Ayumi Hamasaki News

Vivi May 2010

2010-03-22T09:51:00.003-04:00

Ayumi features in May's issue of Vivi. You can see the entire shoot & her Deji Deji Diary in both our forum and our gallery.

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Limited Box Set & Arena Tour 2009 Cover

2010-03-22T09:49:00.002-04:00

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Handwritten lyrics to be included in 12 copies of Rock'n'Roll Cirus

2010-03-17T10:07:00.002-04:00

Pop-star ayumi hamasaki (31) has announced that 12 self-penned lyric-sheets have been enclosed within 12 out of approximately 400,000 initial pressing copies of her new album [Rock’n’Roll Circus] (released on 14 April).She has stated that this is a surprise from herself to the buyer. She got the idea of distributing presents, and she enclosed the lyric-cards in order to directly convey the world of music.She used her favourite pen in order to write on A4 size paper.With regard to the 12/400,000 probability of obtaining one of these rare items, hamasaki has said, “I put a lot of emotion into writing these, so I hope they will be treasured by whomever receives them.”Moreover a new song not included on the album, unconfirmed as to whether or not it will be released, will be a free chaku-uta present to fan club members who purchase the album.

credit for image: truehappiness @ AHS

credit for translation: appears @ AHS

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Official Rock'n'Roll Circus Full Tracklist

2010-03-17T06:46:00.005-04:00

[CD]
01.THE introduction
02.Microphone
03.count down
04.Sunset -LOVE is ALL-
05.BALLAD
06.Last Links
07.montage
08.Don't look back
09.Jump!
10.Lady Dynamite
11.Sexy little things
12.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL-
13.meaning of Love
14.You were...
15.RED LINE -for TA- [album version]

[DVD]
01.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL- (video clip)
02.Sunset -LOVE is ALL- (video clip)
03.You were... (video clip)
04.BALLAD (video clip)
05.Sexy little things (video clip)
06.Microphone (video clip)
07.Don't look back (video clip)
08.Lady Dynamite (video clip)
09.Sunrise -LOVE is ALL- (making clip)
10.Sunset -LOVE is ALL- (making clip)
11.You were... (making clip)
12.BALLAD (making clip)
13.Sexy little things (making clip)
14.Microphone (making clip)
15.Don't look back (making clip)
16.Lady Dynamite (making clip)
bonus track"ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 -NEXT LEVEL-" DIGEST

credit: truehappiness @ AHS

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Official Rock'n'Roll Circus Covers

2010-03-14T06:25:00.002-04:00

CD Only

CD+DVD

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Official "Rock'n'Roll Circus" tracklist information

2010-03-08T20:48:00.003-05:00

We just got news of Ayu's partial tracklist for her newest album Rock'n'Roll Circus!

There will be three different versions- a limited edition box set that will include the CD+DVD and the 2009 Arena Tour DVD with a mug and black tea tea bags, CD+DVD version, and CD-only version.

CD (14 tracks)
- Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~
- Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~
- You were...
- BALLAD
- Don't look back
- Microphone
+ 8 more songs

DVD (17 tracks)
- Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~ (Video Clip)
- Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ (Video Clip)
- You were... (Video Clip)
- BALLAD (Video Clip)
- Don't look back (Video Clip)
- Microphone (Video Clip)
- Don't look back (Video Clip)
- Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL (Making Clip)
- Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~ (Making Clip)
- You were... (Making Clip)
- BALLAD (Making Clip)
- Making (Making Clip)
- Don't look back (Making Clip)
- bonus track "ARENA TOUR 2009 ~NEXT LEVEL" DIGEST
+ Two new PVs and their respective making ofs.

First press copies will include a photobook shot in London.

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New Album Confirmed

2010-03-07T06:11:00.002-05:00

After the long wait, Ayumi's new album has finally been confirmed for release on April 14th. The title is Rock'n'Roll Circus and it is available in CD and CD+DVD formats. There is also a limited edition box set containing a mug and tea as well as the DVD for Arena Tour 2009 A~NEXT LEVEL~. You can also purchase the DVD seperately on the same day.

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Deji Deji vol 115 - News on 2 PVs!

