[News] 28.10.2010 New Album "LOVE SONGS" & New Collaboration Single "Dream ON" Release News

2th original album and collaboration single to be released on December 22nd!

New album:
Love songs

12th original album, "Love songs", a christmas present from Ayu! Featuring 15 tracks from MOON to Last angel! CD+DVD, CD, and limited edition micro SD + USB + DVD + LP size photobook set! First press versions are planned to come with sleeve cases and serial numbered cards to access special web content!

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50thシングル「」が女性アーティストの連続首位記録を22年振りに更新し、自身初の7days LIVEを大成功に収めた勢いそのままに12thアルバムのリリースが決定！
大ヒット・シングル「MOON / blossom」「crossroad」「L」に、新曲8曲（予定）を加えた充実の一枚。DVDには、新た に撮り下ろした3曲を含む8曲に及ぶミュージック・クリップと、それらのメイキングを収録！
また、日本人アーティスト初となる、CDよりも「278倍」高音質な音源データ（48KHz、24bit、 wav.file）を収録したUSBと、microSD（SD-VIDEOフォーマット）、DVD、フォトブックの限定セットも同時発売決定！！

[CD+DVD]



￥3,990 (tax incl.)
AVCD-38217/B

★初回特殊パッケージ：スリーヴ仕様（予定）
★初回封入特典：シリアルナンバー入りアクセスカード封入（携帯電話用デジタルコンテンツ・プレゼント）（ 予定）

＜CD＞
・MOON
・blossom
・crossroad
・Virgin Road
・Sweet Season
・Last angel
（ほか、全15曲収録予定）
＜DVD＞
＜DVD＞ ・MOON (video clio)
・blossom (video clip -director's cut-) ※初収録
・crossroad (video clip)
・Virgin Road (video clip)
・Sweet Season (video clip)
・Last angel (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
＋各making clip
（全15トラック収録予定）


[CD]



￥3,150 (tax incl.)　
AVCD-38218

★初回封入特典：シリアルナンバー入りアクセスカード封入（携帯電話用デジタルコンテンツ・プレゼント）（ 予定）

＜CD＞
・MOON
・blossom
・crossroad
・Virgin Road
・Sweet Season
・Last angel
（ほか、全15曲収録予定）



[micro SD + USB + DVD + photobook]



￥8,800 (tax incl.)　
AVZD-38219/B～C

★数量限定

＜microSD＞
・MOON
・blossom
・crossroad
・Virgin Road
・Sweet Season
・Last angel
（ほか、全15曲収録予定）
・MOON (video clio)
・blossom (video clip -director's cut-) ※初収録
・crossroad (video clip)
・Virgin Road (video clip)
・Sweet Season (video clip)
・Last angel (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
（全8トラック収録予定）

※SD-VIDEOフォーマットにて、CDアルバム収録楽曲全15曲（予定）とDVD収録のうちmusic clipのみ8トラック収録（予定）。

＜USB＞
・MOON
・blossom
・crossroad
・Virgin Road
・Sweet Season
・Last angel
（ほか、全15曲収録予定）
※オーディオ・ファイル収録（48KHz, 24bit, wav.file）

＜DVD＞
・MOON (video clio)
・blossom (video clip -director's cut-) ※初収録
・crossroad (video clip)
・Virgin Road (video clip)
・Sweet Season (video clip)
・Last angel (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
・新曲 (video clip) ※初収録
＋各making clip
（全15トラック収録予定）

＜フォトブック＞
LPサイズ・エクスクルーシヴ・フォトブック（12P予定）

Collaboration single:

URATA NAOYA feat. ayumi hamasaki - Dream ON
Produced by Ayumi Hamasaki! The first time Ayumi Hamasaki will produce a song for another artist! AAA's Urata Naoya collaboration single and new album, "Love songs" to be released on the same day.

