Electropop phenomenon Perfume is getting a new weekly show on NTV. "Perfume no Kininaru Ko-chan" features the idol trio and talento Daisuke Miyagawa meeting with new guests every week to discuss interesting topics.

The show will air on Saturdays at 5:30pm, starting on October 11. The first episode's guests will be Hiroaki Ogi (Ogiyahagi), Kendo Kobayashi, Naoki Nokubo, and Ryota Yamasato (Nankai Candies).

TRF vocalist YU-KI was cast in the lead role of Avex's jukebox musical "Kokoro no Kakera," but due to health problems she has stepped down from the part. At the end of August, the 41-year-old singer was experiencing dizziness and numbness in her limbs, leading her to skip a scheduled appearance at an event this past Saturday.

The musical, which also features Ami Suzuki, Takahiro Nishijima, and Hiroki Aiba, was planned to run from the 15th to the 29th of this month. But with no sign of recovery yet for YU-KI, she has officially withdrawn from the musical.

Avex is apparently making some changes to the show, as it will still be performed as scheduled. However, ticket holders are also being offered the opportunity to get a partial refund.

Anna, the 21-year-old lead vocalist of BON-BON BLANCO who made her solo debut earlier this year, is collaborating with the defunct rock band Lindberg to do a cover of one of their songs. Anna's version of "Ima Sugu Kiss Me" will be included on her first album, "Koi no Katachi."

"Ima Sugu Kiss Me" was Lindberg's second single, released in 1990. Although the band broke up in 2002, most of the members are involved on the cover. Guitarist Tatsuya Hirakawa is serving as producer, while bassist Tomohisa Kawazoe and drummer Masanori "Cherry" Koyanagi are providing accompaniment.

"Koi no Katachi" goes on sale on September 24.

Beach volleyball player Miwa Asao, 22, lost her younger sister last week, it was learned on Monday. Miki, who was only 17, passed away in a hospital in the Mie prefecture on Friday.

Miki was involved in a car accident on August 12. She was hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle, sustaining injuries to her head that rendered her unconscious. She never woke up before her death.

Asao's agency said that the volleyball player is still in shock, but she is expected to make a public statement within the next few days.

14-year-old Yuma Nakayama of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. group had to undergo surgery this past weekend, it was learned on Monday. According to his agency, Nakayama complained of stomach pains on Friday night and was taken to the hospital, but he was later sent home. However, the pain continued until Saturday, and this time a doctor diagnosed him with appendicitis and panperitonitis.

Nakayama had an operation the same day to treat the condition. On Monday, he was discharged from the hospital. That same night, he was able to make a brief appearance at a concert, sitting in a wheelchair. It is not yet known if he will be able to participate in Tuesday's and Wednesday's concerts.

Fashion brand Parcassio held its 6th annual Parcassio Bikyaku Taisho, a PR award given to female celebrities with beautiful legs. Actress Ryoko Hirosue picked up the award in the 20s category, while Asaka Seto and Miki Maya won in the 30s and 40s categories, respectively. This year's sports award was given to volleyball player Kaoru Sugayama.