2010-02-21T06:46:00.002-05:00

In Ayumi's latest Deji Deji Diary for the magazine Vivi, she gives us previews for 2 new PVs (Microphone & Sexy little things) and the photobook for her upcoming album. All shots are from her time in London. To see further images, please visit the forum.

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New Tour Information

2010-02-21T06:37:00.002-05:00

The title and logo for Ayumi's Arena Tour 2010 A have been released, creating more speculation over the new album. The title for the tour is 'Rock'n'Roll Circus'.

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New Rimmel Promo Pic

2010-02-21T06:34:00.003-05:00

credit: Coelacanth @ AHS

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New Panasonic CM "Don't Look Back"

2010-02-21T06:27:00.000-05:00

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New Honda Zest Spark CM - 'Microphone' Preview

2010-02-11T15:34:00.003-05:00

Honda's new CM features both Ayumi and a preview of her new song 'Microphone'. Many fans have already been comparing this to 'kiss o' kill'.

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Panasonic FX66/ZX3

2010-01-31T14:24:00.003-05:00

New Panasonic campaign featuring Ayumi for their latest cameras, the FX66 and the ZX3. More pictures are in the forum.

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Ayumi In London

2010-01-30T08:52:00.003-05:00

For the past week Ayumi has been staying in London to record tracks for her new album and film 2 PVs. Fans from all over have been waiting for her both outside her hotel and the recording studio to meet her.

After waiting for hours on Thursday and then again on Friday night I was one of the fans lucky enough to meet her. For my report, further pictures and reports from both fanmail and elaniel, please visit the forum.

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2010 Tour Dates

2010-01-17T05:07:00.002-05:00

The dates for this years tour have been announced on Ayu's website.

Dates Venue Open / Start Contact
2010/4/10 (Sat) Saitama Super Arena 17:30 / 18:30 Tokyo Kyodo
2010/4/11 (Sun) Saitama Super Arena 15:00 / 16:00 Tokyo Kyodo
2010/4/17 (Sat) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 17:30 / 18:30 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/4/18 (Sun) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 15:00 / 16:00 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/4/22 (Thu) Osaka Castle Hall 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/4/24 (Sat) Osaka Castle Hall 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/4/25 (Sun) Osaka Castle Hall 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/4/29 (Closed Thurs) Toki Messe Niigata 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodo Hokuriku Ticket Center
2010/5/3 (Mon) Big Hat, Nagano 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodo Hokuriku Ticket Center
2010/5/4 (Tue) Big Hat, Nagano 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodo Hokuriku Ticket Center
2010/5/8 (Sat) Marine Messe Fukuoka 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodo
2010/5/9 (Sun) Marine Messe Fukuoka 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodo
2010/5/15 (Sat) Arena 17:30 / 18:30 Tokyo Kyodo
2010/5/16 (Sun) Arena 15:00 / 16:00 Tokyo Kyodo
2010/5/22 (Sat) Osaka Castle Hall 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/5/23 (Sun) Osaka Castle Hall 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/5/29 (Sat) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 17:30 / 18:30 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/5/30 (Sun) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 15:00 / 16:00 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/6/5 (Sat) Fukui Sandomu 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodo Hokuriku Ticket Center
2010/6/12 (Sat) Shizuoka Ekopaarina 17:30 / 18:30 Shizuoka Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/6/13 (Sun) Shizuoka Ekopaarina 15:00 / 16:00 Shizuoka Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/6/19 (Sat) Hiroshima Green Arena 17:30 / 18:30 Promotional Candy
2010/6/26 (Sat) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 17:30 / 18:30 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/6/27 (Sun) Japan Gaishihoru (Formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall) 15:00 / 16:00 Sandefokupuromoshon
2010/7/3 (Sat) Marine Messe Fukuoka 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodo
2010/7/4 (Sun) Marine Messe Fukuoka 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodo
2010/7/10 (Sat) Sekisuihaimusupaarina (Old Grundy 21) 17:30 / 18:30 G / I / P
2010/7/17 (Sat) Kobe World Hall 17:30 / 18:30 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/7/18 (Sun) Kobe World Hall 15:00 / 16:00 Kyodoinfomeshon
2010/7/24 (Sat) Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium 17:00 / 18:00 Tokyo Kyodo
2010/7/25 (Sun) Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium 15:00 / 16:00 Tokyo Kyodo

translated by truehappiness @ AHS

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More news on Ayumi's 'drug scandal'

