[Ranking] 14.01.2012 Ayu Ranks No. 1 as The Best Selling Japanese Solo Female Artist of All Time

According to recent Music Station episode, Music Station has crowned Ayu as the best selling female artist in Japanese music industry.

She ranks no. 1 with approximately 49,780,000 units sales in her entire career.

Congrats Ayu!



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[News] 18.09.2011 Ayu Unable to Return Due to Fu… Misses MSta 25th Anniversary Performance

ayu unable to return due to flu… Misses MSta 25th Anniversary performance

On the 16th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi (32) missed her live appearance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme. On her website, Hamasaki stated that she “could not board flights due to an illness”.

Following this, an aplogy message was also posted onto her fanclub site. She wrote “I’m really regretful, pained, and sorry for causing such trouble. I’m really sorry.”, a message meant for the music programme staff, other performing artists, her band members and fans.

According to staff, Hamasaki travelled to New York earlier this month for work, after a brief stop in Hong Kong. Due to a delay in her calendar photoshoot schedule, she changed her flight back. After that, she caught a cold and developed acute pharyngitis, and was unable to board her new flight home. On Twitter, she tweeted about her mad rush to get flight tickets, and also revealed how her staff mixed up flight times by an hour.

Hamasaki’s performance had been announced on newspaper TV listings, and it was revealed that she was going to perform 「beloved」 from her new mini-album 「FIVE」. During the music programme’s opening, hosts Takeuchi Yoshie gave an explanation and apologized for Hamasaki’s absence. During December 2008, Hamasaki also suddenly cancelled an appearance on MSta due to a wrist injury.

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[News] 18.09.2011 MSta Last-Minute Cancellation: The Gap Between A Rebellious Hamasaki Ayumi And Her Record Company

MSta last-minute cancellation: the gap between a rebellious Hamasaki Ayumi and her record company

On the 16th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi could not board a flight home due to health complications, namely acute pharyngitis that she contracted in the US, and so made a last-minute cancellation of her live appearance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme.

According to her company office, Hamasaki had travelled to New York, USA, earlier this month for a calendar photoshoot. However, due to a delay in photoshoot schedule, she missed her flight back home. After that, she could not book another ticket back, and during her extended stay, she contracted acute pharyngitis, making her unable to board any flights.

“If there was a chance that she may not be able to return, why did she schedule a photoshoot then? Furthermore, Hamasaki was supposed to be the main attraction on the programme on the 16th, yet she still did a last-minute cancellation. I worry that this may lead to a worsening of relations between the music programme and Hamasaki’s company” — Staff from the music industry

On her official site, Hamasaki wrote “To everyone who has been waiting eagerly for this TV appearance, I’m really regretful, pained, and sorry for causing such trouble. I’m really sorry.” However, a gap had already existed between her and her record company, a gap which has widened due to this incident.

“During the record company’s outdoor live event held at the end of August, Hamasaki voluntarily resigned from her position as closing act. The reason concerned various matters regarding her wish to perform songs with other artistes, resulting in a substitute artiste having to do the closing act instead. There were also trust issues because senior artistes in the company had their performance times cut short in order to extend the performance times of artistes from other companies. Hamasaki voiced her displeasure over Twitter countless times, and resulted in strife among fans.” — Staff from the music industry

This incident may result in lasting consequences.

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Original source: The Real Live Web
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[News] 18.09.2011 Insulted Ayu: AKB48 The Cause of Last-Minute Cancellation of MSta

Insulted ayu: AKB48 the cause of last-minute cancellation of MSta



Hamasaki Ayumi (32), who cancelled her appearance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme on the 16th, returned to Japan from Los Angeles from the night of the 17th. Though Hamasaki offered “a deep apology”, her company avex has taken a stance that punishment is inevitable, stating that she will be “dealt with harshly”.

Regarding the reason for the last-minute cancellation, MSta and avex both put out that it was because “her body was weak after contracting acute pharyngitis, so she could not board the flight back”. On the 12th, 4 days before the programme, Hamasaki complained that she felt ill. On top of that, the “special privilege” of closing the programme, which she thought was hers, was given to AKB48 instead. Hamasaki was insulted, and openly expressed her unhappiness to her staff.

