From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bruno Mars made an impact.
Bruno Mars (Peter Gene Hernandez) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer celebrated for his dynamic live performances, retro showmanship, and impressive three-octave tenor vocal range. Accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, Mars is considered a pop icon. He began his career in Honolulu, gaining attention as a child Elvis Presley impersonator. He relocated to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a professional music career, eventually achieving global recognition for his musical talent and stage presence.
In 2021, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, as Silk Sonic, released "An Evening with Silk Sonic", an album inspired by the R&B music of the 1970's.
In 1990, Bruno Mars, known as "Little Elvis", was featured in the Hawaiian tabloid shopper MidWeek. He also performed in the halftime show of the 1990 Aloha Bowl.
In 1992, Bruno Mars had a cameo role in the film Honeymoon in Vegas and was interviewed by Pauly Shore on MTV.
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career after gaining recognition in Hawaii as a child impersonating Elvis Presley.
In 2003, shortly after graduating from high school, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. He also adopted his stage name.
In 2004, Bruno Mars signed a contract with Motown Records, although the deal ultimately "went nowhere".
In 2005, Bruno Mars landed a music-publishing deal with Steve Lindsey and Cameron Strang at Westside Independent after being dropped by Motown.
In 2006, Mars was introduced to Aaron Bay-Schuck, his future A&R manager at Atlantic Records, by Lawrence. Bay-Schuck wanted to sign him immediately after hearing him play the guitar.
In 2008, Brandon Creed bought the song "Lost," which was written for Bruno Mars, for $20,000 for a reunited Menudo, allowing Mars and Lawrence to continue working. Eventually Creed became Mars' manager.
In 2009, Bruno Mars co-wrote the Sugababes's "Get Sexy", and also wrote Flo Rida's "Right Round", which he considers the "first big hit" he and Lawrence wrote. He also appeared on Far East Movement's "3D" and released the single "Love" with Jaeson Ma.
In 2009, Bruno Mars rose to fame as a recording artist after featuring on B.o.B's US number-one single "Nothin' on You".
On May 11, 2010, Bruno Mars released his debut extended play (EP), It's Better If You Don't Understand. It peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard 200.
On July 20, 2010, Bruno Mars released "Just the Way You Are" as the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It topped the charts in several countries.
On October 18, 2010, Bruno Mars began a co-headlining European concert tour with Travie McCoy, which lasted until early November.
In November 2010, Bruno Mars began the Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, which he headlined and that ran until January 2012.
From 2010 to 2017, Bruno Mars co-directed ten music videos from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and singles with Cameron Duddy, establishing himself as a music-video director.
In 2010, Bruno Mars provided backing vocals on the Sugababes's album, Sweet 7 and appeared on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire".
In 2010, Bruno Mars released his first studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which achieved critical and commercial success.
In 2010, Music Week called Bruno Mars one of the best songwriters of the year, specifically referencing his work with The Smeezingtons.
In June 2011, Bruno Mars played North American dates for the co-headlining Hooligans in Wondaland Tour with Janelle Monáe.
At the 2011 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are". He also received six other nominations.
In 2011, Bruno Mars appeared in two commercials for Bench and was photographed with Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico for Vogue, showcasing his involvement in fashion and endorsements.
In 2011, Bruno Mars developed the concept and treatment for "The Lazy Song" and brought in Cameron Duddy to co-direct its music video, showcasing his creative input in his music videos.
In 2011, Bruno Mars released "It Will Rain" on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 film soundtrack. He also appeared on "Lighters" with Bad Meets Evil, "Mirror" with Lil Wayne, and "Young, Wild & Free" with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.
In 2011, Bruno Mars was included in Time magazine's 100 list, recognizing him as one of the most influential people in the world.
In January 2012, Bruno Mars's Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour came to an end. The tour had begun in November 2010.
In March 2012, Bruno Mars signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US.
In a September 2012 interview for Billboard magazine, Bruno Mars affirmed that his next album would be more varied musically.
