Bruno Mars has struck a plea deal whilst in court over related drug offences, it has been reported.

The singer, who was found with 2.6 grams of a substance belived to be cocaine back in September, appeared in court over the weekend, Rolling Stone reports.

Mars had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance but the charge will now be wiped if the singer stays out of trouble for 12 months.

The singer will now serve 200 hours of community service.

Meanwhile, Ne-Yo has said that a collaboration with fellow US singer Bruno Mars is on the cards.

(by Holly Frith)