History of Bruno Mars in Timeline
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.
1970: Silk Sonic album inspired by 1970s R&B
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.
1979: "Oops Up Side Your Head" Release
In 1979, The Gap Band released "Oops Up Side Your Head".
1980: "More Bounce to the Ounce" Release
In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce".
October 8, 1985: Birth of Peter Gene Hernandez
On October 8, 1985, Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, was born. He is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer.
1990: Featured in MidWeek as 'Little Elvis'
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.
1992: Cameo in Honeymoon in Vegas
In 1992, Bruno Mars had a cameo role in the film Honeymoon in Vegas and was interviewed by Pauly Shore on MTV.
2000: Copyright Registration Certificate Issued
In 2000, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor submitted a United States Copyright Office registration certificate issued for "Frisky Vol. 1 to 30 (Tapes)" as evidence in a copyright lawsuit.
2003: Move to Los Angeles
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career after gaining recognition in Hawaii as a child impersonating Elvis Presley.
2003: Pursuit of Musical Career in Los Angeles
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.
2004: Signing with Motown Records
In 2004, Bruno Mars signed a contract with Motown Records, although the deal ultimately "went nowhere".
2005: Music-Publishing Deal
In 2005, Bruno Mars landed a music-publishing deal with Steve Lindsey and Cameron Strang at Westside Independent after being dropped by Motown.
2006: Introduction to Aaron Bay-Schuck
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.
2006: RBD's 13-show record
In 2006, RBD set the 13-show record for an international artist.
2008: Song Sold to Menudo
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.
2009: Early Songwriting Success
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.
2009: Feature on "Nothin' on You"
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".
May 11, 2010: Release of It's Better If You Don't Understand EP
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.
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 studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It topped the charts in several countries.
October 18, 2010: Co-Headlining European Tour
On October 18, 2010, Bruno Mars began a co-headlining European concert tour with Travie McCoy, which lasted until early November.
November 2010: Start of Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In November 2010, Bruno Mars began the Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, which he headlined and that ran until January 2012.
2010: Co-directed music videos with Cameron Duddy
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.
2010: Acknowledging Hawaiian Roots
In 2010, Bruno Mars acknowledged his Hawaiian roots and musical family as a significant influence on his life and music.
2010: Backing vocals on Sweet 7 and Featuring on "Billionaire"
In 2010, Bruno Mars provided backing vocals on the Sugababes's album, Sweet 7 and appeared on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire".
2010: Release of Doo-Wops & Hooligans
In 2010, Bruno Mars released his first studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which achieved critical and commercial success.
2010: One of the best songwriters of 2010 by Music Week
In 2010, Music Week called Bruno Mars one of the best songwriters of the year, specifically referencing his work with The Smeezingtons.
March 31, 2011: Copyright Ownership Claimed
On March 31, 2011, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor claimed to own the copyright to the music and lyrics of "Billionaire".
June 2011: Hooligans in Wondaland Tour
In June 2011, Bruno Mars played North American dates for the co-headlining Hooligans in Wondaland Tour with Janelle Monáe.
2011: Grammy Award for "Just the Way You Are"
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.
2011: Appeared in Bench commercials
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.
2011: Began Dating Jessica Caban
In 2011, Bruno Mars began dating model Jessica Caban, marking the start of a long-term relationship.
2011: Developed the concept and co-directed "The Lazy Song" music video
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.
2011: Release of "It Will Rain" and Collaborations
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.
2011: Featured on Music Week's best-songwriters
In 2011, Bruno Mars was featured on Music Week's best-songwriters list, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
2011: Time 100
In 2011, Bruno Mars was included in Time magazine's 100 list, recognizing him as one of the most influential people in the world.
January 2012: Cocaine Possession Charges Dismissed
In January 2012, Bruno Mars' cocaine-possession charges were dismissed after his attorneys informed a state court judge that he had completed community service and met the conditions of a plea deal reached a year earlier.
