Tue, October 14, 2008 (11:13am EDT)
American-born idol Leah Dizon (22) is now a married woman. Dizon finished her first tour with a show in Shibuya on Tuesday, and just before her last song, she shocked all of her fans by announcing that she got married last Friday.
Dizon's husband is reportedly a Japanese stylist that she met through work. They met about a year ago when he was involved in a shoot for one of Dizon's CD jackets. They became friends after Dizon began consulting with him about work, and it developed into a relationship. The man is said to be older than the idol, but still in his twenties.
The couple recently discovered that Dizon is pregnant, and they decided to get married. A press conference with more details is being held on Wednesday.
Dizon's husband is reportedly a Japanese stylist that she met through work. They met about a year ago when he was involved in a shoot for one of Dizon's CD jackets. They became friends after Dizon began consulting with him about work, and it developed into a relationship. The man is said to be older than the idol, but still in his twenties.
The couple recently discovered that Dizon is pregnant, and they decided to get married. A press conference with more details is being held on Wednesday.
Tue, October 14, 2008 (2:52am EDT)
TBS has announced production of a drama special that is tentatively titled "Ano Sensou wa Nan Datta no ka." The drama stars Beat Takeshi as General Hideki Tojo, who served as Prime Minister of Japan during World War II and was later executed as a war criminal.
The story's theme is said to be a look at how the Pacific War began, focusing mostly on the three month period between the Imperial Conference (Gozen Kaigi) on September 6, 1941, and the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
TBS has not yet decided on a broadcast date.
The story's theme is said to be a look at how the Pacific War began, focusing mostly on the three month period between the Imperial Conference (Gozen Kaigi) on September 6, 1941, and the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
TBS has not yet decided on a broadcast date.
Tue, October 14, 2008 (2:10am EDT)
37-year-old comedian Hiroaki Ogi (of the duo Ogiyahagi) is becoming a father in a few months. His wife, 36-year-old Naho Moriyama, is scheduled to give birth to their first child around January.
Ogi and Moriyama married in 2006 after a five-year relationship. Moriyama is known for being the daughter of singer Ryoko Moriyama and the older sister of musician Naotaro Moriyama, whom she currently works for as manager. Naho, a musician herself, was once part of the ukulele duo Petty Booka before her marriage.
Ogi and Moriyama married in 2006 after a five-year relationship. Moriyama is known for being the daughter of singer Ryoko Moriyama and the older sister of musician Naotaro Moriyama, whom she currently works for as manager. Naho, a musician herself, was once part of the ukulele duo Petty Booka before her marriage.
Tue, October 14, 2008 (1:53am EDT)
Eric Martin, the vocalist of the American band Mr. Big that broke up in 2002, has announced that he will release an English-language cover album of hits by female Japanese singers. The project is similar to Hideaki Tokunaga's "VOCALIST" series, though Martin's album will be appropriately titled "MR. VOCALIST."
Since the disbanding of Mr. Big, Martin has been involved in various musical projects, including the Tak Matsumoto Group (a supergroup including Tak Matsumoto of B'z) and the band Scrap Metal. Meanwhile, he has been raising a family, but now that his twin sons have turned 4 years old, he has decided to refocus on his music career.
Because of Mr. Big's popularity in Japan, Martin has chosen to make his comeback there, starting with this cover album. It was recorded in San Francisco and Tokyo during the past two months. Tracks include "Hanamizuki" (originally by Yo Hitoto) and "PRIDE" (originally by Miki Imai). The latter will already be available as a chaku-uta starting this Wednesday.
"MR. VOCALIST" is scheduled to hit stores on November 26.
Since the disbanding of Mr. Big, Martin has been involved in various musical projects, including the Tak Matsumoto Group (a supergroup including Tak Matsumoto of B'z) and the band Scrap Metal. Meanwhile, he has been raising a family, but now that his twin sons have turned 4 years old, he has decided to refocus on his music career.
Because of Mr. Big's popularity in Japan, Martin has chosen to make his comeback there, starting with this cover album. It was recorded in San Francisco and Tokyo during the past two months. Tracks include "Hanamizuki" (originally by Yo Hitoto) and "PRIDE" (originally by Miki Imai). The latter will already be available as a chaku-uta starting this Wednesday.
"MR. VOCALIST" is scheduled to hit stores on November 26.
Tue, October 14, 2008 (1:09am EDT)
43-year-old actor Katsunori Takahashi, best known for his starring roles in "Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi" and "Salaryman Kintaro," will soon be a father. Takahashi married former model Hanna Nakanishi (28) in 2004, and three months ago the couple learned that they would have an addition to their family. The child is said to be due in late February.
The news was publicly revealed on Monday, and Takahashi's agency confirmed the reports. He and his wife are celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary this Thursday.
The news was publicly revealed on Monday, and Takahashi's agency confirmed the reports. He and his wife are celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary this Thursday.
