Kiko Mizuhara lipsyncs to JUJU in new SHISEIDO MAQuillAGE CM

Earlier this year, JUJU‘s song “Hot Stuff” was used as the CM song for Shiseido’s ‘MAQuillAGE Essence Glamorous Rouge NEO’ with Kiko Mizuhara.

The new installment for this Shiseido campaign has just been uploaded to YouTube and features Kiko lipsyncing in the crowd of a JUJU concert.

Perfume unveil completed Hold Your Hand lyric PV

Electro-pop trio Perfume have recently released the completed version of their first-ever lyric video for the song “Hold Your Hand”. The video features each word of the lyrics written on the hands of various staff members, fans, and Perfume themselves, and was finished after collecting hundreds of photo submissions from fans worldwide who wanted a chance to be in the video. Watch it below and let us know what you think!

Goto Maki to marry ex-boyfriend?

Japanese daily sports newspaper Sponichi reported a rumor that former Morning Musume member Goto Maki (28) will soon marry her ex-boyfriend.

It’s said that the couple has dated in the past and met 7 to 8 years ago. Not much information is known about him except he is three years younger and comes from the same hometown.

Czecho No Republic release ‘Amazing Parade’ PV

Czecho No Republic break out their bongos and maracas at the pool in the summery video clip for their latest song ‘Amazing Parade.’

This is the lead single for their 2nd major album ‘MANTLE‘ that was released July 16th. ‘Amazing Parade’ captures the mood of summer as the band members frolic poolside in the video. I feel like it’s not very often you’ll see a rock band having this kind of fun so it’s a very special treat!

Also recently posted was a live clip performing their song  ‘DANCE’  from their set at ‘TAICOCLUB’14.’

androp releases short lyric video for new single “Shout”

On August 13, rock band androp will release their new single “Shout.” The song serves as the the theme song for the TBS mystery drama Kazokugari, which started on July 4. Check out the lyric video, covers, and tracklist for “Shout” after the jump!

Which Male and Female artists got their biggest break in the first half of 2014?

Oricon has released its list of Top 10 Male and Female Artists who made a breakthrough in the first half of 2014. Last year, Sakai Masato (Hanzawa Naoki, Legal High) and Nounen Rena (Amachan) topped the list.

Find out who ranked this time below.

Perfume’s performances from Amuse Fes 2014 BBQ in Tsumagoi

Artist management company Amuse recently held their second annual outdoor festival BBQ in Tsumagoi, which took place in Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 19th. The event sported a variety of music groups managed by Amuse, among them being Porno Graffiti, flumpool, WEAVER, Yu Takahashi, and Perfume. It additionally marked the debut of a special song collaboration between Perfume’s A~chan and Porno Graffiti. According to a Natalie article, the trio’s set consisted of the following:

1. Polyrhythm
2. Spending all my time
3. Cling Cling
4. Macaroni
– P.T.A. Corner –
5. Chocolate Disco

Watch their setlist, as well as a special collaboration performance of TRF’s survivAl dance ~no no cry more~ and the performance of the A~chan + Porno Graffiti collab, below!

CDTV Performances For July 19

SMAP – Top Of The World

Perfume – Cling Cling