What up, Hooligans? Did y'all hear? "Uptown Funk" is certified "Diamond" by the RIAA (The Recording Industry Association of America)!
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
"Diamond", simply put, is when a Single or an Album has sold 10 million (or more) units. And, as of October 18th, 2016, "Uptown Funk" has done just that! According to Billboard, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars are
"only the 10th act in history to receive the honor."
... AN-N-ND "Uptown Funk" is only the 13th "Diamond song" in RIAA's history!! Pretty impressive guys! And so deserved! If any song should have the distinction of being on that rather exclusive and distinguished list of Diamond Certified Songs, "Uptown Funk" certainly qualifies!!
Aw, nuts! Well, Hooligans, another year, another Billboard Music Awards. ... No win for Bruno though and, can I just say, not only does that suck (!), but, it's CRAZY as well! The nominations were for "Uptown Funk" ... Hello?! Duh! It should've been a shoo-in!! Like I said, "nuts!" Oh, well. Whatevs! What do they know, anyway? ... <Drumming Fingers> Still bummed, though. On a bright note, apparently, not winning did not stop Bruno from enjoying the festivities! Ever the consummate good sport, Bruno took to twitter and commented on Rihanna's Performance ... (https://twitter.com/BrunoMars)
Bruno also tweeted that night (while still maintaining that classic sense of humor of his) ...(https://twitter.com/BrunoMars)
... And you ain't the only one, Bruno! Well, hooligans, that wraps it up for now. Be sure to keep checking back for more fun facts, stats, stories, quotes, updates and general info … all about Bruno Mars! Also, check out the video below, to see more great PICS of Bruno, courtesy of bruno-mars fanpage 's official YouTube channel!
Just a few short short days until the 2016 Billboard Music Awards! "Uptown Funk" is nominated, as you all know, in two categories, "Top Radio Song" and "Top Streaming Song (Video)". However, what you may not know; and, if you're anything like me, will be extremely shocked, appalled, and distressed to find out, is that (according to Wikipedia), Bruno, since 2011 has consistently been a multiple nominee each year. He has a total of 26 nominations in all; BUT, he's only ever won ONE time (2011, Top Radio Song - "Just the Way You Are")!! Is that crazy?! To say the least!! I mean, c'mon! Bruno funking Mars, has only won 1 time out of 26 nominations in 6 years?!! What is the world coming to? Honestly, I'm just, as I said, shocked, appalled, and (extremely!) distressed!! Anyhoo, besides being a multiple nominee for six years in a row, (which is, by itself, pretty cool!) Bruno has kicked @$$ in the Billboard department in some other ways as well ... In 2013, along with being a 4-time nominee, Bruno performed that (in my opinion) rather excellent performance of his song "Treasure".
Bruno Mars Performing "Treasure" at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
It was absolutely brilliant! It was, without question, the highlight of the evening; it received excellent reviews; and, to this day, remains my all time favorite version of the song! Bit of trivia ... The official video for Treasure was actually shot the day after Bruno performed at the Billboard Music Awards! ... Cool, right? Also In 2013, Bruno was named Billboard'sArtist of the Year!
Bruno Mars Billboard's Artist of the Year, 2013
Now that's more like it! And one more "Huh?!"-fact, The Billboard Music Awards were not held from the year 2007 - 2010 ... Weird, right? Well, hooligans, that's all for now! Don't forget to tune in to ABC this Sunday (May 22nd) and catch the 2016 Billboard Music Awards! C'moooon Uptown Funk!!
Check out this video below to see Bruno's performance of "Treasure" at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, courtesy of Skelstos' official YouTube channel! Then, below that, see behind-the-scenes at Billboard's "Artist Of The Year" photo-shoot with Bruno Mars!, courtesy of Billboard's official YouTube channel!
On January, 2015, while on the Ellen show, Bruno announced that he would be disappearing for a while.
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson on Ellen
He said, "I wanna
start mythird record... I think I'm ready to go back in."
"How long?", Ellen asked, "Like a
year, two years?"
"Until it's
done", answered Bruno. " 'Uptown
Funk'is doing what it's doing
and it's [his3rd album] got to be just as good if not better, right?
Bruno Mars' interview on Ellen
Naturally, following
this announcement, I was completely bummed about Bruno's 'disappearing'; but also, super (freaking!) exited about his
third album!
