Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You
The cracked out Las Vegas District Attorney who prosecuted Bruno Mars and Paris Hilton for cocaine just got 9 months in jail and a public ASS-CHEWING from the judge in his own drug case. Former… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars is clean as a whistle ... his cocaine possession charge has just been dismissed.TMZ first reported ... Bruno completed 230 hours of community service after pleading guilty to the charge… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars will have a spotless criminal record tomorrow ... because sources tell us the judge in his cocaine possession case will officially dismiss the charge.You'll recall Mars was arrested in… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars was really enjoying himself at an L.A. club -- so what better time to ask him about sub-space travel? Houston, we have a lack of communication. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars is declaring war on his music publisher -- claiming the company refuses to let him out of his contract ... even though he has already delivered on his end of the bargain. Mars has filed… READ MORE >
The deputy D.A. who prosecuted Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars scored coke 3 to 4 times a week in the crack den of Las Vegas ... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ, and we've learned… READ MORE >
TMZ just snagged the mug shot of David Schubert -- the Las Vegas Deputy D.A. who prosecuted Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars for cocaine possession. Schubert was busted Saturday for cocaine… READ MORE >
File under ironic: The Las Vegas Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted Bruno Mars and Paris Hilton for cocaine possession was arrested Saturday night for... possession of cocaine.Clark… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars ended up in a time machine when he posed for pics with fans -- since he somehow managed to meet the last people still using disposable cameras! 'Memba them? Didn't think so. Check out… READ MORE >
Bruno Mars just formally pled guilty today to possession of a controlled substance.Mars was in a Las Vegas courtroom with his lawyer, Blair Berk, when Mars pled guilty to felony cocaine… READ MORE >
