History of Bruno Mars in Timeline
Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer. He's celebrated as a pop icon, recognized for his impressive three-octave tenor range, dynamic live performances, and retro aesthetic. Backed by his band, the Hooligans, Mars' musical versatility spans various genres. He honed his performance skills early, gaining local fame in Honolulu for his Elvis Presley impersonations. In 2003, he relocated to Los Angeles to chase his musical ambitions, marking the beginning of his successful career.
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1979: "Oops Up Side Your Head" released; "Funk You Up" released
In 1979, "Oops Up Side Your Head" by the Gap Band was released and later found to have similarities to "Uptown Funk". Also in 1979, the Sequence released "Funk You Up".
1980: Zapp Releases "More Bounce to the Ounce"
In 1980, Zapp released their single, "More Bounce to the Ounce," which later became part of a copyright dispute involving "Uptown Funk."
1983: Collage releases "Young Girls"
In 1983, electro-funk band Collage released their single, "Young Girls", which was later at the center of a copyright lawsuit involving "Uptown Funk".
1984: Watching "Purple Rain"
As a child Bruno Mars played videotapes of Elvis Presley, James Brown and Michael Jackson. Bruno watches Prince performing "Purple Rain" (1984) before shows.
October 8, 1985: Bruno Mars' Birth
On October 8, 1985, Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, was born. He is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer, recognized for his musical talent and stage presence.
1990: Appearance in MidWeek and Aloha Bowl
In 1990, Bruno Mars, known as "Little Elvis", appeared in the Hawaiian tabloid shopper MidWeek and performed in the halftime show of the Aloha Bowl, marking early public appearances in his entertainment career.
1992: Cameo in Honeymoon in Vegas and MTV Interview
In 1992, Bruno Mars had a cameo role in the film Honeymoon in Vegas and was interviewed by Pauly Shore on MTV, marking early appearances in film and television.
2000: Copyright Office registration certificate issued
In 2000, A United States Copyright Office registration certificate was issued to Demetrius Proctor for "Frisky Vol. 1 to 30 (Tapes)".
2003: Move to Los Angeles
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career after gaining recognition in Hawaii for his Elvis Presley impersonations.
2003: Pursuing Music in Los Angeles
In 2003, shortly after graduating from high school, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career and adopted his stage name, "Bruno Mars", to avoid being stereotyped as a Latin artist.
2004: Signing with Motown Records
In 2004, Bruno Mars signed a contract with Motown Records, though the deal ultimately "went nowhere", it provided him with beneficial experience.
2005: Music Publishing Deal with Westside Independent
In 2005, after being dropped by Motown Records, Bruno Mars landed a music publishing deal with record producers Steve Lindsey and Cameron Strang at Westside Independent, focusing on writing and producing hit songs.
2006: Introduction to Aaron Bay-Schuck
In 2006, Philip Lawrence introduced Bruno Mars to Aaron Bay-Schuck, his future A&R manager at Atlantic Records, after which Bay-Schuck wanted to sign him immediately, although it took three years for Atlantic Records to officially sign him.
2008: Sale of "Lost" for Menudo
In 2008, Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence sold their song "Lost", originally written for Mars, to a reunited Menudo for $20,000, which allowed them to continue working, and Brandon Creed became Mars's manager for nine years.
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".
2009: Writing Songs for Other Artists
In 2009, Bruno Mars wrote songs for Alexandra Burke, Adam Levine, Brandy, Sean Kingston, and K'naan. He and Philip Lawrence's first big hit was "Right Round" by Flo Rida, and Mars co-wrote Sugababes's "Get Sexy", also singing on Far East Movement's "3D" and appearing on Jaeson Ma's "Love" and Travie McCoy's "One at a Time".
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, which reached number 99 on the US Billboard 200, and a music video was released for "The Other Side" with CeeLo Green and B.o.B.
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, which topped the charts in multiple countries.
October 5, 2010: Release of Doo-Wops & Hooligans
On October 5, 2010, Bruno Mars released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and topped charts in the UK, Netherlands, and Canada.
October 18, 2010: Opening Act for Maroon 5
On October 18, 2010, Bruno Mars began promoting his debut album as the opening act for Maroon 5 and OneRepublic on the fall leg of the Palm Trees & Power Lines Tour.
