendous thrill for me.”
Sammartino was actually inducted at the time by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Bruno is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Carol, along with three children.
He also leaves behind a wrestling legacy few can match, as evidenced by the messages that have come pouring in via social media since news of his death went viral.
Hulk Hogan: RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH.
Triple H: Devastated to hear the passing of a true icon, legend, great, honest and wonderful man… A true friend…and one of the toughest people I’ve ever met. My thoughts are with his entire family. #RIPBrunoSammartino #AmericanDream.
Bret Hart: Forever a champion. Rest in peace.
Back in July, musician Bruno Mars even shared a photo with his namesake while holding a replica championship belt.
“I was nicknamed after this professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. Tonight in Pittsburgh I had the honor of meeting him!” the singer captioned the snapshot.
Who knew?!?
We certainly did not.
May Bruno Sammartino rest in peace.
Below, we have compiled a list of other wrestlers who died over the past few years, many of whom were far younger than 82 years old.
This is a tough business and it can take its toll on its participants, both physically and mentally.
We send our condolences to their friends, family members and loved ones.
Legendary Wrestler Bruno Sammartino Dead At 82
Hall of Fame wrestler Bruno Sammartino is dead. Sammartino — who was the longest reigning champion in WWE history (4,040 days) — passed away at his home in Pittsburgh. Bruno got his start with the WWWF … the promotion started by Vince…
Friday, April 13, 2018
Bruno Mars Settles One of His "Uptown Funk" Ripoff Lawsuits
Bruno Mars is putting one of the alleged ripoff lawsuits over “Uptown Funk” behind him … TMZ has learned. Bruno and ’80s funk band Collage have dismissed the lawsuit over the hit song … according to docs. Both sides agreed to drop the matter…
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Stevie Wonder Calls BS on Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk" Critics
Stevie Wonder is squarely on Bruno Mars’ side in the legal fight over “Uptown Funk,” saying Bruno didn’t culturally misappropriate anything … Stevie says it’s all about making music for the world. We got the musical legend Friday night in Bev…
Friday, March 16, 2018
Angie Stone Wants Bruno Mars to Show Respect with "Uptown Funk"
Angie Stone says Bruno Mars has a lot of growing up to do, but ain’t hard to read between the lines … she wants him to pay up. We got the R&B singer Thursday in the ATL and asked her about her rap group, The Sequence,…
Friday, December 29, 2017
Bruno Mars Sued Over "Uptown Funk"
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson are under fire for their Grammy winning single, “Uptown Funk” by a rap group who claims the song is just way too similar to their 70s hit. A female rap trio named The Sequence released the single “Funk You Up” in 1979 ……
Bruno Mars Sued Over "Uptown Funk"
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson are under fire for their Grammy winning single, “Uptown Funk” by a rap group who claims the song is just way too similar to their 70s hit. A female rap trio named The Sequence released the single “Funk You Up” in 1979 ……
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Bruno Mars Sued Over Cute Childhood Pic from His Elvis Days
Bruno Mars engaged in a little jailhouse rock when he slapped a pic of himself as a pint-sized Elvis Presley impersonator all over his social media … at least according to the photog who just sued Bruno. Catherine McGann says she…
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Serena Williams Chills with Bruno Mars Backstage, Mom"s Night Out
Serena Williams, hubby Alex Ohanian and Marc Anthony all rocked with Bruno Mars backstage before his concert in Miami last night … but Serena’s bod stole the show. The tennis superstar just gave birth to baby Alexis a little over a month…
Monday, February 13, 2017
Bruno Mars Pays Tribute to Prince: Ready to Go Crazy?
Bruno Mars wishes he never had to perform at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
At least not for the reason that caused him to take to the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
But the talented superstar was chosen as the artist to pay tribute to Prince at the ceremony, several months after that legend died at the age of 57.
And Mars was clearly up to the emotional task.
One of the industry"s most successful and most respected icons, Prince had already been remembered at the Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards and the American Music Awards.
However, in all the time since his passing, fans have been curious how the Grammy Awards would honor to such a memorable and unique performer.
We got our answer on Sunday.
After The Time – the Minneapolis-based group that had a long history with the prolific superstar – opened the tribute with songs produced by Prince (“Jungle Love” and “The Bird”), Mars came out in a sequined purple jacket and ruffled shirt.
From there, he and his band put on a high-energy rendition of “Let’s Go Crazy.”
Prince tragically passed away in April after an opioid overdose at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota.
In a rebroadcast of a 60 Minutes interview with Mars, which prior to the Grammy Awards, the young artist spoke about how he had idolized musicians such as Prince his entire life.
“They cared so much about what they wear, how they’re moving, how they’re making the audience feel,” Mars told 60 Minutes‘ Lara Logan. “They’re not phoning it in. They’re going up there to murder anyone who performs after them or performs after them."
Did Mars do his role model proud? Watch and decide for yourself:
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars Super Bowl Party Is a Meat Lover"s Dream (PHOTO GALLERY)
A Super Bowl pregame party in Houston is about to put all other BBQs to shame by offering up more than 2000 lbs of beef in the lead-up to Sunday’s big game … TMZ has learned. STK is catering the DIRECTV & PEPSI 3 day concert series — an…
Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars Super Bowl Party Is a Meat Lover"s Dream (PHOTO GALLERY)
A Super Bowl pregame party in Houston is about to put all other BBQs to shame by offering up more than 2000 lbs of beef in the lead-up to Sunday’s big game … TMZ has learned. STK is catering the DIRECTV & PEPSI 3 day concert series — an…
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