2010-01-12T12:18:00.002-05:00

Singer Ayumi Hamasaki implicated in drug scandal
Posted: 12 January 2010 1609 hrs

TOKYO: Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki's record label Avex Trax, a subsidiary of Avex Entertainment, has reportedly been trying to transfer her management rights for one billion yen (S$15 million) after the singer became embroiled in a drug scandal involving colleague Manabu Oshio.

According to Japanese media reports, Avex arrived at this decision to prevent her drug scandal from affecting the record label's stock prices, though industry observers say the figure is simply too low to be true.

Oshio was arrested in December last year on suspicion of giving recreation drug Ecstacy to a hostess who later died of an overdose.

The pair were at a residence in the prestigious Roppongi Hills area rented by Oshio's friend Mika Noguchi, a prominent businesswoman.

The police are investigating Hamasaki's links to the case as Noguchi is her close friend, though rumours are rife that it was Oshio who directly implicated Hamasaki in a bid to save himself.

If these reports turn out to be true, they would mark a sharp reversal of fortune for the 31-year-old superstar.

Hamasaki was discovered by Avex Trax's current president, music producer Masato Matsuura, at a karaoke bar in 1998. He signed her to Avex Trax shortly after and she has been with the label ever since.

Hamasaki went on to become the only singer in Japan with a chart-topping album every year, consecutively for 11 years.

- CNA/ha

Source: channelnewsasia

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Sweet Magazine

2010-01-10T04:45:00.002-05:00

To see the full scans, please check our gallery.

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SCawaii & Vivi Mag Scans

2010-01-07T08:20:00.004-05:00

SCawaii

Vivi

For the complete scans, please check both our forum and our gallery.

credits: kiseki89@AHS and Wincy@ila & http://community.livejournal.com/aramat ... 44979.html + scanned by_iloveayu.com

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SCawaii Cover

2010-01-05T16:50:00.001-05:00

Ayumi appears on the 2010-02 cover of SCawaii.

credit: Luna62 @ AHS

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New Year Message

2010-01-04T04:45:00.001-05:00

New year message from Ayu, posted on Max Matsuura's blog.

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CDL Goods Available on YesAsia!

2010-01-02T16:33:00.003-05:00

As with previous concerts, YesAsia will start selling merchandise from Countdown Live 2009-2010 A ~Future Classics~ from January 5th at 8pm Japanese time. These items include towels, t-shirts, parkas, bags, straps, desktop calendars etc. The prices of these will not be known until they go on sale.

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New Tour 2010

2010-01-02T09:02:00.002-05:00

Ayu's website has confirmed she will tour in 2010. We will bring you more news when it becomes available.

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CDL 09-10 Setlist

2010-01-02T08:57:00.003-05:00

Ayumi once again saw the new year in with a bang with her Countdown Live 2009-2010 A ~Future Classics~. She performed the following songs:

01. I am…
02. Moments
03. STEP you
04. EnergizE
05. About You
06. momentum
07. You were…
08. Pride
09. INSPIRE
10. Because of You
11. 1 LOVE
12. until that Day…
-COUNTDOWN-
13. Humming 7/4
14. evolution
15. Startin’
16. teddy bear
17. Sunrise ～LOVE is ALL～
18. Boys & Girls
19. RED LINE ～for TA～

Credits: ayubrasil & Lizzyboo

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Official Ayumi Youtube channel!

2010-01-01T22:15:00.002-05:00

Avex has set up an official Youtube channel for Ayu. The channel features all PVs for instant viewing and sharing and the layout is absolutely beautiful. When sharing PVs with friends, please link back to the videos on the official channel so view numbers will be directly seen by Avex! We hope other exclusive videos will be posted in the future.

Official Ayumi Youtube channel

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Ayumi in bea's UP

2009-12-20T14:15:00.002-05:00

Ayu features in the latest issue of 'bea's UP' magazine. You can see the full scans in our forum.

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