Koda Kumi's Album Extravaganza!

(Source: Sanspo) Singer Koda Kumi (27) will release a new album on 3rd February 2010 to commemorate 10 years since her debut into showbiz. This "BEST" and "ORIGINAL" album will enjoy extravagant and lavish packaging, and includes songs like "Koi no Tsubomi" , "SUPERSTAR" and "You're so beautiful".

10 female artistes that you wouldn't want to use in a CM

(Source: Idolgravure)
This was a survey done by Ohte-Advertising company (大手広告) and filled out by 149 different companies. Who are the female artistes that you wouldn't want to use in a CM?

1) Kanda Uno (featured above in a McDonalds ad -- haha I thought I'd put this pic of her just for irony.)
2) Hisamoto Masami
3) Hosoki Kazuko
4) Koda Kumi
5) Hirosue Ryoko
6) Wada Akiko (tie)
6) Matsushima Nanako (tie)
8) Ando Miki
9) Dewi Sukarno
10) Hamasaki Ayumi

Kanda Uno makes one think of divorce, and hence cannot be used.
Hisamoto Masami has a vulgar style.
Koda Kumi, because of her unfortunate "rotting amniotic fluid" comment.
Hirosue Ryoko, because working with her necessarily creates friction and problems.
Matsushima Nanako, although a big star, is long past her 'expiry date'.
Hamasaki Ayumi, because her physical condition gives cause for uneasiness and concern.

CM Queen Ueto Aya was ranked number 16, reason being that she is too "cheap", but has little effect on sales products.

Nakai Masahiro's mother thinks Koda Kumi is "cute"

(Source : Entame) This was originally reported in Shuukan Josei. What with the whole secret-onsen-escapade thing (Nakai + Koda Kumi went on a secret onsen trip a while ago) , this little comment by Madam Nakai has once again added fuel to marriage rumours, somewhat.

Yet Madam Nakai has strangely commented that "no, she has never heard of her son and Koda Kumi dating, not even once." She had only met Koda Kumi once in a while during SMAP concerts, and that the meetings were really rare. From the few times they have met, Madam Nakai thought she looked really "cute". (kawaii)

When asked if she wanted her son to marry soon, she had this to say -" well, as long as he's enjoying his time as a single, and as long as he watches out for his meals by himself, I'll leave marriage plans up to him ; it's his own choice."

Her preferred marriage partner for Nakai would have a "bright character, but does not talk too much". Does this sound like Koda Kumi? O_O Well.... and I wonder how much this would help marriage rumours if the mom hasn't even heard of her son dating!

Follow-up on GoMaki's comeback

This is a photo of the newspaper page concerning the same news reported in my earlier entry. Don't think it gives the news much more credibility (interesting question, print versus internet news) but just thought I'd add it here. \(^_^)/ Note Ayu's and Koda Kumi's photos in the boxes on the left!

Old Plastic Surgery Photos (Part 2)

One bad thing about blogspot (as opposed to wordpress) is that there's a limit to the number of categories/labels you can assign to the particular post (of 200 characters, when you type the whole list out). But I'm insistent on categorizing my posts correctly! Hence the part 1 part 2 solution to this.... bleagh. I miss wordpress =(.

Koda Kumi

Mai Kuraki

Goto Maki

Nakashima Mika

Ayumi Hamasaki, Matsushima Nanako, Fukada Kyoko, Kago Ai

Shaku Yumiko and Tanaka Miho

Otsuka Ai

Goto Maki to perform with Hamasaki Ayumi

(Source: Idolgravure) GoMaki is primed for a sensational comeback after an 8-month hiatus! Newly signed on to the Avex Trax label, GoMaki is set to return to the stage when Avex celebrates its 20th anniversary, alongside superstars like Ayumi Hamasaki. (I was a bit conflicted over whether to place the last names first or not in the title, and opted for uniformity. In the post though.. I guess I can't be bothered hur hur)

The official announcements will be made middle of next week, after the shareholders assemble for their regular meeting next Sunday, 22nd June 2008.

The concert will feature Ayumi Hamasaki as the leader of the pack, alongside other stars such as Koda Kumi and GoMaki.

Well at least things seem to be looking a little better for the Goto family (I'm thinking of her brother, Goto Yuki's 5-year prison sentence that was just recently handed out to him. ) O_O