globe’s KEIKO gets discharged from hospital, starts rehabilitation

Music producer Komuro Tetsuya held a press conference on December 9th to announce that his wife KEIKO was discharged from hospital on the 8th.

Komuro began by reassuring the audience that KEIKO was doing fine. “Since it was detected early, KEIKO didn’t suffer any aftereffects from the subarachnoid hemorrhage, such as being unable to move her body or have …


KEIKO transfers from the ICU to general hospital wards

Globe vocalist KEIKO, who underwent an emergency operation for a subarachnoid hemorrhage last month, has finally been moved from the ICU to the hospital’s general wards. according to a Twitter update by her husband, fellow Globe member and producer/songwriter Komuro Tetsuya.

He thanked all concerned parties with his update on November 10th, stating, “I’m reporting that as of yesterday (the …


KEIKO to be hospitalized for a month following an operation for a hemorrhage

Earlier, we reported that KEIKO was rushed to a hospital on the evening of October 24th after suddenly collapsing at home. Her agency, avex, has just revealed an update about her condition.

KEIKO was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which called for an operation that lasted for over five hours. She has regained consciousness and will be hospitalized for …


KEIKO gets rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home

It’s been reported that KEIKO (39), a globe member and the wife of music producer Komuro Tetsuya (52), was rushed to a hospital on October 24th after she collapsed at home.

According to a source, KEIKO suddenly complained of feeling ill and collapsed at home. Though she was transported to a hospital by ambulance, she is conscious and her condition is not life-threatening.  KEIKO’s …


Fuji TV to have ‘FNS Music Festival’ – Summer Edition in August!

Today, Fuji TV revealed their plans for a summer edition of their four hour-long music program, ‘FNS Music Festival‘, for August 6th at 7:00 PM JST!

The hosts for the summer festival will be the same as the end-of-year ‘FNS Music Festival’ MCs, Takashima Aya and SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi.

Currently there are 29 groups set to perform.  Fuji TV may add additional artists later, …


Komuro Tetsuya confirms new release date for album, “Digitalian is eating breakfast 2″

Legendary producer and musician Komuro Tetsuya has finally confirmed the release date for his first album in twenty-two years, “Digitalian is eating breakfast 2″!

The album had been postponed from it’s original release date of March 23rd due to the Tohoku earthquake, but has now been revealed to have an official scheduled release date for May 4th.

Guests include members …


Komuro Tetsuya to release first solo album in 22 years

After collaborating extensively with Japanese pop empress Ayumi Hamasaki in 2010, Komura Tetsuya will be releasing his first solo album “Digitalian is eating breakfast 2″ on March 23rd. This will be his first solo album under his own name in 22 years.

The album will feature spectacular guest contributions from famous artists such as Sakamoto Miu, KREVA, Zeebra, Hidaka Mitsuhiro (AAA), Uno Misako (AAA), VERBAL (m-flo), Nipsey Hussle and …


Ayumi Hamasaki announces mini tour for new single

Pop queen Ayumi Hamasaki has finally confirmed the contents of her upcoming single “crossroad” and has announced a promotional mini tour to go with the release as well.

The single will be the 49th from the singer and the lead track will be written by Komuro Tetsuya of globe fame.  The coupling track will be a cover version of …


Hamasaki Ayumi to team up with Komuro Tetsuya

Hamasaki Ayumi will release two new singles in two consecutive weeks, and one of the songs, “crossroad“, was composed by Komuro Tetsuya. This is the first time Komuro Tetsuya has made a song just for Ayu, although she had sung one of his sonsg before with KEIKO. Komuro will also make a follow up song of “crossroad”, but the title …


11 artists participate in official theme song for “a-nation ‘10″

Komuro Tetsuya composed an official theme song for Avex’s annual summer event, “a-nation ‘10″, and 11 artists from avex will participate in the song as a special unit called “a-nation’s party.” The title of the song is “THX A LOT”, and it will be used starting on August 7th at the stage in Ehime and will also be performed on the 28th in Tokyo.

Check out the artists after the cut.


Kitano Kii to hold single release event

Kitano Kii will release her 2nd single “Hanataba” on August 11th.  Before the release, Kii will be holding events in 4 cities, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka on July 17th and 18th.  Fans who reserve her single at the event will get a special sticker of Kii.

“Hanataba” is written and composed by Komuro Tetsuya.

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