History of Bruno Mars in Timeline
Bruno Mars (Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer recognized as a pop icon. Known for his three-octave tenor range, energetic live performances, retro showmanship, and musical versatility, Mars performs with his band, the Hooligans. He gained early recognition in Hawaii for his Elvis Presley impersonations before relocating to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a music career.
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1979: Copyright Infringement Allegations for "Uptown Funk"
In 1979, The Gap Band released "Oops Up Side Your Head". In later years, similarities to "Uptown Funk" (released much later) led them to be added as co-writers of the latter and receive publishing royalties. Also, the Sequence claimed that "Uptown Funk" infringed their 1979 single "Funk You Up" and sued a year later.
1980: Release of "More Bounce to the Ounce"
In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce". In 2017, Lastrada Entertainment filed a lawsuit due to similarities with "Uptown Funk" (released much later).
1983: Release of "Young Girls"
In 1983, electro-funk band Collage released the single "Young Girls", which was later at the center of a copyright lawsuit in 2016 where they sued Ronson and Mars for allegedly copying it in "Uptown Funk".
October 8, 1985: Bruno Mars's Birth
On October 8, 1985, Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, was born. He later became an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer, recognized as a pop icon.
1990: Featured in MidWeek as "Little Elvis" and performed at 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.
1992: Cameo role 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
As evidence, Demetrius Proctor submitted a United States Copyright Office registration certificate issued in 2000 for "Frisky Vol. 1 to 30 (Tapes)".
2003: Moved to Los Angeles to Pursue a Musical Career
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career after gaining recognition in Hawaii for his Elvis Presley impersonations.
2003: Moved to Los Angeles and adopted stage name
In 2003, Bruno Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career shortly after graduating from high school. He adopted his stage name from his father's childhood nickname and added "Mars".
2004: Signed a contract with Motown Records
In 2004, Bruno Mars signed a contract with Motown Records, but the deal "went nowhere".
2005: Landed a music-publishing deal with Westside Independent
After being dropped by Motown Records, in 2005 Bruno Mars landed a music-publishing deal with Steve Lindsey and Cameron Strang at Westside Independent.
2006: Met Aaron Bay-Schuck
In 2006, Bruno Mars was introduced to Aaron Bay-Schuck, his future A&R manager at Atlantic Records, who wanted to sign him immediately after hearing him play.
2008: Sold Song "Lost" to Menudo
In 2008, Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence sold their song "Lost", which was written for Mars, to a reunited Menudo for $20,000. This enabled them to continue working.
2009: Wrote "Right Round" and other songs
In 2009, Bruno Mars co-wrote "Right Round" for Flo Rida. Also, Mars co-wrote the Sugababes's "Get Sexy" and sang on "3D" on Far East Movement's Animal album.
2009: Featured 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
On May 11, 2010, Bruno Mars released his debut extended play (EP), It's Better If You Don't Understand, which peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard 200.
July 20, 2010: Released "Just the Way You Are"
On July 20, 2010, Bruno Mars released "Just the Way You Are" as the lead single of his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which topped charts in several countries.
October 5, 2010: Released Doo-Wops & Hooligans
On October 5, 2010, Bruno Mars released the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and topped the charts in the UK, the Netherlands and Canada.
October 18, 2010: Began European Tour with Travie McCoy
On October 18, 2010, Bruno Mars began a co-headlining European concert tour with Travie McCoy which lasted until early November.
November 2010: Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In November 2010, Bruno Mars headlined The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour, which ran until January 2012.
2010: Co-Direction of Music Videos Begins
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, starting his journey as a music-video director.
2010: Provided backing vocals and featured on Billionaire
In 2010, Bruno Mars provided backing vocals on the Sugababes's album, Sweet 7, and was featured on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire", which peaked in the top ten of several music charts.
2010: Release of Doo-Wops & Hooligans
In 2010, Bruno Mars released his first studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which achieved critical and commercial success, spawning international hit singles.
2010: Smeezingtons Accolades
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: Copyright Claim
Demetrius Proctor alleged that he owned the copyright to the song's music and lyrics since March 31, 2011, although the song was released a year before.
June 2011: Hooligans in Wondaland Tour
In June 2011, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe co-headlined the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour, playing North American dates.
2011: Won First Grammy Award
At the 2011 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are" and received six other nominations.
