On June 15, EXILE TRIBE will release the album “HiGH&LOW ORIGINAL BEST ALBUM.” This album is one part of LDH’s ambitious multimedia project “HiGH&LOW.” The album will feature songs by the likes of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, GENERATIONS, DOBERMAN INFINITY, E-girls, and EXILE THE SECOND. It will also feature special appearances by V.I (Seungri) from Big Bang and Far East Movement.
Today, ACE OF SPADES released the music video for their collaboration with Tosaka Hiroomi of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, “SIN.” The video for the hard rock song has a biker theme and features some fight scenes. Check it out below!
The scandals keep coming in 2016! This one is another adultery scandal, involving former FUNKY MONKEY BABYS member Funky Kato this time around. The June 7 issue of Shukan Josei revealed that the married singer is having an affair with the now ex-wife of comedian Shibata Hidetsugu of the duo Untouchable. Once the story broke, Funky Kato held a press conference, confirming the story and apologizing for his actions.
Funky Kato and the former Mrs. Shibata met at a party, but he didn’t know she was married. In May of last year, the former Mrs. Shibata confessed about the affair to her husband. He was upset about the betrayal, resulting in their divorce. In September of last year, the former Mrs. Shibata revealed that she was pregnant by Funky Kato.
A quick update on the idol stabbing case that happened last May: Mayu Tomita, the alleged victim, is reported to have regained her consciousness on the evening of June 7 after days of suffering from a coma. The 20-year old singer/songwriter was previously stabbed multiple times on the chest and neck area. Fortunately, Sankei News reported that although the wounds on the neck area was particularly deep, no fatal damage to her heart and internal organ was made.
Late last month, Have a Nice Day! did an amazing set featuring guests Seiko Oomori (who sings in “CAMPFIRE”) and World’s End Girlfriend (Virgin Babylon Records label buddy who perform along in “NEW ROMANCE”). Taking place on the 25th of May at TSUTAYA O-WEST, fans were treated to a raucous, high energy show that got hearts pumping and heads banging. Now that show is available to watch- in FULL via the wonders of YouTube. Watch the full 17 song set below, in all it’s sweaty, energetic glory!
Nippon TV recently announced the first bits of information about its annual mid-year music special, THE MUSIC DAY. This year’s show will take place on July 2 at Makuhari Messe and it is subtitled “Natsu no Hajimari.” The show will start at noon that day and run for about 11 hours. Arashi’s Sakurai Sho will serve as host for the 4th year in a row.
The first set of acts were announced as well, and it includes the likes of Suiyoubi no Campanella, Hoshino Gen, Keyakizaka46, and many more! Check out the full list below!
It has been announced that Morisaki Win, of Stardust’s boyband PrizmaX, has landed a role in a new Steven Spielberg movie! He will play the role of Daito in “Ready Player One.” The movie is based on the award-winning 2011 book of the same name by Ernest Cline. “Ready Player One” tells the story of teenagers on a quest for riches in a futuristic virtual world. He won the role after an extensive audition process.
On July 6, SANABAGUN. will release their second album, “Danger.” This album sees the band staying true to their roots in black music, but also incorporating music from other genres, such as punk, to create their own version of pop music.
SANABAGUN. recently released a audio trailer for “Danger” on YouTube. Check it out after the jump, along with the album’s cover and tracklist!
This week’s guests were Ohara Sakurako, KEYTALK, and SUPER BEAVER.
Ohara Sakurako – Daisuki
KEYTALK – MATSURI BAYASHI
SUPER BEAVER – Himitsu
