The girls of KARA participated in an interview after “FNS Kayousai” to talk about their feelings on being invited to Japan’s prestigious New Year’s Eve program “Kouhaku Uta Gassen”.
KARA’s leader, Gyuri, showed her respect, “I heard that it’s Japan’s greatest music program. I’m really happy, because we’ve had our eyes on it ever since we debuted in Japan.”
Hara added, “I’ve …
Buono! Has just released the PV to their 13th single “Hatsukoi Cider”.
The girls turn into a spunky rock band as they dance around to their new song. The PV is a gray theme while using the color pass effect for the members’ hot pink suits.
The double A-side “Hatsukoi Cider/Deep Mind” will be released on January 18th and is the ending …
No Sleeves has revealed the PV to their 8th single “Pedicure Day”.
The PV features the members as they wake up and get ready for a girls party later in the day with their friends. It’s an up-tempo girlish song that is full of color.
Their single will be released on December 28th, around six months since the release of their last …
L to R: kiki & RUNA
L to R: kiki & RUNA
Kiki (22) and RUNA (21) are Chinese fashion models for the Chinese version of “ViVi” magazine and they have announced that they will be moving their activities to Japan.
The two have signed on with Idea, the agency of many popular models such as Takagaki Reiko (32) and Tokuzawa Naoko (27). Kiki and RUNA will …
Koda Kumi who has been making headlines with her recent engagement to BACK-ON’s guitarist and vocalist KENJI03 has decided to perform at Ontama Carnival next year. The music event will be held on January 28th and 29th at Yokohama Arena.
This will be the 4th time Koda Kumi has attended the event. In addition to Koda, the following artists will …
On December 15th, it was announced that SMAP’s Katori Shingo (34)’s female persona, “Shingo Mama”, will return to the small screen after 3 years. Shingo Mama is returning via the upcoming Fuji TV program “Oja Map” (Wednesday, 7 P.M. JST) which will begin its broadcast in January of 2012.
This is a program that Katori, along with Yamazaki Hironari of Untouchable, …
It’s been announced that idol group AKB48 will guest-feature on the December 19th broadcast of Fuji TV’s ‘SMAP X SMAP Special‘.
The members will dress up in Santa outfits for the special occasion, and sing Christmas carols like “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” with SMAP. Both groups will take the stage for a total of six songs, including AKB48’s ultra-popular …
In commemoration of her new NHK E-tele program, ‘Angela Aki’s SONGBOOK in English‘, Angela has decided to release a new album. This album, adroitly titled “SONGBOOK“, will be comprised of Angela’s covers of 13 popular Western songs.
Angela recorded all the songs in Japanese and it seems as though the entire album will be done with a piano accompaniment — …
“Funny and Cute” idol unit from Kansai, JK21, made their major label debut last year and on December 14th, they finally released their first major album, “JK21 Yanen”.
Comprised of 13 songs, this major album includes all of their major singles such as “Namidame Peace Sign”, “I Ai KANSAI”, and“Koi no Kiseki (Love’s Miracle).” It also includes songs from their indie …
On December 15th, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appeared at a sales event for her collaboration with shampoo brand, ‘Reveur’. This new shampoo is called ‘Reveur x Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Limited Collaboration’ and will cost 1,890 yen (~24 USD).
Kyary prepared two different designs, the ‘Baby Scent’ and ‘Cotton Candy Scent’. She confessed, “To be honest, I tend to find things troublesome, even …
Singer Koda Kumi has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child!
Koda was rumored to be pregnant shortly after she revealed that she was getting married to BACK-ON vocalist and guitarist, KENJI03. She planned to make her official announcement after entering a more stable period of pregnancy, however, with all the confusion from the media, Koda decided …
On December 25th, Momoiro Clover Z will hold their Christmas Live, “Momoiro Christmas 2011 Saitama Super Arena Taikai”, and also release their limited Christmas single, “Shiroi Kaze”.
The title song was written and composed by Tada Shinya and arranged by Ikuta Magokoro, who also composed and arranged AKB48’s “Ponytail to Shushu“. This will be the second time that they’ve collaborated on …
With Yazawa Erika and Fonchi graduating at the end of this month, Idoling!!! is preparing to unveil a music video for “MAMORE!!!” that shows off their unique ’strength’.
To achieve that feeling, the girls didn’t film their PV in a studio; instead, they opted for a warehouse without any windows. Additionally, this video doesn’t focus on their smiling faces …
It’s been revealed that Kawashima Ai has developed a bone fracture due to running too much.
Kawashima began running so that she could build strength for her upcoming concerts. Recently, she had her eyes set on a Trail Running event and was running 10 to 20 kilometers a day. Unfortunately, Kawashima overexerted herself and involuntarily gave herself a fracture.
Though …
It’s been announced that AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko will appear in the upcoming movie, ‘Kuyaku Ressha‘, alongside actor Moriyama Mirai. ‘Kuyaku Ressha’ was adapted from Nishimura Kenta’s novel, which received the 144th Akutagawa Prize, a prestigious literary award.
The story is set in 1987 and revolves around ‘Kitamachi Kanta’ (played by Moriyama), a 19-year-old day laborer who’s infatuated with alcohol and brothels. He …