However, this problem with performance order “could have been easily solved”, according to a MSta staff. What became a problem with the programme was the reality that she “could not fly back in time”. Even though Hamasaki claimed to have been searching for flights back with all her might, suspicions from some TV staff still abound: “Did she really want to come back?”

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Original source: Yahoo! Japan
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[News] 18.09.2011 Ayu Spotted at Narita Returning from LA

Ayu spotted at Narita returning from LA

Hamasaki Ayumi (32), who failed to make an appearance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme on the 16th, returned to Japan through Narita Airport, on a Singapore Airlines flight from Los Angeles. A little after 7:30pm, Hamasaki appeared at the arrival lobby, surrounded by numerous staff members, and wearing black sunglasses and a large white mask. When asked about her health, she replied with a simple “Thank you, I’m fine”. According to staff, Hamasaki went to New York earlier this month for work. Due to a delay in the schedule for her calendar photoshoot, her flight back was changed, and soon after, she caught a cold and contracted acute pharyngitis. It seems like she was unable to board the rebooked flight because of her condition.

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Original source: Nikkan Sports
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[News] 18.09.2011 Severe Consequences for Ayu for Last-Minute Cancellation, avex States This as “Setting a Bad Example”

Severe consequences for ayu for last-minute cancellation, avex states this as “setting a bad example”

Hamasaki Ayumi (32), who did a last-minute cancellation of her performance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme on the 16th, returned to Japan via Narita Airport, from Las Vegas in the US on the night of the 17th. For this breach unbecoming of a top singer, Hamasaki offered a “deep apology”. On one hand, her record company avex had also hinted at punishment, stating that she will be “dealt with harshly”. There is a possibility that she may be forced to take a break, in order to refresh her mind and body.

At around 7pm, Hamasaki returned on a Singapore Airlines flight, with transit in Los Angeles. Surrounded by staff members at Narita Airport, she apologized with a “I truly deeply apologize for this incident”. She sounded worn out, talking in a small voice. Under her mask, she exuded a tough appearance, as if reflecting on this serious breach and loss of not appearing on the Anniversary Programme of this popular music show which had supported her performances since her debut in 1998.

Regarding the last-minute cancellation, a source from avex stated that “ayu has a special existence within our company, as a “goddess of restoration”. However, because she did not manage herself well this time, letting her off will be setting a bad example for the younger artistes. We have no choice but to deal with her harshly”. Last month, at the company’s live event 「a-nation」, she also got into a confrontation with the organizing staff about performance issues. As a distinguished artiste within the company, most of her demands had been granted, but this is the first time since her debut 14 years ago that this “Queen of no-pretense” has to be put back into the position which she has come to forget.

On this day, to questions about her health, Hamasaki replied with a weak “Not yet…”, and nodded thanks to words of encouragement. In these 13 years, this remarkable song princess has run non-stop with all her might, pulling avex along for the ride. In this memorable year which started with lightning announcements of her “marriage”, her future activities may start to meet with heavy resistance, and she may be forced to take a break to have a complete, slow rest.

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Original source: Sponichi Annex
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[News] 18.09.2011 Ayu Cancels MSTA Performance, Returns Home From US

ayu cancels MSta performance, returns home from the US


On the night of the 17th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi (32) returned home to Narita Airport, from Los Angeles, US, where she had been staying. Wearing sunglasses and a mask, Hamasaki responded with a simple “Thank you” to media questions “How is your health?”, and boarded a car which was there to pick her up. She seemed calm and on the way to full recovery. According to staff, she will not be going to a hospital, but will be making a quiet recovery at home.

Hamasaki was scheduled to make an appearance on TV Asahi’s “Music Station”‘s 25th Anniversary Special Programme on the 16th, but had contracted acute pharyngitis while abroad. Unable to return home, she cancelled her performance, and apologized on her homepage, stating that “I really feel pained and regretful”.

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Original source: Daily Sport News

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[News] 16.09.2011 Ayu's Appearance For MUSIC STATION SP Tonight is Cancelled

It's announced through Ayu's official site that she won't be able to attend MUSIC STATION SPECIAL tonight as one of the performers.

Due to her bad health condition, she couldn't take flight return back to Japan.

Through the statement by avex management made today, she apologized to ASAHI TV and the fans that she hopes for an understanding.

