BABYMETAL have had a bit of a mixed run since the departure of YUIMETAL in my estimation. “Starlight“ didn’t manage to connect with me, but the relatively anonymous “Elevator Girl“ …
Read More »BABYMETAL joined by Sayashi Riho (ex-Morning Musume) at Glastonbury Festival, new album coming
BABYMETAL recently held a solo concert on June 28, though the main news that came out of that was SUMETAL and MOAMETAL were joined on stage by a guest in …
Read More »Yoshimoto Kogyo (‘PD 101 Japan’ partners) suspends 11 comedians for being paid to attend party held by ‘anti-social forces’ (organized crime)
In what is hilarious but correct wording, major entertainment agency Yoshimoto Kogyo has announced the suspension of 11 comedians for participating in a party held by ‘anti-social forces (organized crime).’ …
Read More »Hara signs with Japanese agency, is preparing for activities
Hara is going to be starting Japanese activities soon and has signed with a new agency, Production Ogi. Goo Hara shared the happy news on her personal Instagram account as …
Read More »Amaki Sally opens up about social anxiety disorder after suspending some activities
Amaki Sally has recently announced that she’ll be taking a break from handshake events, high touch events, and individual meet and greets due to her ongoing battle with social anxiety …
Read More »LABOUM to hold audition for new member for Japanese activities
Five-member girl group LABOUM will be holding an audition to select a sixth member for their Japanese activities, and will take place through Rakuten LIVE, according to both NH Media …
Read More »AKB48 announce DEL48 & MUB48 sister groups based in India
It was reported late in 2017 that AKB48 would be expanding the brand to India in the form of Mumbai48 (MUM48) in 2018. Well that didn’t turn out to be …
Read More »[Review] TWICE “Breakthrough” with a hit in the present, also deliver proof of concept for their future
TWICE have dropped a pair of Japanese songs recently in “HAPPY HAPPY” and “Breakthrough“, and while the former is nice enough on its own, the latter is where my primary …
Read More »Taguchi Junnosuke (former KAT-TUN) arrested on marijuana charge, issues emotional apology
While I was going to let the saga of former KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke play out a bit, I’m guessing his apology essentially solves that. Why was he issuing such …
Read More »EXILE’s AKIRA & actress Lin Chi Ling make surprise marriage announcement
EXILE member AKIRA recently made a shocking announcement on Instagram about a marriage to Taiwanese actress and model Lin Chi Ling, and he explained the situation himself nicely. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXedpIhn95/ https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXbjxeBUR_/
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