Bruno Mars (Peter Gene Hernandez) is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. Renowned for his dynamic stage presence, retro showmanship, and versatile musical style, Mars seamlessly blends pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, and rock elements in his work. He performs with his band, the Hooligans. In 2021, he formed Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, further cementing his position as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
1961: Original Release of "Can't Help Falling in Love"
In 1961, Elvis Presley originally released "Can't Help Falling in Love", a song that Bruno Mars would later perform as a child.
Share
1979: "Oops Up Side Your Head" Released
In 1979, "Oops Up Side Your Head" by the Gap Band was released. Later similarities between the song and "Uptown Funk" led to the Gap Band being added as co-writers of "Uptown Funk".
Share
1980: "More Bounce to the Ounce" Released
In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce", which would later lead to a lawsuit against Ronson and Mars for copyright infringement.
Share
1983: "Young Girls" Released
In 1983, electro-funk band Collage released "Young Girls", which would later lead to a lawsuit against Ronson and Mars for copyright infringement.
Share
October 8, 1985: Bruno Mars' Birth
On October 8, 1985, Peter Gene Hernandez, who would later be known as Bruno Mars, was born. He is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer known for his versatile musical styles and energetic stage presence.
Share
1990: Featured in MidWeek and Aloha Bowl Performance
In 1990, Bruno Mars was featured in the Hawaiian tabloid shopper MidWeek as "Little Elvis" and performed in the halftime show of the Aloha Bowl.
Share
1992: Honeymoon in Vegas Cameo
In 1992, Bruno Mars appeared in a cameo role in the film Honeymoon in Vegas and was interviewed by Pauly Shore on MTV.
Share
1993: Toni Braxton released self-titled album
In 1993, Toni Braxton released her self-titled studio album.
Share
2000: Copyright Certificate Issued to Proctor
In 2000, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor was issued a United States Copyright Office registration certificate for "Frisky Vol. 1 to 30 (Tapes)".
Share
2003: Move to Los Angeles
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career.
Share
2003: Move to Los Angeles and Stage Name Adoption
In 2003, after graduating from high school, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and adopted his stage name, "Bruno Mars."
Share
2004: Signing with Motown Records
In 2004, Bruno Mars signed a record contract with Motown Records, though the deal ultimately did not lead to significant progress.
Share
2005: Music Publishing Deal with Westside Independent
In 2005, after being dropped by Motown Records, Bruno Mars secured a music publishing deal with Steve Lindsey and Cameron Strang at Westside Independent.
Share
2006: Meeting Aaron Bay-Schuck
In 2006, Philip Lawrence introduced Bruno Mars to Aaron Bay-Schuck from Atlantic Records, who wanted to sign him immediately, though it took three years for the signing to occur.
Share
2006: RBD Held Biggest Tour in Brazil
In 2006, RBD held the record of biggest tour in Brazil during their Tour Generación RBD (2006) with 13 shows.
Share
2008: Sale of "Lost" to Menudo
In 2008, Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence sold their song "Lost" to a reunited Menudo for $20,000, providing them with funds to continue their work.
Share
2009: Writing "Right Round" and Other Songs
In 2009, Bruno Mars co-wrote Flo Rida's "Right Round," Sugababes's "Get Sexy," and was featured on Far East Movement's "3D," Jaeson Ma's "Love," and Travie McCoy's "One at a Time."
Share
2009: Guest Performance on "Nothin' on You"
In 2009, Bruno Mars gained recognition as a recording artist with a guest performance on B.o.B's single "Nothin' on You," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Share
May 11, 2010: Release of It's Better If You Don't Understand
On May 11, 2010, Bruno Mars released his debut extended play (EP), It's Better If You Don't Understand.
Share
July 20, 2010: Release of "Just the Way You Are"
On July 20, 2010, Bruno Mars released "Just the Way You Are" as the lead single from his debut album.
Share
October 5, 2010: Release of Doo-Wops & Hooligans
On October 5, 2010, Bruno Mars released his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which achieved significant commercial success.