Here's the official statement:

平成23年9月16日

各位

エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
エイベックス・マネジメント株式会社

テレビ朝日「MUSIC STATION 25周年記念特別番組」
浜崎あゆみ出演降板のお知らせ

本日【平成23年9月16日】テレビ朝日「MUSIC STATION 25周年記念特別番組」生放送にて出演予定でありました「浜崎あゆみ」は体調不良により帰国予定の航空便に 搭乗することが出来なかったため、残念ながら急遽出演を降板させていただくことになりました。

テレビ朝日様、関係者の皆様、ファンの皆様には、大変なご迷惑をお掛けしまして申し訳ございませんが、何卒 ご理解賜りますようお願い申し上げます

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[Info] 10.09.2011 Ayu To Perform "beloved" On MUSIC STATION SPECIAL!

It's been revealed that Ayu is going to perform "beloved" on next week's MUSIC STATION SPECIAL.

She answered a fan question through weibo.

beloved //@中国滨崎步联盟: @濱崎歩 , which song(s) are u going 2 perform?

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[Video] 02.09.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki Special Medley Live Performance at MUSIC STATION 02.09.2011

Special Medley Live Performance at MUSIC STATION

ANother song feat. Naoya Urata and Why... feat. JUNO



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[Photo] 02.09.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki, JUNO & NAOYA URATA at Music Station 02.09.2011 Pictures!

Pictures of Ayu, JUNO & NAOYA at MUSIC STATION Backstage.

This is so funny!

They must be comparing their heights haha

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[Video] 25.03.2011 Ayu's Live Performance "Life" At Music Station 25.03.2011

Ayu appeared at today's Music Station and sang "Life". It's very unexpected!



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[Video] 19.03.2011 Ayu's Message To Japan From Music Station 18.03.2011

Ayu's message towards Japanese people through the recent episode of Music Station and "A song is born" was played.



The translation for the message:

Remember, just one more time
the form this world should have.
And please, don't forget,
please, please don't forget.

Surely no one was hoping for
any of those terrible things.

Hold the flowers to your heart,
and pray that they may some day bloom.

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[Photo] 30.12.2010 Ayu At Music Station Super Live 2010 Pictures!

These pictures could be taken by paparazzi? These pictures are sold in YAJ though!


It was at Music Station Super Live 2010!





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[Video] 25.12.2010 Ayu At Music Station Super Live 2010 "Love song" + "M" Live Performances Video

Ayu performed "Love song" + "M"
 




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[Video] 25.12.2010 Music Station Super Live 2010 Opening Video!

Here's the opening video for Music Station Super Live 2010!





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[Screencap] 24.12.2010 Ayu At Music Station Super Live 2010 Picture

One screencap from Music Station Super Live 2010 while Ayu was performing just now

I did take some pictures with my phone, but i'm kinda lazy, so here i shared from someone's twitpic haha~~

she was wearing almost the same design of outfit she wore at last week's Music Station, the color is metalic grey/silver.

Credit: pink_mu @ Twitter

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[Photo] 24.12.2010 Ayu At Music Station Special 2010 Pictures

A friend of mine took a picture of ayu at the beginning of Music Station Special

She's SO CUTE!



Ayu also posted a twitter picture just now!

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[Info] 17.12.2010 Ayu To Perform "M" At Music Station Special

The annuel year-end music program, The 19th Music Station Special which will be held on 24th December 2010, 07:00 PM - 11.00 PM.

All the legendary artists that will be attending the show, will perform their hit songs previous back to bring a nostalgic feeling and Ayumi Hamasaki is going to perform "M", a song that was released 9 years ago in 2000.

So can't wait!!

Original source: Yahoo! News
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[Video+Download] 10.09.2010 Ayumi Hamasaki Talking Part + crossroad Live Performance Video + Download [Updated]

Here's the talking part everyone :)



Summary of the Conversation: Translated by maikaru @ AHS

Anyways, she talked about her Twitter, and how she likes to twitter. She said the longest that she continued twitting was 7 Hours, when she was coming back from Osaka to Tokyo by car, but mostly everyday is around 1 hour or so. And then they talked about what she twitted about, like what she ate, etc. And then they asked her about the tweet about going running, and asked if she liked running. She said she loves running, and that if she just continues seeing the surroundings around her house, she'll get bored so she runs around the surroundings of the concert place or so.

More under the cut!
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