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What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience.

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Bruno Mars
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: October 8
Choreographer
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Singer-Songwriter
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