GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST BRUNO MARS TO OPEN “THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS,” AIRING SUNDAY, MAY 19 ON ABC

Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and Billboard 200 Album Chart (Top 10 Single and Albums in the USA): Baauer takes the #1 spot for singles and Mumford & Sons takes the #1 spot on the album charts (Issue Date: March 2, 2013)

The following are the top 10 songs in the United States from the Billboard Hot 100 Music Charts:

NOTE: Baauer takes #1, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at #2 and Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko at #3

1. Baauer – Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
3. Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko – Stay
4. will.ia.am & Britney Spears – Scream & Shout
5. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble.
6. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
7. Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
8. Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
9. Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – Suit & Tie
10. Drake – Started from the Bottom

The following are the top 10 albums in America from the Billboard 200 Album Charts:

NOTE: Mumford & Sons, 2013 Grammy Nominees at #2 and Bruno Mars from the Film at #3

1. Mumford & Sons – Babel
2. Various Artists – 2013 Grammy Nominees
3. Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox
4. Taylor Swift – Red
5. Josh Groban – All That Echoes
6. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
7. fun. – Some Nights
8. Various Artists – Now 45
9. Andrea Bocelli – Passione
10. Maroon 5 – Overexposed

BRUNO MARS, RIHANNA AND STING TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON “THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®,” SUNDAY, FEB. 10

Nominee Kelly Clarkson Also to Perform on Music’s Biggest Night® 

Beyoncé, Hunter Hayes, Jennifer Lopez, Pauley Perrette and Prince Are Set to Present at the Music Industry’s Premier Event

Nominees Bruno Mars and Rihanna, as well as 16-time GRAMMY Award winner Sting will join together for a special performance, in addition to a performance by current nominee Kelly Clarkson on the 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® broadcast. Sixteen-time GRAMMY Award winner and current nominee Beyoncé, current nominee Hunter Hayes, singer/actor Jennifer Lopez, actor Pauley Perrette and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Prince will appear as presenters. The music industry’s premier event will take place Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT), at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network.

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Clarkson has three nominations: Record Of The Year (along with Greg Kurstin, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jesse Shatkin and Chris Gehringer) and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger.

GRAMMY Award winner Bruno Mars is up for Best Rap Song for “Young, Wild & Free” (along with Calvin Broadus, Chris Brody Brown, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Cameron Thomaz).

Previously announced performers for the 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® include current nominees Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert, The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Jack White, as well as Elton John and current nominee Ed Sheeran performing live together for the first time, Alicia Keys and current nominees Maroon 5 and Justin Timberlake. The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Ocean and Sheeran will perform on the GRAMMY Awards broadcast for the first time. Previously announced presenters are nominees Carly Rae Jepsen and Katy Perry, actor Kaley Cuoco, actor and three-time Emmy® Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, five-time GRAMMY Award winner Faith Hill, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Tim McGraw and four-time GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban. Two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL COOL J returns as host of Music’s Biggest Night®.

the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich are the writers.

About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and YouTube.

Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and Billboard 200 Album Chart (Top 10 Single and Albums in the USA): Bruno Mars takes the #1 spot for singles and Chris Tomlin takes the #1 spot on the album charts (Issue Date: January 26, 2013)

The following are the top 10 songs in the United States from the Billboard Hot 100 Music Charts:

NOTE: Bruno Mars takes #1, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at #2 and The Lumineers at #3

1. Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
3. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
4. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble.
5. Rihanna – Diamonds
6. will.ia.am & Britney Spears – Scream & Shout
7. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
8. Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj – Beauty and a Beat
9. Phillip Phillips – Home
10. Flo Rida – I Cry

The following are the top 10 albums in America from the Billboard 200 Album Charts:

NOTE: Chris Tomlin at #1, Hollywood Undead at #2 and Les Miserables: Highlights from the Film at #3

1. Chris Tomlin – Burning Lights
2. Hollywood Undead – Notes from the Underground
3. Les Miserables: Highlights from the Film
4. Taylor Swift – Red
5. Pitch Perfect Soundtrack
6. Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox
7. Black Veil Brides – Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones
8. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
9. Dropkick Murphys – Signed and Sealed in Blood
10. One Direction – Take Me Home

