Becky sings again, performs duet with Hiroaki Ogi at “Goddotan” SP

Talent Becky will be stepping on stage to sing again during the upcoming “Goddotan” SP. The episode clocks in at over 3 hours, and will be broadcast on Saturday, August 26th, via TV TOKYO.

One major segment of the show will feature various comedians and talents “battling” it out performing serious love songs. She’s joined on stage by Hiroaki Ogi, one half of the comedy duo OGIYAHAGI. Ogi who usually serves as the MC of the show, was invited on stage by Becky to the delight of the judges and audience. According to reports from filming the duo had one of the best performances from the night, causing the studio to tremble with applause and laughter. Other notable performances include a collaboration between former C-ute member Chisato Okai  & The Asagaya Sisters, and Makoto Ohtake who teams up with Taku Suzuki from Drunk Dragon.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan Releases Its Digital Certifications for July

Three songs from 2017 were certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: Namie Amuro’s “Just You and I”, Kamisama, Boku wa Kizuiteshimatta’s “CQCQ”, and SEKAI NO OWARI’s “RAIN.”

Two albums from 2017 were certified Gold this month for selling 100,000 copies: Mr.Children’s “Mr.Children 1992-2002 Thanksgiving 25” and “Mr.Children 2003-2015 Thanksgiving 25.”

Hoshino Gen and never young beach Perform on Love music for August 20

This week’s guests were Hoshino Gen and never young beach.

Hoshino Gen – Family Song

never young beach – Akarui Mirai

YOSHIKI lands the cover of Vogue Japan

X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI is one of the cover models for the new rock star issue of Vogue Japan! He made history by becoming the very first male to grace the cover in the magazines 18 year history.

The cover shoot was photographed by famed duo “Luigi & Iango”, the two have created many iconic magazine covers for Vanity Fair and i-D, to name a few. The pair have also created visuals for some of the top fashion houses in the entire world. These include Dior, Versace, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, MiuMiu, and Stella McCartney. On the cover he is joined by Argentine super-model Mica Arganaraz.

2017 has definitely been a very eventful year for the iconic singer. He performed a string of successful solo shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall, performed a show at London’s Wembley Arena with his band X-Japan, and continued to promote the acclaimed documentary “WE ARE X“. The Vogue Japan photoshoot took place in June, it was YOSHIKI’s first appearance and activity since receiving emergency surgery on May 16th to replace a cervical vertebral disc. Yoshiki described the photo shoot as “very stimulating,” he was able to attend only after getting permission from his doctor to fly from L.A. just three weeks after surgery.

TEE and DAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi Top the Streaming Charts for the Week of 8/9 – 8/15

This week on LINE MUSIC, TEE topped the chart with his new single “See You Again.”

On YouTube, YDAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi topped the chart with their new single “Uchiage Hanabi.”

DAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi and Mr.Children Top the Digital Singles Charts for the Week of 8/9 – 8/15

This week on Recochoku, DAOKO x Yonezu Kenshi topped the chart with their new single “Uchiage Hanabi.”

On iTunes, Mr.Children topped the chart with “himawari.”

TV Drama Ratings (Aug 14 -Aug 20)

Another week of updated Jdrama ratings!  Check out the latest chart below.

Hoshino Gen, V6, and More Perform on CDTV for August 19

This week’s guests were Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi, Hoshino Gen, V6, and SHISHAMO.

Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi – Black Train

Hoshino Gen – Family Song

V6 – never

SHISHAMO – BYE BYE