The film “Kuroi Juunin no Onna” (usually translated as “Ten Dark Women” or “Ten Black Women“), directed by Ichikawa Kon in 1961, will be getting a stage adaptation! The adaptation will be led by actor/playwright/director Keralino Sandorovich (47) with the participation of the acting troupe, Nylon 100°C.
This is the first time that the movie will be made into a stage …
After the release of their newest album, “LIVE“, NEWS fans couldn’t help but ask one another, “Will there be a new NEWS single soon?”
Why would they ask themselves this?
Because in the special newspaper-like foldout included in the album, there’s a box that says, “NEWS NEW SINGLE COMING SOON!”
It will be really great for fans if NEWS releases a new single within …
Seems like Arashi’s Ninomiya Kazunari will soon invade the television screens of Japan. His CM for Hitachi’s refrigerator line is going to air not long after his CM for “スープdeおこげ (Su-pu de Okoge)“. This product, which is highly popular among working women, has been endorsed by Ninomiya since 2007.
You can view the CM on …
This is an update of the previous post about Kanjani8 releasing a new album titled, “8UPPERS” (PacchiUPPERS). The album will be released on October 20 and will come with a 77-minute movie featuring all the group members. The movie will be shown on October 11th in 50 TOHO cinemas nationwide.
The album will come 3 editions: ‘Special Edition’, ‘Limited Edition’ and the ‘Regular Edition’. The main CD will consist of 13 tracks, written and arranged by artists like DJ KOHNO. The ‘Regular edition’ is bundled with a second CD that will contain 8 solo songs. The ‘Limited edition’ will come with a DVD and some bonus items, like a poster and design stickers. The ‘Special edition’ comes with a CD and 2 DVDs, as well as extra goods.
Check the list of tracks and goods under the cut.
SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi will be facing a challenge for his upcoming TV special – to live on plants for four days. That means he will be eating nothing but plants right before SMAP’s Tokyo Dome concerts!
The TV special where Kusanagi will be doing the challenge is called “草なぎ剛の１人でゴールデン３時間やっちゃいます！〜草だけで過ごす4日間。もし地球上に食べ物が無くなったらあなたは草だけで生きられますか？雑草の様に生きようSP〜 (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s one-man 3hr golden time special! ~Living on plants for 4 …
A gossip magazine, “Friday“, published that actor Uchino Masaaki has been caught cheating! According to its latest issue (released on the 16th), there are photos of Uchino passionately kissing a married lady (not a celebrity) in a car. Uchino is married to an actress, Ichiro Maki, and the couple have a child.
According to “Friday”, Uchino stayed at hotel with the lady for …
The GazettE announced on their official website there’s an open window of opportunity for their international fans. Beginning October 1st to October 12th, international fans will be able to purchase tickets to the bands’ Tokyo Dome tour through Ticket-Reg.com.
2010/12/26 TOKYO DOME Performance (General Sales in Japan from: 11/6)
[Application Period] 10/1~10/12
[Result and Payment Period] 10/19~10/26
[Settlement] 10/27
[Application URL*] …
Left to right: Ohta Aika, Hirajima Natsumi, Kikuchi Ayaka, Watanabe Mayu, Nakagawa Haruka
Left to right: Ohta Aika, Hirajima Natsumi, Kikuchi Ayaka, Watanabe Mayu, Nakagawa Haruka
Watarirouka Hashiritai (spin-off unit from AKB 48) will appear in a CM for NEC’s new laptop “LaVie L”. This is the first time the members appear in a CM, and also the first time that they dress up in maid costumes.
In the CM, they will chase after …
Oricon just announced the results of their weekly comic chart for September 20th. Check out the results below!
Sega has finally confirmed the release of its third installment for the “Valkyria Chronicles” series. While many were hoping for a PS3 version, it looks like gaming fans will have to settle for a PSP version instead. The game release date has been set for January 27th, 2011, and is being priced between $60-$70USD for retail and download. …
Eletronica music duo, BOOM BOOM SATELLITES, have announced and confirmed the dates for their U.S. tour! The group will play nine shows in seven states.
Details after the break!
MUSIC STATION has announced the artist line-up for October 1st. It will not be broadcasted on September 17th and 24th, but don’t be disappointed! MUSIC STATION will broadcast a 3-hour special on the 1st to make up for it! Check out the line-up below.
Japanese garage band Guitar Wolf has announced a new tour for the United States for the months of September and October.
The band will be doing seven shows across the country, from California to New York. They are particularly known for their off-the-wall lives and having incredible amounts of energy. Fans who live in one of the tour cities …
On September 15th, AKB48 member Shinoda Mariko arrived at the press conference for new video distribution program “LISMO Channel（Video)“, which targets mobile phone (au), PC, and CATV platforms. Every Monday and Friday, “LISMO Channel（Video)” will distribute videos of the latest movies, dramas, animes, and variety shows for 5 minutes.
Since AKB48 just released their dating fantasy game on the 14th, …
Huge American producer SKI BEATZ will be releasing a new solo album that features a formidable assortment of Japanese urban artists. The album will serve as a Japanese flip-side to the American album release. SKI BEATZ is well-known in the US for his production for artists like Jay-Z, Curren$y, Lil’ Kim, Mos Def, and Foxy Brown.
The album is …
