Ayu to avoid performing on TV

Hamasaki Ayumi released her new single “MOON/blossom” on the 14th and she said on Twitter that she would not perform this song on TV.

Ayu said, “I am taking good care of my throat right now, more than usual because of a tough tour schedule, and also a hard recording schedule.  Even if I perform on TV in this situation, I …


Ayu’s national tour in 2009 will come back as 3D movie

Hamasaki Ayumi’s national tour in 2009, “ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A 〜NEXT LEVEL〜” will be in theaters as a 3D movie.  They recorded 6 stages including the final stage at Yoyogi National Gymnasium by using a total of 22 3D video cameras, and also added some computer graphics, so it’s not just a live video.

Ayu said, “I’m happy to …


Ayu enjoys shopping in Hong Kong

Hamasaki Ayumi visited Hong Kong on June 28th for a photo shoot for a magazine.  According to “Josei Seven” (published on July 8th), she also enjoyed shopping there.

As soon as Ayu arrived at the hotel, she went out to shopp.  Ayu visited many stores and spent about $70,000 in one day!  Ayu stayed in Hong Kong for 4 days, and …


Ayumi Hamasaki teases with MOON

Leading diva of Japanese pop, Ayumi Hamasaki, released a short edit version of a promotional video for her upcoming single.  The single, the 48th one from the pop queen, will be a double A side release titled “MOON/blossom” and is scheduled to hit stores on July 14th.

The two tracks will balance each other out perfectly, with “MOON” …


Ayu intercedes conflict between Tohoshinki fans and Avex president

There was a little conflict recently between Tohoshinki fans and Matsuura Masato the president of Avex, on twitter.

The conflict started when fans asked him about Tohoshinki.  Matsuura tweeted, “Wanting them to get back together is my wish, but not getting back together is their decision.”

Fans were upset by his tweet and said to him, “Don’t you know how many fans …


Avex stars inspired by Samurai Blue

On the 30th, Japanese soccer team, Samurai Blue had a match with Paraguay.  The game went into overtime as both teams scored no goals and eventually led to a PK match.  Samurai blue lost during the PK match and couldn’t make it to best 8 unfortunately.

Ayumi Hamasaki was one of the supporters, she said, “I was watching the historical moment …


Ayu’s single jacket for “MOON/Blossom” revealed

We posted previously that Ayumi Hamasaki is releasing a new single “MOON/Blossom” on July 14th.  And to build up anticipation, the single jackets for the three versions of “MOON/Blossom” were revealed on the 26th.

According to Ayu, “I made it very gentle and soft which I haven’t done recently.”

Ayu is also releasing her live DVD “Ayumi Hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE …


And you all thought JE robs you!

Who’d have thought that this girl is only on her 48th single release? With as many singles she pumps out I’m surprised that it’s only the 48th.

Who am I talking about? I’m talking about the first female solo artist to have ever sold out to a crowd of 200,000+ (second being MISIA), Ayumi Hamasaki. The diva of J-Pop.

This July 14, …


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