Handwritten lyrics to be included in 12 copies of Rock'n'Roll Cirus Posted By: PowPowParn @10:07 AM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pop-star ayumi hamasaki (31) has announced that 12 self-penned lyric-sheets have been enclosed within 12 out of approximately 400,000 initial pressing copies of her new album [Rock’n’Roll Circus] (released on 14 April).She has stated that this is a surprise from herself to the buyer. She got the idea of distributing presents, and she enclosed the lyric-cards in order to directly convey the world of music.She used her favourite pen in order to write on A4 size paper.With regard to the 12/400,000 probability of obtaining one of these rare items, hamasaki has said, “I put a lot of emotion into writing these, so I hope they will be treasured by whomever receives them.”Moreover a new song not included on the album, unconfirmed as to whether or not it will be released, will be a free chaku-uta present to fan club members who purchase the album.
Official Rock'n'Roll Circus Full Tracklist Posted By: PowPowParn
[CD] 01.THE introduction 02.Microphone 03.count down 04.Sunset -LOVE is ALL- 05.BALLAD 06.Last Links 07.montage 08.Don't look back 09.Jump! 10.Lady Dynamite 11.Sexy little things 12.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL- 13.meaning of Love 14.You were... 15.RED LINE -for TA- [album version]
[DVD] 01.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL- (video clip) 02.Sunset -LOVE is ALL- (video clip) 03.You were... (video clip) 04.BALLAD (video clip) 05.Sexy little things (video clip) 06.Microphone (video clip) 07.Don't look back (video clip) 08.Lady Dynamite (video clip) 09.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL- (making clip) 10.Sunset -LOVE is ALL- (making clip) 11.You were... (making clip) 12.BALLAD (making clip) 13.Sexy little things (making clip) 14.Microphone (making clip) 15.Don't look back (making clip) 16.Lady Dynamite (making clip) bonus track"ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 -NEXT LEVEL-" DIGEST
Official "Rock'n'Roll Circus" tracklist information Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @8:48 PM Monday, March 08, 2010
We just got news of Ayu's partial tracklist for her newest album Rock'n'Roll Circus!
There will be three different versions- a limited edition box set that will include the CD+DVD and the 2009 Arena Tour DVD with a mug and black tea tea bags, CD+DVD version, and CD-only version.
CD (14 tracks) - Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~ - Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ - You were... - BALLAD - Don't look back - Microphone + 8 more songs
DVD (17 tracks) - Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~ (Video Clip) - Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ (Video Clip) - You were... (Video Clip) - BALLAD (Video Clip) - Don't look back (Video Clip) - Microphone (Video Clip) - Don't look back (Video Clip) - Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL (Making Clip) - Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ (Making Clip) - You were... (Making Clip) - BALLAD (Making Clip) - Making (Making Clip) - Don't look back (Making Clip) - bonus track "ARENA TOUR 2009 ~NEXT LEVEL" DIGEST + Two new PVs and their respective making ofs.
First press copies will include a photobook shot in London.
New Album Confirmed Posted By: PowPowParn @6:11 AM Sunday, March 07, 2010
After the long wait, Ayumi's new album has finally been confirmed for release on April 14th. The title is Rock'n'Roll Circus and it is available in CD and CD+DVD formats. There is also a limited edition box set containing a mug and tea as well as the DVD for Arena Tour 2009 A~NEXT LEVEL~. You can also purchase the DVD seperately on the same day.
Deji Deji vol 115 - News on 2 PVs! Posted By: PowPowParn @6:46 AM Sunday, February 21, 2010
In Ayumi's latest Deji Deji Diary for the magazine Vivi, she gives us previews for 2 new PVs (Microphone & Sexy little things) and the photobook for her upcoming album. All shots are from her time in London. To see further images, please visit the forum.
The title and logo for Ayumi's Arena Tour 2010 A have been released, creating more speculation over the new album. The title for the tour is 'Rock'n'Roll Circus'.
Ayumi In London Posted By: PowPowParn @8:52 AM Saturday, January 30, 2010
For the past week Ayumi has been staying in London to record tracks for her new album and film 2 PVs. Fans from all over have been waiting for her both outside her hotel and the recording studio to meet her.
After waiting for hours on Thursday and then again on Friday night I was one of the fans lucky enough to meet her. For my report, further pictures and reports from both fanmail and elaniel, please visit the forum.