In any case, there was
nothing to be done at that point, except to wait (Weeell ... "wait" and
listen to "Uptown Funk" over and over! Seriously, I can not get enough of that song!) ... Annnnd wait and wait! ... More
waiting (and checking around every other day) ... MORE waiting … "Is it
here yet?"?!!
Weeks had turned to Months,
and all without so much as one peep about his promised third album, when,
FINALLY, in August 2015, Bruno took to twitter and sent out the simple message
(Okay, okay, so
certainly less than I was hoping for; but hey! I'll take it!!)
Then, some more dreary,
Bruno-less Months passed (4 plus to be exact) with even the New Year coming and
going without a word concerning his new album; and, right around the time
when we, the Fans, had started to wonder "Bruno! Dude! What about your
third album?" (And it's not that we're being impatient, am I right?
... We justcan't wait to hear more of your music, Bruno! …
Nope! Not being impatient at all …), Bruno tweeted on Jan.10th, 2016, "I'm on a mission. I'm Obsessed to make an album I'm genuinely proud of. Stick with me hooligans. I'll get there. Love Brunz"(https://mobile.twitter.com/BrunoMars?max_id=697515182134693887)
(Awww!! So sweet … and
now we were feeling genuinely guilty for being SO impatient! )
Well, we knew it all
along, Bruno! ... Right, guys?
In that same article, it
was revealed thatMark Ronsonhad stopped by the studio (#whaaat!), but there
has been no confirmation (of which, I am aware) thatMarkwill be on Bruno's third album.
In an article bymusictimes.com, Bruno's Dad, Peter
Hernandez, was quoted as
saying, "It [Bruno's third album] was due in March, but by doing theSuper Bowl, it threw him back several months, ... Bruno has seven great new songs - I've heard 'em - but the
album should now be released in September or October, to qualify for next
year'sGrammy Awards." (http://www.musictimes.com/articles/67242/20160309/bruno-mars-new-album-set-release-later-year.htm)
"... next year's
Grammy Awards." (Funk, yeah! Now we cookin' with hot sauce!)!! … Good
one, Peter! I like the
way you think, dude! I like the - way - you - think!!
September or October are mere Months away! Oooo, I'm so excited!! I absolutely cannot wait for Bruno's third album!!!
Gimme your, gimme your, gimme your attention,
Hooligans!
Check out this list (below) to read about some of Bruno Mars' out-of-this-world (get it?) achievements!
(According to Wikipedia)
Bruno
Mars has, throughout his singing career, sold over 100
million Singles and Albums Worldwide ... making him one of the Best Selling
Artists of all time!
As a Performer, Writer, and Producer, his total
sales have passed 130 million
Singles.
Seven of his Singles ("The Lazy Song", "Grenade", "Just The Way You Are", "Treasure",
"When I Was Your Man",
"Locked Out Of Heaven",
and "Uptown Funk")
are counted among the Best Selling Singles Of All Time!!
As of 2013, Bruno
had managed to land FIVE #1 Singles on The
Billboard Hot 100 chart since his career first launched in 2010 … faster
than any male singer has done since Elvis
Presley!
Elvis Presley
Bruno's single "When I Was Your Man" features only his voice and his piano and became a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, a feat that only two
other artists have ever achieved – Adele and John Legend!
In 2011, Bruno was named one of TIME Magazine's
100 Most Influential People In The
World!!
In 2013 Bruno was named Billboard's "Artist Of The Year"
Bruno Mars on the cover of
Billboard Magazine
Also in 2013, he was ranked #1 in The Forbes "30 under 30" list.
As of 2015, Bruno has had a total of SIX #1 Singles
on The Billboard Hot 100 chart ("Uptown Funk!" being his
6th).
Uptown Funk spent an incredible 14 weeks at the
top of The Billboard charts! Tying it (with
artists such asElton
John,Black
Eyed Peas,Witney Houston,etc,) as the second highest spot for
"Most Weeks At Number One" on theBillboard Hot 100Chart!
Well, Hooligans, that's all for now.Be sure to keep checking back in for more
updates and fun facts about the ever-enthralling, terrifically-talented, too-hot
Bruno Mars!
Check out video below, to see more great PICS of Bruno, courtesy of bruno-mars fanpage 's official YouTube channel!
Then, below that, see behind-the-scenes at Billboard's "Artist Of The Year" photo-shoot with Bruno Mars! Courtesy of Bilboard's official YouTube channel!
