Bruno Mars returns to No. 1 in record fashion on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart (dated March 21), as “I Just Might” ascends two spots.
The song becomes Mars’ 12th leader on the list — solely the most among male acts, as he breaks out of a tie with Justin Bieber and Maroon 5. Katy Perry and Rihanna additionally boast 11 No. 1s each, with Mars now trailing only Taylor Swift (15) for the top total since the chart began in October 1992.
Here’s an updated recap of Mars’ career Pop Airplay No. 1s:
- “I Just Might,” one week to date, March 21, 2026
- “APT.” (with ROSÉ), five weeks, beginning Feb. 1, 2025
- “Die With a Smile” (with Lady Gaga), four, Nov. 23, 2024
- “Finesse” (with Cardi B), one, March 31, 2018
- “That’s What I Like,” three, May 6, 2017
- “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson feat. Mars), 6, Feb. 7, 2015
- “When I Was Your Man,” three, April 13, 2013
- “Locked Out of Heaven,” five, Dec. 29, 2012
- “It Will Rain,” one, Feb. 4, 2012
- “Grenade,” five, Feb. 5, 2011
- “Just the Way You Are,” three, Oct. 30, 2010
- “Nothin’ on You” (B.o.B feat. Mars), one, May 22, 2010
Meanwhile, Mars’ “Risk It All” rises 38-35 in its second week on Pop Airplay. The ballad and “I Just Might” are both from his new Atlantic Records album, The Romantic, which launched as his second Billboard 200 No. 1 on the March 14 chart.
Also on Pop Airplay, Swift’s new radio single, “Elizabeth Taylor,” debuts at No. 30. It follows up leaders “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite” from her album The Life of a Showgirl.
Concurrently, “I Just Might” crowns the Adult Pop Airplay chart (likewise 3-1), where it’s Mars’ fifth leader. “Risk It All” bounds 40-29 on the list, while “Elizabeth Taylor” is in at No. 23.
The Pop Airplay chart ranks the most played titles on 150 U.S. mainstream top 40 stations, as monitored by Mediabase (which provides airplay data to Luminate for Billboard’s radio rankings). Adult Pop Airplay reflects plays on more than 75 adult top 40 stations.
All charts dated March 21 will update Tuesday, March 17, on Billboard.com.
