[News] 29.07.2012 A3D Coming to LA!

http://a3d.eventbrite.com/

The first full 3D digital screening of AYUMI HAMASAKI is finally coming to the U.S.!!

Watch this megastar's electrifying performance and elaborate show features exclusively in high-quality full 3D and experience the live concert in the US for the first time! 

Located at the:
Downtown Independent
251 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hosted by NOSCO USA Inc.
http://noscousa.com/

9/1 3PM PRESALE Ayumi Hamasaki A3D Arena Tour ~Next Level~
9/1 5PM PRESALE Ayumi Hamasaki Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour ~7days Special~
9/2 3PM PRESALE Ayumi Hamasaki A3D Arena Tour ~Next Level~
9/2 5PM PRESALE Ayumi Hamasaki Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour ~7days Special~

$19.98 for each showing with fees. At the door will be cash-only for $25.

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[Admin] 26.07.2012 New "A BEST SUMMER" Layout!

Quick layout change here at Ayu's Story to coincide with Ayu's site and the release of A SUMMER BEST!  I hope it's not too blue~ ^^; Comments appreciated as always!

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[Scans] 21.07.2012 Vivi September 2012

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[Photos] 21.07.2012 Vivi September 2012 Preview

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[Cover] 19.07.2012 Vivi September 2012

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[News] 19.07.2012 Ayu to appear on "FNS Summer Song Festival"

News broke late tonight that Ayu will be appearing on the FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri, or "Summer Song Festival" on August 8th!  The four-hour long concert will be broadcast on Fuji TV starting at 19:00 and will be held at Yoyogi Stadium.

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[Videos] 14.07.2012 "You & Me" YouTube edit, PV & Download

Yesterday, a "YouTube edit" of "You & Me," the song to be featured on A SUMMER BEST was uploaded on Ayu's YT channel:

 And today, just now, a short version of the actual PV was uploaded as well:  

I also ripped the PV which you can download here: 

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?sx4uo3c5qymuuwp 

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[Photos] 03.07.2012 A SUMMER BEST covers

Bigger version of the 2CD cover:

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[Official] 2012.27.06 New Compilation Album "A SUMMER BEST" out August 8th!

ayuの夏うたベスト！

夏が来れば必ず耳にする超大ヒット夏曲の数々を一挙コンパイル！！

「BLUE BIRD」「Greatful days」「July 1st」といった代表曲に「Boys & Girls」や「evolution」などのアゲ曲を加えた【DISC-N】と、「HANABI」「monochrome」など、夏の切なさを歌った名曲を集めた【DI SC-A】の豪華2枚組仕様。さらに現在開催中の「ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2012 ～HOTEL Love songs～」のテーマソングとなっており、ファンからCD化の要望が多く届いていたTRFのカヴァー「H appening Here」と、この夏うたベストのために書き下ろした新曲「You & Me」を加えた全26曲（予定）を収録！

DVDには、2002年から2011年の10年間にa-nationで披露されたLIVE映像や数々のvideo clip、海外撮影を敢行した新曲「You & Me」のvideo clipなど、今作が初パッケージ化となる超レア映像を含む全25曲（予定）を全曲リマスタリングして収録 。

まさに今年の夏を彩る最強ベスト盤！！

2012.8.8 in stores

NEW ALBUM『A SUMMER BEST』

【2CD+DVD】

・AVCD-38558～9/B　￥4,410（tax incl.）

収録内容

＜CD : DISC-N＞

・BLUE BIRD

・July 1st

・glitter

・Greatful days

・Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~

・independent

・Boys & Girls

・evolution

・INSPIRE

・UNITE!

・AUDIENCE

・NEXT LEVEL

・Happening Here

（全13曲収録予定／曲順未定）

＜CD : DISC-A＞

・HANABI

・Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~

・monochrome

・fairyland

・fated

・HANABI ~episode II~

・SEASONS

・theme of a-nation'03

・blossom

・MOON

・ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA

・Far away

・You & Me（※新曲）

（全13曲収録予定／曲順未定）

＜DVD＞ (no PVs on the DVD but a-nation's lives)

・BLUE BIRD

・July 1st

・glitter

・Greatful days

・Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~

・independent

・Boys & Girls

・evolution

・INSPIRE

・UNITE!

・AUDIENCE

・NEXT LEVEL

・HANABI

・Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~

・monochrome

・fairyland

・fated

・HANABI ~episode II~

・SEASONS

・theme of a-nation'03

・blossom

・MOON

・ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA

・Far away

・You & Me (video clip)

（全25タイトル収録予定／曲順未定）

【2CD】

・AVCD-38560～1　￥3,360 （tax incl.）

収録内容

＜DISC-N＞

・BLUE BIRD

・July 1st

・glitter

・Greatful days

・Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~

・independent

・Boys & Girls

・evolution

・INSPIRE

・UNITE!

・AUDIENCE

・NEXT LEVEL

・Happening Here

（全13曲収録予定／曲順未定）

＜DISC-A＞

・HANABI

・Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~

・monochrome

・fairyland

・fated

・HANABI ~episode II~

・SEASONS

・theme of a-nation'03

・blossom

・MOON

・ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA

・Far away

・You & Me（※新曲）

（全13曲収録予定／曲順未定）

※ 商品内容、特典内容等、詳細は確定次第、随時更新致します。

All the songs will be remastered, and if you pre-order the album at the start of ARENA TOUR 2012 on the 30th, you'll get a free poster:

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[News] 2012.06.24 "HEART ♥ NAIL BOOK" Coming Soon

In addition  to the LIVE ~POWER of MUSIC~ and special SUPER Ayu books, it seems yet another book is coming out soon as well.  An ad appears in this month's Vivi for a new "HEART ♥ NAIL BOOK" which you can view below:

No word yet if this is a renamed version of the postponed LIFESTYLE BOOK, or when it will be released.

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[Official] 2012.06.22 LIVE BOOK ~POWER of MUSIC~ and SUPER Ayu Special Shooting to be Released + More

 This SUPER Ayu is NOT the same as the one that could be won at the concert venues at the beginning of the tour.

Google Translation:

"SUPER Ayu" Photo / LIVE BOOK "ayumi hamasaki ~ POWER of MUSIC ~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION" 2 volume set

(Including tax) ¥ 7,500

 Is "SUPER Ayu" special photo had been postponed release, two books appeared in the set and LIVE BOOK "2011 A LIMITED EDITION ayumi hamasaki ~ POWER of MUSIC ~" ☆

Unpublished photo-packed "SUPER Ayu" is a must see! !

※ Photo: 44P / LIVE BOOK: 28P

 Also there will be a HOTEL Love songs eyelash:

Google Translation: 

Eyelash own ♪ ayu have been actually used in the stage of ARENA TOUR 2012 A ~ HOTEL Love songs ~ that is currently underway 

Set down to produce a bright colorful and impressive eyes is happy with the group! 

Both will be on sale on mu-mo starting on 29th June 7pm and at the concert venue starting from the 30th June date.

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[Photos] 15.06.2012 New RIMMEL Ad "Latte Eyes"

Another new ad is out for RIMMEL featuring our Chon-chan.  This time is called "Latte Eyes" and the campaign will start September 7th.

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