Kago Ai suddenly announces marriage & pregnancy

Kago Ai has announced her sudden marriage on her official blog and also revealed that she is currently pregnant.

Kago wrote on her official blog:

“To everyone who has always been cheering for me and supporting me:

I, Kago Ai, would like to announce that I have registered my marriage this month with a person I have known for some time now. Also, …


Soon-to-be father Ishida Yasushi overcomes his “sexless marriage”

Comedian Ishida Yasushi (46) has just announced that his first child will be born near the end of May next year. During an interview held in Osaka, he revealed that his wife of two years (29) is currently five months pregnant.

Already talking like a proud parent, he explained his theory that “There are a lot of geniuses born …


Bakarhythm & Kuramoto Mitsuru to broadcast new project worldwide via YouTube

Beginning on December 22nd, Chuukyou TV will broadcast a new variety tv project developed by Bakarhythm and author Kuramoto Mitsuru, called “Kikaku Bakari“.

According to Bakarhythm and Kuramoto, it will be an experimental show which focuses on “thinking about nothing but brand-new projects“. These projects from the novel show will be uploaded on YouTube as well as broadcast on Chuukyou TV, …


Fudanjuku reveal PV for new single “Kaze Ikki” + full preview for “my home town”

Cross-dressing idol unit Fudanjuku have recently revealed the details for their latest single, “Kaze Ikki“!

Scheduled to hit stores on January 18th, “Kaze Ikki” the first single featuring the new eight-member lineup with the addition of two new members, Aiba Kensui and Yukimura Ryouma. The single will come in one regular version and eight limited edition versions, which feature …


Matsuyama Kenichi attends the pre-screening for the first episode of “Taira no Kiyomori”


Akihabara idol unit ‘Tenpa Gumi. inc’ switches labels, announces new single

Akihabara-based idol group Tenpa Gumi. inc have announced that they will be transferring to a new label, in addition to releasing a new single called “Future Driver“.

This single will be their first work under MEME TOKYO, which was formed by TOY’S FACTORY in conjunction with “Mofuku-chan” Fukushima Maiko, the managing director of Moe Japan whose responsibilities also …


supercell announces new vocalist, 15-year-old Koeda!

The winner of supercell’s guest vocalist audition, which began in May, has just been announced. 15 year-old Koeda from Fukuoka will be serving as the band’s new vocalist!

Aside from composing, ryo also works as a designer and illustrator, in addition to being the founder of supercell. Without having a particular vocalist join as a member, supercell’s first album “supercell” featured …


New S/mileage sub-member Kosuga Fuyuka withdraws due to poor health

It’s only been three weeks since Kosuga Fuyuka was named as a new sub-member of S/mileage. Unfortunately, it’s been revealed that Kosuga had to withdraw from the group due to poor health.

The announcement posted on the official S/mileage website states:


Chara to celebrate her 20th anniversary since debut with a “Very Special” tour!

Pop artist Chara will be holding a nationwide tour, “Chara Live Tour 2011 ‘Very Special’” beginning at the end of November.

As the popular singer’s 20th anniversary year draws to a close, this tour is sure to heat things up, with a focus on live house performances. The tour will begin with a performance at Yokohama BLITZ on November …


NMB48 to change 3 senbatsu members for 2nd single

The senbatsu members chosen to participate in NMB48’s 2nd single, scheduled for release on October 19th, have just been changed.

The newly announced senbatsu members participating are Ogasawara Mayu, Kadowaki Kanako, Kishino Rika, Kinoshita Haruna, Kotani Riho, Jounishi Kei, Shiroma Miru, Fukumoto Aina, Yamaguchi Yuuki, Yamada Nana, and Yamamoto Sayaka from Team N. 1st generation kenkyuusei member Yamagishi Natsumi, and 2nd …


Takaoka Sousuke posts an apology onto his blog


Actor Takaoka Sousuke, who recently launched fiery criticisms of TV companies that overemphasized  the “Korean wave”, updated his blog on August 10th with a sudden apology, titled, “To the many people who have given me their opinions“.

“About this incident with the things I said on Twitter, I have been reflecting deeply about my lack of …


Berryz Koubou release new profile pictures for “Aa, Yoru ga Akeru”!

Popular idol group from Hello! Project, Berryz Koubou, have just updated their official website with the profile pictures for their newest single, “Aa, Yoru ga Akeru“!

The new pictures show the girls in the same sweet pink silk dresses revealed on the covers for the upcoming single. While their new song also features a mature sound, these …


Details released for Goto Maki’s upcoming album “Aikotoba (VOICE)”

Pop singer Goto Maki, who recently announced that she will be going on hiatus from the entertainment industry after the end of the year, is still giving it her all. After releasing a new digital single, “What is LOVE/SCANDALOUS“, she has just revealed the details for her first full-length album with avex entertainment, “Aikotoba (VOICE)“.

“Aikotoba (VOICE)” will be released …


Behind-the-scenes clips revealed for Goto Maki’s new single “What is LOVE/SCANDALOUS”!

Pop singer and former Morning Musume member Goto Maki has just released her newest digital single, “What is LOVE/SCANDALOUS“!

The release features a welcome return to her popular dance-pop style, with two hard-hitting tracks sure to please fans. To commemorate the single’s release, avex entertainment has released a preview video, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Goto recording the two songs in …


Details revealed for “GANTZ PERFECT ANSWER” DVD

It was recently announced that the hit movie, “GANTZ PERFECT ANSWER“, will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 14th.

“PERFECT ANSWER” stars Arashi’s Ninomiya Kazunari and actor Matsuyama Kenichi, and is the concluding episode to the breakthrough hit series that has attracted over 5 million viewers and over 600 million yen in box office takings. Although the movie picks …


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