Produced by ayumi hamasaki！
自身の作品以外では初となる、浜崎あゆみプロデュース作品！
AAA浦田直也とのコラボレーション・シングルをオリジナル・アルバム『Love songs』と同時発売決定！！

[CD+DVD]



・Xmas SPECIAL PRICE（初回盤）：￥1,500 (tax incl.)　AVCD-48002/B
・通常盤：￥1,890 (tax incl.)　AVCD-48004/B
＜CD＞
01. Dream ON (Original mix)
02. Dream ON (Original mix -Instrumental-)
＜DVD＞
01. Dream ON (music clip)
02. Dream ON (making clip)

[CD]



・Xmas SPECIAL PRICE（初回盤）：￥800 (tax incl.)　AVCD-48003
・通常盤：￥1,050 (tax incl.)　AVCD-48005
＜CD＞
01. Dream ON (Original mix)
02. Dream ON (remix)
03. Dream ON (Original mix -Instrumental-)

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[Translation] 27.10.2010 VoCE Magazine November 2010 Issue Full Translation

Full translation of VoCE Magazine November 2010 Issue



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[Video] 26.10.2010 Ayumi Hamasaki Rock 'n' Roll Circus ~ 7 Days Special ~ TV News

Sorry again, I'm so late to share this!

Here's the preview of Ayu's Rock 'n' Roll Circus ~ 7 Days Special ~ on Japan TV News

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[Twitter] 26.10.2010 Ayu's Tweets About Female Dancers

Intereting tweets from Ayu about her dancers, fans have been asking her about the female dancers' ages and etc.. and even the question about Ayu and Jejung (JYJ/Tohoshinki) LOL~

cavaliercharly: Who is older, Aki-chan or ayu-chan???
ayu_19980408: All the female dancers are my elder sisters (^_−)−☆

ayumihamasaki13: How old is Midoring?
ayu_19980408: Not as old as Mother Go-Mi.

shi_luv: I just heard that Chisa-chan is married!!! Is it real (◎_◎; )?!? (laugh)
ayu_19980408: It's awesome, right? (*^^*)

erikayu591226: How old is Chisa-chan?
ayu_19980408: I think a year younger than Midoring-san?

cani_ayu_No1: How old is Aki-chan? ヽ(´▽`)/
ayu_19980408: About my age ☆

yuka050216: So Chisa-chan is married?!
ayu_19980408: No no, what I meant was, won't it be awesome if she is ♡

ayumemimimi: Does ayu only tweet to people she knows?
ayu_19980408: I'm not that high level, besides the tweets move too fast.

JJ9095TVXQ: I think ayu and JaeJoong look really good as a couple, so work on it (￣▽￣； )
ayu_19980408: There's nothing. Seriously. He's just a cute junior, that's all.

cani_ayu_No1: How old is Aki-chan? ヽ(´▽`)/
ayu_19980408: About my age ☆
Yummi_ayuchin: Is it 2 years older? (o^^o)♪
ayu_19980408: Is it? ☆

ayukari_TA: You really know all the dancers' ages. (*^_^*）
ayu_19980408: We've been growing up together for 11 years (*^^*)

m__I__k__a__: How about Kayanocchi?? Is everyone of a different age? (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Kaya, Mido, Chii, Aki, me. That's the sequence!! I can't reveal more than that!!!! (laugh)

syokoro: Why do the male dancer numbers increase, but not for female dancers?
ayu_19980408: We have Yosshi (^O^)／

ajopapa05: So younger dancers can't join anymore?
ayu_19980408: The new teams (acrobatics and POWERBOMB) that just came in are all really young-- (^O^)／

yu_19980408ayu: How about the age sequence for male dancers?
ayu_19980408: Most of them are around the same age. Aside from Maro-chan and Kazuma, the rest are 1 year younger than me.

Anyone who wants to press the "Pino button", go ahead ☆

(Pino's Picture)

sorayu1212: Ayu-chan, what will happen if I press the "Pino button"?
ayu_19980408: Papiko comes out.

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[Ayu's Diary] 24.10.2010

Usavich...
24 October 2010. 8:34am



Which were given to me by my dear caretakers... Makes me really happy!!!! Yaay ☆

And in 2 seconds, their eyeballs got plucked out--
So they're both one-eyed now... (cries)

Usavich-- Sorry-- (cries)


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And the culprits were...
24 October 2010. 8:37am



Of course, this small but deadly twins combo.

