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Atsuko Maeda (前田 敦子) 's Last Appearance on Music Station as an AKB48 Member to be on 17th August
It was revealed that Atsuko Maeda (前田 敦子) 's last appearance on TV Asahi’s music program MUSIC STATION as a AKB48 member will be on August 17th. On this broadcast, AKB48 will perform a special medley to commemorate Maeda’s graduation.
Atsuko first appeared on the program as a part of AKB48 on June 9th 2006 when she was 14 years old before the group made their major debut, and they performed their indie single “Skirt, Hirari“. After that Maeda made appearances on MUSIC STATION for a total of 21 times as a AKB48 member, and twice as solo. Maeda looked back on her memories on the program, and said, “The most impressive memory is when I fell down during the performance at super live on December 24th, 2010. I was laughing, like ‘Oops!’”
After the 3-day concert at the Tokyo Dome, and the last stage at the AKB48 theater on the 27th, Atsuko will be graduating from the group. She revealed her thoughts, saying, “Since Tokyo Dome concert was the goal for people who created AKB48, I always wanted to meet expectations, but I honestly did not think we would be able to. If I graduated from the group without being on the stage on Tokyo Dome, I would have regretted it.”
Atsuko first appeared on the program as a part of AKB48 on June 9th 2006 when she was 14 years old before the group made their major debut, and they performed their indie single “Skirt, Hirari“. After that Maeda made appearances on MUSIC STATION for a total of 21 times as a AKB48 member, and twice as solo. Maeda looked back on her memories on the program, and said, “The most impressive memory is when I fell down during the performance at super live on December 24th, 2010. I was laughing, like ‘Oops!’”
After the 3-day concert at the Tokyo Dome, and the last stage at the AKB48 theater on the 27th, Atsuko will be graduating from the group. She revealed her thoughts, saying, “Since Tokyo Dome concert was the goal for people who created AKB48, I always wanted to meet expectations, but I honestly did not think we would be able to. If I graduated from the group without being on the stage on Tokyo Dome, I would have regretted it.”
Hiromi Nagasaku (永作博美) and Yuko Oshima (大島優子) Chosen as CM Characters for Kao's 'Essential Damage Care' Shampoo Line
Actress Hiromi Nagasaku (永作博美) and AKB48’s Yuko Oshima (大島優子) have been chosen as the CM characters for Kao’s hair treatment shampoo, ‘Essential Damage Care‘. They will be starring in the new CMs starting August 9th.
This marks Hiromi’s first time in 13 years to star in a CM for the brand as she has previously served as their CM character from 1998 to 1999. The CM will come in 2 different versions: “Tabaneta Kami” and “Nobashi Kake”. In the CMs, the ladies each show off their damage-free hair upon using the product.
After undergoing a renewal, ‘Essential Damage Care’ will be releasing 2 new line-up of shampoos “Nuance Airy” and “Rich Premier” on August 11th.
This marks Hiromi’s first time in 13 years to star in a CM for the brand as she has previously served as their CM character from 1998 to 1999. The CM will come in 2 different versions: “Tabaneta Kami” and “Nobashi Kake”. In the CMs, the ladies each show off their damage-free hair upon using the product.
After undergoing a renewal, ‘Essential Damage Care’ will be releasing 2 new line-up of shampoos “Nuance Airy” and “Rich Premier” on August 11th.
Fuji TV Announcer Yurika Mita (三田 友梨佳) Makes Her Music Debut
On August 8, Fuji TV announcer Yurika Mita (三田 友梨佳) appeared at a commemorative event on the special stage at the “Odaiba Gasshukoku” event in Aomi, Tokyo for her debut song “Koi no Mitapan”, which was released for sale on the same day.
Yurika, who wore a sailor uniform and sang her debut song enthusiastically, stated her aspirations: “We also want to obtain [our version of] a gold medal by reaching the top spot on the Oricon charts.” She revealed her desire to overcome station rivalries, saying, “My dream is to sing on (TV Asahi’s) ‘Music Station.’ I want to descend from those large steps.”
Since it started broadcasting in 1986, “Music Station” has not had announcers from other stations appear, but Yurika stated, “I won’t give up on appearing on other stations!”
Yurika, who wore a sailor uniform and sang her debut song enthusiastically, stated her aspirations: “We also want to obtain [our version of] a gold medal by reaching the top spot on the Oricon charts.” She revealed her desire to overcome station rivalries, saying, “My dream is to sing on (TV Asahi’s) ‘Music Station.’ I want to descend from those large steps.”
Since it started broadcasting in 1986, “Music Station” has not had announcers from other stations appear, but Yurika stated, “I won’t give up on appearing on other stations!”
Singer and Actress Meisa Kuroki (黒木メイサ) Announces Pregnancy
Actress and singer Meisa Kuroki (黒木メイサ) was rumored to be pregnant when she married singer Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁) back in February. On April 14th, she sent a fax to several media outlets, officially confirming that she is currently 4-months pregnant!
Meisa started the message with a brief apology, “After I had pregnancy symptoms, I suffered from poor health frequently. It was my first time experiencing this, and it was a time of uneasiness.”
Kuroki continued, “Right now, I’m both mentally and physically stable. I’m happy and I’m filled with a sense of responsibility for this new life that I’ve been blessed with.” While she is due in mid-October, the actress expressed her joy of becoming a mother saying, ”We want to combine our powers as husband and wife, and pour all our love into this child.”
According to her agency, Kuroki is scheduled to star in the play, ‘Miyazawa Kenji ga Tsutaeru Koto‘, on May 12th and 13th at Setagaya Public Theater. Thereafter, she will go on maternity leave.
Meisa started the message with a brief apology, “After I had pregnancy symptoms, I suffered from poor health frequently. It was my first time experiencing this, and it was a time of uneasiness.”
Kuroki continued, “Right now, I’m both mentally and physically stable. I’m happy and I’m filled with a sense of responsibility for this new life that I’ve been blessed with.” While she is due in mid-October, the actress expressed her joy of becoming a mother saying, ”We want to combine our powers as husband and wife, and pour all our love into this child.”
According to her agency, Kuroki is scheduled to star in the play, ‘Miyazawa Kenji ga Tsutaeru Koto‘, on May 12th and 13th at Setagaya Public Theater. Thereafter, she will go on maternity leave.