Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga Perform ‘Die With a Smile’ Live: Watch the Video

Bruno Mars invited “pop royalty” onto the stage during his Los Angeles concert on Thursday, August 15. After introducing Lady Gaga to the large crowd, the duo performed their latest single, “Die With a Smile,” for the first time. Bruno, 38, played guitar, while Gaga, also 38, took to the keyboard, and together they delivered their doomsday-themed love story song.

For the performance, the “Poker Face” hitmaker donned a tall blonde wig, a sparkling pink and white plaid mini dress, and white high heels. Meanwhile, the “Uptown Funk” artist sported a pink collared T-shirt and black pants.

Countless celebrities were in attendance for Bruno’s show. According to TMZ, stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Meghan Trainor, Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes, Simu Liu, Halle Bailey, and Victoria Justice came out to support the “When I Was Your Man” crooner.

Gaga and Bruno’s duet occurred just hours after they confirmed their latest collaboration. The song and its accompanying music video dropped on Friday, August 16, at midnight ET.

The track’s lyrics speak about lovers who promise to stay together even in the face of the apocalypse.

“If the world was ending / I’d wanna be next to you,” both Gaga and Bruno sing in the chorus. “If the party was over / And our time on Earth was through / I’d wanna hold you just for a while / And die with a smile / If the world was ending / I’d wanna be next to you.”

The song’s release followed fans’ speculation about a possible collaboration between the award-winning musicians. Earlier this week, Gaga shared an Instagram video of herself rocking a Bruno T-shirt while playing piano. Most took this as a hint at their upcoming duet.

Previously, Bruno and Gaga had Las Vegas residencies that nearly aligned with one another. In June, the “Just the Way You Are” artist expressed his desire to perform with the A Star Is Born actress.

“I’d love to do [a song] with her,” Bruno told the Las Vegas Review Journal. “I’ve got to at least sing with her, on her [residency].”

Source: TMZ