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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Bruno Mars makes chart history with dual No.1s on Hot 100 and Global 200
Bruno Mars’ new album *The Romantic* debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while two tracks from the record simultaneously topped the Hot 100 and the Global 200. “I Just Might” held the Hot 100 for a third week with a 6 % jump to 72.5 million radio audience impressions, and “Risk It All” entered the Global 200 at No. 1 with 23.2 million U.S. streams.
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Bruno Mars Tops Hot 100 & Global 200 With Different Songs: How Rare Is That?
"I Just Might" is the biggest song in the U.S., while "Risk It All" rules the world.
Billboard
Bad Bunny Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Claiming Uncleared Sample on ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Track
A Nigerian artist claimed the superstar ripped him off, but the battle is now over after the accuser split with his lawyers and abandoned his own case.
Billboard
40 Years on Stage, S. Korean Soprano Sumi Jo Says Music Can 'Change People'
SEOUL - Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has said she hopes to "share the love" she has received through music as s Read full story here
Kyodo News – English (All)
Hatsune Miku V6 Shows Off English Singing Capabilties
Crypton Future Media has shown off a new visual for its upcoming Hatsune Miku V6 engine, which features illustration work from artist LAM. The voice bank also improves on her English singing voice, and you can hear it in a short sample on YouTube. [Thanks, PR Times!] The Hatsune Miku V6 design shows some details that are completely different from previous versions of the character. For example, the accent color on her skirt is on the pleats rather than the hem, and her shirt is a bit shorter. LAM, a character designer and illustrator, said that this is a look that mixes the traditional Miku appearance with a more modern vibe. It’s by design that it’s hard to pin down whether V6 is cuter or cooler than before, as a lack of fixed labels is a core facet of Hatsune Miku’s identity. Aside from a new design, the Hatsune Miku V6 engine is also much better at singing in English. She still has a pretty obvious Japanese accent, but her pronunciation is better than before. A lot of the comments on the sample point out how her singing voice sounds nasally, though. You can listen to the sample from Crusher’s “Like a Shooting Star” here: Hatsune Miku V6 will come out on April 14, 2026. The voice pack will cost 10,780 JPY ($68.40) and the starter pack will cost 24,200 JPY ($153.60). V6 comes with Cubase LE, so you can jump right to making music with it after purchase. The post Hatsune Miku V6 Shows Off English Singing Capabilties appeared first on Siliconera.
Siliconera
AI 'Actor' Tilly Norwood Steps Out in Mind-Boggling Music Video About How Great AI Is
After receiving a wave of backlash last year, AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood is back with a song championing how great AI is (no thanks!).
Polygon (Movies)
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Thread by @Lanceulanoff
Tilly Norwood's music video is so bad that I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief — for now https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/tilly-norwoods-music-video-is-so-bad-that-i-think-we-can-all-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-for-now
by Lance Ulanoff•
Tweet by @ThatEricAlper
Knoxville death/black thrash force Dissonance release "Induced Mentacide" featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation. Raw, punishing, and absolutely unrelenting. https://t.co/Qydxlfr4aN
by Eric Alper•