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Namie Amuro to embark on first dome tour in 15 years

May. 26, 2012 - 06:08AM JST ( 3 )

Okinawan-born singer Namie Amuro, 34, will embark on a dome tour for the first time in 15 years as part of events to mark her… Read

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TV commercial of the week: ACUO gum

Entertainment May. 21, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 7 Comments )

This commercial is for ACUO gum made by LOTTE. In the commercial, two executives at a board meeting start yelling that business is war, making kung-fu poses, as if they are ready to rumble. Another… Read

Itano, French Kiss launch Seven & i's rainwear

Entertainment May. 20, 2012 - 06:19AM JST ( 2 Comments )

With the rainy season around the corner, Seven & i this week launches its "Rain style collection" of fashionable and functionable rainwear. AKB48 singer Tomomi Itano, 20, and AKB48 sub-act French Kiss are image characters… Read

Lady Gaga warned to tone down Philippine show

Entertainment May. 19, 2012 - 01:34PM JST ( 46 Comments )

Lady Gaga was warned Friday to refrain from nudity, lewd conduct and blasphemy when her Asian tour reaches the Philippines next week, after her controversial act was banned by neighbouring Indonesia. Antonino Calixto, mayor of… Read

Aya Ueto, Hisako Manda glitter at Tiffany's 175th anniversary event

Entertainment May. 19, 2012 - 06:36AM JST ( 2 Comments )

Actresses Aya Ueto, 26, and Hisako Manda, 54, were dripping with jewelry this week at an event in Tokyo to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the founding of American jeweler Tiffany & Co. Ueto wore… Read

New goth-loli Vocaloid ready to take the stage

Entertainment May. 18, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 16 Comments )

A new Vocaloid character named Mayu was announced by Exit Tunes, a Japanese record label that produces Vocaloid albums, during their live event at Saitama Super Arena on May 6. Mayu dresses in goth-loli style,… Read

End of era with three Wiggles to stand down

Entertainment May. 18, 2012 - 05:55AM JST ( 11 Comments )

Global children's phenomenon The Wiggles announced the end of an era on Thursday, with three of the quartet to retire from performing and a woman to don the turtleneck for the first time. The four-man… Read

Stars, sexism row share Cannes opening spotlight

Entertainment May. 17, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 7 Comments )

The Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday with a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson, as women jurors spoke up to quash a row over the all-male line-up for the competition. The red-carpet premiere of… Read

Indonesian organizers fight to save Lady Gaga gig

Entertainment May. 16, 2012 - 03:03PM JST ( 16 Comments )

Lady Gaga's Indonesian promoters have vowed to fight to save her show, despite police denying it a permit and Islamic hardliners threatening "chaos" if she comes to the mostly Muslim nation. Production company Big Daddy… Read

'Casablanca' turns 70 with free show on Facebook

Entertainment May. 16, 2012 - 07:11AM JST ( 7 Comments )

The stars of much-loved classic film "Casablanca" may always have Paris, but on Wednesday they will have Facebook. The legendary black-and-white film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman will be streamed free at Facebook in… Read

Michael Jackson costumes to go on world tour

Entertainment May. 16, 2012 - 06:31AM JST ( 5 Comments )

A collection of costumes worn by the late Michael Jackson is going on a global tour starting next month ahead of an auction in Beverly Hills in December, Julien's Auctions said on Tuesday. The exhibit,… Read

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