Shun Oguri's New Love?
Monday, May 26, 2008

We were pretty disappointed to learn about this news that Oguri was seen introducing another girl as his girlfriend to his close friend, Kamiji Yusuke’s family.

The full story goes, Oguri travelled outta Tokyo to Uraga to visit his Kamiji's family. He brought along a girl with him which was said not to be Yamada Yuu, according to Kamiji's neighbor.

To bring a girl this far outta Tokyo to visit a friend's family together. Then Oguri is also rumoured to have get back together with his ex-girlfriend in 2005, Yakuchi Mari who was used to be from Morning Musume.

Oh dear, please don't disappoint us Oguri! =(
Hope there is some follow-up on it soon..

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Code Blue Confirmed and Cast Announced

There have been rumors of a Fuji TV drama series made up of Yamapi, Erika Toda and Yui Aragaki and the theme of it is medical. We were so excited to hear the combination of these 3 hottest stars together and was hoping it was not just a rumor. Lucky us!

The drama series titled "Code Blue" were confirmed to be showing on Thursdays in July! The show will be led by the main, Yamapi. The drama's full title is "Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyu Kyumei".

It will be based on Japan's proposal for an emergency medical service using helicopters to quickly reach those in need. A special bill was passed in June 2007 that should foster widespread adoption of the system. Yamapi stars as a young doctor-in-training, working under the guidance of an experienced "flight doctor" (Toshiro Yanagiba).

Some scenes will be filmed with a real helicopter, adding to the show's tension, etc. So exciting! The strong supporting cast will include Yui Aragaki, Erika Toda, Manami Higa, Yosuke Asari, Kiyoshi Kodama, Ryo, Tetta Sugimoto, Susumu Terajima, Masanobu Katsumura.

Fuji TV will broadcast "Code Blue" on Thursday nights at 10:00pm, starting sometime in July. Oh boy, I can't wait!!!


Source: tokyography

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Yamapi's new girlfriend?
Friday, May 16, 2008

After the broke-up with Abiru, Yamapi seems to move on fast huh. It was said his new girlfriend is a former model of a girl magazine called “egg” and she resembles Abiru Yuu. Yamapi & this unknown girl have known each other since high school.

Of course Johnny’s Entertainment comment that, “All these rumours are baseless!”

Maybe it is really rumours only or?? Time will tell. ;)

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Koda Kumi replaced by Kyoko Fukada in Kirin Ad

Koda Kumi's career seems to be picking up now with the new endorsement and concert, singles coming up. However, her rude comment early this year was still remembered by many. Hence, of course negative perceptions were formed and hard to remove.

The loss of a recent commercial contract for Kirin's chuhai brand Hyoketsu. The company stated that the contract had always been set to expire this spring so Kirin has chosen actress Kyoko Fukada to represent the brand instead.

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Maki Horikita as "Miss Cotton"

It is funny how Japan Entertainment Industry have all kinds of suveys and awards.

Cotton USA Awards, meant to help promote the cotton industry, were presented on Wednesday in Tokyo. The awards are given to celebrities who possess "softness" and "freshness," just like cotton.

This year, Maki Horikita was given the title of Miss Cotton, while Eiko Koike was named Mrs. Cotton (she married pro wrestler Wataru Sakata last August). TOKIO's Taichi Kokubun was chosen as Mr. Cotton.

Maki sure looks pale and soft with a sense of purity. (^-^)

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End of Yamapi & Abiru
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

As per Uwasako's entry, I thought it was interesting to share...

If you have forgotten about Abiru cheating on Yamapi's entry, here is a recap. Yuu met up with her ex-boyfriend, ISSA from Da Pump.

It was said that Yamapi was really upset after learning about all these and according to Abiru's friend, Yamapi told Abiru:"I had always trusted you, but now I never want to see you again!" And Abiru told her friend, Yamapi dumped her.

After all the threats & opposition from the jimusho, after all the talk about how she's ruining his image and several times she and ISSA showed up together in drinking parties, Yamapi was always trying trust her and side her. It must be really hurting for Yamapi.

When their relationship was doing well, she hung out with ther Johnny's members and now she's since moved on to DA PUMP as she was spotted in a Roppongi bar with members YUKINARI and KEN. So verstile of Abiru Yuu.

Yamapi's fans must be really happy that he finally see the true side of her. Let's hope Yamapi get over it soon. And Abiru, i guess u really don't know how to cherish. LOL

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Nakamaru start University studies

This spring, KAT-TUN member Yuuichi Nakamaru (24) entered Waseda University as a correspondence student in the Department of Human Behavior and Environment Sciences. He attended an entrance ceremony at Waseda's Toyama campus on April 1.

Nakamaru started thinking of attending university in 2005. He had developed an interest in environmental studies, and he decided to take an exam in December 2006. About a year later, he was selected for admission after going through the interview process and entrance examination.

Nakamaru said he is serious about graduating, even if "it takes him 8 years."

Let's hope his studies will not affect KAT-TUN activities such as concert tours & single, album release.

