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

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:16:29 +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!

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

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:57:33 +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 the 1960s.

The footage was shot on 16mm and Super 8, so it's grainy and looks like an Instagram setting come to life. You can't hear. Yo

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

Kat Lee — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:39:35 +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 Gets His Leopard Print On With Rolling Stone Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:56:28 +0000

Bruno Mars has notched his first Rolling Stone cover – it’s about time. The singer rocks an open, leopard print shirt and several strands of gold chains, showing off his pimp side. He’s ditched his signature fedora in favor of showing off his curls and stares straight at you. Did your knees get weak? In [...]

Bruno Mars Talks Touring + How a Fan Broke His Heart

Jessica Sager — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:21:06 +0000

Bruno Mars has a big year ahead of him thanks to the epic ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ — and he’s stoked to get on the road and see fans, even though it’s a little overwhelming … and at times heartbreaking. Let him explain! “I look at the schedule and it’s kind of creepy that my life is [...]

Bruno Mars' Sisters Score Reality Show Gig

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:34 +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 Scores Fifth No. 1 Single With 'When I Was Your Man'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:18:45 +0000

Bruno Mars is No. 1 again! It's getting to be old-hat, or old-fedora, in his case. The crooner notched his fifth No. 1 hit with the heartfelt ballad 'When I Was Your Man' -- you know, the one that he got all emotional performing on 'Ellen.'

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 10:09:52 +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 Announces the Moonshine Jungle World Tour

Scott Shetler — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:20:11 +0000

Bruno Mars is going on tour! Okay, that’s not such a huge surprise, since he’s been hinting at a tour for weeks. He finally made the news official during a visit to ‘Ellen,’ where he revealed the title of the trek: The Moonshine Jungle World Tour. Specific dates and venues haven’t been announced yet, but [...]

Bruno Mars, Sting + Rihanna Lead Bob Marley Grammy 2013 Tribute

Scott Shetler — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:13:52 +0000

Grammy collaborations don't always work, but when they do, they can be amazing. That was the case for the 2013 Grammys' powerful tribute to late reggae star Bob Marley, which featured Bruno Mars, Sting and Rihanna joined by two of Marley's sons.

Cute Kid Videos of the Day – A Young Bruno Mars, A Tiny Fib, and More

Lori Crofford — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:08:53 +0000

Friday’s are fun and exciting because it means the weekend is here. The only catch? You have to get through the workday to get to the weekend. Today I hope these videos help you make the workday fly. You know those times you just want an snack and your mom won’t let you have one, [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:22:08 +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 [...]

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.

Rihanna to Join Bruno Mars + Sting in 2013 Grammy Performance

Scott Shetler — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:14:14 +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 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 Nails 'Saturday Night Live'

Jessica Sager — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:04 +0000

Bruno Mars did double duty as host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and he absolutely nailed it. Aside from a voice from Heaven (was he really locked out of there?), the dude is hilarious! Bruno’s musical performances were just as perfect as you’d expect — energetic, sexy and perfectly on pitch. Aside from [...]

Bruno Mars to Host + Perform on 'SNL'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:54:43 +0000

Bruno Mars will be on double-duty as host and performer of NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Oct. 20! This will be the ‘Grenade’ crooner’s second time appearing on the show but his first time as the host. While Mars is not known for his acting skills, we do know that he has a sense of [...]

David Correy Wins Judges Hearts With 'Just the Way You Are' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:54:16 +0000

The infinitely stylish David Correy auditioned on tonight's (Sept. 26) episode of 'X Factor,' and he was quite the Travie McCoy lookalike, with his beard and tattoos. Before he sang Bruno Mars' 'Just the Way You Are,' he shared his heartwarming reason for coming on the show, which was easily one of the most inspiring tales we've ever heard on a reality singing competition.