January 2012: End of Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In January 2012, Bruno Mars's Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour came to an end. The tour had begun in November 2010.
March 2012: Publishing Deal with BMG Chrysalis US
In March 2012, Bruno Mars signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US.
September 2012: Billboard Interview
In a September 2012 interview for Billboard magazine, Bruno Mars affirmed that his next album would be more varied musically.
October 2012: Release of "Locked out of Heaven"
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.
December 11, 2012: Release of Unorthodox Jukebox
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.
2012: Grammy Nominations
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.
2012: Best-Selling Digital Singles
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.
2012: Release of Unorthodox Jukebox
In 2012, Bruno Mars released his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which achieved critical and commercial success.
May 2013: Vocal contribution to Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt"
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.
May 31, 2013: Learned of Mother's Illness
On May 31, 2013, Bruno Mars learned at the airport while returning to Los Angeles that his mother was gravely ill, prompting him to immediately fly to Hawaii.
June 7, 2013: Tweet about Mother's Loss
On June 7, 2013, Bruno Mars shared his feelings about the loss of his mother on Twitter, expressing gratitude for the support he received during this difficult time.
June 2013: Earnings Estimate
Billboard estimated Bruno Mars' earnings at $18,839,681 in June 2013, ranking him as the year's twelfth-highest-paid musician.
June 2013: Start of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
In June 2013, Bruno Mars began his second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, which lasted until October 2014.
September 8, 2013: Announcement as Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Performer
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.
2013: Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters
In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters, underscoring his prowess as a songwriter.
2013: Categorization Difficulties
In 2013, Bruno Mars shared with Rolling Stone that record executives had difficulty categorizing him, unsure about which radio stations would play his songs or which audience (Black or white) he would appeal to, due to his mixed-race background.
2013: Invested in NJOY electronic-cigarette company
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.
2013: Billboard's Artist of the Year
In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, recognizing his achievements and impact on the music industry.
2013: Won Best Choreography award at the MTV Video Music Awards
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.
2013: Ranking on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Live Acts Right Now
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.
January 28, 2014: Copyright Lawsuit Filed
On January 28, 2014, Demetrius Orlandus Proctor filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement for the McCoy and Mars song "Billionaire", claiming ownership of the song's music and lyrics since March 31, 2011.
June 2014: Forbes Celebrity 100 List
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.
September 2014: Start of work on third studio album
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.
October 2014: End of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
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.
November 10, 2014: Release of "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson
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.
2014: Donated to Typhoon Haiyan victims and performed at charity events
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.
2014: Feature on "Uptown Funk"
In 2014, Bruno Mars featured on Mark Ronson's single "Uptown Funk", which became Billboard's best-performing song of the 2010s.
2014: Forbes "30 Under 30"
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.
2014: Hawaii Senate Resolution 12 (Bruno Mars Act)
In 2014, after Bruno Mars' Super Bowl performance, Hawaii Senate president Donna Mercado Kim introduced Senate Resolution 12, also known as the Bruno Mars Act, to limit ticket purchases near the on-sale date to physical box offices to combat ticket scalping, though the law ultimately failed to pass.
2015: "Oops Up Side Your Head" Similarities
In 2015, similarities between "Uptown Funk" by Ronson and Mars and "Oops Up Side Your Head" (1979) by the Gap Band led to the Gap Band members, keyboardist Rudolph Taylor, and producer Lonnie Simmons being added as co-writers of "Uptown Funk" and receiving publishing royalties.
May 2016: Beginning of Gorilla Management
In May 2016, Bruno Mars began Gorilla Management, which was operated by Aaron Elharar.
June 2016: World's Highest Paid Celebrities List
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Bruno Mars earned an estimated $39 million, placing him sixth on Forbes' World's Highest Paid Celebrities list.
October 2016: Release of "24K Magic"
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.
November 18, 2016: Release of the "24K Magic" album
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.
2016: Grammy Award for "Uptown Funk"
At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year for "Uptown Funk".
