HIGA Eishou (38), lead singer of the very popular J/O-Pop trio, BEGIN, released a solo album called “Tousanka” (TECI-1134) on August 23rd. So, the question on everyone’s mind is: are they over as a group? I’m sure this little bit of news should clear things up: the band has a single called “Sanshin no Hana” (TECI-109) that’s planned for release on October 25th! Three tracks off the solo album are being streamed at his official record label (Imperial Records) website and it’s currently on sale for ¥2,400.
Archive for September, 2006
Yu Yamada to resurrect her J-pop idol gig
Published by September 5th, 2006 in Music and Film. 0 CommentsShe’s a model. She’s an actress. She’s a blogger. And, she’s a singer. Well, she used to be (remember Y’z Factory?). YAMADA Yū (22) is just about ready to return to singing form with a new single “REAL YOU” (9/20 Pony Canyon) which will be featured in the film she’s starring in, “Akihabara[at]DEEP”. [Image via Wikipedia.]
Yukie Nakama to star in film version of popular jidaigeki ‘Ōoku’
Published by September 5th, 2006 in Television and Film. 0 CommentsI watched a couple episodes of “Ōoku’s” first season (Fuji TV 2003) and I never would’ve imagined that it would have such a large following—enough to have a film version made for it. Well, the TV version (three seasons of it) has had its share of A-List actresses and for the film version we’re in for a treat as NAKAMA Yukie (26) will be starring in it. An interesting side note is that Yukie’s recent roles (television and film) are as jidaigeki heroines beginning with the 2005 film “Shinobi” and on to her current role as Chiyo in NHK’s “Koumyou ga Tsuji” Taiga Drama. The “Ōoku” film is set to be released in Japan on December 23rd. [Via nikkansports.com.]
The 24th annual Okinawan Festival sponsored by Hawaii United Okinawan Association will be held this weekend at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand.
Here’s a complete schedule of stage events to be held this weekend — and don’t forget the bon dance on Saturday night!