In October 2012, "Locked out of Heaven" was released as a single preceding Bruno Mars' album Unorthodox Jukebox. The song became a chart-topper in the U.S. and Canada, and it reached number two in the UK, also making it into the top ten in several other countries.
On December 11, 2012, Unorthodox Jukebox was released in the US. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 before topping the chart.
At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, and other awards. He also won an American Music Award, a Brit Award and an Echo Award.
In 2012, "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" were the best-selling digital singles of the year with sales of 12.5 million and 10.2 million respectively, making Bruno Mars the year's biggest-selling artist.
In 2012, Bruno Mars released his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which achieved critical and commercial success.
In May 2013, Bruno Mars contributed vocals to the EDM trio Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt", which also featured rappers Tyga, 2 Chainz, and singer Mystic.
Billboard estimated Bruno Mars' earnings at $18,839,681 in June 2013, ranking him as the year's twelfth-highest-paid musician.
In June 2013, Bruno Mars began his second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, which lasted until October 2014.
On September 8, 2013, Bruno Mars was announced as the headline performer at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers as guests. He was the first performer under 30 to headline the show in a decade, and the halftime show was the most-watched in Super Bowl history at the time.
In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters, underscoring his prowess as a songwriter.
In 2013, Bruno Mars tweeted about smoking an electronic cigarette and invested in the NJOY electronic-cigarette company to help him quit smoking for his mother, showing his personal motivations behind his investments.
In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, recognizing his achievements and impact on the music industry.
In 2013, Bruno Mars, who choreographed the video for "Treasure", received the Best Choreography award at the MTV Video Music Awards, recognizing his talent beyond singing and songwriting.
In 2013, Rolling Stone ranked Bruno Mars 35th on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now, praising his ability to appeal to a wide age range and deliver a dynamic performance.
Forbes calculated that Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014 from his music and tour, placing him thirteenth on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
In September 2014, Bruno Mars began working on his third studio album, with a focus on ensuring it was as good as or better than his previous work.
In October 2014, Bruno Mars' second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, came to an end after starting in June 2013. The tour grossed $156.4 million.
On November 10, 2014, Mark Ronson released "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars. The song became a chart-topper in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and it spent fourteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2014, Bruno Mars donated $100,000 to the orphans of Bantay Bata, who were among the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. He also performed at the Make It Right concert and the Robin Hood Foundation's annual benefit, contributing to various charitable causes.
In 2014, Bruno Mars featured on Mark Ronson's single "Uptown Funk", which became Billboard's best-performing song of the 2010s.
In 2014, Bruno Mars topped Forbes' "30 Under 30" list of the brightest young stars in 15 fields in the U.S., highlighting his success and influence at a young age.
In May 2016, Bruno Mars began Gorilla Management, which was operated by Aaron Elharar.
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Bruno Mars earned an estimated $39 million, placing him sixth on Forbes' World's Highest Paid Celebrities list.
In October 2016, Bruno Mars released "24K Magic" as the title track of his album. The song peaked at number four in the U.S. and reached the top in France and New Zealand.
On November 18, 2016, Bruno Mars released his album "24K Magic". It debuted at number two in Canada, France, New Zealand, and the U.S.
By 2016, Bruno Mars had sold 26 million albums worldwide, marking a significant milestone in his career.
In 2016, Bruno Mars released his third studio album, 24K Magic, which achieved critical and commercial success and later won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
In 2016, Bruno Mars was awarded the NRJ Artist of Honor award for his contribution to music.
In late 2016, Bruno Mars began his second concert residency, Bruno Mars at Park MGM.
In 2017, Forbes announced that Bruno Mars was America's highest-paid musician, with an estimated total of $100 million earned between June 2016 and June 2017; this placed him eleventh on the Celebrity 100 list and marked his highest yearly earnings to date.
