The Teriyaki Boyz are making their move. They will be the first hip hop group to represent Japan at the MTV Asia Awards, held this year in Bangkok on May 6. The unit, led by A Bathing Ape fashion producer Nigo (35), follow in the footsteps of J-pop princesses like Hamasaki Ayumi (27) and Amuro Namie (28). The Boyz originally planned to start their world assault in Europe, but have decided to conquer Asia first. On April 1, Nigo drew 2,000 young people to the opening of his first BAPE store in Hong Kong, where the album "Beef or Chicken" was released on March 22. Releases in Taiwan and South Korea are due later this month. Europe is still on the cards, with a club-oriented 12-inch set for release this month, the single "Heart Breaker" in May and the album in June. The group also has had several invitations to play at summer festivals. All of this is expected to be followed by an attempt on the US market, where they played a few gigs last year.
• W-inds vocalist Tachibana Keita (20) had to pull out of a planned live radio performance by the popular hip hop/dance trio in Osaka yesterday due to health problems. The event went ahead with members Ogata Ryuichi (20) and Chiba Ryohei (21). Keita is said to have come down with a fever after a recent series of fan events in Tokyo.
• Baseball News - Hanshin Tigers player Kanemoto Tomoaki played his 900th consecutive full game yesterday. That puts him just four games short of the record held by Cal Ripken, who played 8,243 consecutive innings between 1982 and 1987 on the way to playing an astonishing 2,131 consecutive games. Playing against his old team, the Hiroshima Carp, "Aniki" marked the occasion with a home run in the 4th inning. Meanwhile, Yomiuri Giants pitcher Kudo Kimiyasu became the oldest player in franchise history yesterday, and got a win to boot. One month shy of his 43rd birthday, he pitched seven innings in a 9-2 win over the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium. He passed current Chunichi Dragons manager Ochiai Hiromichi as the oldest player to take to the field in a Giants uniform. With career win No. 213, he moved in a tie for 17th.
Korean star Choi Ji Woo (30) revealed a bit more of herself than she planned yesterday. The actress, hugely popular here following the success of several drama series, is known to Japanese fans as the "Queen of Tears". She is in Tokyo to promote the movie "Renri no Eda" and appeared at the local premiere with co-star Cho Han Sun (24). As she left the stage, her shawl slipped off her shoulders revealing her bare back (dochira's note: That's all??). One Japanese word to express mild surprise in such a situation is "ara!". Which leads neatly into...
• Beating out almost 40,000 hopefuls in an audition for an upcoming movie was 19-year old Korean high schooler Ara (16). She will star alongside Sorimachi Takashi (32) in the joint Japan-Mongolia production of a biopic about Genghis Khan. The project has a budget of over Y3 billion, huge for an Asian movie. Producer Kadokawa Haruki (64) said, "Altogether we've seen over 100,000 auditions and this girl is the most outstanding of all, male or female. She has an incredible aura and will be a big star." Ara is already a proven talent in her home country, having starred in a recent drama series. She speaks almost no Japanese but promised to master it by the time the movie starts filming in three months.
• Talento Brother Tom (50) was rushed to hospital yesterday following a heart attack. He was preparing for a concert in Tokyo on Wednesday when he started suffering severe chest pains and was taken to a nearby hospital. he is expected to undergo observation for the next 10-14 days. He appears on four regular weekly TV shows.
Talento Aota Noriko (38) wants to revive the "bubble" era. The former member of "sexy group" CC Girls is to release her solo debut under the guidance of another "bubbly" star, musician and producer Komuro Tetsuya (47). Komuro has written the song "Jesus" and the whole thing is part of a project based around the TV Asahi variety show "London Hearts". Aota is a regular on the show that features a panel of outspoken women and usually focuses on topics related to sex and romance. Aota hopes to break into the Oricon chart Top 10 and bring back memories of a time when Japan was rolling in money and young women like herself, dressed in mini skirts and waving feather fans, were packing out the mega-discos like Juliannas in Tokyo.
• Popular fashion model Ebihara Yuri (26) is romantically involved with a 30-year old beautician, according to weekly magazine Friday. Though both have been seen visiting the other's home, Ebihara's management agency has denied there is any romance.
• Comedian Udo Suzuki (36) is to give a press conference on April 16 with his sidekick Amano Hiroyuki (36) and is expected to talk about his wedding plans. It was recently revealed that he is living with a woman in her 20s who works as a sommelier. Suzuki and Amano go by the name Kyaeen and are regulars on the variety show circuit.
• Shinobu (26) is to leave popular group Da Pump. In February of last year he caused a traffic accident while drunk and has been "on probation" since. He has spent the last year at his home in Okinawa and plans to go solo and perform more Okinawan music. The remaining three members will continue as Da Pump and make their official announcement to fans at an event at the end of the month.
Korean star Choi Ji Woo (30) revealed a bit more of herself than she planned yesterday. The actress, hugely popular here following the success of several drama series, is known to Japanese fans as the "Queen of Tears". She is in Tokyo to promote the movie "Renri no Eda" and appeared at the local premiere with co-star Cho Han Sun (24). As she left the stage, her shawl slipped off her shoulders revealing her bare back (dochira's note: That's all??). One Japanese word to express mild surprise in such a situation is "ara!". Which leads neatly into...
