[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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[Article] 08.01.2011 China Netizens On Ayu’s Marriage: “She was obviously cheated by the Westerner”

China netizens on ayu’s marriage: “She was obviously cheated by the Westerner”


A happily smiling Hamasaki Ayumi and Manuel Schwarz at Narita Airport, Chiba.

2011 New Year’s Day. With regards to popular Japanese news, it would have been singer Hamasaki Ayumi’s sudden marriage announcement. China’s fans, like Japanese fans, were shocked at this development, and there were some who were ambivalent about the decision. Aside from the honest congratulatory comments like “Ayumi’s lifestyle is indeed cool”, “I hope she will be happy”, there was also dissatisfaction. There were comments like “Why was she taken by an Austrian? What are Japanese men doing?” and “she was obviously cheated by the Westerner”.

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Hamasaki Ayumi is the only Japanese artist who has a large presence in China, just like how Yamaguchi Momoe was many years ago. Of note was an interview conducted last April in a hidden location in Tibet, 3,000m up in the mountains. When young Tibetans there were asked “Where would you most like to go?”, the answer was “Hamasaki Ayumi’s concert”. In the town’s old CD shop, among the many CDs teaching Buddhist scriptures, pirated Hamasaki Ayumi CDs could also be found.

In China, a survey was conducted in 2008 online, regarding “The most popular Japanese artist in China”. Hamasaki Ayumi received nearly 5% of total votes in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, achieving first place. Second and third were occupied by Utada Hikaru and Namie Amuro respectively.

Hamasaki Ayumi’s charm can be discerned from Chinese fan blogs. “She is always full of confidence”, “She doesn’t waver, and walks her own path”. Comments like “She works so hard” were also common. Just like in Japan, there seems to be more female than male fans. To understand Hamasaki Ayumi’s songs, many Chinese girls start to learn the Japanese language.

“Like Yamaguchi Momoe, Japanese women tend to stop working when they get married, I want ayu not to marry just because of that.” Many Chinese fans are worried about the marriage because they fear not being able to hear new songs. Some wanted her to “give Asian women more power and charisma after getting married”. There were also many comments from male fans, such as “I don’t understand why so many great Japanese women marry Western men”, “She only knew him for 5 months, I’ve been her fan for years…” and “That husband has no reputation of his own. If he is using this marriage to exploit ayu’s fame, I will never forgive him”.

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Original source: Yahoo! Japan News
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[Article] 04.01.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi "The newspapers are lying! No family nor friends attended my wedding!"

Hamasaki Ayumi "The newspapers are lying! No family nor friends attended my wedding!"
4 January 2011. 1:52pm


Singer Hamasaki Ayumi, who married Austrian actor Manuel Schwarz in Las Vegas on New Years Day, have spoken up after reading some reports on her marriage ceremony. "Though some reports said that close friends attended my wedding ceremony, nobody went to Vegas with me. No family, no friends.", Hamasaki clarified the situation to prevent misunderstanding.

Hamasaki Ayumi, a female singer and the pride of Japan, dealt out a big surprise this New Year! She announced her marriage on her fansite, and personally reported on Twitter that "There were only my beloved staff members there watching over us." In response to the "close friends and staff members in attendance" reported, she happily clarified "Just to make this clear, for all my real family and friends who felt left out!! (laugh)".

The announcement was made on her fansite, but not during the annual Countdown Live concert. As to why, Hamasaki explains on Twitter that "I want to keep my work and my private life separate." Last year, her 3D movie 『Livespire 「A3D ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ～NEXT LEVEL～」』 showed in 12 cities across the country, exhibiting Hamasaki's liveliness and energy. Having captured happiness in her private life, Hamasaki is sure to shine again this year.

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[Article] 06.11.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi’s Shotgun Wedding Decision Based On "Mother’s Words” And 27-year-gone “Father’s Shadow”

Hamasaki Ayumi’s Shotgun Wedding Decision based on “Mother’s Words” and 27-year-gone “Father’s Shadow”
6 January 2011. 12:29am



On New Years Day, Hamasaki Ayumi (32) announced her shotgun marriage with Austrian actor Manuel Schwarz (30). After flying to the US to register the marriage and hold the ceremony, the couple is back in Japan after 5 days.

For some time, ayu has been wanting to marry. She has often voiced declarations like “I want to marry this person”. Behind this is the girl’s hidden story.