2011: Bench Commercials and Vogue Photoshoot
In 2011, Bruno Mars appeared in two commercials for Bench and was photographed with Joan Smalls in 1950s-influenced suits for Vogue's "La Isla Bonita" clothing line.
2011: Relationship with Jessica Caban
In 2011, Bruno Mars began dating model Jessica Caban.
2011: Co-Direction of "The Lazy Song" Music Video
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: Released "It Will Rain" and appeared on several songs
In 2011, Bruno Mars released "It Will Rain" on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 film soundtrack. 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 100 List
In 2011, Time magazine included Bruno Mars on their annual Time 100 list.
2011: Named Among Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2011, Time named Bruno Mars among the 100 most influential people in the world.
January 2012: Charges Dismissed
In January 2012, Bruno Mars's cocaine-possession charges were dismissed after he completed community service and met the conditions of a plea deal.
January 2012: End of Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour
In January 2012, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour which was headlined by Bruno Mars concluded.
March 2012: Signed publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US
In March 2012, Bruno Mars signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis US.
September 2012: Discussed musical variety for next album
In a September 2012 interview for Billboard magazine, Bruno Mars affirmed 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, preceding the album Unorthodox Jukebox. The song achieved significant chart success, topping the U.S. and Canadian charts and reaching the top ten in several other countries during October 2012.
December 11, 2012: Release of Unorthodox Jukebox in the US
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.
2012: Nominated for Album of the Year
At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, among other nominations. He also received his first American Music Award, International Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards, and the Echo Award for Best International Male.
2012: Best-Selling Digital Singles
In 2012, "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" were the best-selling digital singles of the year, and Bruno Mars was 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, producing numerous international hit singles.
May 2013: Vocal contribution to Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt"
In May 2013, Bruno Mars contributed vocals to the EDM trio Major Lazer's song "Bubble Butt", which also featured rappers Tyga and 2 Chainz and singer Mystic.
May 31, 2013: Mother's Illness
On May 31, 2013, Bruno Mars was returning to Los Angeles from overseas when he learned at the airport that his mother was gravely ill and immediately got on a plane to Hawaii.
June 7, 2013: Twitter Post About Mother's Loss
On June 7, 2013, Bruno Mars wrote about the loss of his mother on Twitter, expressing gratitude for the love received during this difficult time.
June 2013: Billboard earnings estimation
In June 2013, Billboard estimated Bruno Mars's earnings at $18,839,681, positioning him as the year's twelfth-highest-paid musician.
June 2013: Beginning of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
In June 2013, Bruno Mars's second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, began. The tour eventually grossed $156.4 million.
September 8, 2013: Announcement 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, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers as guests.
2013: Billboard's Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars was named Billboard's 2013 Artist of the Year, recognizing his achievements in music.
2013: Billboard Ranking
In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters.
2013: Investment in NJOY Electronic-Cigarette Company
In 2013, Bruno Mars invested in the NJOY electronic-cigarette company to quit smoking for his mother, believing in the product and the company's mission.
2013: MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography
In 2013, Bruno Mars received the Best Choreography award at the MTV Video Music Awards for choreographing the video for "Treasure".
2013: Categorization Troubles
In 2013, Bruno Mars told Rolling Stone that record executives "had trouble categorizing him" and were unsure which radio stations would play his songs or to which audience (Black or White) he would appeal.
2013: Rolling Stone Ranks Bruno Mars 35th on 50 Best Live Acts Right Now
In 2013, Rolling Stone ranked Bruno Mars 35th on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now, highlighting the universal appeal of his concerts, which attract audiences of all ages. The review praised his old-school showmanship, hit performances, energetic band, and drum solos.
January 28, 2014: Lawsuit Filed
On January 28, 2014, Demetrius Proctor filed a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement for "Billionaire".
June 2014: Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In June 2014, Forbes reported that Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014 for his music and tour, ranking him thirteenth on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
September 2014: Began working on third studio album
In September 2014, Bruno Mars began working on his third studio album.
October 2014: End of the Moonshine Jungle Tour
In October 2014, Bruno Mars's second headlining concert tour, the Moonshine Jungle Tour, came to an end, having 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 achieved widespread success, topping charts in several countries and spending fourteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
2014: Bruno Mars Act Introduction
Due to ticket reselling after Bruno Mars's 2014 Super Bowl performance, Hawaii Senate president Donna Mercado Kim introduced Senate Resolution 12 (also known as the Bruno Mars Act) to limit ticket purchases.