ARIA Music Charts (Top 10 Singles & Albums in Australia): Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz takes the #1 spot on the single charts, Bruno Mars takes #1 on the album charts (January 14, 2013)

The following are the top 10 songs in Australia from the Aria Top 50 Singles Charts:

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
2. will.i.am feat. Britney Spears – Scream & Shout
3. Icona Pop – I Love It
4. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
5. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
6. Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
7. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
8. Labrinth – Beaneath Your Beautiful
9. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert – Same Love
10. Olly Murs- Troublemaker

The following are the top 10 albums in Australia from the Aria Top 50 Albums Chart:

NOTE: Bruno Mars at #1, Ed Sheeran at #2 and Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture at #3

1. Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox
2. Ed Sheeran – +
3. Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture
4. P!nk – The Truth About Love
5. Guy Sebastian – Armageddon
6. Taylor Swift – Red
7. Bee Gees – Mythology
8. Macklemore & Rylan Lewis
9. One Direction – Take Me Home
10. Pitch Perfect Soundtrack

Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and Billboard 200 Album Chart (Top 10 Single and Albums in the USA): Bruno Mars takes the #1 spot for singles and Taylor Swift takes the #1 spot on the album charts (Issue Date: January 12, 2013)

The following are the top 10 songs in the United States from the Billboard Hot 100 Music Charts:

NOTE: Bruno Mars takes #1, Taylor Swift at #2 and Rihanna at #3

1. Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
2. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble.
3. Rihanna – Diamonds
4. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
5. Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj – Beauty and a Beat
6. Ke$ha – Die Young
7. Maroon 5 – One More Night
8. Phillip Phillips – Home
9. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop

The following are the top 10 albums in America from the Billboard 200 Album Charts:

NOTE: Taylor Swift at #1, Les Miserables Soundtrack at #2 and One Direction at #3

1. Taylor Swift – Red
2. Les Miserables: Highlights from the Film
3. One Direction – Take Me Home
4. Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox
5. T.I. Trouble Man: Heave is the Head
6. Imagine Dragons – Night Visions
7. Rihanna – Unapologetic
8. Mumford & Sons – Babel
9. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
10. Pitch Perfect Soundtrack

“JERSEY SHORE” CAST, CELEBS, ARTISTS & MTV RALLY TO HELP “RESTORE THE SHORE” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH LIVE AT 11PM ET

One Direction, Alicia Keys, Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Pharrell, P!nk, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, No Doubt, fun., Carly Rae Jepsen, the Jonas Brothers

and the MTV Family Come Together to Help Rebuild Seaside Heights

Gym Class Heroes with Oh Land and Phillip Phillips to Perform Live in Studio

People can Donate to Architecture for Humanity’s Seaside Rebuilding Fund at RestoretheShore.MTV.com,

on Indiegogo.com, by Texting SHORE to 85944, or by purchasing the MTV “Restore the Shore” T-shirt on Shop.MTV.com or at Modell’s Sporting Goods

NEW YORK – November 14, 2012 – MTV (a division of Viacom Inc., NASDAQ: VIAB) today announced that dozens of stars, artists and organizations have joined in the effort to #restoretheshore and help rebuild Seaside Heights, New Jersey – the heart of the Jersey Shore, which was devastated by Hurricane Sandy.  Generations have grown up enjoying the iconic Seaside boardwalk, but with the city condemned and many local businesses and homes ruined, Seaside needs urgent help to get back on its feet.  Thankfully, some of entertainment’s biggest stars are answering the call to action and will be part of MTV’s “Restore the Shore,” a one-hour fundraising special to air live at 11pm ET (tape-delayed PT) on MTV, MTV.com, MTV mobile and MTV radio on Thursday, November 15^th.

From 4 pm until midnight (ET) on Thursday, the cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” – as well as stars from other top MTV shows including “Awkward,” “Teen Wolf,” “Teen Mom,” “The Challenge,” and “The Real World” – will be live in MTV’s Times Square studio, calling donors to thank them for giving.  Unlike a conventional telethon where viewers call in and hope to speak with a celebrity, MTV’s “Restore the Shore” will feature stars personally calling individuals who donate via Indiegogo at RestoretheShore.MTV.com or make a $10 donation by texting SHORE to 85944.  All funds raised will go to Architecture for Humanity, an internationally recognized non-profit that led rebuilding efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.  They are now setting out to help rebuild the famed boardwalk, local businesses and homes in Seaside Heights ravaged by the storm.