On September 27, 2017, Bruno Mars expanded his camp scholarship to applicants from throughout the United States, after initially partnering with the Hawai'i Community Foundation and the Grammy Foundation in 2014 to establish a Grammy Camp Scholarship Fund for qualified needs-based applicants from Hawaii.
According to Guinness World Records 2017, Bruno Mars was the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles".
From 2010 to 2017, Bruno Mars co-directed ten music videos from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and singles with Cameron Duddy, establishing himself as a music-video director.
In 2017, Bruno Mars and Jonathan Lia's direction of "That's What I Like" led them to a nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year.
In 2017, Bruno Mars and Live Nation donated one million dollars from the show at Auburn Hills, Michigan's Palace to help victims of the Flint water crisis. Mars also participated in the "Somos Una Voz" relief initiative to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and Mexico's earthquake.
In 2017, Bruno Mars received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and the Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards.
In 2017, Bruno Mars started his 24K Magic World Tour, which would run through 2018.
Bruno Mars' earnings between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019, were estimated at $51.5 million, placing him 54th on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars became the second recipient of Record and Song of the Year awards with two songs from the same album, marking a significant achievement in his career.
In 2018, Bruno Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard, marking a new collaboration in his music video direction endeavors.
In 2018, Bruno Mars concluded his 24K Magic World Tour, which ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.
In 2018, Bruno Mars donated 24,000 meals to the Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division's 48th annual Thanksgiving Dinner, supporting the community.
In 2018, Bruno Mars matched Beyonce and Mariah Carey as the only artists with three top-five singles in the U.S. from their first three studio albums, achieving a significant milestone.
In 2018, Bruno Mars worked on Chic's studio album It's About Time, according to Nile Rodgers. He also worked with Charles Moniz and The Stereotypes. Mars also released "Wake Up in the Sky" with Gucci Mane and Kodak Black for Mane's album Evil Genius; it reached number 11 in the U.S.
In 2018, a Billboard article stated that no male artist in pop music during the 2010s had had a longer success streak than Bruno Mars, affirming his consistent achievements.
In February 2019, Bruno Mars and Cardi B released "Please Me". The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
Bruno Mars was ranked 54th on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list as of June 1, 2019.
In 2019, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars number 41 on its list of greatest all-time artists, acknowledging his lasting impact and success in the music industry.
In 2019, Bruno Mars was one of the few artists to spend at least 241 weeks in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10, reflecting his sustained popularity and chart success.
In 2019, Bruno Mars' collaborations with Florent Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards, acknowledging their successful partnership in music video direction.
In 2019, Margaret Farrell of Stereogum said that "Uptown Funk"'s success solidified Bruno Mars's "kingly pop stature", marking a significant point in his career.
In February 2020, a partnership was announced between Bruno Mars and Disney for a "music-themed theatrical narrative" film, in which the singer would star in and produce.
By 2020, Bruno Mars had sold 200 million singles, demonstrating his immense popularity and commercial success.
In 2020, Bruno Mars donated $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to assist MGM employees in financial difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also donated autographed microphones to support youth music education programs and created a protest sign for an auction to help families of black women killed by police.
In 2020, Bruno Mars redesigned the rum's taste, branding and packaging in a 1970s style. He co-owns the brand with Seth and Marc Gold, and Robert Herzig.
On February 26, 2021, Bruno Mars and rapper Anderson .Paak announced that they had recorded an album as Silk Sonic.
On March 5, 2021, Bruno Mars released Lacoste x Ricky Regal, a luxury 1970s-inspired sportswear line with Lacoste, blending his personality with Lacoste sportswear.
In September 2021, Billboard reported that Bruno Mars had earned $604.4 million from concerts, placing him among the few artists to surpass the $600 million threshold.
In 2021, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars as the third Top Artist of the 2010s and 14th on its list of Top Touring Artists of the 2010s, solidifying his status as a major musical force of the decade.
In 2021, Bruno Mars and Dechard directed the video for "Leave the Door Open", for which they received the BET Award for Video Director of the Year award, and the video also received the 2021 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing.