2014: Donation to Typhoon Haiyan Victims
In 2014, Bruno Mars donated $100,000 to the orphans of Bantay Bata, victims of Typhoon Haiyan. He also performed at the Make It Right concert and the Robin Hood Foundation's annual benefit.
2014: Featured 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.
2015: Similarities to "Oops Up Side Your Head"
In 2015, similarities between "Uptown Funk" and "Oops Up Side Your Head" (1979) by the Gap Band led to the latter's writers being added as co-writers of "Uptown Funk" and receiving publishing royalties. Serbian singer Viktorija also claimed "Uptown Funk" infringed on one of her tracks that year but chose not to sue.
May 2016: Started Gorilla Management
In May 2016, Bruno Mars began Gorilla Management, which was operated by Aaron Elharar.
June 2016: Forbes' World's Highest Paid Celebrities List
In June 2016, Bruno Mars earned an estimated $39 million through June 2017, placing him sixth on Forbes' World's Highest Paid Celebrities list.
November 18, 2016: Release of 24K Magic
On November 18, 2016, Bruno Mars released 24K Magic, which debuted at number two in Canada, France, New Zealand, and the US.
2016: Grammy Award for "Uptown Funk"
At the 2016 Grammy Awards, "Uptown Funk" earned Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year.
2016: NRJ Artist of Honor
In 2016 Bruno Mars was an NRJ Artist of Honor in recognition of his contribution to music.
2016: Start of Bruno Mars at Park MGM Concert Residency
In 2016, Bruno Mars began his concert residency, Bruno Mars at Park MGM.
2016: Release of 24K Magic
In 2016, Bruno Mars released his third studio album, 24K Magic, which achieved critical and commercial success, later winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
2016: Collage Lawsuit
In 2016, electro-funk band Collage sued Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for allegedly copying their 1983 single, "Young Girls".
2016: Reference to Pinky Ring
In 2016, the name of the lounge bar was inspired by the lyrics of "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars.
June 2017: Highest-Paid Musician in America
In 2017, Forbes announced that Bruno Mars was America's highest-paid musician, with an estimated total of $100 million earned from June 2016 through June 2017. This placed him eleventh on the Celebrity 100 list and marked his highest yearly earnings to date.
September 27, 2017: Expansion of Grammy Camp Scholarship Fund
On September 27, 2017, Bruno Mars expanded his camp scholarship to applicants from throughout the United States, in honor of his mother.
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-Direction of Music Videos Ends
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, concluding this period of co-direction.
2017: iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Teen Choice 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: Nomination for Video Director of the Year at BET Awards
In 2017, Bruno Mars and Jonathan Lia received a nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year for directing "That's What I Like".
2017: 24K Magic World Tour
In 2017, Bruno Mars began the 24K Magic World Tour (2017–2018), which ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.
2017: Bringing Funkalicious Vibes Back
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 Lawsuit
In 2017, Lastrada Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, alleging similarities between "Uptown Funk" and "More Bounce to the Ounce" (1980) by Zapp. They sought damages and a jury trial to prevent Ronson from profiting from "Uptown Funk".
June 1, 2018: Forbes Celebrity 100
Between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019, Bruno Mars earned $51.5 million.
2018: Grammy Wins 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: Grammy Awards
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-Direction of "Finesse" Music Video
In 2018, Bruno Mars co-directed the music video for "Finesse" with Florent Dechard, starting a collaboration on several music videos.
2018: Donation 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.
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.
2018: Cultural Appropriation Accusations
In 2018, Bruno Mars was accused of cultural appropriation on social media for using his racial ambiguity to profit from black music and was criticized for mimicking the sound of past artists.
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 collaborated with Gucci Mane and Kodak Black on "Wake Up in the Sky" for Mane's album Evil Genius.
2018: Longest Success Streak in Pop Music
In 2018, a Billboard article noted that no male artist in pop music during the 2010s had a longer success streak than Bruno Mars, and Slate considered him "the most consistent male pop star of the 2010s".
2018: 24K Magic World Tour Concluded
The 24K Magic World Tour, which began in 2017, concluded in 2018 and ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.