“Restore the Shore” will feature live performances from Gym Class Heroes (with special guest Oh Land) performing the comeback anthem “The Fighter,” as well as “American Idol” Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips performing his stirring hit “Home.”

Stars contributing messages of support who will be featured on-air include One Direction, Alicia Keys, Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Pharrell, P!nk, Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, No Doubt, fun., Carly Rae Jepsen, Swizz Beats, the Jonas Brothers, Ludacris, All Time Low, Sean Kingston, Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Carson Daly of “The Voice,” Ashley Greene, Dakota Fanning, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli and Elizabeth Reaser of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2,” Jay Leno, the cast of “The View,” Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Wendy Williams and many more.

Everyone who donates $25 or more will receive an exclusive MTV “Restore the Shore” song bundle, which includes 30 songs from the past six seasons of “Jersey Shore.”  Online crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.com has created a special campaign donation page (RestoretheShore.Indiegogo.com) for MTV’s “Restore the Shore,” and in conjunction with PayPal.com, will be waiving 100% of the fees on all donations.  The MTV Shop, as well as select Modell’s locations in NY, NJ, PA, DE and modells.com, will be selling the official MTV “Restore the Shore” t-shirt for $20, with all net proceeds going to Architecture for Humanity’s Seaside rebuilding fund.  In addition, Viacom will donate $100,000 to Architecture for Humanity in support of the “Restore the Shore” fund, as part of its $1 million Viacommunity pledge to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

“We’re very proud to be partnering with the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’, 495 Productions, Architecture for Humanity, some of the biggest names in entertainment and our audience to help rebuild Seaside Heights – a community that is dear to MTV and urgently needs assistance,” said Stephen Friedman, President, MTV.

For the fundraising and rebuilding effort, MTV is partnering with Architecture for Humanity, a non-profit organization that provides design and construction services to communities in need. The organization has created a “Restore the Shore” fund to collect donations that will be principally directed toward the rebuilding of the Seaside Heights boardwalk – the commercial artery of the community – as well as supporting the rebuilding efforts of in-need businesses and residents in Seaside. Architecture for Humanity has been helping communities rebuild after natural disasters for more than a decade, including major efforts in Biloxi and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, and in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010.

For a sneak peek of “Restore the Shore,” featuring Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s emotional reaction to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, click here.  Embed code below:

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“Restore the Shore” is Executive Produced by SallyAnn Salsano for 495 Productions – the production company behind “Jersey Shore” – along with Chris Linn, Jacquelyn French, Dave Sirulnick and Ryan Kroft for MTV.  Janay Dutton and Jonathan Mussman are Executives in Charge for MTV.

MTV Radio will also broadcast “Restore the Shore” and is making it available free to the MTV Radio Network and over 1,500 radio stations nationwide.

QUOTE SHEET

“I’m really happy to be helping the victims of hurricane Sandy and be a part of rebuilding a place that is so close to my heart and a huge part of my life.”

- Deena Cortese

“I will do anything I can for those on the East Coast who been affected by Hurricane Sandy. I am happy to be partnering with MTV, our 495 family, SallyAnn Salsano and the non-profit Architecture for Humanity to help rebuild Seaside, which is truly my second home.”

-Pauly DelVecchio

“I’m really excited to be working with MTV to help ‘Restore the Shore,’ please donate and help us rebuild, I know we can come back stronger than ever.  My heart continues to go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy.”

- Jenni “JWoww” Farley

“I can’t wait to help ‘Restore the Shore,’ it’s my second home. I want to help out as much as possible, to return the shore back to normal.”

– Sammi Giancola

“My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. I have been on the ground volunteering and have seen the unbelievable amount of devastation brought on by the storm. I will do anything in my power to help rebuild my home of Staten Island as well as my second home in Seaside Heights.”

