Bruno Mars shows James Corden his best Elvis in latest Carpool Karaoke
The singer-songwriter belts out hits Locked Out Of Heaven, Grenade and Uptown Funk
The latest 'Carpool Karaoke' has been released and this time around it's the turn of soul sensation Bruno Mars to take the passenger seat.
Mars joined The Late Late Show host James Corden for an upbeat version of the popular segment which featured costume changes and funky renditions of some of his most well-liked songs.
The singer also revealed that the artist who inspired him was Elvis Presley, shortly before bursting into an impressive rendition of "Jailhouse Rock."
James Corden's Carpool Karaoke best moments
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James Corden's Carpool Karaoke best moments
1/12 Corden texts Leonardo DiCaprio from J Lo's phone
...and he replies! 'Hey baby,' Corden writes. 'I'm kind of feeling like I need to cut loose. Any suggestions, let me know. J Lo (you know, from the block).'
Leo's reply? 'You mean tonight, boo boo? Club wise?'
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2/12 Sia explains why she wears her face wig
'I don't wear this unless there's cameras around,' she said. 'I only wear this just to try and maintain a modicum of privacy.' Fair dos.
3/12 Elton John sings 'Circle of Life' as Corden's mind is blown
Who wouldn't love a car journey with the legend singing the likes of 'Your Song'?
4/12 Chris Martin reveals Coldplay used to be called Starfish
Doesn't quite have the same ring to it does it? This one also featured a tribute to David Bowie as the pair sung along to 'Heroes'
5/12 Corden drives Justin Bieber to the Grammys
Where he went on to win his first gong from the awards! Check out those tuxedos. Looking suave guys.
6/12 Adele showcases her love for the Spice Girls
With a top rate rendition of 'Wannabe' no less. She also promised not to name yet another album after her age.
7/12 One Direction succumb to their boyband status and dress in denim
Asking One Direction to perform his favourite album track, he fills them in on a choreographed dance routine and provides them with matching denim jackets.
8/12 Stevie Wonder forms a supergroup with James Corden
Namely The Wonder Cats. Telling Corden they're going to write new lyrics to his songs, the two do just that with a rendition of Wonder's classic Signed Sealed Delivered.
9/12 Jennifer Hudson sings to a drive-through takeaway employee
Pulling into a drive-through, Hudson belts out hers and Corden's takeaway to the awe of the employee on the other side of the intercom.
10/12 Iggy Azalea goes wedding dress shopping
Ahead of her wedding, Corden takes it upon himself to stop off at a wedding dress shop to sample the best there is on offer - and naturally gets involved himself.
11/12 Mariah Carey shows off her accents
The singing icon uses the opportunity to sample her British and Southern American accents to the delight of Corden.
12/12 Jason Derulo gives a lesson in swag
Rapper Jason Derulo helps James Corden become "the swaggiest dude in the club."
1/12 Corden texts Leonardo DiCaprio from J Lo's phone
...and he replies! 'Hey baby,' Corden writes. 'I'm kind of feeling like I need to cut loose. Any suggestions, let me know. J Lo (you know, from the block).'
Leo's reply? 'You mean tonight, boo boo? Club wise?'
YouTube
2/12 Sia explains why she wears her face wig
'I don't wear this unless there's cameras around,' she said. 'I only wear this just to try and maintain a modicum of privacy.' Fair dos.
3/12 Elton John sings 'Circle of Life' as Corden's mind is blown
Who wouldn't love a car journey with the legend singing the likes of 'Your Song'?
4/12 Chris Martin reveals Coldplay used to be called Starfish
Doesn't quite have the same ring to it does it? This one also featured a tribute to David Bowie as the pair sung along to 'Heroes'
5/12 Corden drives Justin Bieber to the Grammys
Where he went on to win his first gong from the awards! Check out those tuxedos. Looking suave guys.
6/12 Adele showcases her love for the Spice Girls
With a top rate rendition of 'Wannabe' no less. She also promised not to name yet another album after her age.
7/12 One Direction succumb to their boyband status and dress in denim
Asking One Direction to perform his favourite album track, he fills them in on a choreographed dance routine and provides them with matching denim jackets.
8/12 Stevie Wonder forms a supergroup with James Corden
Namely The Wonder Cats. Telling Corden they're going to write new lyrics to his songs, the two do just that with a rendition of Wonder's classic Signed Sealed Delivered.
9/12 Jennifer Hudson sings to a drive-through takeaway employee
Pulling into a drive-through, Hudson belts out hers and Corden's takeaway to the awe of the employee on the other side of the intercom.
10/12 Iggy Azalea goes wedding dress shopping
Ahead of her wedding, Corden takes it upon himself to stop off at a wedding dress shop to sample the best there is on offer - and naturally gets involved himself.
11/12 Mariah Carey shows off her accents
The singing icon uses the opportunity to sample her British and Southern American accents to the delight of Corden.
12/12 Jason Derulo gives a lesson in swag
Rapper Jason Derulo helps James Corden become "the swaggiest dude in the club."
"Are we ever going to get a fat Elvis?' asks Corden to which the singer replies: "If that doesn't happen, then I didn't make it."
The songs the duo tore through included "24K Magic," "Grenade," and "Locked Out Of Heaven" as well as the Mark Ronson collaboration "Uptown Funk."
Watch the full clip below.
Last week saw Madonna join Corden in the car where she belted out some of her most popular hits before going on to reveal a never-before-heard secret about her old friend, Michael Jackson.
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