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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreVariety/Penske Media via Getty ImagesBruno Mars continues to electrify audiences with his long‑running Dolby Live at Park MGM residency on the Las Vegas Strip, which first launched in 2016 and has become one of the city's most in‑demand concert experiences. As of now, Mars has special New Year's Eve performances scheduled for December 30 and 31, 2025, both of which are sold out due to high demand and limited availability. If you're planning a future trip to Vegas and want to catch him live, below is a complete guide on how to buy Bruno Mars tickets and where to look for coming shows.Mars first rose to mainstream success with his breakout 2010 hit "Just the Way You Are," and more than 15 years later, he remains a global superstar, delivering chart‑topping music alongside unforgettable live performances. His Dolby Live residency has become a staple of the Las Vegas entertainment scene, with over 100 shows spanning nine years and multiple extended runs due to overwhelming fan interest. Whether you're drawn by classics like "24K Magic" or his newer collaborations, seeing Bruno Mars in Vegas is consistently rated as one of the city's most exciting live music experiences.We've got you covered if you're looking for how to get tickets to Bruno Mars' 2025 Las Vegas residency concert dates. Here's our breakdown of Bruno Mars' 2025 concert schedule, purchasing details, and price comparisons between original and resale tickets. You can also browse ticket specifics on StubHub and Vivid Seats at your leisure.See more: Is StubHub legit? | Vegas Sphere tickets | What's showing in Las Vegas | Kenny Chesney tickets | Eagles tickets | Dolly Parton tickets | Linkin Park tickets | Backstreet Boys ticketsBruno Mars 2025 tour scheduleBruno Mars only has two shows scheduled for the remainder of 2025, both at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Prices are high because of the holiday season and limited windows to see the artist live.DateStubHub pricesVivid Seats pricesDecember 30, 2025$1,042$678December 31, 2025$930$756Follow our WhatsApp channel and Instagram for more deals and buying guides.Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyHow to buy tickets for Bruno Mars' 2025 concert tourYou can buy original tickets for Bruno Mars' 2025 Las Vegas residency on Ticketmaster. As of writing, all concert dates have tickets available; however, original tickets sold out for the 2024 residency, so we expect to see that trend continue in 2025.Tickets are also available for purchase through resale ticket vendors such as StubHub and Vivid Seats, and they are currently comparable in price to the original tickets. Since the original tickets are expected to sell out, you may find better luck with seating variety and pricing options through these resale sites.As is typically the case with Las Vegas shows, several VIP packages are available. These packages include a range of different perks, from seats to suites, so if you are looking to plan a trip around your visit, it may be worth reviewing your options. Additional information on what each package includes and the prices can be found here.How much are Bruno Mars tickets?Frankly, tickets to see Bruno Mars' Las Vegas residency in 2025 aren't cheap, but prices do vary depending on the date and demand for each show.The most affordable tickets start at $678 from Vivid Seats and $930 from StubHub, as of the time of writing.Who is opening for Bruno Mars' tour?Bruno Mars' Las Vegas concert dates will not feature opening acts. This is consistent with his previous residency, so we do not expect any openers to be announced. In the past, Anderson.Paak, Camila Cabello, and Dua Lipa have opened for Mars on tour.Will there be international tour dates?There are currently no international tour dates announced, as Mars is currently scheduled to perform exclusively in Las Vegas.Note: Certain services and regions prohibit the resale of tickets.…

The law and AI technologyIMAGO/Alexander Limbach via Reuters ConnectA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.We just got a sobering picture of how often AI models get their facts straight. This week, Google DeepMind introduced the FACTS Benchmark Suite, which measures how reliably AI models produce factually accurate answers.It tests models in four areas: answering factoid questions from internal knowledge, using web search effectively, grounding responses in long documents, and interpreting images. The best model, Google's Gemini 3 Pro, reached 69% accuracy, with other leading models falling well below that.For context, if any of the reporters I manage filed stories that were 69% accurate, I would fire them.Beyond journalism, this number should matter to businesses betting on AI. While models excel at speed and fluency, their factual reliability still lags far behind human expectations, especially in tasks involving niche knowledge, complex reasoning, or precise grounding in source material.Even small factual errors can have outsized consequences in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and the law. This week, my talented colleague Melia Russell looked at how law firms are handling the rise of AI models as a source of legal truth. It's messy: She recounts how one firm fired an employee because they filed a document riddled with fake cases after using ChatGPT to draft it.The FACTS benchmark is a warning but also a roadmap: by quantifying where and how models fail, Google hopes to accelerate progress. But for now, the takeaway is clear: AI is getting better, but it's still wrong about one-third of the time.Sign up for BI's Tech Memo newsletter here. Reach out to me via email at abarr@businessinsider.com.Read the original article on Business Insider