November 2010: Co-Headlining European Tour with McCoy
In November 2010, Bruno Mars began a co-headlining European concert tour with McCoy, which lasted until early November.
2010: Co-directed music videos from albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans
From 2010, Bruno Mars co-directed music videos from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and singles with Cameron Duddy.
2010: Featuring on "Billionaire"
In 2010, Bruno Mars appeared on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire", solidifying his recognition as a solo artist, a song which reached the top ten on multiple music charts.
2010: Doo-Wops & Hooligans Album Release
In 2010, Bruno Mars's first studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, achieved critical and commercial success, establishing him as a prominent recording artist.
2010: The Smeezingtons received best songwriters of 2010 award
In 2010, Bruno Mars's former songwriting and record-production team, the Smeezingtons, received several accolades, including best songwriters of the year by Music Week.
March 31, 2011: Demetrius Proctor alleged ownership
Demetrius Proctor alleged ownership of the copyright to the song's music and lyrics of "Billionaire" since March 31, 2011.
June 2011: Hooligans in Wondaland Tour
In June 2011, Bruno Mars co-headlined the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour with Janelle Monáe, playing North American dates throughout May and June.
2011: Appeared in two commercials for Bench
In 2011, Bruno Mars appeared in two commercials for Bench.
2011: Started dating Jessica Caban
In 2011, Bruno Mars began dating model Jessica Caban. The couple lived together in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills with a Rottweiler.
2011: Developed the second concept and treatment for "The Lazy Song"
In 2011, Bruno Mars developed the second concept and treatment for "The Lazy Song" and brought in Cameron Duddy to co-direct its music video.
2011: Release of "It Will Rain"
In 2011, Bruno Mars released "It Will Rain" on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 film soundtrack, reaching number three in the U.S. and number two in New Zealand. He also appeared on "Mirror" with Lil Wayne, "Lighters" with Bad Meets Evil, and "Young, Wild & Free" with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.
2011: Time Magazine's 100 List
In 2011, Bruno Mars was on Time magazine's 100 list.
2011: Grammy Award for "Just the Way You Are"
In 2011, Bruno Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are" and received six other nominations at the Grammy Awards.
January 2012: Cocaine Possession Charges Dismissed
In January 2012, Bruno Mars's 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 headlining Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour came to an end after running from November 2010.
March 2012: Publishing Deal with BMG Chrysalis US
In March 2012, Bruno Mars signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US, allowing him to control the publishing rights to his music on a global scale.
September 2012: Billboard Interview on Musical Variety
In September 2012, Bruno Mars affirmed in a Billboard magazine interview that his next album, Unorthodox Jukebox, would be more musically varied, reflecting his desire for artistic freedom and experimentation.
October 2012: Release of "Locked Out of Heaven"
In October 2012, "Locked Out of Heaven" was released as a single, preceding the album Unorthodox Jukebox. The song achieved significant success, topping charts in the U.S. and Canada and reaching high positions in other countries.
December 11, 2012: Release of Unorthodox Jukebox
On December 11, 2012, Bruno Mars released his album Unorthodox Jukebox in the US, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 before topping the chart and achieving international success.
2012: Grammy Nominations and Awards
In 2012, Bruno Mars received multiple Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, and won an American Music Award, a Brit Award, and an Echo Award, recognizing his international success.
2012: Unorthodox Jukebox Album Release
In 2012, Bruno Mars released his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which achieved critical and commercial success, further solidifying his reputation in the music industry.
2012: Biggest-Selling Artist of the Year
In 2012, Bruno Mars was the biggest-selling artist of the year, with "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" being the best-selling digital singles.
May 2013: Featured Vocalist on Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt"
In May 2013, Bruno Mars was featured on the EDM track "Bubble Butt" by Major Lazer, along with rappers Tyga and 2 Chainz, and singer Mystic.
May 31, 2013: Mother's Illness
On May 31, 2013, Bruno Mars learned his mother was gravely ill while returning to Los Angeles from overseas. He immediately flew to Hawaii.
June 7, 2013: Singer wrote about the loss of his mother on Twitter
On June 7, 2013, Bruno Mars posted on Twitter about the loss of his mother, expressing gratitude for the support he received during the difficult time.
June 2013: Mars's 2013 Earnings
In June 2013, Billboard estimated Bruno Mars's 2013 earnings at $18,839,681, ranking him as the twelfth-highest-paid musician of the year.
