Posts Tagged ‘strong-interest’

Ayaka’s final concert to be shown in theaters

On November 18, singer Ayaka (21) performed at the Osaka-jo Hall, her last solo concert before she goes on hiatus at the end of this year. Due to strong interest from her fans, it has been decided that the concert will be shown in select theaters across the country. Ayaka sang a total of thirteen songs for the concert, which was titled “MTV Unplugged ayaka.” MTV gave away 10,000 free… Read the rest

R&B singer Shion arrested for ketamine

Kanagawa prefectural police arrested R&B singer Shion (26) on Thursday for possession and use of the drug ketamine. According to a statement released by the police, Shion has admitted to the charges. Police apparently searched Shion’s home on Wednesday afternoon as part of another investigation. They discovered a bag containing about 3 milligrams of ketamine, and she is suspected of using the drug about a week before the search. Her… Read the rest

Keiko Kitagawa to play deaf role in "Hitsudan Hostess" drama

Rising actress Keiko Kitagawa (23) will star in a drama special on TBS titled “Hitsudan Hostess.” The story is based on the bestselling autobiography of 25-year-old Rie Saito, who became a number-one hostess in Ginza despite being deaf. “Hitsudan Hostess” was published by Kobunsha this past May, and so far it has sold roughly 115,000 copies. The book depicts the life of Saito, who was born in Aomori and became… Read the rest