Share
October 18, 2010: European Concert Tour
On October 18, 2010, Bruno Mars began a co-headlined European concert tour with Travie McCoy.
Share
November 2010: Start of The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In November 2010, Bruno Mars embarked on his first headlined concert tour, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour.
Share
2010: Co-directing music videos
From 2010 to 2017, Bruno Mars co-directed ten music videos with Cameron Duddy from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, and 24K Magic, as well as featured singles.
Share
2010: Influence of Hawaiian Roots Acknowledged
In 2010, Bruno Mars acknowledged the influence of his Hawaiian roots and musical family on his development as an artist.
Share
2010: Guest Performance on "Billionaire"
In 2010, Bruno Mars also had a guest appearance on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire," which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Share
2010: Backing Vocals on Sweet 7 and Success with "Nothin' on You" and "Billionaire"
In 2010, Bruno Mars provided backing vocals on Sugababes's album Sweet 7 and gained prominence as a solo artist on B.o.B's "Nothin' on You" and Travie McCoy's "Billionaire."
Share
2010: Honored as Best Songwriters of 2010
In 2010, Bruno Mars, as part of the Smeezingtons, was honored by Music Week as best songwriters of 2010.
Share
February 2011: Announcement of Hooligans in Wondaland Tour
In February 2011, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe announced a co-headlining tour, Hooligans in Wondaland Tour.
Share
March 31, 2011: Copyright Claimed by Proctor
On March 31, 2011, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor claimed to own the copyright to the music and lyrics of "Billionaire", though it was released a year prior.
Share
June 2011: Hooligans in Wondaland Tour Performance
In June 2011, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe performed in North America as part of the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour.
Share
2011: Commercial appearance for Bench
In 2011, Bruno Mars appeared in two commercials for Bench, and was photographed with Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico for Vogue.
Share
2011: Co-Directing "The Lazy Song" Music Video
In 2011, Bruno Mars co-directed "The Lazy Song" music video with Cameron Duddy, developing the second concept and treatment.
Share
2011: Release of "It Will Rain" and Featured Appearances
In 2011, Bruno Mars released "It Will Rain" for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack and featured on "Lighters" with Bad Meets Evil, "Mirror" with Lil Wayne, and "Young, Wild & Free" with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.
Share
2011: Music Week's Best Songwriters
In 2011, Bruno Mars was recognized on Music Week's best-songwriters list.
Share
2011: Wins First Grammy Award
In 2011, Bruno Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are" at the Grammy Awards. He also received six other nominations.
Share
January 2012: Cocaine Possession Charges Dismissed
In January 2012, Bruno Mars' cocaine possession charges were dismissed after he completed community service and met the conditions of a plea deal.
Share
January 2012: End of The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In January 2012, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, Bruno Mars's first headlined concert tour, came to an end.
Share
March 2012: Signs Publishing Deal with BMG Chrysalis US
In March 2012, Bruno Mars signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US, marking a significant step in his career.
Share
September 2012: Announces Next Album to Be Musically Varied
In September 2012, Bruno Mars stated in an interview with Billboard magazine that his next album would be more musically varied, expressing his desire for creative freedom.
Share
October 2012: "Locked out of Heaven" Release
In October 2012, "Locked out of Heaven" was released, preceding the album Unorthodox Jukebox and topping the charts in the U.S. and Canada.
Share
December 11, 2012: Unorthodox Jukebox Release
On December 11, 2012, Bruno Mars released Unorthodox Jukebox, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and eventually peaked at number one, selling over six million copies worldwide.
Share
2012: Biggest Selling Artist of the Year
In 2012, Bruno Mars became the biggest selling artist of that year.
Share
2012: Investment in Chromatik
In 2012, Bruno Mars invested in Chromatik, a company providing digital sheet music, aiming to improve music education.
Share
2012: Release of Unorthodox Jukebox
In 2012, Bruno Mars released his second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which explored different genres and included two U.S. number-one singles.
Share
May 2013: Contributes Vocals to Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt"
In May 2013, Bruno Mars contributed vocals to Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt", which also features Tyga, 2 Chainz, and Mystic.