June 2013: Launch of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
In June 2013, Bruno Mars's second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, began. The tour lasted until October 2014.
September 8, 2013: Announcement as Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Performer
On September 8, 2013, it was announced that Bruno Mars would headline 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.
2013: Ranked Sixth on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters
In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters.
2013: Invested in the NJOY electronic-cigarette company
In 2013, Bruno Mars invested in the NJOY electronic-cigarette company "to quit smoking for his mother"; the singer "believe[d] in the product and the company's mission."
2013: Trouble categorizing Bruno Mars
In 2013, Bruno Mars told Rolling Stone that record executives had trouble categorizing him, unsure of which radio stations would play his songs or to which audience he would appeal. He also mentioned that "Nothin' on You" was rejected by a music industry decision-maker because of his race, making him feel like a "mutant".
2013: Billboard's Artist of the Year
In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Billboard's Artist of the Year.
2013: Received the Best Choreography award at the 2013 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.
2013: Ranked 35th 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, noting his shows appeal to a wide age range and feature his strong vocal performance, energetic band, and drum solos.
January 28, 2014: Copyright Lawsuit Filed
On January 28, 2014, Demetrius Proctor filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement for the song "Billionaire", claiming ownership of the song's music and lyrics since March 31, 2011.
June 2014: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking
In June 2014, Forbes reported that Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014, placing him thirteenth on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
September 2014: Begins working on his third studio album
In September 2014, Bruno Mars began working on his third studio album, with no set release date until it met his standards.
October 2014: End of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
In October 2014, Bruno Mars concluded his second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, which had begun in June 2013 and grossed $156.4 million.
November 10, 2014: Mark Ronson Releases "Uptown Funk" ft. Bruno Mars
On November 10, 2014, Mark Ronson released "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars. The song became a chart-topper in multiple countries and spent fourteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
2014: Donated to orphans of Bantay Bata
In 2014, Bruno Mars donated $100,000 to the orphans of Bantay Bata, who were among the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. He performed at the Make It Right concert and at the Robin Hood Foundation's 2014 annual benefit.
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, enhancing his recognition and influence in the music industry.
2014: Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
In 2014, Bruno Mars topped Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.
2014: Introduction of Senate Resolution 12 (Bruno Mars Act)
In 2014, due to ticket reselling following Bruno Mars's Super Bowl performance, Hawaii Senate president Donna Mercado Kim introduced Senate Resolution 12, also known as the Bruno Mars Act, aiming to limit ticket purchases to physical box offices to discourage scalping. The bill ultimately died in committee.
2015: Adele releases "25" featuring All I Ask written by the Smeezingtons
In 2015, Adele released her album "25" including the song "All I Ask" which featured the Smeezingtons. In 2017 the album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year where Bruno Mars shared the award as part of the Smeezingtons.
2015: Copyright Infringement Allegations for "Uptown Funk"
In 2015, similarities between "Uptown Funk" and "Oops Up Side Your Head" (1979) led to The Gap Band, Rudolph Taylor, and Lonnie Simmons being added as co-writers of "Uptown Funk", receiving royalties. Also in 2015, Serbian singer Viktorija alleged infringement but decided not to sue.
May 2016: Mars begins Gorilla Management
In May 2016, Bruno Mars started Gorilla Management, operated by Aaron Elharar.
June 2016: Start of Forbes Earnings Calculation Period
June 2016 marked the beginning of the period Forbes used to calculate Bruno Mars' earnings for their 2017 report.
November 18, 2016: Release of 24K Magic
On November 18, 2016, Bruno Mars released his album 24K Magic, which debuted at number two in Canada, France, New Zealand, and the US.
2016: 24K Magic Album Release
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, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2016: NRJ Artist of Honor
In 2016, Bruno Mars was recognized as an NRJ Artist of Honor for his contribution to music.
2016: Grammy win for Uptown Funk and Super Bowl appearance.
In 2016, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year for "Uptown Funk." Bruno Mars also made an appearance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show with Coldplay and Beyoncé.
2016: Collage Sues Ronson and Mars
In 2016, electro-funk band Collage sued Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for allegedly copying their 1983 single, "Young Girls", in "Uptown Funk".
