Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars Dons Matador Suit in Album Debut as Xavi Hits Spotify Milestone

Bruno Mars opens his album The Romantic with a mariachi-backed bolero, "Risk It All," appearing in the music video in a classic matador suit beside a vintage church. The song's release stirs admiration within the Latin community.

Xavi's "La Diabla" joins Spotify's Billions Club, marking a notable career milestone with its ascent on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Trueno collaborates with Gorillaz on "The Manifesto," contributing a Spanish rap to the album The Mountain, reflecting on themes of life and ambition.

Bruno Mars' $9.99 Album: A Solo Affair of Love Songs and Soulful Strifes

Behold Bruno Mars' digital offering, The Romantic, poised at a tantalizing $9.99 for those eager to indulge in its auditory virtues. Unfurling his fourth studio canvas, Mars extends an invitation to each listener, though constrained to a singular acquisition.

The album's melodic opus reveals a curious selection: 'Risk It All,' 'Cha Cha Cha,' 'I Just Might,' 'God Was Showing Off,' 'Why You Wanna Fight?,' 'On My Soul,' 'Something Serious,' 'Nothing Left,' and culminating with 'Dance With Me.'

Bruno Mars hits play after 9-year pause—Obama was still in office last time

Bruno Mars returns to solo work with The Romantic on Feb. 27, marking a pause of nine years, three months, and 10 days since 24K Magic. When that album dropped, Barack Obama still occupied the White House.

Though lengthy, Mars’ hiatus doesn’t top the list. Lauryn Hill still reigns with no studio follow-up since 1998. Meanwhile, Harry Styles’ wait, shy of four years, barely registers on the long-gap scale curated for Grammy album of the year winners.

Bruno Mars flirts with a comeback, sends old hits streaming up 75% with one single

Bruno Mars’ new single “I Just Might”—an early taste from his upcoming album The Romantic—collects 13.73 million U.S. on-demand streams in its first four days. The track’s arrival triggers a sizable 75% spike across Mars’ back catalog, now totaling over 50 million streams in the same window.

Meanwhile, Fetty Wap’s post-prison return sparks a nostalgia-fueled streaming surge of 125%, spearheaded by a 99% lift for “Trap Queen.” ATL rapper PLUTO also rides TikTok virality into 2026 with “Feeling on My Body,” up 174% following a choreographed trend.

Bruno Mars Drops Album After 10 Years, Throws in a 40-Stop Tour for Good Measure

Bruno Mars reemerges with The Romantic, his first solo album in a decade, set for a February 27 release via Atlantic Records. The announcement comes with a 40-show stadium tour launching April 10 in Las Vegas and winding through North America and Europe.

Performing back-to-back nights at Wembley, SoFi, and MetLife, Mars is joined by Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee across all dates, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas rotating in select cities. His single arrives January 9, following success with Lady Gaga and ROSÉ.