Monthly Archives: June 2011

Audio preview for Koda Kumi’s “KO-SO-KO-SO” revealed!

Today, avex trax uploaded Koda Kumi’s new song for her upcoming 50th single, “4 TIMES“, to their official YouTube channel.

“KO-SO-KO-SO” is the song which represents dawn for her new single.

Listen to one of the songs off the controversial single below!

Source: avex Official YouTube Channel


Itano Tomomi releases full PV for “Fui ni”!

Just yesterday, a PV preview for AKB48’s Itano Tomomi was released for her second single, “Fui ni“, which is scheduled to drop on July 13th, and now the full PV is out!

Check out the PV below!


Check out Buono!’s PV preview for “Natsu Dakara!” + B-side track audio!

Previously, tokyohive reported on Buono!’s upcoming new single, “Natsu Dakara!“, which is to be released on July 20th.

Now, the PV preview for “Natsu Dakara!” and the B-side audio preview for “Ice Mermaid” are available to view and listen!

The video features the girls in white attire and gives the girls a refreshing image that’s perfect for summer. “Ice …


Oricon Comic Chart for the week of July 4th!

It’s that time of the week for the Oricon Comic Chart for July 4th!

Check it out below!


Yamamoto Mona retires from entertainment industry

On June 30th, talento Yamamoto Mona announced that she has retired from the entertainment industry.

Yamamoto sent a fax to the media saying, “I apologize for this sudden announcement. I, Yamamoto Mona, will retire from the entertainment industry on June 30th.” She thanked her supporters and continued, “From now on, instead of Yamamoto Mona, I will use my real …


Not yet to hold 3 types of events for the release of “Naminori Kakigoori”

AKB48 sub-unit Not yet will be holding an event for the release of their new single, “Naminori Kakigoori“, on August 7th at Makuhari Messe.

“Naminori Kakigoori” will come in 3 different versions, and for each version, the single will come with 3 different events. Type 1 will be a photo and a mini live that may be recorded. Type …


NICO Touches the Walls announces new single, “Te wo Tatake”

Rock band, NICO Touches the Walls has announced a new summer single, “Te wo Tatake” and will release it on August 17th.

They released their third album earlier this year in April titled, ‘PASSENGER‘. Since then they have been on a nationwide tour, “TOUR 2011 PASSENGER~We are Passionate Messenger~” and announced the new single at their final show.

The first …


Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) to join Summer Sonic 2011!

On June 30th, it was revealed that Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) will participate in this year’s ‘Summer Sonic 2011’ as the first Korean female pop group that will participate at this outdoor live event. This summer is predicted to be as hot as usual in Japan and this group, known for their beautiful legs, is expected be giving …


AKB48’s reaction to their “official rival group”, Nogizaka46

On June 29th, Akimoto Yasushi, the producer for AKB48 and their “official rival group” Nogizaka46, formally announced the birth of the new group at Nogizaka in Tokyo. On the very same day, the official public advertisements for the auditioning of this new group opened and No Sleeves (an AKB48 sub-unit), also heard the news of this announcement as …


“Hana Kimi 2011″ trailer revealed!

The highly anticipated drama of this summer, “Hanazakari no Kimi Tachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~ 2011,” also known as “Hana Kimi 2011,” has revealed its trailer to the public. As mentioned before, this drama will feature AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko, actor Nakamura Aoi, and Miura Shohei as the story’s three main characters.

Hana Kimi will begin airing …


Uemura Kana cancels tour dates due to appendicitis

Singer, Uemura Kana announced on her official website that she will be cancelling four dates on her “Acoustic Tour 2011 Anata no Machi ni Ojamashimasu“.

The singer of the song, “Kimi to Boku” has acute appendicitis and cancelled her four tour dates, starting with her performance on July 3rd in Ishikawa.

She wrote on the website that she is truly sorry to …


DIR EN GREY to release special CD box prior to album!

DIR EN GREY will be releasing their newest album, ‘DUM SPIRO SPERO‘, on August 3rd, but prior to that, they will also be releasing a special CD box, titled ‘DIR EN GREY / AMON‘.

In addition to a CD and booklet, the box will also include a poster. The CD will have two tracks, featuring “AMON” from their new album, as …


Model Yoshikawa Hinano to be in 3D for ‘JJ’?!

In the August issue of “JJ”, model Yoshikawa Hinano was featured on the front cover of the fashion magazine.

This latest issue of “JJ” featured a new type of fashion magazine; a 3D magazine. With their included 3D glasses, the magazine seems to come to life as if you can almost touch the visuals on the pages. This is the first …


Stevie Hoang records new song with May J. through Skype

UK-based singer Stevie Hoang has recorded a new song, titled “All Around the World”, featuring Japanese singer May J.!

To prepare for his upcoming Japanese album “Summer Love” on July 13th, Stevie Hoang decided to collaborate with R&B singer May J. This time, the two came together to cover Lisa Stansfield’s hit song, “All Around The World.”

In 2010, Stevie Hoang became …


Maeda Atsuko’s personal outfit revealed on “Narisumashi Devil”

AKB48’s super idol, Maeda Atsuko also known as “Acchan” made an appearance on the latest episode of Fuji TV’s late night variety show, “Narisumashi Devil“.

On the show, two sets of clothing outfits were introduced and the guests of the show were asked to correctly choose which outfit (A or B) actually belonged to Maeda Atsuko. …


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