2016: Called the Prince of Pop Music
In 2016, for BET, Damien Scott called Bruno Mars "the prince of pop music".
June 2017: Forbes Ranking on World's Highest Paid Celebrities
In June 2017, Forbes ranked Bruno Mars sixth on the World's Highest Paid Celebrities list, estimating his earnings from June 2016 through June 2017 at $39 million.
September 27, 2017: Expanded his camp scholarship
On September 27, 2017, Bruno Mars expanded his camp scholarship to applicants from throughout the United States, in honor of his mother.
2017: Nomination at the BET Awards 2017 for Video Director of the Year
In 2017, "That's What I Like" (directed by Bruno Mars and Jonathan Lia) led them to a nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year.
2017: Donated to help victims of the Flint water crisis
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 participated in the "Somos Una Voz" relief initiative to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and Mexico's earthquake.
2017: 24K Magic World Tour Start
In 2017, Bruno Mars embarked on the 24K Magic World Tour which lasted until 2018, ranking among the highest-grossing tours in history.
2017: Innovator Award and Visionary Award
In 2017, Bruno Mars received an Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and a Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards.
2017: Bringing Funkalicious Vibes 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".
2017: Lastrada Entertainment Files Lawsuit
In 2017, Lastrada Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, alleging that "Uptown Funk" infringed on "More Bounce to the Ounce" (1980) by Zapp.
2017: Co-directed music videos from albums ...and singles
Until 2017, Bruno Mars co-directed music videos from his albums Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Unorthodox Jukebox, 24K Magic, and singles with Cameron Duddy.
June 1, 2018: Start of Forbes Earnings Calculation Period
June 1, 2018, marked the beginning of the period Forbes used to calculate Bruno Mars's earnings for their 2019 report.
2018: 24K Magic wins Grammy Awards
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won all the categories he was nominated in: 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: Second Recipient of Record and Song of the Year
At the 2018 Grammys, Bruno Mars was the second recipient of Record and Song of the Year with two songs from the same album.
2018: Co-directed the music video for "Finesse"
In 2018, Bruno Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard.
2018: End of 24K Magic World Tour
In 2018, Bruno Mars concluded the 24K Magic World Tour which began in 2017. This tour ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.
2018: Donated meals to the 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.
2018: Accusations of Cultural Appropriation
In 2018, Bruno Mars faced accusations of cultural appropriation on social media for allegedly profiting from black music using his racial ambiguity and for mimicking the sound of past artists. Black celebrities dismissed the accusations.
2018: Matching 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.
2018: Collaboration on Chic's Album and Release of "Wake Up in the Sky"
In 2018, Bruno Mars worked on Chic's studio album It's About Time and released "Wake Up in the Sky" with Gucci Mane and Kodak Black.
2018: Longest success streak in pop music during the 2010s
In 2018, a Billboard article noted that no male artist in pop music during the 2010s had had a longer success streak than Bruno Mars, with Slate considering him "the most consistent male pop star of the 2010s".
February 2019: Release of "Please Me" with Cardi B
In February 2019, Bruno Mars and Cardi B released "Please Me," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 1, 2019: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking
On June 1, 2019, it was reported that Bruno Mars was 54th on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, with estimated earnings of $51.5 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.
2019: Featured on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists
In 2019, Bruno Mars was featured on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists list, cementing his status as one of the most influential and successful artists in the music industry.
2019: Weeks in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10
In 2019, Bruno Mars was one of the few artists spending at least 241 weeks in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10.
2019: Ranked 41 on the List of Greatest All-Time Artists
In 2019, Bruno Mars was ranked number 41 on the list of greatest all-time artists by Billboard.
2019: Nomination for Video Director of the Year at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2019, Bruno Mars's collaborations with Florent Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
2019: "Uptown Funk" success solidified kingly pop stature
In 2019, Margaret Farrell of Stereogum said that the success of "Uptown Funk" solidified Bruno Mars's "kingly pop stature".
February 2020: Partnership with Disney
In February 2020, Bruno Mars announced a partnership with Disney for a "music-themed theatrical narrative" that he would star in and produce.
November 5, 2020: Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
On November 5, 2020, the copyright lawsuit filed by Demetrius Proctor against Bruno Mars regarding the song "Billionaire" was dismissed.
2020: Donated to the MGM Resorts Foundation
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 Reverb.com for sale with all proceeds going to youth music education programs.