And I thought wardrobe malfunction only happens in Hollywood . _________________
Actress Henmi Emiri (29) and comedian Kimura Yuichi (43) held their wedding ceremony and reception at a Kyoto hotel yesterday. The "at home" style wedding was attended by about 60 people, and other than immediate family almost everyone was in showbusiness. Hardly surprising as Emiri is the daughter of actor Saigo Teruhiko (59) and singer/talento Henmi Mari (55), who divorced 25 years ago, and "Kimuni" is a veteran of the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent agency. Emcee for the reception was Yoshimoto member Imada Koji (dochira's note: Imada Koji is the one from the IQ Supli game show).
• Yoshida Asami (31), the former wife of musician/producer Komuro Tetsuya (47), was admitted to hospital on Saturday, according to her official blog. The website didn't give details, simply saying that her condition was not serious, but adding that an event planned for this Friday has been cancelled. The singer/dancer married Komuro, her musical partner in the duo Kiss Destination, in May 2001. They had a daughter but were already divorced by March 2002.
• In baseball, Hanshin Tigers star Kanemoto Tomoaki played his 904th consecutive full game yesterday, breaking the world record held by Cal Ripken. The player known as "Aniki" started his run while with the Hiroshima Carp and has managed to maintain a batting avergae of over .300 during that time. He has sometimes played through injuries, even going the full nine innings and getting a one-handed hit the day after having his wrist broken by a pitch in 2004.
Actress Henmi Emiri (29) and comedian Kimura Yuichi (43) held their wedding ceremony and reception at a Kyoto hotel yesterday. The "at home" style wedding was attended by about 60 people, and other than immediate family almost everyone was in showbusiness. Hardly surprising as Emiri is the daughter of actor Saigo Teruhiko (59) and singer/talento Henmi Mari (55), who divorced 25 years ago, and "Kimuni" is a veteran of the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent agency. Emcee for the reception was Yoshimoto member Imada Koji (dochira's note: Imada Koji is the one from the IQ Supli game show).
• Yoshida Asami (31), the former wife of musician/producer Komuro Tetsuya (47), was admitted to hospital on Saturday, according to her official blog. The website didn't give details, simply saying that her condition was not serious, but adding that an event planned for this Friday has been cancelled. The singer/dancer married Komuro, her musical partner in the duo Kiss Destination, in May 2001. They had a daughter but were already divorced by March 2002.
• In baseball, Hanshin Tigers star Kanemoto Tomoaki played his 904th consecutive full game yesterday, breaking the world record held by Cal Ripken. The player known as "Aniki" started his run while with the Hiroshima Carp and has managed to maintain a batting avergae of over .300 during that time. He has sometimes played through injuries, even going the full nine innings and getting a one-handed hit the day after having his wrist broken by a pitch in 2004.
very kind of you to step up to fill the gap in reporting the daily entertainment news!
Actor Tsumabuki Satoshi (25) is to make his Hollywood debut in the latest sequel to "The Fast and The Furious". Known in Japan as "Wild Speed x 3 - Tokyo Drift", the movie is about the local drift racing scene and set almost entirely in the capital. Tsumabuki plays a race starter and spent a week in LA filming several early scenes, though he has only one line - "Go!" The part is said to have been created for the popular young actor, described by director Justin Lin as "unbelievably handsome", after plans for him to have a bigger role fell through. He and former "Seventeen" model Kitagawa Keiko - who has appeared in several Sailor Moon movies - are the only Japanese actors included in the cast list. Incidentally, a quick read of the storyline on the IMDB website raises questions of authenticity (US military officer living in "a cramped apartment in a low-rent section of Tokyo"! If you want to see for yourself, the movie is due to open during the summer.
• Singer/actress Ogawa Noriko (32) revealed at a launch event for her greatest hits album that she suffers from cataplectic deafness. Speaking to fans at the launch of "Golden Best" in Tokyo yesterday, she said she suffered sudden loss of hearing in her right ear in mid-January. She underwent medical tests but the cause remains unknown. The condition is similar to narcolepsy, in which strong emotions can cause sudden muscle weakness and collapse. Ogawa is said to be recovering and has started rehearsals for a stage production due to begin in May.
Actor Tsumabuki Satoshi (25) is to make his Hollywood debut in the latest sequel to "The Fast and The Furious". Known in Japan as "Wild Speed x 3 - Tokyo Drift", the movie is about the local drift racing scene and set almost entirely in the capital. Tsumabuki plays a race starter and spent a week in LA filming several early scenes, though he has only one line - "Go!" The part is said to have been created for the popular young actor, described by director Justin Lin as "unbelievably handsome", after plans for him to have a bigger role fell through. He and former "Seventeen" model Kitagawa Keiko - who has appeared in several Sailor Moon movies - are the only Japanese actors included in the cast list. Incidentally, a quick read of the storyline on the IMDB website raises questions of authenticity (US military officer living in "a cramped apartment in a low-rent section of Tokyo"! If you want to see for yourself, the movie is due to open during the summer.
is this Kitagawa Keiko Yamapi's gfriend? _________________
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dochski.. i really hope beem feels well.. the GD boards ain't the same without him.. 
. I miss reading the news on this thread 
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