Bruno Mars Brings Back the Magic, and a Glimpse of History Repeating Itself As Bruno Mars took to the stage at Wembley Stadium, the sold out crowd erupted into cheers.
Yet, the moment was tinged with an eerie sense of déjà vu. In 2018, Mars performed in the UK when England's World Cup hopes were crushed. Eight years later, history repeated itself.
Mars' decision to open with a slow R&B ballad, "Risk It All," was unexpected, given the occasion.