DIR EN GREY have announced that they will tour North America in December, then Europe early next year. DIR EN GREY's first North American tour in 4 years will kick off on December 5 in Los Angeles, California for a total of nine shows. Among the 9 shows, the New York show is on December 13 is already sold out. Meanwhile, for their European tour, they are scheduled to hold a total of ten shows in six countries. Take a look at the tour da

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THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE will hold an event called 'THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE 5th Anniversary Special Event' on September 12 in Tokyo.  Everyone became official members of THE RAMPAGE back on September 12, 2014 during the event 'Musha Shugyou Final' at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST. 'THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE 5th Anniversary Special Event' will be held to commemorate exactly five years since the group's formation. More details will be announc

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The PV for Shimizu Shota's new song "Breathe Again" has been uploaded onto YouTube.  "Breathe Again" was released digitally on August 21. The PV is a "super slow video" of people enjoying their time at a night pool that was taken in just seven minutes. It features appearances by EXIT's Rintaro and Kanechika Daiki, Matenro's Anthony, Paipai Dekami, Aoyama Thelma, DISH//'s Tachibana Toui (Fling Dish, Rap, DJ, Key), Toyama Mirei, BYOB, Nachos, and

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Matsui Jurina will release her first solo album "Privacy" this year. The album will feature 9 tracks all written by Jurina herself. It's said to be an album that represents her philosophy of love. The release date will be announced at a later date.One of the tracks, "KMT Dance," will be available on music streaming services starting August 28. In the meantime, check out the track list below! [Privacy]01. Sofa to Cushion02. monochrome03.

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Check out the box office charts and trailers of all the new Japanese films of the past weekend below! Japan Box Office Chart – August 17th/18th 01 (02) The Lion King (Weeks: 02) 02 (03) Weathering With You (Weeks: 05) 03 (01) One Piece Movie 14: Stampede (Weeks: 02) 04 (04) Toy Story 4 (Weeks: 06) 05 (05) Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (Weeks: 03) 06 (06) The Secret Life of Pets 2 (Weeks: 04) 07 (08) The Great War of Arch

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AKB48 have revealed the PV for their 56th single "Sustainable" to drop on September 18. "Sustainable" was composed by Inoue Yoshimasa, who was the composer of the group's 41st single "Halloween Night" released back in August of 2015. The PV was directed by Takahashi Eiki, who also directed "Oogoe Diamond" and "Iiwake Maybe," and the choreography was arranged by Makino Anna, who choreographed the dances for "RIVER" and "Ponytail to Shushu." By wo

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On August 20, EXILE / EXILE THE SECOND's TETSUYA (38) announced the birth of his first child during an event in Tokyo.  Back in March, TETSUYA made the announcement that he had married a non-celebrity woman that he had dated for three years. At the time, he revealed that their first child would be born in late June or early July.Congratulations!Source: Model Press

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Singer/actress Non stars in Uniqlo's CM for 'Curve Pants' featuring Sheena Ringo's song "Tashika no Hokori."In the CM, Non sports Uniqlo's 'Curve Pants' and throws a curve ball from the pitcher's mound representing the theme of women wearing 'Curve Pants' encountering a new side of themselves.  Sheena, who wrote "Tashika no Hokori" just for the CM, uses French in the CM. Non, who was moved from the song's lyrics commented, "It responded to my f

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Yamaguchi Maho's first photo book "present" will hit store shelves on her 24th birthday, September 24. The photo book was shot in Hawaii, a place where Yamaguchi had always wanted to visit. For the shoot, she delved into physical training and dietary management. Yamaguchi, who says she lost 5 kg (11 lbs) in about one month, said, "I ate five meals a day and toned my body by going to the gym. In the photo book, you can see many different side

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Recently, it was reported that actor Hosogai Kei (34) and actress Sato Hitomi (39) are in a romantic relationship and will be getting married soon. In an ORICON STYLE interview, Sato's agency commented, "They are in a good relationship, but it hasn't been determined whether or not they will be getting married." According to reports, Hosogai and Sato have been dating for about a year, and at the earliest, they are planning to submit their marriag

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