More news on Ayumi's 'drug scandal' Posted By: PowPowParn @12:18 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Singer Ayumi Hamasaki implicated in drug scandal Posted: 12 January 2010 1609 hrs
TOKYO: Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki's record label Avex Trax, a subsidiary of Avex Entertainment, has reportedly been trying to transfer her management rights for one billion yen (S$15 million) after the singer became embroiled in a drug scandal involving colleague Manabu Oshio.
According to Japanese media reports, Avex arrived at this decision to prevent her drug scandal from affecting the record label's stock prices, though industry observers say the figure is simply too low to be true.
Oshio was arrested in December last year on suspicion of giving recreation drug Ecstacy to a hostess who later died of an overdose.
The pair were at a residence in the prestigious Roppongi Hills area rented by Oshio's friend Mika Noguchi, a prominent businesswoman.
The police are investigating Hamasaki's links to the case as Noguchi is her close friend, though rumours are rife that it was Oshio who directly implicated Hamasaki in a bid to save himself.
If these reports turn out to be true, they would mark a sharp reversal of fortune for the 31-year-old superstar.
Hamasaki was discovered by Avex Trax's current president, music producer Masato Matsuura, at a karaoke bar in 1998. He signed her to Avex Trax shortly after and she has been with the label ever since.
Hamasaki went on to become the only singer in Japan with a chart-topping album every year, consecutively for 11 years.
CDL Goods Available on YesAsia! Posted By: PowPowParn @4:33 PM Saturday, January 02, 2010
As with previous concerts, YesAsia will start selling merchandise from Countdown Live 2009-2010 A ~Future Classics~ from January 5th at 8pm Japanese time. These items include towels, t-shirts, parkas, bags, straps, desktop calendars etc. The prices of these will not be known until they go on sale.
Ayumi once again saw the new year in with a bang with her Countdown Live 2009-2010 A ~Future Classics~. She performed the following songs:
01. I am… 02. Moments 03. STEP you 04. EnergizE 05. About You 06. momentum 07. You were… 08. Pride 09. INSPIRE 10. Because of You 11. 1 LOVE 12. until that Day… -COUNTDOWN- 13. Humming 7/4 14. evolution 15. Startin’ 16. teddy bear 17. Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~ 18. Boys & Girls 19. RED LINE ~for TA~
Official Ayumi Youtube channel! Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @10:15 PM Friday, January 01, 2010
Avex has set up an official Youtube channel for Ayu. The channel features all PVs for instant viewing and sharing and the layout is absolutely beautiful. When sharing PVs with friends, please link back to the videos on the official channel so view numbers will be directly seen by Avex! We hope other exclusive videos will be posted in the future.
You were.../BALLAD PVs Up Posted By: PowPowParn
Both the PVs for Ayumi's latest single, 'You were.../BALLAD' are up in our forum along with a live performance of 'You were...' on Music Station. Credits to Lizzyboo & aYuMiFAN<3
Singles "You were..." and "Ballad to be set as theme songs! Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @5:44 PM Saturday, November 28, 2009
Great news for Ayumi! Upcoming singles You were... and Ballad will be used as theme songs for the new Disney movie Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure and the NHK series Sokyu no subaru, respectively. Ayumi seems like the perfect choice to sing Tinkerbell's theme song because of her small frame and iconic status in Japan. Full article can be viewed on the JapanToday website Ayumi Hamasaki’s 'You were…' chosen as Tinkerbell theme song. The movie will release on December 23 in Japan and the singles will be available on December 29th.
You were.../BALLAD Covers & Release Date Change Posted By: PowPowParn @11:06 AM Thursday, November 19, 2009
The covers for Ayu's new single 'You were.../BALLAD' have been released. We can also announce that the release date has now been pushed back to December 29th.
New Single 'You were.../BALLAD' Posted By: PowPowParn @10:07 AM Thursday, October 22, 2009
A short while ago Ayumi commented on her blog that we might be getting 3 new songs from her and this has now been confirmed with her 47th single which is going to be a double A-side with a B-side. Please see below for further details;
You were... / BALLAD 2009.12.16 in stores
[CD+DVD version 1]
¥1,890 (tax incl.) AVCD-31799/B Enclosed in first pressing only: changeable jacket card (A) ((Details coming soon))
[CD]
01. You were... (Original mix) 02. BALLAD (Original mix) 03. RED LINE ~for TA~ (Original mix) 04. You were... (Music Box mix) (temporary name) 05. You were... (Original mix -Instrumental-) 06. BALLAD (Original mix -Instrumental-) 07. RED LINE ~for TA~ (Original mix -Instrumental-)
[DVD]
01. You were... (video clip) 02. BALLAD (video clip) 03. You were... (making clip)
[CD+DVD version 2]
¥1,890 (tax incl.) AVCD-31800/B Enclosed in first pressing only: changeable jacket card (B) ((Details coming soon))
[CD]
01. BALLAD (Original mix) 02. You were... (Original mix) 03. RED LINE ~for TA~ (Original mix) 04. Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ (Orchestra version) 05. BALLAD (Original mix -Instrumental-) 06. You were... (Original mix -Instrumental-) 07. RED LINE ~for TA~ (Original mix -Instrumental-)
Release Date Changed Posted By: PowPowParn @5:10 AM Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The release date for Ayu's long awaited 2010 calendar has changed from October 24th to November 7th. We have a couple of new images in the forum thanks to tasking and can confirm the calendar will be B2 poster sized (72.8x51.5cm).