I'm sure everyone understands why now.

Satisfied, they both fell asleep in this symmetrical position.
And they're probably dreaming things like "We did it--!!!!"... (laugh)


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Usavich (ウサビッチ) - an animated short film series featuring 2 Russian rabbits in prison that's wildly popular in Japan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usavich

The whole series can be watched here

After so long-- ☆
25 October 2010. 10:45am

With lots of planning and heaps of meetings between me, Mama and lots of staff members, coming up with samples, then making adjustments, items beyond our imagination have finally been done. ayuxpj's first collaboration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After so much struggles, the merchandise is finally out (the process was really a crazy battle (laugh)) and somehow, being able to make this announcement of our success feels really great ♪

Also, that the items will be sold first on TA, with a special shopping bag gift only for TA, makes me even more happy--!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sales are starting in just 18 hours...

So get ready to grab yours ♡

And for today too, let's hold hands and ♡ together.

▼ TeamAyu pre-sales
25 October 18:00 ~ 1 November 18:00

+ TeamAyu limited shopping bag

Ah!!!! P.S.
25 October 2010. 10:50am

My own recommendation, the one I worked on the hardest, are the ones with the high-neck, either the nightdress one, or the pajama one.

Everyone's nightwear probably never had such high necks, so it may seem uncomfortable? But------------

It doesn't feel strange-------------!!!

You'll love it.

So let's start a new club,

Team High-Neck.

It'll be really awesome ♡

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[News] 23.10.2010 Ayu Caught Spending Night At Hot Spring With Male Model

I'm sorry for being so late~~

Ayu Caught Spending Night at Hot Spring with Male Model

(Source: Upaper)
2010.10.22 09:47 am

J-pop queen Hamasaki Ayumi and TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong were found to be close personal friends when Ayu headed for Seoul, South Korea, several days ago to support Jaejoong's newly formed JYJ in concert. While insiders were excitedly discussing their ambiguous relationship, the Josei Seven issue released yesterday instead exclusively revealed Ayu's hot spring date with a handsome ex-model, leading to confusion over who her boyfriend really is.

According to Josei Seven, Ayu personally attended JYJ's Seoul concert on 12 October to watch Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun perform. 'Such shows of support by Hamasaki Ayumi are uncommon even among concerts by Japanese artistes. It can be said that she is doing this entirely for Jaejoong,' it added. The day before flying to Seoul, Ayu had just wrapped up her own special concert, held over seven consecutive days. Even so, she boarded a flight to Seoul without care for rest.

The weekly magazine pointed out that Ayu returned to Japan late in the next day (13 October) but was soon spotted at midnight meeting a slender handsome man in a highly secret hot spring. After a romantic dip in the hot spring, Ayu even retired to a room with him to spend the night. As said by an insider, 'This mysterious man is Mr X, who used to model. He and Ayu have been dating for quite some time. They often visit hot springs together.'

Wanna see pictures can be seen here

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[Ayu's Diary] 22.10.2010 You know~

You know~
22 October 2010. 8:16am

Not to get everyone's hopes up, but... (laugh)

I want to come up with an awesome album, but somehow I've been feeling afraid.
So progress at first is really really slow. But what... What???

ayu-san, everything has been awesome--!!!!
What are you all anxious about!!!!

I should praise myself by saying I'll make an album as a Christmas present to everyone. And to ensure I will continue to work on, I'll keep praising myself. (laugh)

Everyone, please wait and look forward to it (^_－)－☆

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[Photo] 23.10.2010 New RIMMEL Ad + Wallpapers

Not sure how I feel about this one yet...



And the wallpapers...

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Source: RIMMEL LONDON
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[News] 23.10.2010 Oricon's Predictions For This Year's Kohaku Teams

Oricon has just released predictions for the teams for this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen.

See them under the cut!