In April 2001, ayu talked about how her parents divorced 27 years ago, and how her father left the family, on talk show “ROCKIN’ON JAPAN”. Maybe because she was wishing for her father, she voiced that she wished to marry someone “who will be with me forever”.

To that girl, Manuel proposed with the words “I will never leave you”. Her mother also told her “I will support you. I hope you will be together always” and readily gave her consent. From the beloved mother who brought up her daughter single-handedly after her husband left, these words were probably the last push ayu’s marriage needed——

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Original source: Yahoo! Japan News
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[Photo] Ayumi Hamasaki At Yahoo! Music Event 14.04.2010

Here's one picture of Ayu attending the Yahoo! Music Event LIVE CHAT on the 14th April 2010

Credit: ygyg @ AyuChina
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[News] New Album Release Celebration! Live Appearance On Yahoo! Music Program

According to Yahoo! Japan news, it seems that Ayu's going to make a live appearance through Yahoo! Music, Ustream program to celebrate Ayu's upcoming 11th Album "Rock 'n' Roll Circus".

The live broadcasting delivery service is using Ustream from Yahoo Japan, and it's linked with Twitter, you could check the audience real time.

With this Yahoo service you can ask some questions directly to Ayumi Hamasaki. The questions posted will not work for some program.

The delivery time for the questions is up on 14 April from 21:00 to 21:45. GyaO! Service Archive delivery will available from 15 April to 23 April.

and Ayumi Hamasaki special live interview will be released on 13th May.

Updated:

The event link is here:
http://event.music.yahoo.co.jp/hamasaki/

will be opened on 13th April

It seems that we can chat or ask question to Ayu through Twitter?

I'm gonna look for the details soon.

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Hamasaki Ayumi: New Album Release Live Talk

Yahoo!JAPAN's first Live Ustream with Twitter

Yahoo!Music Live 「Hamasaki Ayumi Special Interview」 Address:

http://event.music.yahoo.co.jp/hamasaki/ （Accessible from the 13th）

Yahoo!Music Address:

http://music.yahoo.co.jp/

Yahoo Inc's (known below as Yahoo!JAPAN) General Music Portal Site 「Yahoo!Music」, will be commemorating Hamasaki Ayumi's 11th Original Full Album 「Rock'n'Roll Circus」's release with an interview-styled talk programme streamed live on Ustream.

This is the first time Yahoo!JAPAN is using Ustream to broadcast a live programme, and will take place at the special designated area 「Yahoo!JAPAN×Ustream」. Twitter will also be taking part in this event, and audience's Tweets can be checked in real time as well.

From today on, Yahoo!Chiebukuro will once again be open to submission of questions for Hamasaki Ayumi. A few of the received questions will be posed to Hamasaki Ayumi during the programme.

【Hamasaki Ayumi Special Interview Streaming Details】

Date & Time: 14 April 2010 (Wed) 9:00pm-9:45pm (scheduled)

URL: http://event.music.yahoo.co.jp/hamasaki/ （Accessible from the 13th）

Streaming Requirements： JavaScript、Adobe Flash Player、broadband access like ADSL etc

Twitter Hash-tag： #ymu_ayu　　(leave a space before the #)

iPhone： Download App Store's 「Ustream Viewing Application」 （Free）

Yahoo!Chiebukuro： http://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp...il/q1039196445

Question Submission Time: 8 April (Thu) 12:00pm to 13 April (Tue) 6:00pm (scheduled)

【Archive Streaming Details】

Free Broadcast Site 「GyaO!」： 15 April (Thu) 2:00pm - 23 April (Fri) 11:59pm

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 http://gyao.yahoo.co.jp/p/00071/v07029/

Mobile 「Yahoo!Video （Beta Version）」： 17 April (Sat) 12:00pm - 23 April (Fri) 11:00pm

Original source: Yahoo! Japan news
Translated by chrismellody + Misa-chan @ AHS
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[Ranking] Most Favorite Fashion of Celebrities: Ayu Ranks No. 17

Yahoo Japan Annual Search Ranking:

Most Favorite Fashion of Celebrities

From Jan 25,2009 - Jan 25,2010

Ayu ranks no. 17 on the Female celebrity category. Congrats!


Picture taken from Yahoo! Japan Search Ranking

Credit: khiddy @ Soompi + DBSKnights @ Blogspot
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