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Oguri Shun & Yamada Yuu are OFFICIALLY DATING!
Friday, May 9, 2008


Initially I did not want to include this news because I was not a huge fan of Oguri but I guess I am becoming now...

6th May 2008, Oguri and Yuu were rumored to be dating by SpoNichi (NichiSports). They met during the filming of Binbou Danshi this year (2008) January and probably developed special feelings for each other through it.

It was initially rumoured that both of them got together and broke up with their respective partners. Orguri broke up with Tanaka Miho and Yamada Yuu broke up with Ito Hideaki. However everything was only gossips and rumors.

Until Oguri admitted that,"Yu is a very precious girlfriend to me" during a radio broadcasting programme he attended yesterday, 8th May 2008. I guess we all know most probably what it meant! (^-^)

Oguri even mentioned that he was so excited to see himself appear on the front page of a newspaper that he picked up ten copies. Then Yu wrote in her blog that," Oguri is very special and important to her." And Yu's agency has also acknowledged that the two are seeing each other as well. Oguri's management, on the other hand, did not give any comment.

Well, Oguri is a raising star, one of the busiest guy in the Japanese Entertainment Industry these days. It is obvious why his management did not want to make any unnecessary comments. It is lucky that Yu has a good reputation too or objections might arise. But even if it does, I am sure Oguri will overcome them all and still be with Yu.

While other stars try to make least comment or deny having relationships even if they are in one, Oguri proudly declaring his relationship with Yu, really makes us feel so touched by his "MANLY-NESS". Yu is so fortunate. HAHA

YOU'RE THE MAN, 小栗旬!

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BoA's Concept Single - Vivid
Thursday, May 8, 2008



BoA is to release a concept single on 4th June 2008. The new single titled "Vivid" indicates, the theme for the music, artwork, and music videos is vivid. The single will include the following songs:

1) Kissing You (Used as theme song for "Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi")
2) Sparkling (Song for CM "Zespri Kiwifruit")
3) Joyful Smile

The first press of the CD will include some offshot pictures from the photo shoot for the jacket and a digest version of the "Kissing you" and "Sparkling" music videos, which appear in full on the DVD edition.

The first press of the DVD will contain bonus footage of the making of the videos, as well as "BoA TV 2nd Season" as "BoA TV" was shown in her latest album "THE FACE" and was well-liked by the fans.

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Koda Kumi's new endorsement
Monday, May 5, 2008

Since the bad-comment incident, Koda Kumi's reputation has gone sour for a while. Being stripped off several endorsement jobs and not being able to promote her album "Kingdom" and it almost made her cancel her nationwide tour.

Despite of her unable to appear in shows to promote her album, Kingdom still make it to the top of the Oricon Charts. And she has now got back on track to work since mid April to start off with her tour.

This May, she has also been appointed to endorse the Procter & Gamble's Gillette Venus Breeze razor brand. The decision was announced on the Gillette website.

Lucky for Kumi san, her fans has not give up on her so the jobs are back again.

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Yuukan Club voted as Best Drama

The big winner of the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix is Yuukan Club. Having the characters winning both the Best Male Actor award (Akanshi Jin) and Best Supporting Actress award (Yu Kashii), now this drama even won the Best Drama award of last year.

The award was decided by popular vote, 3 of its 5 awards claimed by "Yukan Club," while the other two were taken by "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e".

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Johnny demands apology from NTV

NTV’s Wideshow(ワイドショー) featured a CM-ranking segment and broadcast that Oguri Shun was number 1 in terms of number of CM appearances in Mid April.

However, there is a counting error. Including Kimura Takuya’s appearances with SMAP on CMs, Kimura is obviously the winner of that rank (It was presume Oguri still came in 1st on the “individual appearances in CMs”).

NTV was even made to air the apology. That is such a big whoo-ha, Johnny.



Source: Myfirstgossipblog

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BoA Cuts Her Hair SHORT For New Hite Beer CF
Friday, May 2, 2008


How dare HITE to make our long-hair since debut (13years old) BoA to cut her hair so short??!


BoA was filming her new Hite Beer CF recently. Her new Hite Beer CF will be shown on television from 25th May onwards and you will see a totally new BoA before your eyes with her new short hair, a vast difference from the long hair that fans are accumstomed to.


According to the CF production team, “The beer brand that BoA is endorsing will be undergoing a big-scale transformation so they requested her to appear in a brand new image. After consultation with BoA, we decided on a short hair image for her. BoA herself was shocked after seeing her new hairstyle.”


But SM Entertainment commented that," We have never seen BoA with a shorter haircut than this one. At first, BoA was astonished with her new look but we were more surprised to see BoA transform into a mature and sexy lady."


Let's hope we get used to this real soon.

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Some Random Johnny Rumors

NEWS
Kusano Hironori who used to be with NEWS has left for New York to study for half a year. Nishikido Ryo has said, "Within the year, when Kusano has returned from his studies, he will rejoin NEWS." Maybe it will be soon? SA NA~

The bag stolen from Yamapi during Korea Airport Invasion is now being sold at a high price on the Korean black market. Disgusting Korean Fans.