February 26, 2021: Announcement of Silk Sonic Album
On February 26, 2021, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak announced they had recorded an album as Silk Sonic.
March 5, 2021: Released Lacoste x Ricky Regal, a luxury 1970s-inspired sportswear line with Lacoste
On March 5, 2021, Bruno Mars released Lacoste x Ricky Regal, a luxury 1970s-inspired sportswear line with Lacoste.
September 2021: Billboard reports concert earnings
In September 2021, Billboard reported that Bruno Mars earned $604.4 million from concerts, joining less than 30 artists to cross 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, stating that his music is inspired by artists like James Brown, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
2021: Ranked on Billboard's Top Artists of the 2010s lists
In 2021, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars the third Top Artist of the 2010s and 14th on its list of Top Touring Artists of the 2010s.
2021: BET Award for Video Director of the Year award
In 2021, Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard directed the video for "Leave the Door Open", for which they received the BET Award for Video Director of the Year award. The video also received the 2021 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing.
2021: Donation to Honolulu Community College and Keep Memory Alive Power of Love event
In 2021, Bruno Mars donated all profits from SelvaRey Rum to Honolulu Community College's Music & Entertainment Learning Experience. Additionally, in 2021 he participated in the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love event, which supported services for patients with neurocognitive diseases and their caregivers.
2021: Release of An Evening with Silk Sonic
In 2021, Bruno Mars released An Evening with Silk Sonic, a collaborative album with Anderson .Paak as the superduo Silk Sonic. The album featured the hit single "Leave the Door Open".
2021: Performance at a private 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, acknowledging his success and impact on the touring industry during that decade.
2021: Silk Sonic wins Best Group at BET Awards 2021
In 2021, Silk Sonic won Best Group at the BET Awards.
2021: Dominant Force in Popular Culture
In 2021, WBLS stated that Bruno Mars "has been a dominant force in popular culture for more than a decade".
2021: Wore "wide collars, leisure suits, and funky patterns" common during the 1970s
In 2021, when Bruno Mars collaborated with Anderson .Paak on Silk Sonic, he wore the "wide collars, leisure suits, and funky patterns" common during the 1970s; this complemented their sound.
2022: Second Three-Time Record of the Year Recipient
At the 2022 Grammys, Bruno Mars was the second three-time Record of the Year recipient.
2022: First artist with six Diamond-certified songs in the U.S.
In 2022, Bruno Mars became the first artist with six Diamond-certified songs in the U.S.
2022: Bruno Mars at Park MGM residency won Top R&B Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
In 2022, Bruno Mars's residency at Park MGM won Top R&B Tour at the Billboard Music Awards, recognizing its success and popularity.
2022: Co-chair for 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. This campaign aimed to raise money for educational programs, providing free admission to the Los Angeles Grammy Museum and access to music education programs for those under 18 and college students.
2022: Silk Sonic receives multiple awards and begins concert residency
In 2022, Silk Sonic began their An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM concert residency and received several awards, including International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards and multiple Grammy and Soul Train Music Awards for "Leave the Door Open."
October 2023: The bar was announced 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: Partnership with Fender on the "Bruno Mars Stratocaster" announced
On November 7, 2023, Bruno Mars's partnership with Fender on the "Bruno Mars Stratocaster", a limited-edition Fender Stratocaster in a color called "Mars Mocha Heirloom", was announced.
2023: Bruno Mars continues his world tour
In 2023, Bruno Mars continued his world tour, performing in South Korea, the Philippines, Brazil, and Chile. Concerts in Tel Aviv and Doha were cancelled in October due to unforeseen circumstances.
February 12, 2024: The Pinky Ring 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.
August 2024: Appeared in a commercial for the Japanese discount-store Don Quijote
In August 2024, Bruno Mars appeared in a commercial for the Japanese discount-store Don Quijote, writing the jingle and sharing the commercial on his Instagram. The collaboration included limited-edition goods.
September 2024: Partnered with Stetson to release a new 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".
December 2024: Collaboration with Hello Kitty
In December 2024, Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty collaborated to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary and the opening of Mars's 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: One of the highest-grossing residencies
As of 2024, Bruno Mars's residency is one of the highest-grossing residencies, earning $154.8 million.
