Bruno Mars

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.

Bruno Mars Poster Flaunts Gold, Flirts With Art, and Winks at Your Wallet

Printed with gold foil on 18"x24" stock, the "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" poster features artwork from Bruno Mars’s breakout album. The finish invites a tactile inspection that competes with its visual allure.

Each piece arrives hand-numbered, suggesting scarcity not as a marketing ploy but as a quiet nod to the collector’s itch. At $50, it lingers at the cusp of memorabilia and merchandise.

Bruno Mars Shifts Gears as Love Advisor in New "Romantic Radio" Show on TikTok

Bruno Mars, in an unexpected turn, steps up as a love consultant, pairing with iHeartMedia and TikTok to introduce a unique radio experience. He will share tracks from his upcoming album, "The Romantic," with eager listeners.

Scheduled for February 26 at 9 p.m. ET, "Romantic Radio With Bruno Mars" presents Mars engaging with audience love tales, offering personal dedications, all while spinning tracks. The event anticipates his album drop, Mars' first solo venture since "24K Magic."