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Bruno arrested on cocaine charge

Las Vegas - Singer Bruno Mars faces possible cocaine possession charges in Las Vegas after a weekend arrest following a nightclub show.

Police say the Just the Way You Are crooner was arrested early on Sunday after being detained by security at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Officials say Mars, whose real name is Peter Hernandez, was found with 2.6g of cocaine and arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance.

Authorities say he was released without bail before 08:00 on Sunday.

His publicist did not immediately return messages seeking comment from The Associated Press. A hotel spokesperson declined comment.

Formal charges have not yet been filed.

Just the Way You Are is No 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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