The Secret! Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @8:58 PM Saturday, October 10, 2009
So what was that secret Ayu mentioned back in September? Satsuki goods for TA members and Ayu fans! If you've been following Ayu's blog, you would know how obsessed she is with Satsuki's decoden phones, laptop, and everything else! Due to the positive feedback and high demand from fans, Satuski-designed crystal cell phone neck straps will be available to the general public on tour and fanclub member-only designs to Team Ayu members. However, don't expect these to be cheap. Prices range from ~$70 and up. If you don't want to buy them, just look at the pictures here!
AHN's Gallery Posted By: Luna Saisho @8:14 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Right now, our Gallery is undergoing some maintenance and will be down for a few more hours at the very least, and possibly not back up until tomorrow, the first of October. Soon after the gallery's return, our Ayu picture collection will rise to a new high. with more Ayu pics then you'll be able to find anywhere.
More news as it happens!
More news! The gallery is back up! It's a bit lacking in pictures at the moment, but they will be repopulated again within days. It will also grow by leaps and bounds, too!
Super Secret Announment in September! Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @1:25 AM Thursday, September 24, 2009
Big Announcement Coming up!!!
According to Ayu's blog on 9/22/09, Ayumi will make an official announcement regarding something that is currently being kept under wraps. What can the secret be??? Ayu says the announcement will take place after Silver Week in September, so tune in then to FIND OUT!
Ayu in America! Posted By: Miss News Reporter imuyA @3:08 PM Sunday, September 20, 2009
Heads up, Ayu fans in the San Francisco area! Ayumi is currently doing photoshoots in your neighborhood! Her whereabouts are not exactly known, but pictures of her travels are available in our forum. Check them out! Who knows, you might her spot her somewhere!
Possible 2nd Police Investigation Posted By: PowPowParn @1:57 PM Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ayumi Hamasaki face investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
TOKYO, Reuters. Ayumi Hamasaki (30), the popular leader of Japanese music and Asian fashion scene is one of the main names which appeared in an massive anti-drug operation recently launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police.
The Japanese entertainment world is becoming an increasingly scene for for drug events.
Many celebrities are now connected to the "drug-related list" managed by the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), and even pop queen Ayumi Hamasaki is being investigated. Allegedly the police offers Hamasaki special attention, this as a result of her close friendship with "PEACH JOHN" lingerie company's president Noguchi Mika, where a close common friend was recently arrested in his apartment, which he and his mistress rented from Hamasaki.
According to network intelligence the mistress died of a overdose a few days ago, in the Tokyo apartment. For this, the police arrested the boyfriend and started an investigation and depth tracking of clues from Hamasaki's past and find out her background. Had heard blasting thin, and underwear, and her boyfriend dating and other acts of disorder, so that the Japanese police suspect were caused by smoking drug that has caused all kinds of bizarre behavior.
By the end of August the Avex Group finished their finall "a-nation" activities. Hamasaki were also present at the event, but because she and Mika Noguchi is in the focus of the sensitive topic, the recording company decided to remove her percent on TV pictures. This cast doubt on whether a novelty factor, people at at event feelt that "things appeared strange."
The police will take a big investigation into the near future.
A-nation '09 Party Posted By: PowPowParn @7:05 AM Saturday, September 05, 2009
Max Matsuura has posted pictures of Ayu on his blog attending a party for A-nation which was held before the opening of the last day at Osaka. As well as Ayu, all the artists who were performing that day were at the event along with the staff.
New Lumix CM Posted By: PowPowParn @4:56 PM Thursday, August 20, 2009
The CM for the new Lumix camera is out featuring two versions of Ayu with Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ as the music. You can view both the 15sec and 30sec versions at Panasonic's Japanese website.