In 2021, Bruno Mars collaborated with Anderson .Paak on Silk Sonic, adopting the "wide collars, leisure suits, and funky patterns" of the 1970s, complementing their sound.
In 2021, Bruno Mars formed the musical superduo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, and they released the 1970's R&B-inspired album An Evening with Silk Sonic, which contained the US number-one single "Leave the Door Open".
In 2021, Bruno Mars was reportedly paid $3.2 million to perform at the Cape Cod wedding of the Motorola CEO's son.
In 2021, Pollstar named Bruno Mars the hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s, recognizing his successful concert performances with The Hooligans.
In 2021, WBLS recognized that Bruno Mars "has been a dominant force in popular culture for more than a decade", emphasizing his lasting impact.
Until the end of 2021, Bruno Mars donated all profits from SelvaRey Rum to Honolulu Community College's Music & Entertainment Learning Experience. That year he was part of the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love event, whose proceeds support services, care, and resources to patients with neurocognitive diseases and their caregivers.
At the 2022 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars became the second three-time Record of the Year recipient, solidifying his place among music's elite.
Bruno Mars at Park MGM concert residency received the Top R&B Tour award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
In 2022, Bruno Mars became the first artist with six diamond-certified songs in the U.S., a historic achievement in the music industry.
In 2022, Bruno Mars, along with other artists, was named a co-chair for the Grammy Museum's Campaign for Music Education to raise funds for the museum's educational programs, aiming to provide free access to music education for young people and students.
In October 2023, the Pinky Ring bar was announced to open in early 2024. It is planned to include "moody" lighting, a specialty bar, live music, and DJs.
On November 7, 2023, Bruno Mars' partnership with Fender on the "Bruno Mars Stratocaster", a limited-edition Fender Stratocaster in a color called "Mars Mocha Heirloom", was announced.
In 2023, Bruno Mars was reportedly working on his next studio album with Brody Brown, Philip Lawrence and James Fauntleroy, with the album nearing completion that May. He was also in early talks with Live Nation Entertainment for tours in 2024-2025.
In 2023, Bruno Mars' world tour continued, with shows taking place in South Korea, the Philippines, Brazil, Chile, Georgia, Qatar, and Israel, while also performing shows at his concert residency.
The Pinky Ring opened on February 12, 2024, with the Hooligans performing every night of its first two weeks. Mars wore a pinky ring to celebrate the opening, created by Tiffany & Co. in yellow gold with the Pinky Ring initials framed in white diamonds on the front and "Pinky Ring 2024" on the back.
In August 2024, Bruno Mars appeared in a commercial for the Japanese discount-store chain Don Quijote. He wrote the jingle and directed the commercial with Daniel Ramos.
In September 2024, Bruno Mars (as Ricky Regal) partnered with Stetson to release a new "silhouette inspired by the American heritage brand's early designs". Mars designed the collection's hat.
In November 2024, Mars and Rosé released "Apt.", which became one of the world's top-streamed songs.
In December 2024, Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty collaborated to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary and the opening of Mars' Park MGM residency. Limited-edition merchandise and themed food and drink was available at Park MGM's Hello Kitty Cafe, and a Hello Kitty meet-and-greet was held that month.
In 2024, Bruno Mars became the first artist since Michael Jackson to sell out seven shows at the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome, showcasing his immense popularity in Japan.
In 2024, Bruno Mars performed a charity concert sponsored by Budweiser Brasil at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo to help victims of the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods.
In 2024, D'Mile was involved on Bruno Mars' follow up album.
In January 2025, "Die with a Smile" and "Apt." continued to be among the world's top-streamed songs.
On January 24, 2025, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red released "Fat Juicy & Wet".
In 2025, Andrew Watt and Andrew Wyatt said they had worked on a song with Bruno Mars and D'Mile affirmed he was working with the singer on his studio album.
In 2025, Bruno Mars is expected to release an album and tour, according to Hits' publisher.
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