February 2019: Release of "Please Me" with Cardi B
In February 2019, Bruno Mars and Cardi B released "Please Me". The single reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 1, 2019: 54th on Forbes Celebrity 100
On June 1, 2019, Bruno Mars was listed 54th on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
2019: Nomination for Video Director of the Year at BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2019, Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard earned a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards for their collaborations.
2019: Greatest All-Time Artists Ranking
In 2019, Bruno Mars was number 41 on Billboard's list of greatest all-time artists.
2019: Solidified Kingly Pop Stature
In 2019, Margaret Farrell of Stereogum said that "Uptown Funk"'s success solidified Bruno Mars's "kingly pop stature".
February 2020: Partnership with Disney
In February 2020, a partnership was announced between Bruno Mars and Disney for a "music-themed theatrical narrative" film.
November 5, 2020: Case Dismissed
On November 5, 2020, the copyright infringement case against Bruno Mars for "Billionaire" was dismissed.
2020: Donations to MGM Employees and Youth Music Education Programs
In 2020, Bruno Mars donated $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to assist MGM employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He also donated autographed microphones to support youth music education programs.
February 26, 2021: Announcement of Silk Sonic Album
On February 26, 2021, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak announced that they recorded an album as Silk Sonic.
March 5, 2021: Release of 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, collaborating with creative director Louise Trotter and adopting an alter ego for design inspiration.
September 2021: Concert Earnings
Billboard reported in September 2021 that Bruno Mars had earned $604.4 million from concerts, becoming one of less than 30 artists to cross the $600-million threshold.
2021: Response to Criticism
During a 2021 interview on The Breakfast Club, Bruno Mars responded to criticism of cultural appropriation by highlighting his influences from Black artists.
2021: Top Artist and Touring Artist of the 2010s
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 and MTV Video Music Award for "Leave the Door Open" Music Video
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: Reported Payment for Cape Cod Wedding Performance
In 2021, Bruno Mars was reportedly paid $3.2 million to perform at the Cape Cod wedding of the Motorola CEO's son.
2021: Released An Evening with Silk Sonic
In 2021, Bruno Mars, alongside Anderson .Paak, released An Evening with Silk Sonic as the musical superduo Silk Sonic. The album featured the US number-one single "Leave the Door Open".
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.
2021: 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: 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".
2021: Silk Sonic Fashion
In 2021, during Bruno Mars's collaboration with Anderson .Paak on Silk Sonic, he adopted the 1970s aesthetic, wearing "wide collars, leisure suits, and funky patterns" to complement their sound.
2022: Grammy Awards
At the 2022 Grammys, Bruno Mars was the second three-time Record of the Year recipient.
2022: Bruno Mars at Park MGM Residency wins Billboard Music Award
In 2022, Bruno Mars at Park MGM residency won Top R&B Tour at the Billboard Music Awards.
2022: Six Diamond-Certified Songs
In 2022, Bruno Mars was the first artist with six Diamond-certified songs in the U.S.
2022: Grammy Museum Co-Chair
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 money for its educational programs.
2022: Awards and concert residency for Silk Sonic
In early 2022, Silk Sonic began their An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM concert residency. They also won International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards, the Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration, Traditional award at the NAACP Image Awards, and multiple Grammy, BET, and Soul Train Music Awards.
October 2023: Announcement to open Pinky Ring Bar in early 2024
In October 2023, it was announced that the Pinky Ring, a lounge bar on the Las Vegas Strip, was scheduled to open in early 2024, featuring "moody" lighting, a specialty bar, live music, and DJs.
November 7, 2023: Announcement of "Bruno Mars Stratocaster" with Fender
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: World tour continuation and concert cancellations
In 2023, the Bruno Mars world tour continued in South Korea, the Philippines, Brazil, and Chile. After performing in Tel Aviv on October 4, a second Tel Aviv concert scheduled for October 7 along with a concert in Doha scheduled for the following day were cancelled due to the October 7 attack.
February 12, 2024: Opening of Pinky Ring Lounge Bar
On February 12, 2024, the Pinky Ring lounge bar opened, with The Hooligans performing every night of its first two weeks. Bruno Mars celebrated by wearing a pinky ring created by Tiffany & Co.