Share
May 31, 2013: Learned of Mother's Illness
On May 31, 2013, Bruno Mars was returning to Los Angeles when he learned that his mother was gravely ill and immediately flew to Hawaii.
Share
June 7, 2013: Singer Tweets About Loss of Mother
On June 7, 2013, Bruno Mars tweeted about the loss of his mother and appreciation for the support he received.
Share
June 2013: Start of Reported Earnings
In June 2013, Billboard began estimating Bruno Mars' earnings, making him the twelfth-highest-paid musician.
Share
June 2013: Begins Moonshine Jungle Tour
In June 2013, Bruno Mars began his second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, which ran until October 2014.
Share
September 8, 2013: Announced as Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Performer
On September 8, 2013, it was announced that Bruno Mars would be the headline performer at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show.
Share
2013: Ranked Among Hot 100 Songwriters by Billboard
In 2013, Bruno Mars as part of the Smeezingtons, was ranked at number six on Billboard's list of Hot 100 Songwriters.
Share
2013: Investment in NJOY Electronic Cigarette Company
In 2013, Bruno Mars invested in the NJOY Electronic Cigarette Company, aiming to quit smoking for his mother.
Share
2013: Faced Categorization Issues and Racial Bias
In 2013, Bruno Mars revealed that record executives had trouble categorizing him and that "Nothin' on You" was rejected due to his race, making him feel like a "mutant".
Share
2013: Named Artist of the Year by Billboard
In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Artist of the Year by Billboard.
Share
2013: MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography
In 2013, Bruno Mars won the award for Best Choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards for the video "Treasure".
Share
2013: Rolling Stone names Mars one of the best live acts
In 2013, Rolling Stone magazine placed Bruno Mars at number 35 on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now, highlighting his ability to appeal to a wide range of audience and his energetic performances.
Share
January 28, 2014: Copyright Lawsuit Filed
On January 28, 2014, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor filed a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement of the song "Billionaire" by McCoy and Mars.
Share
February 2, 2014: Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Performance
On February 2, 2014, Bruno Mars headlined the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, which became the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl history at that time, drawing 115.3 million viewers.
Share
June 2014: Forbes Reports Earnings
In June 2014, Forbes reported Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014, placing him thirteenth on the Celebrity 100 list.
Share
September 2014: Begins Working on Third Studio Album
In September 2014, Bruno Mars began working on his third studio album, indicating a new chapter in his music career.
Share
October 2014: End of Moonshine Jungle Tour
In October 2014, Bruno Mars ended the Moonshine Jungle Tour. The tour grossed $156.4 million.
Share
November 10, 2014: Release of "Uptown Funk"
On November 10, 2014, Mark Ronson released "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars, which became a major commercial success and a worldwide phenomenon.
Share
2014: Appearance on "Uptown Funk"
In 2014, Bruno Mars appeared on Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk", which dominated the UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100.
Share
2014: Donation to Typhoon Haiyan Orphans and Performances at Charity Events
In 2014, Bruno Mars donated US$100,000 to the orphans of Bantay Bata, victims of Typhoon Haiyan. He also performed at the Make It Right gala to help build homes for people in need and at the Robin Hood Foundation's annual benefit to fight poverty in New York City.
Share
2014: Topped Forbes Magazine's '30 Under 30' List
In 2014, Bruno Mars topped Forbes magazine's '30 Under 30' list.
Share
2015: Copyright Infringement Accusations for Uptown Funk
In 2015, "Uptown Funk" faced accusations of similarities with "Oops Up Side Your Head" and Viktorija argued that the song infringed on one of her tracks, though she did not sue.
Share
February 7, 2016: Performs at Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
On February 7, 2016, Bruno Mars appeared as a guest performer at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show with Coldplay and Beyoncé, marking his second appearance at the Super Bowl halftime.
Share
May 2016: Splits With Manager and Starts Gorilla Management
In May 2016, Bruno Mars split with his manager and started his own management company, Gorilla Management, operated by Aaron Elharar.
