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2013 Billboard Music Awards Open With a 'Treasure' in Bruno Mars' Performance [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:16:29 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards kicked off with a bang in the form of Bruno Mars.

Mars and his Smeezington buddies were clad in red pants, red jackets and black shirts. He let his curls run free, not topping his outfit with his usual fedora. There were horns, guitars, drums and, of course, that voice!

Wango Tango 2013: See Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato, Miguel + More Onstage [Pics]

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:28:09 +0000

Wango Tango 2013 took place in California on Saturday, May 11, with pop faves like Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato, Miguel and more taking the stage to entertain crowds and fans, and KIIS radio listeners.

Watch Bruno Mars Silent Film From Rolling Stone Cover Shoot [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:33 +0000

There’s usually some behind-the-scenes footage that accompanies an artist’s magazine cover story. For Bruno Mars‘ first Rolling Stone cover, the creative director and artist decided to forego the usual chatter about hair, makeup, clothes and music in favor of a short (like 35 seconds) silent film inspired by the Andy Warhol Screen Tests from [...]

Bruno Mars Announces 'Treasure' Will Be Next Single + More Tour Dates

Kat Lee — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:39:35 +0000

Prepare yourselves, Hooligans. Bruno Mars is readying his track ‘Treasure’ to release as his third single from his album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox.’ The funky upbeat tempo song follows up his hits ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ and ‘When I Was Your Man,’ which both hit No.1 on the Billboard charts and is set for release on June [...]

Bruno Mars' Sisters Score Reality Show Gig

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:13:34 +0000

While he’s celebrating his fifth No. 1 single, crooner Bruno Mars‘ sisters are working to get their musical career off the ground and they are making a go of it on reality TV. The ladies have scored a show with WE Tv. The series will be called ‘The Lylas,’ which is the name of their [...]

Bruno Mars Makes Billboard Chart History with His Sixth Number One Hit [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:01:25 +0000

It's only been three years since Lite 98.7 started playing music from Bruno Mars and now he has set another chart record. Thanks to his latest hit, "When I Was Your Man," Bruno has just notched his sixth #1 single on Billboard's Pop Songs chart. That's more than any other solo male artist in the 20-year history of Billboard's Pop Songs chart.

Bruno Mars Performs 'When I Was Your Man' on 'Ellen' [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:59:15 +0000

Bruno Mars took the stage on ‘Ellen’ to perform ‘When I Was Your Man’ — and the hostess with the mostess revealed that it’s the only place he’d do so. What an honor! Mars rocked a fedora and shades for the stripped down show, which featured just the ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ singer at a red piano. [...]

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars + More Set to Perform at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:42:16 +0000

If you had plans for May 19, do yourself a favor and cancel them immediately. Oh, you're getting married? Not anymore! Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Miguel will all perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

Bruno Mars' Demands While on Tour Are Adorably Simple [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:09:52 +0000

Bruno Mars and Terrence Howard have something in common. The ‘When I Was Your Man’ singer may be one of the most in-demand artists on the planet, but his own demands are a lot simpler. Though he seemed impressed by other stars’ concert riders (especially Marilyn Manson’s infamous “hairless, toothless hooker,” to which Mars grinned, [...]

Bruno Mars In 'Honeymoon In Vegas' As 'Little Elvis' At Age 6?!?

Keith James — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:40:04 +0000

Well, Bruno Mars already kinda looks like a cross between the King of Rock 'n Roll Elvis and the King of Pop Michael Jackson (So, does this make Bruno the King of Pop 'n Roll??), but who knew he's had his bouffant hairdo since he was in grammar school!

Bruno Mars' Sisters the Lylas to Star in WE TV Docu-Series

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:22:08 +0000

Being Bruno Mars‘ sisters has its obvious perks. But when you are beautiful, talented and in a vocal group together, well, being Bruno’s siblings can be a sidenote! The Lylas, the group comprised of Mars’ four sisters, will be the subject of an upcoming WE Tv docu-series. The ladies — Jaime Kailani, Tiara, Tahiti and [...]