RED TEAM

Aiko
Angela Aki
Ikimonogakari
Uemura Kana
AKB48 (including sub-units)
GIRL NEXT DOOR
KARA
Koda Kumi
SNSD
Superfly
Nishino Kana
Perfume
Hamasaki Ayumi
Hitoto You
Mizuki Nana


WHITE TEAM

Arashi
EXILE
Kobukuro
Kondo Masahiko
Saito Kazuyoshi
SMAP
TOKIO
Tokunaga Hideaki
AAA
Hata Motohiro
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Fukuyama Masaharu
flumpool
Porno Graffiti
Yuzu

Source: Oricon
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[News] 21.10.2010 New album out by Christmas!

Torin here, bringing you an Ayu's Story exclusive!

A friend of mine, who has access to TA, said that Ayu posted on her blog that a new album will be out by Christmas!

We hope to bring you more information on this as it becomes available!

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[Scans] 21.10.2010 Vivi Magazine, December Issue

This dress that Ayu is wearing here had to be my favorite one from the tour. So magnificent - just like Ayu ^^



More under the cut!












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[Download] 21.10.2010 HD "L" CMs

Once again in HD, here's the music.jp and mu-mo CMs for L, featuring Virgin Road and Sweet Season. Enjoy! ^^

music.jp CM
http://www.mediafire.com/?6cbl9tbbuzj

mu-mo CM
http://www.mediafire.com/?wgefq9wlcl9

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[Ayu's Diary] 20.10.2010 We

We
20 October 2010. 6:01am

Are free
But with too much freedom
Even if we can go anywhere
We don't get anywhere

Will us humans, someday, sooner or later
Really become just mere symbols?

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First stanza is exact everywhere nowhere lyrics (thanks to crea_spain & Midori-chan!!)

Second stanza is a modification of everywhere nowhere lyrics. (thanks to aura!!) The meaning remains more or less the same, but the phrasing gives the idea that there's now more reason for her to believe in the "Man becoming symbols" idea.

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[Ayu's Diary] 18.10.2010 Our 7 DAYS WAR.

Our 7 DAYS WAR.
18 October 2010. 1:06am

Just what kind of emotion and situation made our troupe choose to take up this challenge of creating an unparalleled stage, I have no intention of explaining that now. But, the truth of it was there, clearly, for all to see with their very eyes, and I think that is quite enough. These 7 days will surely remain with us and all those who fought with us, from now till the future...

That is what I believe.

That is what I wish.

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At first, I thought that if I were to go through with this war and win, I'd probably end up as ash, because of what they call the burn-out syndrome.

And because of this, from the beginning till the night? dawn?? before the final show, I kept feeling all the pain and loneliness associated with "the beginning of the end". All kinds of thoughts plagued me, and I couldn't sleep.

It's as if... I know it sounds absurd, but if this was going to be my best stage and I can never do better anymore, won't this final tour be the end of me? That was what I thought.

I decided to just cast this thought aside for the time being and think about it after the tour ended.

Yes, that day, when the curtain finally closed for the last time, and we all went backstage, everyone in the troupe (yes, me included. (laugh)) was just crying non-stop and hi-fiving and going,

"Darn it, I love you--------------!!!"

And thinking, just what am I saying!!! Confessions of love from my heart? With that, I returned to my make-up room.

I changed out of costume, and when it hit me that it was time for my speech, I was so afraid of how I had to talk about plans for the next stage, my heart just went DON DON DON DON non-stop. I will never ever forget that moment for the rest of my life.

I couldn't say it well then, and it was vexing, but...

What I said was basically, from now on, our troupe will create a shining dream world, and I could clearly see us doing just that. And that will, of course, be a higher hurdle that what we've come over today. (laugh) I believe that whatever we want to make into reality, we will be able to do it. And though it may seem too fast, orders for the material for the next stage have already been placed. (So hurry and let's go. (laugh))

Since then...

From the moment I wake till the moment I sleep, every single day, I have been doing video checks. But only the last day's show of 7 days war remained unwatched till now.

Of course, all that emotion... from us warriors fighting together... there's no need to watch the video for me to be filled with memories.

