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The official list of Grammy nominees was just released and leading the pack with 10 nominations is rapper Eminem. Some other nominees: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, John Mayer, and Katy Perry. You can view the full list here: http://www.grammy.com/nomineesRead More »B’z Matsumoto Tak Nominated for a Grammy

Actor and singer Fukuyama Masaharu’s (41) best of album titled, “The Best Bang!!” sold 381,000 copies and took the top spot in Oricon’s Weekly Album Ranking. When it comes to solo male singers, Hirai Ken made an initial breakthrough of 300,000 copies bRead More »Fukuyama Masaharu’s The Best Bang Album Sells 381K Copies

Music Station will be having their 19th annual live broadcast Christmas special titled, “Music Station SP Super Live 2010” this year on Christmas eve 7PM – 11:10PM via TV Asahi. Musical guests such as SMAP, Yuzu, Hamasaki Ayumi and Fukuyama Masaharu wiRead More »Hamasaki Ayumi, SMAP, and Yuzu will Sing Old Hits on Music Station’s Xmas Special

Rock band X Japan has been commissioned to write the theme song titled, “Scarlet Love Song” for Tezuka Osamu’s animation flick, “Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku” which is set for release next year 5/28. A passionate Yoshiki from X JRead More »Jrock Band X Japan Commissioned for Tezuka Osamu’s “Buddha” Film

Super popular idol group, Kanjani 8 announced during a world tour on the 19th at the Tokyo Dome that they’ll be singing two theme songs, one for the popular television anime “Crayon Shinchan” (TV Asahi, every Friday at 730PM) and another for the movieRead More »Kanjani 8 Sings Two Theme Songs for Crayon Shinchan Anime

On November 16th, popular duo Kobukuro held a commemorative launch event in Kanagawa’s Enoshima Aquarium for their song, “Ryuusei” (Falling Star) on sale on November 17th. Since this same song is the theme song for Fuji TV’s September drama, “NagarebosRead More »Kobukuro Sings ‘Ryuusei’ at Aquarium for Nagareboshi Drama

The Korean pop female group, “Shojo Jidai” (Girls’ Generation) will be starring in their first Japanese drama, “Sazae-san 3” which is airing next year 1/2 at 6:30PM. The drama is a special and all 9 girls from the group will be in it. The girls will beRead More »KPOP Group Shojo Jidai Girls’ Generation Shows Off Sexy Legs in Sazae-san Special Drama

Most videos from singer Utada Hikaru’s official Youtube channel were suddenly removed for copyright infringement. This month, Utada herself uploaded all of her PVs (promotional videos) to the same channel, so this must surely be a formality. But what iRead More »Most Videos From Utada Hikaru’s Official Youtube Channel Removed!

The popular unit Porno Graffitti’s new untitled song will be the theme song for the Toda Erika and Miura Haruma drama, “Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshietekureta” (airing on Fuji TV, every Monday at 9PM). This will be the first theme song that PRead More »Porno Graffitti’s First Getsu9 Theme Song is for Toda-Miura “Taisetsu” Drama

Rockband Sambomaster will be singing the theme song for the Eguchi Yosuke drama, “School!!” which will air next year January on Fuji TV, every Sunday at 9PM. It’s been roughly 5 years since Sambomaster sang the theme song for the hugely successful dramRead More »Rockband Sambomaster of Densha Otoko Fame Sings Theme

Two members of Tohoshinki, U-Know Yunho (24) and Max Changmin (22) are resuming activities at the start of next year January by singing the theme song, “Torn” (on sale 1/26/20100) for Fuji TV’s drama, “Utsukushii Rinjin.” The drama is set to air on 1/1Read More »Tohoshinki’s First Drama Theme Song

Singer Utada Hikaru (27) held her last concert in Yokohama on 12/9 before her impending break starting next year. After she sang her first song, “Goodbye Happiness” she screamed, “Let’s go, everyone!” Roughly 14,000 fans yelled in support. Utada yelledRead More »Utada Hikaru Says Goodbye to the Mic

Utada Hikaru’s concert “WILD LIFE” will be on air in Japan on 1/22/2011 via Sky Perfect! It will also air on the music-centric channel Space Shower TV in February. Those in Japan that can’t catch the concert can check their listings for the channel andRead More »Utada Hikaru to UStream Her Concert Worldwide on 12/8

Utada Hikaru just released her new song, “Goodbye Happiness” from her album “Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2” last night on Youtube and it has already hit 260k views. The video was directed by Hikaru herself, and playfully mocks some of her past videos like “Automatic,” “Heart Station,” “Prisoner of Love,” and “Traveling.”