Oba Mina, Mori Anna, Shimada Rena: Major News/Changes

A few weeks ago, AKB48 Team 4 members Oba Mina and Mori Anna as well as NMB48 2nd generation Kenkyuusei member Shimada Rena were caught in the latest scandal involving their personal blogs and photos. 

Kikkawa Yuu Hapirapi ~Sunrise~ Short PV Released

A 2 minute preview for Kikkawa Yuu's second single, Hapirapi ~Sunrise~ has been released on Universal Music Japan's official Youtube channel. Video after the break, enjoy!

Flying Get 1st Week Sales

AKB48 broke another weekly record with their 22nd single Flying Get selling 1,354,492 copies, selling over 20,000 copies more than Everyday, Katyusha's 1st week. 

Late August Birthdays

Happy birthday to the following idols:

August 13th, 2011

Miyazawa Sae (AKB48 Team K) - 21

August 25th, 2011

Natsuyaki Miyabi (Berryz Kobo) - 19

"Mobekimasu" and "Berikyuu" Collaboration Singles Announced

All Mobekimasu artists (Momusu, Berryz Kobo, C-ute, Mano Erina, S/mileage) will release a collaboration single titled, Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku, which will be released on November 16th. 

Ikuta Erina is the New Oha Star Girl!

Morning Musume's ninth generation member Ikuta Erina has taken recently graduated Ogawa Saki's place and has become the new Oha Star girl!!

Ogawa Saki to Graduate from Hello! Project

Original S/mileage member Ogawa Saki is revealed to be graduating from the group and from Hello! Project on August 27th.