Monthly Archives: August 2010

Odagiri Joe and Watanabe Ken to play teacher and student in SP

A special drama titled, “Hei no Naka no Chuugakou”, starring Odagiri Joe and Watanabe Ken will be shown on October 11 on TBS. It is a human drama scripted by writer Uchidate Makiko, and it was filmed in an actual prison – a first for any Japanese drama.

The story revolves around Asahimachi Junior High School, …


V6’s heartbreak themed new single

Popular JE group, V6, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Oricon Star interviewed the group about their heartbreak themed new single, “only dreaming/Catch”, that will be released on September 1, and Inohara’s upcoming drama, “警視庁捜査一課9係 (Keishicho Sousa Ikka 9-gakari)”.

The highlights of the interview and PV of the new single come under the cut.


Koda Kumi teases with video clips of new singles

Avex has started teasing Koda Kumi fans with short preview clips of the pop singer’s upcoming singles on their official Youtube account.

The label recently posted video clips for all of her upcoming PVs: “Sukide, Sukide, Sukide.“, “Anata Dake ga“, and “Walk“.  All of the songs for her new double A-side single are beautiful ballads with …


Arashi members held a surprise birthday party for Matsumoto Jun!

Tokyo Sports has reported that Arashi members held a surprise birthday party for Matsumoto Jun last weekend.  Since the other members wanted to surprise him, they lied and told him that the location they were headed to was a shoot for “Himitsu no Arashi-chan”.  As it turns out, not only were the other members in on Jun’s surprise, but so …


Miliyah Kato will release a fashion photobook

Singer Miliyah Kato announced that she will be releasing her first fashion photobook titled, “MILIYAH 300 STYLES“, on September 28.

The book will contain Miliyah modeling with 200 poses in casual clothes. She will also share her most treasured personal items collection, some styling techniques, places where she loves to shop, what she likes to buy, and a shopping …


AKB48 unit No Sleeves delay album

It has been officially announced that the release of AKB48 subunit, No Sleeves, 1st album, originally scheduled to come out on September 15th, has been delayed due to various circumstances.

Many of the hit singles such as “Relax!,” “Tane,” “Kiss no Ryusei,” and “Lie” were due to be on the album.  It was also going to have remixes of their …


SuG to hold headlining tour

Visual Kei group, SuG, will be putting out their DVD single “Mujyouken Koufukuron” on November 17th and to promote the release, they have decided to go on a one man tour, “SuG Standing Onemanshow ‘crazy “LIVE” coaster.‘”

The band recently held a concert on August 29th, at the Shibuya’s CC Lemon Hall, which brought 2,000 fans together.  They announced the …


Tohoshinki to release special book “Tohoshinki Secret Stories 110″

It’s been announced that Tohoshinki (TVXQ) will release a special book titled, “Tohoshinki Secret Stories 110“, on September 10th.  The details about the book have not been revealed yet, but we will report on it when more information is released.

We wonder what kind of juicy secrets will be contained within this book?

Source: OOPS!


UVERworld entertains with Gundam concert

Popular rock band, UVERworld, held an event on August 29th at Chiba’s Makuhari Messe for opening celebrations for the upcoming “Gekijyouban Kidou Senshi Gundam 00” film.  Although the film formally comes out on September 18th, the band was eager to show off their first live performance of their theme song “Qualia.”  Band member TAKUYA∞ said at the event, “Qualia …


KARA’s guest appearance on Shabekuri007

Last week we reported that Korean girl group KARA would make an appearance on Shabekuri007 and they appeared on the show on August 30th.

At the beginning of the show, the members of KARA were introduced as “The girls with the cutest hips in the world” and appeared in front of the audience. The members of KARA were …


SNSD to attend Girls Award 2010 AUTUMN/WINTER

It’s been reported that popular Korean Group Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) is scheduled to make an appearance at Japan’s biggest fashion show titled “Girls Award 2010 AUTUMN/WINTER” in Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijyou on September 18th.

SNSD successfully held their Premium Showcase Live at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo and will be releasing their debut single titled “GENIE” on September 8th. Girls Award is …


No longer KAT-TUN but KT-TUN

It is now official that Jin Akanishi is now an ex-member of idol group KAT-TUN. On Johnny’s official website, Jin’s name has been taken off KAT-TUN’s roster, and instead has his own separate website under Jin Akanishi.

We wish all the best of luck in their endeavors. Hopefully no one has any regrets since this will be a permanent break.


AKB48 subunit French Kiss releases new PV

The newest AKB48 subunit, French Kiss, has finally released the PV for their debut song “Zutto Mae Kara.”

Their debut video features the French Kiss members, Yuki Kashiwagi, Aki Takajo, and Asuka Kuromachi, supporting their baseball obsessed objects of affection.  After being pushed away in favor of the sport numerous times, the boys accept the girls as members of …


14-Year-Old Yasuda Seia Wins Horipro Scouting Competition

Started in 1976, the Horipro Scout Caravan has uncovered many talented young women over the years.  The 35th Scout Caravan auditions closed on the 29th, with Akita Prefecture native Yasuda Seia (14) as its Grand Prix finalist.  Yasuda beat out 24,212 other hopefuls in Tokyo this weekend for the coveted prize.

At the closing press conference, Yasuda was quoted as saying, …


GIRL NEXT DOOR provides birdman contest with theme

Lots of groups perform theme songs for television dramas, but dance music group GIRL NEXT DOOR is certainly stepping outside the box to provide the theme song for this year’s “Iwatani Special Choujinkan Contest 2010.”

The Choujinkan is the Japanese version of the Birdman Rally competition where people make their own gliders and human powered aircraft …


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