Archive for January, 2008

According to a new press release from the EMI Group, Utada’s “Flavor Of Life” has now surpassed the 7.5 million mark for downloads across all formats. They also mention that Utada’s total download sales for 2007 was close to 12 million. Check out the link for full details.

According to various Japanese sources, EMI has been contacting individuals today, finding audience members for the upcoming taping of HEY!HEY!HEY! Music Champ. The date is set for February 10th, with the actual air date set for the 18th.

Utada’s Japanese website has been updated with a list of TV appearances she will be making in support of her upcoming single “HEART STATION/Stay Gold.” The list is as follows:

02.18 Fuji TV HEY!HEY!HEY!
02.22 TV Asahi Music Station
02.22 Nihon TV Music Fighter
02.23 TBS CDTV
02.28 TBS Utaban

Utada’s Japanese website has updated with the news that her upcoming 5th original studio album will be titled “HEART STATION.” There had been speculation, and now that EMI has confirmed the rumors, it’s only a matter of time before an official tracklist should be revealed.

According to a new Barks article, a proper PV for “HEART STATION” is currently in production, with an announcement coming sometime in February.

Utada’s official Japanese website has launched a special “HEART STATION” website with information on the single as well as blog parts to put the “PON PON Kumachan” video on fan’s blogs. There are also links to numerous radio stations in Japan, as a sort of collaboration between “HEART STATION” and different FM channels. Some even [...]

Is e-hon spilling the beans (again)? They’ve updated their page featuring Utada’s upcoming March 19th release 5th original Japanese album, and this time the title is not listed as “Undecided.” While it is far from confirmed, the site lists the album title as “HEART STATION,” which would be the first time that Utada has named [...]

Recochoku has updated their website with the new commercial featuring Utada (dressed as a bear) and her song “HEART STATION.” If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you check it out.

According to a new article by AFP, Utada’s “Flavor Of Life” was the 2nd most downloaded song in the world last year, coming only behind Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend” and ahead of Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” While no figures were given, the source is the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, and seems a little less biased than [...]

Utada’s official Japanese website has been updated with news that “PON PON Kumachan,” the video featured on the Recochoku CM which begins airing today, is now available for download. Check the previous post to see a few screencaps from the CM.

A few shots from the upcoming Utada CM featuring “HEART STATION” for Recochoku. Credits to Utada Top.

According to sources, the Recochoku CM featuring Utada and her single “HEART STATION” will begin airing on January 25th. “HEART STATION” is the tie-up song for the Recochoku CM and will feature original imagery/footage of Utada which was shot last month. The CM will be viewable online at 12PM that day. Credit goes to Pansiron-san.
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File this under rumors (for now at least). e-hon has posted what appears to be a more verbose press release from EMI Japan, with much of the same language that has been seen on previous online retailers’ pages. While this doesn’t immediately verify the information as official, it does increase the likelihood that it is [...]