A large seating and coworking space at the Empire Club.Colin MillerThe Waldorf Astoria in New York City reopened in July after an eight-year, $2 billion restoration.Residents of its new luxury condominiums gain access to exclusive amenities such as the Empire Club.The business center and lounge features private offices, curated artwork, and 24-hour room service.At the Empire Club, a luxe business center and lounge open only to Waldorf Astoria residents, the hotel's 24/7 room service means you never have to label your lunch in the office fridge.After an eight-year, $2 billion restoration, the iconic New York landmark hotel now features 372 condominium residences in addition to its 375 hotel rooms. Buyers gain access to 50,000 square feet of amenities reserved exclusively for residents, including the Empire Club, in addition to all of the Waldorf Astoria's guest offerings. Prices range from $1.8 million for studio apartments to $18.75 million for four-bedroom units.The Empire Club resembles a private members-only space, such as Ned's Club, furnished with curated art pieces and private offices available for reservation.The Waldorf Astoria granted Business Insider exclusive access to the Empire Club. Take a look inside.The Waldorf Astoria is located at 301 Park Avenue in New York City, spanning an entire city block in both length and width.Waldorf Astoria, luxury hotel and condominium residence, building exterior detail and street scene, 301 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City.Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe Waldorf Astoria opened its current 47-story location in 1931, but the hotel dates back to the Gilded Age.To access the Empire Club, I entered through one of the doors reserved for residents of the Waldorf Astoria.An entrance used by residents of the Waldorf Astoria New York condominiums.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderResidents enter and exit through separate doors from hotel guests.The private residents' lobby featured marble columns that appeared elongated by a mirrored ceiling.The private lobby for residents of the Waldorf Astoria.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe decor in the lobby remained true to the hotel's Art Deco heritage with bold geometric patterns and clean lines.I proceeded up to the 19th floor, where residents can swipe into the Empire Club with a keycard.The door to the Empire Club.Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderThe Empire Club is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Spanning 3,100 square feet, the exclusive club provides a luxurious space for condominium owners to work, hold meetings, and lounge.The lobby of the Empire Club.Colin MillerThe interiors were designed by Jean-Louis Deniot, who also designed the Waldorf Astoria Residences. Pops of color from the furniture and artwork added dimension to the Empire Club's sleek grayscale color scheme.The art throughout was curated by Simon de Pury, who highlighted sculptures, paintings, and other works by emerging artists.Inside the Empire Club.Colin Miller"The Waldorf Astoria will have one of the largest private art collections for a condominium in New York City," Loretta Shanahan, the Waldorf Astoria's senior director of sales, told Business Insider.When I visited on a December morning, sunlight streamed into the conference rooms, many of which were already in use by residents.A conference room at the Empire Club.Colin MillerThe Empire Club offers complimentary high-speed internet with a unique IP address, coworking spaces, and a range of boardrooms and conference rooms available for reservation.The rooms are named after significant figures from the hotel's history.A smaller conference room at the Empire Club.Colin MillerThe Schultze room, for example, is named after Schultze & Weaver, the architectural firm that designed the Waldorf Astoria building in its signature Art Deco style in 1931.Interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot furnished the walls and ceiling of the club's largest coworking space with a high-gloss black Macassar…

The bag sold for more than $152,000.CHRISTIE'S IMAGES LTD. 2025A Chanel bag masquerading as a shopping cart sold for a record $152,000 at a Christie's auction.It's the most ever spent on a Chanel bag — but far from the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction.The booming luxury resale market is expected to grow three times as fast as the firsthand market.It's not just grocery prices that are high — it's also the shopping baskets, or at least some of them.A Chanel handbag cosplaying as a grocery basket sold for $152,400 at auction on Thursday, breaking brand records.The piece — the rare, runway silver and black lambskin leather shopping basket bag from 2014 — sold for more than 10 times its low estimate of $15,000 at the online auction from Christie's.That's a lot of money, but far from the most expensive handbag ever sold.In July, Hermès' original Birkin bag — worn by Jane Birkin, herself — sold for $10.1 million, becoming the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction. The iconic purse went to a private collector in Japan, who phoned in and won a 10-minute bidding war.While items selling for millions, or even six figures, may be rare, the luxury resale market is booming.The secondhand fashion and luxury market is expected to reach $317 billion by 2027, according to a McKinsey report published last month, and it's growing three times as fast as the firsthand market. Secondhand luxury retailers like The RealReal and Fashionphile have recorded double-digit revenue growth this year.Most luxury resale shoppers are turning to the market to find more affordable options, particularly as handbags from some of the biggest names have experienced significant price hikes over the past few years.Chanel is one of the worst offenders. The price of its iconic flap bag nearly doubled between 2019 and 2024. This year, the brand increased prices again, hiking those of about 21% of its products by 5% in February, according to research from Citi. Add Trump's tariffs to the mix, and luxury handbags are more expensive than ever.That said, it's not all deals on the secondhand market. Some savvy shoppers are treating luxury resale as an investment opportunity. Bags from Chanel sold for as much as 30% over their retail value on The RealReal last year.Classic handbags from brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès tend to hold their value for years. Some of the most coveted handbags even sell for more on the secondhand market.Read the original article on Business Insider