Share
June 2016: Start of Earning Period for Forbes Ranking
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Bruno Mars earned an estimated $39 million, leading to a high ranking on the Forbes list in June 2017.
Share
October 2016: "24K Magic" Released
In October 2016, "24K Magic" was released as the lead single of the album 24K Magic, which peaked at number four in the U.S. and reached the top in France and New Zealand.
Share
November 18, 2016: 24K Magic Album Release
On November 18, 2016, the album 24K Magic was released, debuting at number two in Canada, France, New Zealand, and the U.S. and selling over five million copies globally.
Share
2016: Sold 26 Million Albums Worldwide
As of 2016, Bruno Mars had sold 26 million albums worldwide.
Share
2016: Recipient of NRJ Artist of Honor
In 2016 Bruno Mars became the recipient of NRJ Artist of Honor recognizing his contribution to music.
Share
2016: "24K Magic" release
In 2016, Bruno Mars released his song "24K Magic", which includes a lyric referencing a pinky ring, inspiring the name of his bar.
Share
2016: Release of 24K Magic
In 2016, Bruno Mars released his third album, the R&B-focused 24K Magic, which later won seven Grammy Awards.
Share
2016: Called "The Prince of Pop Music" by BET
In 2016, Damien Scott writing for BET called Bruno Mars "the prince of pop music".
Share
2016: Collage Sues Ronson and Mars
In 2016, electro-funk band Collage sued Ronson and Mars for allegedly copying their single, "Young Girls".
Share
2016: Starts Bruno Mars at Park MGM Residency
In late 2016, Bruno Mars started his second concert residency titled Bruno Mars at Park MGM.
Share
June 2017: Forbes Ranks Mars Sixth Highest Paid Celebrity
In June 2017, Forbes ranked Bruno Mars sixth on the World's Highest Paid Celebrities, estimating earnings of $39 million from June 2016 through June 2017.
Share
September 27, 2017: Expansion of Camp Scholarship
On September 27, 2017, Bruno Mars expanded his Grammy Camp Scholarship Fund to include applicants from all over the United States in honor of his mother.
Share
2017: Co-directing music videos
From 2010 to 2017, Bruno Mars co-directed ten music videos with Cameron Duddy from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, and 24K Magic, as well as featured singles.
Share
2017: Nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year
In 2017, "That's What I Like" directed by Bruno Mars and Jonathan Lia, led to a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards.
Share
2017: Donation to Flint Water Crisis Victims and Relief Efforts for Hurricane Maria
In 2017, Bruno Mars and Live Nation donated a million dollars to help the victims of the Flint water crisis. The singer also participated in the "Somos Una Voz" relief initiative to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Mexico's earthquake.
Share
2017: Earned Innovator Award and Visionary Award
In 2017, Bruno Mars earned an Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and a Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards.
Share
2017: Recognized by Guinness World Records
In 2017, Bruno Mars was recognized by Guinness World Records as the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles".
Share
2017: Credited for Bringing Retro Pop and R&B Back to Modern Music
In 2017, Fuse TV credited Bruno Mars for bringing the "funkalicious vibes of retro pop and R&B back to modern music".
Share
2017: Lastrada Entertainment Files Lawsuit
In 2017, Lastrada Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Ronson and Mars, citing similarities between "Uptown Funk" and "More Bounce to the Ounce".
Share
2017: Releases More Singles from 24K Magic
Throughout 2017, Bruno Mars released more singles from the album 24K Magic, including "That's What I Like" and "Versace on the Floor."
Share
June 1, 2018: Earnings Reported for Forbes Celebrity 100
As of June 1, 2018, Forbes estimated Bruno Mars' earnings, later announcing in July 2018, he was the highest-paid musician of 2017 with $100 million.
Share
July 2018: Mars Named Highest-Paid Musician by Forbes
In July 2018, Forbes announced that Bruno Mars was America's highest-paid musician of 2017, with estimated earnings of $100 million.
Share
September 2018: Releases "Wake Up in the Sky"
In September 2018, Bruno Mars, Gucci Mane, and Kodak Black released "Wake Up in the Sky" for Gucci Mane's album Evil Genius.