2024: Record-Breaking Concert Performances
In 2024, Bruno Mars became the first artist since Michael Jackson to sell out seven shows at the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome. He also played 14 concerts in Brazil, surpassing RBD's record for an international artist.
2024: Co-directed the Don Quijote campaign commercial
In 2024, Bruno Mars co-directed the Don Quijote campaign commercial with Daniel Ramos.
2024: Billboard's Honorable Mentions for Greatest Pop Stars
In 2024, Bruno Mars made the list of Billboard's Honorable Mentions for Greatest Pop Stars.
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 support the victims of the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods.
January 2025: Split from Jessica Caban
In January 2025, Jessica Caban confirmed her split from Bruno Mars.
January 24, 2025: Release of "Fat Juicy & Wet" with Sexyy Red
On January 24, 2025, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red released "Fat Juicy & Wet", which entered the top ten of various Hip Hop and R&B charts.
June 2025: Featured artist for Fortnite Festival's ninth season
In June 2025, Bruno Mars was the featured artist for Fortnite Festival's ninth season; to commemorate, "Bonde do Brunão" was released as a single.
June 2025: Featured artist for Season 9 of the Fortnite Festival
In June 2025, Bruno Mars was the featured artist for Season 9 of the Fortnite Festival, introducing a dedicated set of cosmetics within the game.
December 2025: Teasing a new song with Rosé
In December 2025, Bruno Mars revealed that he and Rosé have worked on another song but have yet to release it.
2025: Record for most nominations as a male artist
As of 2025, Bruno Mars holds the record for most nominations as a male artist for Record (eight) and Song of the Year (seven). Additionally, in 2025, he made the list of Billboard's Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100 placed at number 10.
2025: Videos for "Die with a Smile" and "APT." directed by Mars and Ramos
In 2025, Bruno Mars and Daniel Ramos directed the videos for "Die with a Smile" and "APT." The former won Favorite Music Video at the American Music Awards, while the latter received an Best Collaboration Video (International) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
2025: Second Accusation of cultural appropriation
In 2025, Bruno Mars was accused, a second time, of cultural appropriation due to "Bonde do Brunão".
2025: First Artist to Spend 30 Weeks at Number One on Billboard Global 200
In 2025, Bruno Mars was the first artist to spend 30 weeks at number one on the Billboard Global 200. He also occupied both the number one and two positions on the Global 200 year-end list of 2025.
2025: Bruno Mars watches performance videos before live shows
In 2025, it was revealed that Bruno Mars watches videos of Elvis, James Brown and Michael Jackson to learn how they interact with the public during live shows.
2025: Spotify Record and Billboard Global 200 Success
In early 2025, after the release of "Die With a Smile" with Lady Gaga and "APT." with Rosé, Bruno Mars achieved a record 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He was also the second artist "to replace himself at number one and take the top two spots" on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excluding United States charts. "APT." was the first song with at least 200 million streams globally in multiple weeks on both charts.
January 5, 2026: Completion of next album
On January 5, 2026, Bruno Mars tweeted that his next album was done.
January 30, 2026: Announced as the 2026 Record Store Day ambassador
On January 30, 2026, Bruno Mars was announced as the 2026 Record Store Day ambassador. In celebration of the day's special releases at participating record shops, Mars will release The Collaborations, a compilation album which highlights his collaborative hits.
February 27, 2026: Release of The Romantic
On February 27, 2026, Bruno Mars released his album The Romantic, which opened atop the Billboard 200. "Risk It All" was released as the second single alongside the album.
March 2026: Signs publishing deal with Avex Music Group
In March 2026, Bruno Mars signed a global publishing deal with Avex Music Group.
March 2026: Issued 100 cowboy hats
In March 2026, Bruno Mars, as part of his Ricky Regal collaboration with Stetson issued 100 "cowboy hats" in black or fawn. The Regal Range 6x has a "rose motif and lettering that matches the aesthetic of The Romantic. It also includes a "gold-toned, rhinestone-studded horseshoe pin and removable feather details."
2026: Release of "APT." with Rosé
In 2026, Bruno Mars and Rosé released "APT.", which was Mars's second number-one on the Billboard Global 200, and topped charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand.
2026: Release of The Romantic
In 2026, Bruno Mars released his fourth solo album, The Romantic, led by his first US number-one debut single, "I Just Might", after a decade since his previous solo album.
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