Sun, February 1, 2009 (3:22am EST)
Oricon surveyed 600 women across four age groups, asking them which female celebrities they consider to be "kakkoii" ("cool"). The #1 answer was actress Miki Maya, followed by singer Namie Amuro and actress Yuki Amami.
- Miki Maya
- Namie Amuro
- Yuki Amami
- Ryoko Shinohara
- Kaori Momoi
- Makiko Esumi
- Norika Fujiwara
- Hitomi Kuroki
- Anna Tsuchiya
- Ryoko Yonekura
Sun, February 1, 2009 (3:01am EST)
Arashi's Kazunari Ninomiya is starring in a TBS drama special called "DOOR TO DOOR." This is the third and last in the network's "kandou drama" series, which includes last year's "Marathon" and 2006's "Sukoshi wa, Ongaeshi ga Dekita Kana." Ninomiya also starred in those two specials.
These dramas are based on true stories about young men overcoming illnesses. "DOOR TO DOOR" is inspired by Bill Porter, an American door-to-door salesman who achieved the highest sales for his company despite suffering from cerebral palsy. In the U.S., Porter's story became a successful book, and it was turned into an Emmy-nominated made-for-TV movie on the TNT network in 2002.
TBS's version of "DOOR TO DOOR" is set in Japan, with Ninomiya playing the lead as a man named Hideo Kurasawa. His supporting cast includes Kanako Higuchi as his mother and Rosa Kato as a co-worker. Filming started on Sunday. TBS will air the drama on March 29 at 9:00pm.
These dramas are based on true stories about young men overcoming illnesses. "DOOR TO DOOR" is inspired by Bill Porter, an American door-to-door salesman who achieved the highest sales for his company despite suffering from cerebral palsy. In the U.S., Porter's story became a successful book, and it was turned into an Emmy-nominated made-for-TV movie on the TNT network in 2002.
TBS's version of "DOOR TO DOOR" is set in Japan, with Ninomiya playing the lead as a man named Hideo Kurasawa. His supporting cast includes Kanako Higuchi as his mother and Rosa Kato as a co-worker. Filming started on Sunday. TBS will air the drama on March 29 at 9:00pm.
Sun, February 1, 2009 (2:29am EST)
Pop duo HALCALI has started a podcast called "HALCALI Channel," which is being distributed on media website TV&Smile. The site is known for a variety of unique programs, such as "Shikouhin TV" hosted by Yuhi Komiyama (Hoff Dylan) and "Sangokushi TV" hosted by comedian Ichiro Yatsui (elec.comic).
The first installment of "HALCALI Channel" went up on January 31.
The first installment of "HALCALI Channel" went up on January 31.
Sun, February 1, 2009 (1:46am EST)
Hello! Project member Erina Mano will make her major label debut as a soloist next month. Her first single, "Otome no Inori," is set to go on sale March 18.
Last year, Mano released three indie singles: "Mano Piano," "Lucky Aura," and "Lalala-Sososo." Like those songs, her new tune is composed by KAN and arranged by Taisei (Sharam Q), with lyrics written by Yoshiko Miura.
In addition to the single's regular edition, there will be three different first edition versions. Fans who purchase a first edition copy will be able to enter a drawing for a special event being held in five cities at the end of March.
A video clip for the song is being made available digitally on Recochoku between February 4 and February 10.
It has also been decided that Mano will hold her debut concerts in June. She will perform at Nakano Sun Plaza on June 6, followed by a show in Osaka at Matsushita IMP Hall on June 14.
Last year, Mano released three indie singles: "Mano Piano," "Lucky Aura," and "Lalala-Sososo." Like those songs, her new tune is composed by KAN and arranged by Taisei (Sharam Q), with lyrics written by Yoshiko Miura.
In addition to the single's regular edition, there will be three different first edition versions. Fans who purchase a first edition copy will be able to enter a drawing for a special event being held in five cities at the end of March.
A video clip for the song is being made available digitally on Recochoku between February 4 and February 10.
It has also been decided that Mano will hold her debut concerts in June. She will perform at Nakano Sun Plaza on June 6, followed by a show in Osaka at Matsushita IMP Hall on June 14.