Share
November 2018: Donation to Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
In November 2018, Bruno Mars donated 24,000 meals to the Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division's 48th annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
Share
2018: Wins Six Grammy Awards
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won in all six categories for which he was nominated for 24K Magic.
Share
2018: Won Record and Song of the Year at the Grammys
At the 2018 Grammys, Bruno Mars became the second artist to win Record and Song of the Year with two different songs from the same album.
Share
2018: Longest Success Streak in Pop Music During the 2010s
In 2018, Billboard wrote that no male artist in pop music during the 2010s has enjoyed a longer success streak than Bruno Mars.
Share
2018: Nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award
In 2018, Bruno Mars and Ben Winston's direction of Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo (2017) earned them a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction.
Share
2018: Co-Directing "Finesse" Music Video
In 2018, Bruno Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard, marking the start of a new collaboration.
Share
2018: Matched Beyonce and Mariah Carey with Three Top-Five Singles
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.
Share
2018: Accusations of Cultural Appropriation
In 2018, Bruno Mars was accused of cultural appropriation for profiting from black music and mimicking past artists, though various black celebrities dismissed the accusations.
Share
2018: Collage and Zapp Lawsuits Dropped
In 2018, the lawsuits filed by Collage and Zapp regarding "Uptown Funk" were dropped.
Share
February 2019: Releases "Please Me" with Cardi B
In February 2019, Cardi B and Bruno Mars released "Please Me", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Share
June 1, 2019: Forbes Ranks Mars on Celebrity 100 List
As of June 1, 2019, Forbes placed Bruno Mars at number 54 on the Celebrity 100 list, estimating his earnings at $51.5 million.
Share
October 2019: Hints at New Music
In October 2019, Bruno Mars posted a picture of himself in a recording studio, indicating he was working on new music.
Share
2019: Ranked on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists List
In 2019, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars at number 41 on its list of Greatest of All Time Artists.
Share
2019: Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists
In 2019, Bruno Mars was included on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists list.
Share
2019: Weeks Spent Among Billboard Hot 100 Top 10s
In 2019, Bruno Mars was one of the few artists who have spent at least 241 weeks among all their U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10s.
Share
2019: Nomination at the BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2019, Bruno Mars's collaborations with Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
Share
2019: "Uptown Funk's" Success Solidified Kingly Pop Stature
In 2019, Margaret Farrell from Stereogum affirmed that "Uptown Funk"'s success solidified Bruno Mars's "kingly pop stature".
Share
February 2020: Partners With Disney for Movie Project
In February 2020, it was announced that Bruno Mars would partner with Disney for a "music-themed theatrical narrative" movie.
Share
2020: Sold 200 Million Singles Worldwide
As of 2020, Bruno Mars had sold a total of 200 million singles worldwide.
Share
2020: Donations to MGM Employees and Youth Music Education Programs
In 2020, Bruno Mars donated $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to assist employees with financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also donated autographed microphones for a charity sale benefiting youth music education programs affected by the pandemic and created a protest placard for an online auction to help families of black women killed by police.
Share
February 26, 2021: Announces Silk Sonic Collaboration
On February 26, 2021, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak announced their collaboration as Silk Sonic and the recording of their debut album.
Share
March 5, 2021: Release of Lacoste x Ricky Regal collection
On March 5, 2021, Bruno Mars, under his designer alter ego Ricky Regal, released a luxury 1970s-inspired sportswear collection with Lacoste, entitled Lacoste x Ricky Regal.
Share
September 2021: Concert Earnings Reached $604.4 Million
As of September 2021, Billboard reported that Bruno Mars has earned $604.4 million from concerts.
Share
November 12, 2021: Silk Sonic Releases Debut Album
On November 12, 2021, Silk Sonic released their debut album, An Evening with Silk Sonic, featuring Bootsy Collins as a special guest host.
Share
2021: Ranked Among Top Artists and Touring Artists of the 2010s
In 2021, Billboard named Bruno Mars the third Top Artist of the 2010s and 14 on the list of Top Touring Artists of the 2010s.
