EXILE’s HIRO to retire from being a performer

EXILE leader HIRO has announced that he will retire from being a performer this year. While he’s still a part of EXILE, he plans to concentrate on his work as LDH’s CEO and producer.

HIRO, who has been a performer for 24 years, will be turning 44 years old this June. In his comment to media outlets, he reported, “I’m sorry …


New vocal and dance group GENERATIONS to debut in November

New 7 member vocal and dance group, GENERATIONS, will be having their major debut on November 21st with their first single “BRAVE IT OUT”. GENERATIONS belongs to LDH, the same company as EXILE.

Member Shirahama Alan (19) will be starring in the late-night drama “Sugarless The Other Dreams” which will start on October 3rd and the group’s single will be the …


Ueto Aya and HIRO’s official press statements, and the first blessings from their friends

On September 15th, many friends of actress Ueto Aya and EXILE’s HIRO sent their blessings to the newlywed couple.

One day ago, Ueto and HIRO have both announced via open letters addressed to their fans and statements sent to the press that they’ve officially registered their marriage. They both have been in a relationship for around two years now. …


Ueto Aya and HIRO are officially married

On September 14th, actress Ueto Aya is celebrating her 27th birthday, but that almost fades into the background thanks to the announcement she made on the occasion. All the rumors about her and EXILE’s HIRO (43) have finally come to an end as they announced they have registered their marriage on the 14th.

They have yet to work out their plans …


Ueto Aya confirms she’s still in a relationship

On September 5th, actress Ueto Aya was appointed as the official navigator for the upcoming movie ‘Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away‘ and attended a press conference to talk about it charms.

However, the most burning question of the reporters wasn’t related to the movie. After the recent indication of a rumored break-up between her and her rumored husband-to-be, EXILE’s HIRO, …


Ueto Aya and EXILE’s HIRO love relationship seems to be over or never existed in the first place?

Since the beginning of this year, many people have been starting to count down to the alleged upcoming marriage of actress Ueto Aya and EXILE’s HIRO. However, the latest rumors suggest that they aren’t together anymore.

It was on New Year’s Day, when newspaper Sponichi reported that the two of them would be getting married this spring. They were said …


Full PV for EXILE’s “ALL NIGHT LONG” revealed

EXILE has released the full PV to their upcoming 39th single “ALL NIGHT LONG“!

Earlier tokyohive reported, their costumes were designed by Zaldy Goco. This is the second time Zaldy has provided designs for EXILE. The first time was their live tour costumes back in 2010. Also, this is Zaldy’s first time designing costumes for the music video and/or CD …


Ueto Aya and EXILE’s HIRO are getting married?

On December 31st, it was reported that actress Ueto Aya and EXILE’s leader HIRO would be getting married this spring.

According to Sponichi, Ueto has already revealed this news to her mother and close friends. She also told her agency, “I want to get married in the spring.” The wedding ceremony and reception is as yet undecided, however, Ueto plans to …


AKB48, EXILE, and more receive a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 25th, artists who attended “The 2nd Japan-Vietnam Friendship Music Festival~Kono Heiwa wo Yume mite~” in Hanoi, Vietnam earlier this month visited the Prime Minister’s official residence, where they received a letter of appreciation from two notable public figures: Chief Cabinet Secretary Fujimura Osamu and Sugi Ryotaro, the special ambassador for Japan and Vietnam.

This letter was drafted by the …


EXILE to hold charity auction on “EXILE Damashii”

Popular group EXILE will hold a charity auction on their TV program, “EXILE Damashii“, on which EXILE serves as the main MC.

The charity auction is part of the “JNN・JRN Kizuna Project“, in which JNN’s 28 participating TV stations and 34 participating radio stations started for disaster relief.

The renewal of “EXILE Damashii” will start on April 24th, as it will feature more …


EXILE to attend MTV’s VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN + lineup

We previously reported that idol group AKB48 had been chosen to MC for MTV’s VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN award ceremony. Today, it was announced that male group EXILE will also make an appearance!

EXILE has been chosen to participate in MTV’s international award ceremony, VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN (VMAJ), which will be held on June 25 at Chiba’s …


hiro celebrates her 27th birthday with fans

On April 9th, SPEED member Shimabukuro Hiroko (a.k.a. hiro) celebrated her 27th birthday at Akasaka BLITZ with fans for a solo live, “Hiroko Shimabukuro★Utaitai 2011“.

hiro’s actual birthday is on April 7th, and the last time she celebrated her birthday with fans was in 2009 with “HIROKO SHIMABUKURO★BIRTHDAY LIVE ‘Utaitai’.”

hiro said that it was great to see the smiling faces of …


Coco d’Or releases “Alfie” PV teaser for upcoming album

Last month it was announced that SPEED member hiro would be releasing a third album under her solo project name, Coco d’Or.

The album is in collaboration with Dave Matthews, it will be her first in five years, and the album will have twelve tracks in total.

Coco d’Or has also just released a teaser for the track “Alfie” to promote the …


Aya Ueto showcases her new wedding dresses + a secret rehearsal?

Today, actress Aya Ueto showcased her new wedding dress collection from her brand, “U AYA UETO DRESSES“, through a small fashion show in Tokyo.

It’s her brand’s fifth fashion show, and the theme this time around was: “The dress I want to wear ‘now’.”

Of course, Aya Ueto herself walked down the runway and presented two dresses: a pure-white, mermaid-line wedding dress, …


Coco d’Or collaborates with Dave Matthews for third album

It’s been almost five years since Coco d’Or’s last release, but fans of the jazz band can finally pen a date onto their calendars.

The group has announced that they will release their third album, “Coco d’Or 3” on March 9th! While details still remain vague, what is known is that it’s a 12-track album arranged by Dave Matthews.

For those of you …


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