As reported earlier, SixTONES will be making their CD debut on January 22. It's been revealed that their debut song (currently untitled) will be produced by X JAPAN's YOSHIKI. This announcement was made on November 19 during SixTONES' one-man live at Tokyo International Forum. It will be YOSHIKI's first time providing a song for a Johnny's artist.  Takizawa Hideaki, producer of SixTONES, made the offer to YOSHIKI earlier in spring

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On October 27, actor Wada Masato's wife Yoshiki Risa updated her blog announcing the birth of their first child, a baby girl. Yoshiki announced, "At this time, our first child, a healthy baby girl was born. Thankfully, both mother and baby are healthy." She continued, "I am grateful for my husband who always supported me with a smile when times got tough as well as our child who grew healthily inside of my belly." She als

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Yoshiki Risa has revealed her maternity photos via Instagram. Yoshiki shared that she had her maternity photos taken before her last month of pregnancy. She uploaded three photos, saying, "For my outfit and props, I chose the ones with the most reasonable prices on Amazon. I was able to create a very special memory. I hope to take one with the three of us next time." Yoshiki married actor Wada Masato on November 22, 2017. Earlier t

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI revealed via Instagram that he volunteered in his hometown of Chiba Prefecture, which was severely damaged recently due to Typhoon Faxai.  YOSHIKI has already donated ten million yen to support disaster-stricken areas. On Instagram, he shared photos of himself at the volunteer site saying, "Arrived in Japan. I went to volunteer in Chiba, hit by typhoon. Some areas still need more help. Praying for a fast recovery." So

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Yoshiki Risa has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. According to her official blog, Yoshiki has entered her stable period and is due sometime this fall. She plans to continue working while monitoring her health and condition.  Yoshiki wrote, "Each day, I become more amazed and excited at how fast my baby is growing. While taking care of this new life, I hope to spend my time looking forward to my new family. It would

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Mizuno Yoshiki (Ikimonogakari) will be collaborating with Oda Kazumasa for his new project HIROBA. His single "YOU (with Oda Kazumasa)" will be released on April 17. Through this project, Mizuno aims to create a space where he can interact with other artists and creators. Regardless of the generation gap, Mizuno and Oda spent half a year discussing and creating this ballad song. As the coupling track, the single will include "I", which

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YOSHIKI will compose the new single for 'Mezamashi Janken,' which is a popular segment of Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV.''Mezamashi Janken' is a segment of the program where various actors and artists do janken with the viewers. The single composed by YOSHIKI will be used in the program beginning in April.  A special feature on 'Mezamashi TV' that follows YOSHIKI working on the single will air on March 29. The song will be revealed for the first

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Previously, it was reported that YOSHIKI was appointed as music director for the Hollywood film 'xXx 4.' On January 25th, he attended a press conference for the movie with director D.J. Caruso and producer Mark Johnson. Director Caruso, who has been a fan of YOSHIKI for some time, asked him to serve as the music director as he believed that "through music, he would incorporate various feelings into the film." He commented, "I want to work togethe

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YOSHIKI has been appointed as the music director for the Hollywood film 'xXx 4.'This is the latest installment in the 'XXX' series directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Vin Diesel. It has been gaining a lot of attention as the movie and TV series will be produced simultaneously, a first in Hollywood history.  Additionally, YOSHIKI will be working on the music for animated film 'Spycies' produced by Chinese entertainment giant iQiyi

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The song order for the '69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' has been announced. The show will kick off with Sandaime J Soul Brothers from the white team followed by Sakamoto Fuyumi from the red team. YOSHIKI will perform with HYDE for the white team, then with Sarah Brightman for the red team. The last performer will be Southern All Stars. The '69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' will air on December 31. Take a look at the song order below!  01. Sandaime J Soul

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