Share
2021: Formation of Silk Sonic
In 2021, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak formed the musical superduo known as Silk Sonic.
Share
2021: BET Award and MTV Video Music Award
In 2021, Bruno Mars and Dechard won Video Director of the Year at the BET Awards for "Leave the Door Open", which also won Best Editing at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Share
2021: Collaboration on Silk Sonic
In 2021, Bruno Mars collaborated with Anderson .Paak on their supergroup, Silk Sonic, to release their debut studio album, An Evening with Silk Sonic.
Share
2021: Mars Responds to Cultural Appropriation Criticism
In 2021, Bruno Mars responded to criticism of cultural appropriation, emphasizing his influences from black artists like James Brown, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
Share
2021: Performs at Private Show in Cape Cod
In 2021, Bruno Mars was reportedly paid $3.2 million to perform at a private show in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Share
2021: Named top Hip-Hop/R&B touring artist
In 2021, Pollstar named Bruno Mars the hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s decade.
Share
2021: Silk Sonic Wins BET and Soul Train Awards
In 2021, Silk Sonic won Best Group at the BET Awards and three awards at the Soul Train Music Awards, including Song of the Year for "Leave the Door Open."
Share
2021: Release of An Evening with Silk Sonic
In 2021, Silk Sonic, the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, released the album, An Evening with Silk Sonic, which had the hit single "Leave the Door Open".
Share
2021: Dominant Force in Popular Culture for More Than a Decade
In 2021, WBLS stated that Bruno Mars "has been a dominant force in popular culture for more than a decade".
Share
2021: Donations to Honolulu Community College and Involvement in "Keep Memory Alive Power of Love" Gala
Until the end of 2021, Bruno Mars donated all profits earned with SelvaRey Rum to the Honolulu Community College's Music & Entertainment Learning Experience program in Hawaii. In 2021, he was also part of the "Keep Memory Alive Power of Love" gala, which supports services for patients combating neurocognitive diseases.
Share
2022: Won Record of the Year Three Times at the Grammys
At the 2022 Grammys, Bruno Mars became the second artist to win Record of the Year three times.
Share
2022: First Artist to Receive Six Diamond Certified Songs in the United States
In 2022, Bruno Mars became the first artist to receive six diamond certified songs in the United States.
Share
2022: Continues Park MGM Residency and Embarks on World Tour
In 2022, Bruno Mars continued his second concert residency at Park MGM and embarked on a world tour, starting with shows in Sydney and Tokyo.
Share
2022: Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Tour
In 2022, Bruno Mars's concert residency at Park MGM won Top R&B Tour at the Billboard Music Awards.
Share
2022: Co-chair for the Grammy Museum's Campaign for Music Education
In 2022, Bruno Mars, along with Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, and Rosalía, was named co-chair for the Grammy Museum's Campaign for Music Education, aiming to raise funds for the Grammy's educational programs.
Share
2022: Silk Sonic Wins Grammy, Brit and NAACP Image Awards
In 2022, Silk Sonic won multiple awards, including Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards, and awards at the NAACP Image Awards and BET Awards.
Share
February 2023: Working on Next Studio Album
In February 2023, Brody Brown revealed that he and Bruno Mars were working on the latter's next studio album, indicating new music in development.
Share
May 2023: New Album Close to Completion
In May 2023, it was reported that Bruno Mars's new album was close to completion, with a new sound and plans for a tour in 2024 and 2025.
Share
October 28, 2023: Announcement of "The Pinky Ring" Bar Opening
On October 28, 2023, it was announced that Bruno Mars's bar, "The Pinky Ring", was to open in early 2024.
Share
November 7, 2023: Announcement of partnership with Fender
On November 7, 2023, it was announced Bruno Mars's partnership with Fender to release the "Bruno Mars Stratocaster", a limited edition Fender Stratocaster in an exclusive color "Mars Mocha Heirloom."
