But the reality is often subtler than that—career-wise, each superstar needed something from the other. Often, one act is a bit thirstier than the other. When you encounter one of these mega-duets, you should ask yourself, Who needed this more?

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars ’ “Die With a Smile” secured a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated Jan. 25, 2025, and Mars is ready to party.

Bruno Mars teaming up with female Hip-Hop artists has resulted in smash collaborations in the past, as “Finesse (Remix),” his 2018 single with Cardi B, went multi-platinum and received various awards for its accompanying music video.

Holding up her camera so that she could speak directly to fans, Gaga began the video by saying, "I am so incredibly grateful that my song ‘Die With a Smile' with Bruno Mars, my

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” scores its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This marks Gaga’s second longest chart-topping reign of her career, tying the three-week run at No.

Bruno Mars is ready to make a hit song with Sexyy Red. Mars, known for his epic collaborations, hopped on Instagram to celebrate his track with Lady Gaga, "Die With A Smile," topping the Hot 100 for the third week.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars ’ “Die With a Smile” notches a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A week earlier, the ballad about flashing pearly whites just before reaching the pearly gates became Gaga’s sixth Hot 100 leader and Mars’ ninth.