Tue, September 4, 2007 (5:15pm EDT)
23-year-old Sarasa Ifu, the second daughter of singers Yosui Inoue and Seri Ishikawa, will make her singing debut on December 5. Her first single is titled "Curriculum," written by herself and composed by Swedish band The Merrymakers. Ifu is also working on her debut album, to be released next year.
In March of 2006, Ifu made her songwriting debut when she wrote the lyrics for her father's single, "Nagai Neko." She later wrote "Maharaja no Yoru" for singer salyu.
Earlier this year, Sony Music held an audition for new talent. Ifu entered the competition without revealing that she was Inoue's daughter, and her entry drew the attention of the label. Her identity was eventually discovered, but after judging her work on its own merit, they offered her a contract.
"Curriculum" has already been chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime series, "Moyashimon," adapted from a manga by Masayuki Ishikawa. The show, which begins on October 11, will also feature an ending theme by POLYSICS, titled "Rocket."
In March of 2006, Ifu made her songwriting debut when she wrote the lyrics for her father's single, "Nagai Neko." She later wrote "Maharaja no Yoru" for singer salyu.
Earlier this year, Sony Music held an audition for new talent. Ifu entered the competition without revealing that she was Inoue's daughter, and her entry drew the attention of the label. Her identity was eventually discovered, but after judging her work on its own merit, they offered her a contract.
"Curriculum" has already been chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime series, "Moyashimon," adapted from a manga by Masayuki Ishikawa. The show, which begins on October 11, will also feature an ending theme by POLYSICS, titled "Rocket."
Tue, September 4, 2007 (4:35pm EDT)
Mai Satoda, Suzanne, and Yukina Kinoshita recently formed a new music group, and their first CD has been announced for release on September 26.
The three of them appear on Fuji TV's trivia program "Quiz! Hexagon II," where they are known for their low percentage of correct answers. Their first single, "Koi no Hexagon," is currently the show's theme song. After the group sang it for the first time on the show, the ringtone received more than a thousand downloads in a week.
News of their debut will be announced on Wednesday's show. On the 12th, the group's name will officially be revealed.
The three of them appear on Fuji TV's trivia program "Quiz! Hexagon II," where they are known for their low percentage of correct answers. Their first single, "Koi no Hexagon," is currently the show's theme song. After the group sang it for the first time on the show, the ringtone received more than a thousand downloads in a week.
News of their debut will be announced on Wednesday's show. On the 12th, the group's name will officially be revealed.
Tue, September 4, 2007 (3:10pm EDT)
The 5th annual Parcassio Bikyaku Taisho was held on Tuesday. The awards, sponsored by Kuraray's leather brand Parcassio, recognize female celebrities for their beautiful legs.
In the twenties category, the award went to actress Maki Tamaru, who happened to be celebrating her 29th birthday. Singer Alisa Mizuki won in the thirties category, while actress Kumiko Akiyoshi took the prize for the forty and older category. The last award, in the sports category, was given to former synchronized swimmer Miho Takeda.
In the twenties category, the award went to actress Maki Tamaru, who happened to be celebrating her 29th birthday. Singer Alisa Mizuki won in the thirties category, while actress Kumiko Akiyoshi took the prize for the forty and older category. The last award, in the sports category, was given to former synchronized swimmer Miho Takeda.
Tue, September 4, 2007 (2:53pm EDT)
The winners of the Beauty Week Award 2007 were announced at a ceremony on Tuesday. This is the fourth year for the awards, which are given to celebrities with stylish hair.
The three recipients this year were actress and fashion designer Uno Kanda (long hair), actress Maki Horikita (short hair), and actress Shinobu Terajima (formal styling).
The three recipients this year were actress and fashion designer Uno Kanda (long hair), actress Maki Horikita (short hair), and actress Shinobu Terajima (formal styling).
Tue, September 4, 2007 (1:58am EDT)
For the second year in a row, Oricon has conducted a survey regarding the "kogao" (literally, "small face") beauty trend. A thousand men and women were asked to name celebrities that they associated with the "kogao" image.
On top of the list this year was singer Namie Amuro, an improvement from her #3 ranking last year. In second place was actress Manami Konishi, who ranked first last year.
Actress and model Nana Eikura saw a boost in popularity as she rose to #3, while Kyoko Koizumi fell two spots to #4. The rest of the top ten were: Koyuki, Hinano Yoshikawa, Misaki Ito, Ayumi Hamasaki, Alisa Mizuki, and Erika Sawajiri.
On top of the list this year was singer Namie Amuro, an improvement from her #3 ranking last year. In second place was actress Manami Konishi, who ranked first last year.
Actress and model Nana Eikura saw a boost in popularity as she rose to #3, while Kyoko Koizumi fell two spots to #4. The rest of the top ten were: Koyuki, Hinano Yoshikawa, Misaki Ito, Ayumi Hamasaki, Alisa Mizuki, and Erika Sawajiri.