March 2024: Gambling Debt Allegations
In March 2024, reports surfaced alleging Bruno Mars was $50 million in debt due to gambling losses. MGM Resorts denied these claims on March 18, stating he "has no debt with MGM." Mars has since poked fun at the rumor.
August 2024: Commercial for Don Quijote
In August 2024, Bruno Mars appeared in a commercial for the Japanese discount-store Don Quijote, dancing with other dancers while picking up articles from its People Brand (Jōnetsu kakaku).
September 2024: Collaboration with Stetson
In September 2024, Bruno Mars (as Ricky Regal) partnered with Stetson to release a new hat "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.
2024: Highest-Grossing Residencies
As of 2024, Bruno Mars's residency is one of the highest-grossing, with $154.8 million earned.
2024: Billboard Honorable Mentions
In 2024 Bruno Mars made the list of Billboard's Honorable Mentions for Greatest Pop Stars.
2024: Tokyo Dome Sell-Out
In 2024, Bruno Mars became the first artist since Michael Jackson to sell out seven shows at the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome. His two concerts in Taiwan attracted 157,000 people.
2024: Co-Direction of Don Quijote Campaign Commercial
In 2024, Bruno Mars co-directed the Don Quijote campaign commercial with Daniel Ramos.
2024: Charity Concert for Flood Victims
In 2024, Bruno Mars performed a charity concert sponsored by Budweiser Brasil at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo to aid victims of the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods.
January 2025: Split with 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".
June 2025: Featured artist in Fortnite Festival and release of "Bonde do Brunão"
In June 2025, Bruno Mars was the featured artist for Fortnite Festival's ninth season. "Bonde do Brunão" was released as a single to commemorate the event.
June 2025: New Cowboy Hat and Fortnite Festival Feature
In June 2025, Regal and Stetson released a new cowboy hat, the "Regal 10X Straw". In June 2025, Bruno Mars was the featured artist for Season 9 of the Fortnite Festival.
December 2025: Revealed another 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: Billboard Recognition
As of 2025, Bruno Mars holds the record for most nominations as a male artist for Record (eight) and Song of the Year (seven).
2025: American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards Japan
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 Best Collaboration Video (International) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
2025: Second Cultural Appropriation Accusation
In 2025, Bruno Mars was accused, a second time, of cultural appropriation due to "Bonde do Brunão".
2025: Billboard Global 200 Chart Success
In 2025, Bruno Mars was the first artist to spend 30 weeks at number one on the Billboard Global 200. He occupied both the number one and two on the Global 200 year-end list of 2025.
2025: Learning from videos of Brown and Jackson
In 2025, John Fossitt, keyboard player in The Hooligans, reveled that Mars watches videos of Brown and Jackson to learn how they interact with the public during live shows.
January 5, 2026: Tweet about his next album being done
On January 5, 2026, Bruno Mars tweeted that his next album was done.
January 30, 2026: Named Record Store Day Ambassador and Release of Compilation Album
On January 30, 2026, Bruno Mars was announced as the 2026 Record Store Day ambassador. In celebration, he released Collaborations, a compilation album which highlights his collaborative hits.
February 27, 2026: Release of The Romantic and "Risk It All"
On February 27, 2026, Bruno Mars released The Romantic, which opened atop the Billboard 200. "Risk It All" was released as the second single alongside the album. He also embarked on The Romantic Tour.
March 2026: Global Publishing Deal with Avex Music Group
In March 2026, Bruno Mars signed a global publishing deal with Avex Music Group.
March 2026: Collaboration with Stetson
In March 2026, Bruno Mars, as part of his Ricky Regal collaboration with Stetson issued 100 "cowboy hats" in black or fawn.
2026: Number One Hits on Digital Song Sales
In 2026, Bruno Mars became one of the artists with the most number-one hits on Digital Song Sales and was the first solo male artist with twelve number-ones in the U.S. Mainstream Top 40 chart.
2026: Release of The Romantic
In 2026, Bruno Mars released his first solo album in ten years, The Romantic, which spawned the global number-one singles "I Just Might" and "Risk It All", the former becoming his first song to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100.
2026: Awards for "APT."
In 2026, Mars's and Rosé's song "APT." was nominated for three awards at the Grammy Awards, including Song and Record of the Year. It won International Song of the Year at the Brit Awards.
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