Share
2023: Biggest Audience at Hyundai Card's "Super Concert"
In 2023, Bruno Mars sold 101,000 tickets for two concerts in Seoul, the biggest audience of the Hyundai Card's "Super Concert".
Share
2023: World tour shows continue
In 2023, Bruno Mars's world tour continued with shows in several countries such as South Korea, Philippines, Brazil, Chile, Georgia, Qatar and Israel.
Share
2023: Post Malone Holds the Record for Diamond Certified Songs
In 2023, Post Malone holds the record, with nine diamond certified songs in the United States.
Share
2023: Ranked Thirteenth Best Vocalist of the 21st Century
In 2023, The Times ranked Bruno Mars as the thirteenth best vocalist of the 21st century among 20.
Share
February 12, 2024: Opening of "The Pinky Ring"
On February 12, 2024, Bruno Mars's bar, "The Pinky Ring", opened. During the first two weeks, The Hooligans performed every night.
Share
March 2024: Allegations of Gambling Debt
In March 2024, allegations surfaced claiming Bruno Mars was $50 million in debt due to gambling losses.
Share
March 18, 2024: MGM Denies Gambling Debt Allegations
On March 18, 2024, MGM Resorts denied the allegations that Bruno Mars had any debt with MGM.
Share
August 2024: Collaboration with Don Quijote
In August 2024, Bruno Mars collaborated with Japanese discount store chain Don Quijote, appearing in their commercial.
Share
August 16, 2024: Release of "Die with a Smile"
On August 16, 2024, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga released their collaborative single "Die with a Smile". It became Mars's first number one on the Billboard Global 200 and reached number one in the US, achieving top spots in several other countries.
Share
December 2024: Partnership with Hello Kitty
In December 2024, Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty partnered to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary and the opening of Mars' residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
Share
2024: Relationship with Jessica Caban Continues
As of 2024, Bruno Mars and Jessica Caban remain a couple, residing together in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
Share
2024: Numbered Among the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century
In 2024, Billboard numbered Bruno Mars the 20th Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century.
Share
2024: Sold-Out Shows at Tokyo Dome and Biggest International Attendance in Taiwan
In 2024, Bruno Mars became the first artist since Michael Jackson to sell out seven shows at the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome. In the same year, the singer also had the biggest international attendance during his two concerts in Taiwan, with 157,000 people.
Share
2024: Planning New Tour
In 2024, Bruno Mars is planning a new tour with Live Nation Entertainment, featuring "large-scale, three-dimensional" performances.
Share
2024: Charity Concert for Rio Grande do Sul Flood Victims
In 2024, Bruno Mars performed a charity concert, sponsored by Budweiser Brasil, at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, to help the victims of the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods.
Share
2024: Release of Duets
In 2024, Bruno Mars released the duets "Die with a Smile" with Lady Gaga and "Apt." with Rosé, both of which became chart-topping singles.
Share
2024: World tour shows continue
In 2024, Bruno Mars's world tour continued with shows in Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore and concluded with a 14-show leg in Brazil.
Share
2024: Biggest Tour in Brazil by an International Artist
In 2024, the singer performed 14 concerts in Brazil, during his promotional tour, titled Bruno Mars: Live in Brazil. He broke the record of biggest tour in Brazil by an international artist.
Share
January 2025: Reached Over 150 Million Monthly Listeners on Spotify
As of January 2025, and following the releases of "Die With a Smile" with Lady Gaga and "Apt." with Rosé, Bruno Mars reached over 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, becoming the first artist to do so.
Share
January 2025: Top-streamed songs
In January 2025, "Die with a Smile" and "Apt." continued to be the top-streamed songs in the world.
Share
January 24, 2025: Release of "Fat Juicy & Wet"
On January 24, 2025, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red released their collaboration single "Fat Juicy & Wet".
Share
2025: Expected album and tour
In 2025, Bruno Mars is expected to release a new album and embark on a tour.
Share
2025: More Artists Work on Next Album
In early 2025, Andrew Watt and Wyatt revealed they worked on a song with Bruno Mars. D'Mile also said he keeps working on Mars's next album.
Share