Rihanna to Join Bruno Mars + Sting in 2013 Grammy Performance

Scott Shetler — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:14:14 +0000

Rihanna was already confirmed as performer for the 2013 Grammy Awards, but today comes word that she'll be joined on stage by two of pop music's most respected gentlemen, Bruno Mars and Sting. The Recording Academy announced the news in a press release that also revealed that Record of the Year nominee Kelly Clarkson will be performing during the ceremony.

Bruno Mars Keeps it Simple in 'When I Was Your Man' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:09:00 +0000

Bruno Mars' video for the haunting ballad 'When I Was Your Man' is a simple, focused clip where the crooner plays the role of piano man, with a drink perched atop his instrument, a suit on his back and shades covering his eyes while he tickles the ivories. The emotion reverberates off the screen as he sings the lyrics of the song.

Bruno Mars Strikes Rat Pack Pose on Flaunt Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:30 +0000

If you've got it, Flaunt it! That's just what crooner Bruno Mars does in his Flaunt magazine cover. The 'Locked Out of Heaven' singer strikes a Rat Pack pose on the cover and in the accompanying images, which are black and white, and are styled as though they came from another era.

Bruno Mars Performs 'When I Was Your Man' on 'Jimmy Kimmel'

Kat Lee — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:00:45 +0000

Bruno, you cut us to the core! Mars was on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ last night to perform his song ‘When I Was Your Man’ off his hit LP ‘Unorthodox Jukebox.’ Donning a Sacramento Kings hat with piano and organ accompaniment, Bruno’s voice is the star of the show and rightfully so. The vocals on the [...]

Bruno Mars is Man of Style in February InStyle Spread

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:11:30 +0000

Bruno Mars is a man of style. He always looks fashionable, and that's why the 'Locked Out of Heaven' singer was selected as the Man of Style for the February issue of InStyle. Dressed in array of dark suits, button downs and hats, Mars is looking fine. But he also displayed a sense of humor so delightfully demented that your tummy will hurt from giggling at what he said in the feature.

Bruno Mars Hates Being Famous + Wants to Be Like Prince

Jessica Sager — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:00:01 +0000

Bruno Mars is in a bit of a conundrum: He’s one of the biggest names in music since, well, ever … but he hates being famous. Cue the world’ tiniest violin! “Becoming famous was never what I wanted to do,” he insisted to the McClatchy Tribune (courtesy of Knoxville.com). “There’s a lot of things that [...]

Bruno Mars Covers 'The Little Mermaid' + Jimi Hendrix During 'Live Lounge' Set

Scott Shetler — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:36:54 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to hear Bruno Mars recreate music from ‘The Little Mermaid,’ today is your lucky day. The pop superstar performed for the BBC Live Lounge and offered a wide-ranging 20-minute set that included a Christmas song, a Jimi Hendrix cover, and a couple of awesomely silly Disney songs. “Tis the season,” Mars [...]

Bruno Mars Drops Ballad 'When I Was Your Man'

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:45:11 +0000

Bruno Mars is getting ready to drop his sophomore album, ‘Unorthodox Jukebox,’ and now the chart-topping singer-songwriter has released a brand-new song called ‘When I Was Your Man.’ The beautiful piano-based ballad is muted by background noise, but still showcases the melodic wizardry for which Mars is known. Beyond the ever-present spinning reel sound, fans [...]

Bruno Mars Performs 'Locked Out of Heaven' on 'X Factor U.K.'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:11:12 +0000

We'll still have to wait until next month to hear Bruno Mars' complete 'Unorthodox Jukebox,' but the frequently hatted singer helped whet our appetites for his second album with a recent appearance on the U.K. version of 'X Factor' -- complete with a live performance of the set's leadoff single, 'Locked Out of Heaven.'