On April 27, Shishido Kavka will release her new album, “Toridori.” The album sees her collaborating with several different artists. She’s now released the music video for the album’s second track, “Get up!”, which was produced by Tsutaya Koichi. Check it out after the jump!
This week’s show featured talk segments: RED RICE and SHOCK EYE of Shonan no Kaze, Daichi Miura x Yamashita Kenjiro (Sandaime J Soul Brothers), Rekishi x Anthony, and EXILE SHOKICHI.
Singer nano just announced a new mini-album titled “nano’s REMIXES”. This remix album will be released on July 13th, just a day after the singer’s birthday. This new CD will be comprised by remixes of nano’s six most-viewed songs on YouTube plus a new EDM track titled “Freedom Is Yours”, whose MV is already being shot. The mixes of the released tracks are probably going to feature an EDM sound too, as it has been announced that the mixes will be in charge of a group of “unique and ingenious DJs”. Check the cover art, tracklist and DJs involved in the project just after the jump!
Mirai Shida (22) joined the cast of the upcoming manga adaptation ‘Aozora Yell‘. “It might be the last time to wear a school uniform” the actress commented. “If I may say so myself, I think I still look good in it, but I would like to play roles appropriate for my age and take on new challenges”. Shida will play Yuka Mori, member of the brass band and a trumpeter.
Singer-songwriter Kana Uemura will be celebrating her 11th major debut anniversary on 11th May. She will release a new mini-album “Ai no Katachi” to celebrate this occasion. First promotional video of the album has just been released. “Tadaima.” (“I’m home.”) is a warm middle tempo song, that will surely grab the hearts of Uemura fans. The PV contains a selection of private photos of the singer, starting from her childhood and up till her music career. Check the video after the jump!
On the evening of April 24, comedian Ken Maeda suddenly collapsed in Shinjuku, Tokyo and is reported to be in critical condition. According to authorities, at around 7:30pm Maeda suddenly began vomiting on a road in Shinjuku Sanchome and collapsed. A passerby called 119 and Maeda was transported to the hospital, where he is unconscious.
Maeda’s agency confirmed reports that the comedian was transported to the hospital, and they are checking details. Maeda is known for his imitations of idol Aya Matsuura.
Source: Mainichi