Yamapi's rumoured girlfriend Abiru Yuu was caught with her ex-boyfriend from DA PUMP previously. It was said the magazine who featured this news seems to have support from the Johnny's. Hence, this new was out to discourage Yamapi from falling deeper for Yuu. Pretty mean huh. The reliability of it is then unknown again.

Loyal Ueto Aya fan, Kato Shigeaki declared that he will make her his within 3 months. If I am Aya chin, I would have feel so disgusted.




Ryo is unhappy filming the Last Friends. It was said he was excited to be able to cast as a "viliant" (abusive guy) but it turned out that his role in it is not as important as he thought it is. So he is unhappy with the scripts and feel it is not necessary for a Johnny to play such a minor role if it does not reflects his acting skills well. His past roles from Attention Please! to 1 litres of Tears are all just part of the running for the female leads, Aya and Erika. Well, Ryo just has not enough luck, I guess.


KAT-TUN
Akanishi Jin was spotted doing some late night shopping at a convenience store in Azabu with a pretty, model-type girl. Ah Huh, who is the lucky one.

Tanaka Koki was spotted at the home of ex-girlfriend Tamaki Nami, it seems they may be back together.


Other Johnny
Ohkura Tadayoshi's girlfriend (no one famous, just an ordinary girl) had a secret rendezvous with Ikuta Toma. How lucky is that girl !!!


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Leah endorses Softbank’s mobiles, JAPAN TEXTURE


Leah Dizon attended the launch of the new Softbank mobiles that introduce new handsets which feature replaceable covers with Japanese traditional texture patterns. What distinguishes the phone from others is the distinctive Japanese designs which are categorized under two headings, “Yuzen” or “Paint”. Yuzen is some form of fabric-dyeing method.


At an event at Omotesando to unveil the handsets, Dizon said, “The covers are stylish and gorgeous. We don’t have these patterns in the U.S. They’re very rare.”


Asked how she has coped with Japanese culture since she came to Japan two years ago, Dizon said, “I can’t eat sashimi yet. But Japanese men are nice. My type is a gentle and strong person.”


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Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix

Previously I mentioned about Maki being voted for the Best Actress award for the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix. The results are based on votes by Japanese during late March this year (2008). One award is revealed each day. Now we finally get the whole list of the important winners.

Best Actor: Jin Akashi (Yuukan Club)
Best Actress: Maki Horikita (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e)

Best Supporting Actor: Toma Ikuta (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e)
Best Supporting Actress: Yuu Kashii (Yuukan Club)

It is pretty obvious these two drama were able to capture so many people's hearts that the best actors/actresses and supporting all came out of them.

For Jin, Yuukan was his first role after his short departure from KAT-TUN. Maki's acting skills is confirmed and seen well in the eyes of public already.

Toma did a great job for his role in Hana Kimi and gained much more popularity in his recent act for Honey and Clover. Yuu won this award, this 21-year-old made major headlines when she and actor Joe Odagiri announced their engagement in late December and got married on February 16, which happens to be the birthday for the both of them. Is it a shotgun? Who knows. HAHA.

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Oricon Goldern Week

Surveys conducted by Oricon, results of different surverys as follows:

Which actress they would want to go to an amusement park with?
1) Aya Ueto
2) Yui Aragaki
3) Masami Nagasawa
4) Maki Horikita
5) Aoi Miyazaki

Aya chan can never be away from all the top favorites. Yui is the upcoming long-stayer for these choices as well.


Which actor they would want to go to an amusement park with?
1) Yuusuke Kamiji
2) Hiroshi Tamaki
3) Ryuta Sato
4) Shun Oguri
5) Yuusuke Yamamoto

Yuusuke is now popular for his character in "Quiz! Hexagon II" so that explains his strange appearance at the top position. Hiroshi and Oguri are common choices as usual.


Who would you want to go on a drive with?
For actresses,
1) Yui Aragaki
2) Aya Ueto
3) Haruka Ayase
4) Maki Horikita
5) Masami Nagasawa

Going for a drive with Ayase sounds fun. HAHA. She looks extremely blur type of girl.


For actors,
1) Hiroshi Tamaki
2) Ryuta Sato
3) Shun Oguri
4) Yuuta Hiraoka
5) Kenichi Matsuyama

L is here, that is a strange sight. LOL.


Which celebrity they would want to go on a date with during the Golden Week holiday period?
For actors,
1) Yuusuke Kamiji
2) Masaharu Fukuyama
3) Tsuyoshi Doumoto
4) Hiroshi Tamaki
5) Kouichi Doumoto & Shun Oguri

Again, spot Yuusuke. Fukuyama? Was this survey done on the older group of ladies in Japan? I wonder...


For actresses,
1) Masami Nagasawa
2) Aya Ueto
3) Yui Aragaki
4) YUI (singer)
5) Ai Otsuka & Saki Aibu

YUI is here too. Prehaps because of her recent release of new album.

These days, results can be pretty strange. But still the top posts of the surveys are likely to be to same few. Like Aya, Yui Aragaki for actresses. Oguri, Hiroshi and Ryuta for actors.

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