2016: Album sales
By 2016, Bruno Mars had sold 26 million albums worldwide, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2016: Called the prince of pop music
In 2016, BET's Damien Scott called Bruno Mars "the prince of pop music", highlighting his prominent status in the pop music scene.
2016: Release of 24K Magic
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.
2016: NRJ Artist of Honor
In 2016, Bruno Mars was awarded the NRJ Artist of Honor award for his contribution to music.
2016: The Pinky Ring lounge bar name referred to lyrics of "24K Magic"
In 2016, the name Pinky Ring, the lounge bar by Bruno Mars, referred to the lyrics of "24K Magic".
2016: Beginning of Bruno Mars at Park MGM residency
In late 2016, Bruno Mars began his second concert residency, Bruno Mars at Park MGM.
June 2017: America's Highest-Paid Musician
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.
September 27, 2017: Expanded Grammy Camp Scholarship to national applicants
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.
2017: Guinness World Record achievement
According to Guinness World Records 2017, Bruno Mars was the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles".
2017: Co-directed music videos with Cameron Duddy
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.
2017: Nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year
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.
2017: Donated to Flint water crisis victims and participated in relief initiative
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.
2017: American Music Awards
In 2017, Bruno Mars received seven American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, two for "That's What I Like," and two for "24K Magic."
2017: iHeartRadio Music Awards Innovator Award and Teen Choice Awards Visionary Award
In 2017, Bruno Mars received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and the Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards.
2017: 24K Magic World Tour Start
In 2017, Bruno Mars started his 24K Magic World Tour, which would run through 2018.
2017: Credited with bringing retro pop and R&B back to modern music
In 2017, Fuse TV credited Bruno Mars with bringing the "funkalicious vibes of retro pop and R&B back to modern music", solidifying his influence on contemporary music.
2017: Lastrada Entertainment Lawsuit
In 2017, Lastrada Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Ronson and Mars, alleging that "Uptown Funk" contained similarities to "More Bounce to the Ounce" (1980) by Zapp, seeking damages and a jury trial.
June 1, 2018: Forbes Celebrity 100 List
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.
2018: Grammy Awards
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.
2018: Grammy Awards for 24K Magic
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won all the categories he was nominated in, including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album for 24K Magic, Record of the Year for the title track, and Song of The Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song for "That's What I Like".
2018: Co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard
In 2018, Bruno Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard, marking a new collaboration in his music video direction endeavors.
2018: Conclusion of 24K Magic World Tour
In 2018, Bruno Mars concluded his 24K Magic World Tour, which ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.
2018: Donated to Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division
In 2018, Bruno Mars donated 24,000 meals to the Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division's 48th annual Thanksgiving Dinner, supporting the community.
2018: Cultural Appropriation Accusations
In 2018, Bruno Mars faced accusations of cultural appropriation on social media for allegedly using his racial ambiguity to profit from Black music, leading to public discussion and debate.
2018: 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, achieving a significant milestone.
2018: Collaboration on Chic's It's About Time album
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.
2018: Recognized as having a long success streak in pop music
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.
February 2019: Release of "Please Me" with Cardi B
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.
June 1, 2019: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking
Bruno Mars was ranked 54th on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list as of June 1, 2019.
2019: Billboard Greatest All-Time Artists
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.
2019: Billboard Hot 100 Top 10
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.
2019: Nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards
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.
2019: "Uptown Funk"'s success solidified his kingly pop stature
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.
February 2020: Partnership with Disney
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.
September 30, 2020: Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
On September 30, 2020, the copyright lawsuit filed by Demetrius Orlandus Proctor regarding the song "Billionaire" was dismissed.
2020: Singles sales
By 2020, Bruno Mars had sold 200 million singles, demonstrating his immense popularity and commercial success.
2020: Donated to MGM employees and supported youth music education programs
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.
2020: Redesigned SelvaRey Rum's taste, branding and packaging
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.
February 26, 2021: Announcement of Silk Sonic and album recording
On February 26, 2021, Bruno Mars and rapper Anderson .Paak announced that they had recorded an album as Silk Sonic.