– Vinny Guadagnino

“I’m looking forward to rebuilding Seaside Heights. The town has become such a big part of our lives, as well as the business owners and residents, and I can’t wait to ‘Restore the Shore!’”

- Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

“I’m very excited to help ‘Restore the Shore’ with my roommates, because it’s our second home and where it all began. I will do anything in my power to continue to help.”

- Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi

“My heart goes out to everyone in New Jersey and the families who have lost loved ones. It’s a terrible tragedy, but we’re strong and united people and we can rebuild and honor the ones we lost who will forever remain in our hearts.”

-Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino

“Seaside and the Jersey shore have given us so much over the last six seasons.  Now, it’s time for anyone who has ever enjoyed an episode of JERSEY SHORE to join the cast, MTV, and my team at 495 Productions as we ‘Restore the Shore’ through our work with the amazing people at Architecture for Humanity.  We owe it to Seaside.  They opened their town to the world.  Now we are asking you to open your wallets for them.  No amount is too small.”

– SallyAnn Salsano

“Seaside Heights needs our support. Without the economic lifeline of the boardwalk, local families will be without work and forced to decide whether they should return. By building back better we can create a more resilient community for generations to come.”

- Cameron Sinclair, Executive Director, Architecture for Humanity

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About MTV:

MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV’s sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to www.mtvpress.com.

About Architecture for Humanity:

Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design and construction services firm founded in New York in 1999. By tapping a network of thousands of building professionals willing to lend time and expertise to those critically in need, Architecture for Humanity has provided places to live, work, learn, heal and play to more than 2 million people in 46 countries. The organization has regional offices in 5 countries and local chapters in more than 60 cities around the world. Twitter: @archforhumanity Website: http://architectureforhumanity.org/

BBC Radio 1 Music Charts (Top 10 UK Singles and Album Charts): Jessie J takes the #1 spot on the Singles Charts and Bruno Mars takes the #1 spot on the Album Charts (January 15, 2012)

The following top 10 charts are from BBC Radio 1′s Official UK Top 40 CD singles:

NOTE: Jessie J takes the #1 spot, Flo Rida takes #2, Rizzle Kicks at #3.

1. Jessie J – Domino
2. Flo Rida – Good Feeling
3. Rizzle Kicks – Mama Do the Hump
4. Avicii – Levels
5. Lloyd – Dedication to My Ex (Miss That) feat. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
6. Taio Cruz – Troublemaker
7. Coldplay – Paradise
8. David Guetta – Titanium (feat. Sia)
9. Olly Murs – Dance with Me Tonight
10. Labrinth – Earthquake (feat. Tinie Tempah)

KELLY CLARKSON AND BRUNO MARS ON “THE X FACTOR” RESULTS SHOW ON A SPECIAL NIGHT (WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23) ON FOX

THE X FACTOR Top 9 Finalists Perform LIVE

on a Special Night on Tuesday, November 22

Global superstar Kelly Clarkson will make her broadcast performance debut of “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)” and Grammy Award-winning artist Bruno Mars will perform his hit “It Will Rain” on THE X FACTOR results show on a special night, Wednesday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. The special Wednesday-night installment will also feature a shocking double elimination that leaves only seven acts in the competition.

Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Clarkson has released five studio albums, sold 10 million albums in the U.S. and landed nine Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Music Video Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Clarkson’s most recent effort, “Stronger,” debuted at No. 2 both on the Billboard Top 200 and Digital Albums charts. The album produced the single, “Mr. Know It All,” which marks Clarkson’s ninth Top 10 hit.

Mars is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer and musician. After co-producing and performing on two of 2010’s biggest hits (B.o.B’s “Nothin’ On You” and Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire”), Mars’ first solo single “Just the Way You Are” hit No. 1 in multiple countries across the world and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Mars’ debut album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” has been certified 24x platinum worldwide and has produced two additional hit singles, “Grenade” and “The Lazy Song.”

