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Machine Gun Kelly Spotted at Carowinds Before His Show In Charlotte

Machine Gun Kelly is performing in Charlotte on Tuesday night, but before he gets to work, he got to enjoy a little bit of his off time at Carowinds. Fans…

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Machine Gun Kelly accepts the Favorite Rock Artist award onstage during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Machine Gun Kelly is performing in Charlotte on Tuesday night, but before he gets to work, he got to enjoy a little bit of his off time at Carowinds.

Fans spotted MGK at Carowinds theme park on Monday! The singer was wearing a pink shirt to match his bright pink hair, so he wasn't had to find while riding rides, and enjoying time at the amusement park.

Check out some of these fan pictures!

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I love when artists get to spend some extra time in Charlotte before or after their shows, and seeing where they choose to go. I'm also curious what restaurants he stopped in at while he's been here. Machine Gun Kelly's Mainstream Sellout Tour is Tuesday night at the Spectrum Center!

Have you ever been driving around Charlotte and started to feel like places look familiar? Well, they probably do. From memories with family or even a tv show or movie, Charlotte has made its way to the big screen a few times. You may be surprised how many landmarks around Charlotte may have appeared in your favorite movies.

Charlotte has grown into one of the top cities on the east coast for visitors, including film crews. Charlotte Stories reports that Charlotte has been one of the biggest cities to appear in tons of your favorite movies. Legendary films include Dirty Dancing, The Hunger Games, and so much more. Check out Charlotte Stories' list of 10 places around Charlotte that have appeared in a famous movie.

10. Days of Thunder - Charlotte Motor Speedway

Days of Thunder was filmed in 1990 mostly in the Charlotte region, according to Charlotte Stories. The film features many scenes at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and Hendrick Motorsports prepared most of the cars that were later used in real races.

9. Leatherheads - Memorial Stadium

Leatherheads features Charlotte as the backdrop for the film during multiple of its football scenes. In the film they shot a lot of their football scenes at CPCC Uptown Campus with the Charlotte skyline as the backdrop representing the 1920 Chicago skyline. Did you know that one?

8. Ashby - South Meck High School

Did you know South Meck High School was used to film the movie Ashby? Almost the entire movie was shot right here in Charlotte. Watch it and see if you notice anything familiar?

7. Shallow Hal - Freedom Park

Enjoy a view of Freedom Park and so much more around Charlotte in the Shallow Hal film. The JPS Funds building where Hal worked was actually the Bank of America Corporate Center. Also, Freedom Park, was where Hal introduced Rosemary to his friend Mauricio. Then, the old Fuel Pizza on North Tryon St. was where Hal and Rosemary had one of their first dates. And so many more moments throughout this movie took place in different Charlotte neighborhoods. 

6. War Room - Bank of America Building

The entire Was Room film was shot in Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, and other surrounding areas. Check out the movie and see what other spots might look familiar.

5. Talladega Nights - Lake Norman

Ever noticed a scene in Talladega Nights that looked familiar? The Charlotte Motor Speedway was the setting for a few scenes and Ricky Bobby's dream home was right on Lake Norman.

4. Dirty Dancing - Lake Lure

Everyone's favorite dancing movie, Dirty Dancing, was filmed right here in North Carolina. The entire film was filmed on Lake Lure, just outside of Charlotte. Til this day, Lake Lure hosts a Dirty Dancing festival.

3. Careful What You Wish For - Lake Norman

Did you know Lake Norman hosted the filming of Careful What You Wish For? That's right, Nick Jonas was just that close! While filming, Nick Jonas stayed in an apartment in the Huntersville area.

2. Nell - 601 North Tryon St.

Nell was filmed almost entirely in Charlotte in the 90s. The former Days Inn (now demolished) on North Tryon St. was the spot of one of the most iconic scenes of the movie.

1. The Hunger Games - Uptown Charlotte

One of the greatest films was filmed right in Uptown Charlotte! The Hunger Games was filmed exclusively here in North Carolina. The Charlotte Convention Center was the scene for the underground loading dock where Katniss became “the girl on fire.” The famous  Amelie’s French Bakery even provided the treats that tempted them in the lavish dining car on the way to the Capitol. 

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