Nogizaka46 member Yamazaki Rena has been accepted into Keio University. She will begin school this spring. In order to focus on her studies, Yamazaki did not participate in Nogizaka46's single "Taiyou Knock" (released last July) and put her activities on hold. Yamazaki announced her acceptance into Keio University on March 2 via her official blog, and revealed that she decided to continue her education because she was unable to communicate w

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MINMI and Wakadanna have announced their divorce.The two made the announcement via their official website and blogs on February 28. Wakadanna stated, "Our feelings gradually changed from love to friendship... We will continue to help each other and make music together as friends." Meanwhile, MINMI commented, "Our encounter, the road we walked together, and what we've built up are treasures I cherish in my heart. I am filled with feelings of

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Sheena Ringo will be in charge of the music for Japan Post Insurance's new CM.  The CM has the catch phrase "Jinsei wa, Yume darake" ("Life if full of dreams"), and it stars actress Takahata Mitsuki. Sheena produced an original song just for the CM. The CM will begin its broadcast on March 1. In addition, you can see the CM via its campaign website, which will open on March 1 at 10:00 am JST.Source: natalie

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JKT48's Nakagawa Haruka has announced her graduation from the group.Nakagawa made this announcement on February 27 during "JKT48 REQUEST HOUR -SETLIST BEST 30 2016-" at Balai Sarbini in Jakarta, Indonesia. On her graduation, Nakagawa commented, "While being active in Indonesia, I became interested in experiencing many things in different countries." She continued, "I also want to learn more about the world. I wanted to take my next step, so I dec

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Recochoku have updated their weekly charts for the week of February 17th to February 23rd. Check out the top ranking chaku-uta, digital singles and music videos for this week below! - < Chaku-Uta - Weekly Ranking > 01 - "Ashita e no Tegami (Drama Version)" - Teshima Aoi 02 - "Umi no Koe" - Urashima Taro (Kiritani Kenta) 03 - "365 Nichi no Kamihikouki" - AKB48 04 - "Saraba Namida" - Ketsumeishi 05 - "BANG BANG BANG" - BIGBANG

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HKT48 Team KIV member Okada Kanna has announced that she will graduate in March. This announcement came on February 25 during a concert, then later announced via the group's official website. Okada wanted to "devote herself to studies and think about the field of medical science in the future." Okada's graduation concert will be held on March 22 at HKT48 Theater in Fukuoka. Furthermore, she will be participating in the group's

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Actress Adachi Yumi (34) has announced that she is pregnant with her second child. On February 24, Adachi wrote a blog entry titled "Announcement" and shared the happy news, "At this time, I have been blessed with a new life. I am currently 5 months pregnant." She plans to continue working while taking care of her physical condition.  Adachi married photographer Kuwajima Tomoki in November of 2014. "My husband and daughter are both loo

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The ladies of SCANDAL star in Bourbon's latest CM for "Fettuccine Gummy". This is the first time for SCANDAL to make a CM appearance. Their new song "LOVE ME DO" is also being used in the CM. "LOVE ME DO" will be included in the band's new album "YELLOW" to drop in stores on March 2. Then starting in April, they will embark on their tour "SCANDAL TOUR 2016: YELLOW", which includes stops in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Source & Image:

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Oricon has revealed its weekly ranking for February 15 to 21. Check out the results beneath the cut! [Single Weekly Ranking]1. "Sakura Night Fever / Chotto Guchoku ni! Chottosu Moushin / Osu! Kobuchi Tamashii" - Kobushi Factory : 2/17 (33,903)2. "Junpaku Antoinette" - Hokago Princess : 2/17 (18,149)3. "Otome Gokoro no Kagi / The Kagayakeru" - Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome : 2/17 (16,245)4. "B Vibration" - ZEN THE HOLLYWOOD :

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Recochoku have updated their weekly charts for the week of February 10th to February 16th. Check out the top ranking chaku-uta, digital singles and music videos for this week below! - < Chaku-Uta - Weekly Ranking > 01 - "Ashita e no Tegami (Drama Version)" - Teshima Aoi 02 - "Umi no Koe" - Urashima Taro (Kiritani Kenta) 03 - "365 Nichi no Kamihikouki" - AKB48 04 - "DANCE WITH ME NOW!" - E-girls 05 - "Yume" - GReeeeN

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