A couple days ago rumors were swirling that former Momoiro Clover Z member Momoka Ariyasu was dating her 48-year-old psychotherapist. Shortly after the two were photographed by the infamous tabloid FRIDAY magazine. Momoka is 23-years-old.

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Though they’ve yet to release their upcoming single “HAPPY BIRTHDAY“, pop-rock band back number have announced that they will be releasing a new studio album on March 27th. Titled “MAGIC”, this will be the trio’s sixth original album together and their first since 2015’s “Chandelier”.

“MAGIC” will include the group’s previously released singles “Mabataki”, “Dai Fuseikai”, “Old Fashion”, and the aforementioned “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”, as well as a number of new songs which will be revealed at a later date. The record will be released in five different versions, with the Limited Edition A to come with a DVD/Blu-ray containing footage from the group’s 2018 Tokyo Dome live, making-of content, and a live photo album, while the Limited Edition B will include a Music Video/Making-Of Collection (likewise on DVD or Blu-ray) and a 100-page photo-book featuring pictures taken in London.

Read on below to find not only the cover and partial track list for “MAGIC”, but also the Short PV for “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”.

At the very start of the year, veteran rock band Unicorn announced that they would be releasing a brand new studio album titled “UC100V” on March 27th. This record was born from a unique series of circumstances, as the group seeks to simultaneously celebrate the 10th anniversary since their reformation, the 30th anniversary of their keyboard player’s (ABEDON) debut album, and the 60th birthday of drummer Koichi Kawanishi – in short, Unicorn’s 100th anniversary.

“UC100V” carries this theme a step further, as each and every one of the included tracks – even the new version of single “OH! MY RADIO” – have numbers present in their titles. The album’s Limited Edition will come packaged with a DVD containing a Documentary which looks back at the band’s last decade together.

You’ll find the cover and complete track list for “UC100V” right after the cut.

This week blues rockers GRAPEVINE will be releasing their latest album “ALL THE LIGHT“. As a final bit of promotion, the group have chosen to publish a music video for its closing track “Subete no Arifureta Hikari” to their YouTube channel.

The PV is designed in the style of a road movie, starring the band’s singer Kazumasa Tanaka and young actress Kokoro Morita. The video’s unique stop motion-like effect was achieved through the use of over 1500 individual photographs, which were then connected together in post-production.

The cinematic music video for “Subete no Arifureta Hikari” will follow below.

Last month we reported that singer/songwriter Ohashi Trio would be releasing his latest studio album “THUNDERBIRD” on February 13th. Ahead of the record’s release, he has chosen to publish a trailer for it to his label’s YouTube channel.

This digest previews all ten of the songs which will be included on the album, which was inspired by the sounds and groove of the analog record era. In addition, to further promote the release, title track “THUNDERBIRD” has been released as a digital single.

You’ll find the trailer for Ohashi Trio’s upcoming album below.

Following up on the release of digital single “Kawaru Kawarutoki Kawareba Kaware“, three-piece rock band Ulfuls have announced that they will be releasing another such single on February 20th. Titled “Rhythm wo Tomeru na”, the lead song has been described as a rollicking old-school rock number in the vein of Ulfuls’ previous material.

To promote the track’s upcoming release, the group have uploaded its short music video to their label’s YouTube channel. The PV contrasts Ulfuls’ stoic performance of the song with energetic camera work and numerous scene changes.

You’ll find the short PV for “Rhythm wo Tomeru na” right after the jump.

Hey! Say! JUMP member Yuya Takaki is the latest cover boy for the popular magazine anan. His cover was released today, and is causing quite a stir with fans thanks to the very sexy cover.

The cover was unveiled today, and Yuya appears to be completly naked. Cutting off just above his waistline, it looks like he just came out of the shower. Portraying Yuya in a new, sexy image, fans seem to be very pleased.