Bruno Mars to headline UK tour in March

Bruno Mars has announced details of his first headline UK tour in March.

The Hawaiian-born singer, who is nominated for seven Grammy awards this year, will play dates in Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.

He'll also launch his debut album Doo Waps & Hooligans with a show in London on 24 January.

His first single Just The Way You Are (Amazing) was number one in October 2010 and his second single Grenades is released this week.

Mars' record label have also confirmed that the release date of his first album has also been moved forward to 17 January.

The full dates are:

London Café De Paris - 24 January

Manchester Club Academy - 10 March

Glasgow Oran Mor - 11

Birmingham Institute The Library - 15