Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Though Bruno Mars hasn’t released a solo album since 2016, he’s remained a dominant force in pop music. His recent singles with Lady Gaga (“Die with a Smile”) and Rosé (“Apt.”) have racked up billions ...

Rose and Bruno Mars spill secrets behind the creation of 'APT.', weigh in on the song's Grammy buzz, musix video and more in ...

"Die with a Smile" is the top global song of the year, according to Spotify. How did Bruno Mars pull that off?

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” tops the 2025 year-end Hot 100 Songs chart, after it led the Hot 100 for five ...

Holiday songs and albums have finally been mothballed for another year, leaving us with a fresh baseline to begin 2025. SZA's deluxe edition of SOS remains at No. 1 on Billboard's albums chart, while ...

Morgan Wallen‘s latest offering, a track dubbed “Love Somebody,” is the No. 1 song in the United States this week. The lone single, released Oct. 18, follows the success of his and Post Malone’s “I ...

NEW YORK When Bruno Mars was in the studio crafting his upbeat, funky new album, he had a dress code: Wear your finest clothes, and leave your sloppy sweatpants at the door. He said dressing up set ...

The official wrapped by Spotify has just dropped and fans can finally take a look at all that they’ve been listening for ...

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” has topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025. The giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to ...

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” has climbed to No. 1 on its 20th week on the Hot 100 songs chart. The Grammy-nominated collaboration debuted at No. 3 on the chart in late August and ...

An emotional Lady Gaga clutches her Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance as she thanks her co-performer, Bruno Mars, before anyone else. With her hair dyed jet black and her eyebrows bleached, ...