That's why I haven't watched it yet.

At first, I didn't understand why I couldn't watch it... But now, I have found a reason in my heart.

It is because I could still remember every detail of that day, with all my senses.

And that is better than any data or recording.

Plus, we have been saying this all our lives, haven't we?

To fight till the very last moment, without thinking about losing.

To live without looking back.

To live honestly.

And thus, without surrender, protecting the place where we are, super troupe leader baby will soon face forward, and start walking steadily again.

Towards the best ♪

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[News] 21.10.2010 New Ayu x PEACH JOHN Collaboration

Ayu once again is collaborating with her mommy Mika Noguchi to make more cool merchandise! ^^



Presenting this time's collaboration, which was inspired by fans who voiced their wishes on Twitter, and got ayu and PJ's company director Noguchi Mika-san all excited!

Based on ayu's distinctive silhouette and lyrics, these designs will surely catch anyone's eye! And so, ayu's song names became the names for the 3 collaboration items below.
A special gift for TA is a shopping bag with the collaboration logo printed on ♪

※ Real items may differ from the images.

More under the cut!

STEP you
A sweater set in heather pink for the girls.
Distinctive features include the faded print and a hole for the thumb on the cuffs, a second-hand feel.
The piece is designed to enable ayu to move easily during rehearsals!

PINK (Size: S/M) ￥9,800




blossom
An idea coming from the Hamasaki Ayumi who needs to protect her throat 24/7, a nightdress with a turtleneck made of pile fabric to protect the neck.
Made from 100% natural rayon, this piece is made from high absorbance MicroModel®Moist, fit for soft skin.
Plus nanotechnology with collagen and amino acids to keep humidity in, this material will be wonderful for girls.

PINK/WHITE （Size: S/M） ￥12,800



MOON
Made from the same material as nightdress [blossom], a turtleneck pajama design.
With elastic pants to prevent stomach chills!

PINK/WHITE （Size: S/M） ￥12,800



TeamAyu preorders:
25 October 18:00 ~ 1 November 18:00

TeamAyu special gift: Shopping Bag


* Available on a first-come-first-served basis.
* Preorders will last till 1 November 18:00, but special gifts may run out before that.

PEACH JOHN sales:
Starting on 17 December, the publication date of MOOK (book), which features this collaboration.
More details to be revealed at later date.

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[News] 21.10.2010 Ayu Answers About Her Relationship With JEJUNG

Ayu put the rumors to rest - for now - about her relationship with JEJUNG today on Twitter:

team_kuma_yu: Your boyfriend is JEJUNG? *laugh*
Ayu: There’s too much of an age difference *laugh* and it’s rude to all JEJUNG's fans *laughs*

For those who don't know or have forgotten, JEJUNG is a member of the popular boy band Tohoshinki/JYJ and appeared in Ayu's blossom PV. Ayu went to show her support at JYJ's "The Beginning" showcase earlier last week in Seoul.

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[Photo] 18.10.2010 JELLY Magazine November 2010 Issue Photo Preview

Here are the photo preview of JELLY Magazine November 2010 Issue!

I love these photoshoots!!



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[Wallpaper] 18.10.2010 ViVi Magazine November 2010 Issue Official Wallpapers

Here are the official wallpapers of ViVi Magazine November 2010 Issue

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[Download] 18.10.2010 Vivi HD CM

More downloads! Yay~ \(^_^)/
This time it's a CM for one of the recent Vivi issues featuring Ayu-chan. She only appears at the end on the magazine cover, but it's in HD, so hardcore fans and quality enthusiasts alike will enjoy this.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?alc72sdyy08

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[Download] 18.10.2010 Ayu Comments On 50 SINGLE ANNIVERSARY

This aired on M-ON today. I'm not sure what she's saying, but she looks REALLY cute ^^ When there's a translation, I'll be sure to edit this post with it. For now, downloads! \(^_^)/



TS Version: http://www.mediafire.com/?pb8f1elbgt6
AVI version: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4WPDXJ55
Dailymotion: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xf8vct_50-singles-anniversary-special-ayu

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