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Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Known for his dynamic stage presence and versatile musical style, Mars has become a pop icon with a career spanning over three decades. Raised in a musically inclined family, he began performing at a young age, impersonating Elvis Presley and later Michael Jackson, which laid the foundation for his fearless stage presence.

Mars moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue a music career, initially signing with Motown Records. Although his early recordings did not materialize, he found success as a songwriter and producer with the Smeezingtons, working on hits like "Nothin' on You" with B.o.B. His debut album, *Doo-Wops & Hooligans* (2010), propelled him to stardom with singles such as "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade." Mars continued his success with subsequent albums *Unorthodox Jukebox* (2012) and *24K Magic* (2016), the latter earning a Grammy for Album of the Year.

In 2021, Mars formed the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, releasing the acclaimed album *An Evening with Silk Sonic*. His collaborations have also been noteworthy, including the hit "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson and "Die with a Smile" with Lady Gaga. Throughout his career, Mars has sold over 150 million records worldwide, achieved nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and won 16 Grammy Awards. His influence and contributions to music have earned him a place among the best-selling music artists of all time.

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