Tomorrow night, on a special “Giving Thanks”-themed performance show, the Top Nine Finalists, including Girls – Melanie Amaro, Rachel Crow and Drew; Boys – Astro, Marcus Canty and Chris Rene; Over 30s – LeRoy Bell and Josh Krajcik; and last remaining group Lakoda Rayne will continue to battle it out for America’s votes, THE X FACTOR title, a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music and an iconic Pepsi commercial. Don’t miss the Top Nine Finalists perform LIVE on a special night Tuesday, Nov. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Tune in the following night, Wednesday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), to the LIVE results show for special performances by Clarkson and Mars, a special Pepsi Choice Performance by the Top Nine Finalists and to witness a shocking double elimination that leaves only seven acts in the competition. Be sure to watch this can’t-miss night on THE X FACTOR, as America finds out which finalists move on in the competition and which are sent home.

Visit www.TheXFactorUSA.com for up-to-the-minute news, videos and information. Become a fan of THE X FACTOR on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA. Follow the series on Twitter @TheXFactorUSA and join the discussion at #XFactor. Also, follow the judges: @SimonCowell; @PaulaAbdul; @LA_Reid; and @NicoleScherzy.

THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Rob Wade and Siobhan Greene are executive producers for Syco Television. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America.

About Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson has earned herself millions of devoted fans thanks to her feisty, straight-talking lyrics. Clarkson’s hits such as “Miss Independent,” “Since U Been Gone,”  “Walk Away,” “Never Again,” and now “Mr. Know It All,” are bold empowerment anthems, which she sings to the fullest with her soulful, powerhouse voice.

As is well known by now, Clarkson first appeared on the public’s radar in 2002 during the first season of AMERICAN IDOL. Of course, Clarkson won and went on to become an international pop icon, selling over 20 million albums worldwide and notching nine Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In addition to her recently released album, “Stronger,” Clarkson has released four prior albums including 2003’s double-platinum No. 1 “Thankful,” 2004’s 6x platinum “Breakaway” (which sold over 12 million copies worldwide, spawned five Top 10 hits and stayed on the charts for two years), 2007’s platinum-selling “My December” and 2009’s “All I Ever Wanted,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and produced the smash singles “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Already Gone.”

About Bruno Mars

Singer, songwriter, producer and musician, Bruno Mars feels most at home when he’s performing. Born to a musical family in Honolulu, HI, Mars practically was raised on the stage, due to his father, a Latin percussionist from Brooklyn, having organized a Vegas-style revue that featured the entire family, including his mother, a vocalist.

As soon as he graduated high school, Mars left Hawaii for Los Angeles with dreams of launching his career as a performer. Those dreams got put on hold, however, when The Smeezingtons, the songwriting/production team he founded with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, suddenly took off. The trio has crafted major hits for a diverse roster of talent, including Flo Rida’s “Right Round”, Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire”, and Brandy’s “Long Distance.”

With the 2010 release of his debut album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” Mars has gone on to become an international star. He has sold 30 million singles worldwide, and was honored with a place on the 2011 Time 100 list. For more information, visit www.brunomars.com.

Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart (Top 10 Singles and Albums in the USA): Bruno Mars takes the #1 spot for singles and Amos Lee takes #1 for the album charts (Issue Date: February 12, 2011)

The following are the top 10 songs in the United States from the Billboard Hot 100 Music Charts:

NOTE: Bruno Mars stays at #1, P!nk takes #2 and Katy Perry is hanging strong at #3.

BUY THESE SINGLES:

1. Bruno Mars – Grenade
2. P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect
3. Katy Perry – Firework
4. Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow
5. Enrique Iglesias feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E – Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)
6. Rihanna – What’s My Name? (feat. Drake)
7. Pitbull feat. T-Pain – Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)
8. Britney Spears – Hold It Against Me
9. Far*East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder – Rocketeer
10. Ke$ha – We R Who We R

The following are the top 10 albums in America from the Billboard 200 Album Charts:

NOTE: The Decemberists takes the #1 spot, Kidz Bop 19 takes #2 and The Script at #3.

Purchase the #1 Album in the USA:

1. Amos Lee – Mission Bell
2. Iron and Wine – Kiss Each Other Clean
3. Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday
4. 2011 Grammy Nominees
5. Bruno Mars – Doo-Wops & Hooligans
6. Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More
7. Taylor Swift – Speak Now
8. Los Vaqueros: El Regreso – Wisin & Yandel
9. Kidz Bop Kids – Kidz Bop 19
10. The Decemberists – The King is Dead

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