DREAMS COME TRUE : "Tsuretette Tsuretette"

DREAMS COME TRUE kicks off the winter-themed releases with their new single 連れてって　連れてって (Tsuretette Tsuretette), to be released on 2008.11.12. The single is described as a sweet, pop techno track. The single will be released in two formats: a limited format available only for the winter, as well as a regular press. The winter-version will feature a cover illustrated by Umino Chika, author of the popular manga "Hachimitsu to Clover." The regular version will have a cover that features the duo.

Preorder :: DREAMS COME TRUE -Tsuretette Tsuretette- "Winter Version"

DREAMS COME TRUE -Tsuretette Tsuretette- "Regular Version"

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Mika Nakashima : "VOICE"

Mika Nakashima's long awaited 5th full length album will be released on November 26th. Nothing but the title "VOICE" and the fact that it will be available in CD and Limited Edition CD+DVD versions is yet available. Expect it to include the A-sides "LIFE" "Eien no Uta" "Sakura ~Hanagasumi~" "Orion" and possibly MICA3CHU's "I DON'T KNOW"

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BoA Officially Announces US Debut Plans

On September 2nd, 2008, a press conference was held confirming the news of her U.S. debut. SM made a statement saying, "BoA will debut and release an album in America. BoA has been going back and forth from Korea, Japan and the U.S. preparing for her debut."

BoA will hold a press conference with the slogan of 'Best of Asia, Bring on America!' (acronym of her name) on the 10th at Seoul's Imperial Palace hotel. She will share her future plans for her debut then. The SM. E. USA staff members who will be assisting her with her U.S. activities will also be present at the press conference.

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Mika Nakashima : Single " ORION "

After drastically changing her image with her recent collaboration single, I DON'T KNOW, with comedy trio, Morisanchu, Nakashima Mika is returning with a new winter ballad this November. Titled, ORION, the title track will be the insert song for TBS drama "Ryuusei no Kizuna", which stars Ninomiya Kazuya, Nishikido Ryo, Toda Erika and Nakashima herself will be appearing in the drama as well. The coupling song, FOCUS, is currently the CM song for the new CANON IXY DIGITAL 920 IS Camera. Expect more soon!

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Horikita Maki Wants A Boyfriend For Her Present

One of Japan’s popular actress, Horikita Maki, celebrated her 20th birthday and a memorial and appreciation party, at one of Tokyo’s hotel on October 6th. Approximately 250 media showed up for Horikita Maki’s birthday to write down information and take pictures. She also said she had a private party at home with her lovely parents.

After that she was asked about boyfriends. she replied saying “I don’t have a boyfriend at the moment, but I’d like to do my best to find one from now on. I’d like to be married within 10 years. I hope I’ll still be attractive then.”

Horikita Maki is also acting a new drama called “Innocent love” and will air on October 20 on Fuji TV.

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