March 5, 2021: Released Lacoste x Ricky Regal sportswear line
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.
September 2021: Concert Earnings
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.
2021: Response to Cultural Appropriation Criticism
During a 2021 interview on The Breakfast Club, Bruno Mars responded to criticism about cultural appropriation by emphasizing his deep appreciation for and inspiration from Black artists like James Brown, Prince, and Michael Jackson, explaining that his music is born from love and respect for their contributions.
2021: Billboard Top Artist of the 2010s
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.
2021: Received BET Award for Video Director of the Year and MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing
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.
2021: Collaborated with Anderson .Paak on Silk Sonic
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.
2021: Formation of Silk Sonic and Album Release
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".
2021: Reported performance at Cape Cod wedding
In 2021, Bruno Mars was reportedly paid $3.2 million to perform at the Cape Cod wedding of the Motorola CEO's son.
2021: Named hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s by Pollstar
In 2021, Pollstar named Bruno Mars the hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s, recognizing his successful concert performances with The Hooligans.
2021: BET Awards for Silk Sonic
In 2021, Silk Sonic received 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".
2021: Acknowledged as a dominant force in popular culture
In 2021, WBLS recognized that Bruno Mars "has been a dominant force in popular culture for more than a decade", emphasizing his lasting impact.
2021: Donated SelvaRey Rum profits and supported neurocognitive disease patients
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.
2022: Grammy Awards Record of the Year
At the 2022 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars became the second three-time Record of the Year recipient, solidifying his place among music's elite.
2022: Top R&B Tour Award for Bruno Mars at Park MGM Residency
Bruno Mars at Park MGM concert residency received the Top R&B Tour award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
2022: Diamond-certified songs
In 2022, Bruno Mars became the first artist with six diamond-certified songs in the U.S., a historic achievement in the music industry.
2022: Named co-chair for the Grammy Museum's Campaign for Music Education
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.
2022: Silk Sonic's An Evening with Silk Sonic residency and Awards
In early 2022, Silk Sonic began their An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM concert residency. They received International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration, Traditional award at the NAACP Image Awards, and several awards at the Grammy Awards for "Leave the Door Open", including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
October 2023: Announced the Pinky Ring bar to open in early 2024
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.
November 7, 2023: Announced partnership with Fender on the "Bruno Mars Stratocaster"
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.
2023: Working on Next Studio Album
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.
2023: Bruno Mars World tour continues
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.
February 12, 2024: The Pinky Ring bar opened
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.
March 2024: Reported Debt and Vegas Residency
In March 2024, reports surfaced suggesting that Bruno Mars was $50 million in debt due to gambling losses, potentially explaining his nine-year Vegas residency at Park MGM.
August 2024: Appeared in Don Quijote commercial
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.
September 2024: Partnered with Stetson to release a new hat silhouette
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.
November 2024: "Apt." Top-Streamed Song
In November 2024, Mars and Rosé released "Apt.", which became one of the world's top-streamed songs.
December 2024: Collaborated with Hello Kitty
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.
2024: Relationship with Jessica Caban
As of 2024, Bruno Mars and Jessica Caban remained a couple, living together in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
2024: Sold-Out Tokyo Dome Shows
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.
2024: Performed a charity concert for flood victims in Brazil
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.
2024: D'Mile Involved in Album Follow-Up
In 2024, D'Mile was involved on Bruno Mars' follow up album.
January 2025: "Die with a Smile" and "Apt." Top-Streamed Songs
In January 2025, "Die with a Smile" and "Apt." continued to be among the world's top-streamed songs.
January 24, 2025: Release of "Fat Juicy & Wet" with Sexyy Red
On January 24, 2025, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red released "Fat Juicy & Wet".
2025: Watt and Wyatt Involved in Album
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.
2025: Potential Album and Tour in 2025
In 2025, Bruno Mars is expected to release an album and tour, according to Hits' publisher.
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