Utada’s Japanese website has been updated today with news of an appearance on the April 14th episode of SMAP x SMAP, the popular variety show hosted by Japanese group SMAP.  This makes 2 final promotional appearances for “HEART STATION,” with this Friday’s Music Station Special and now this episode of SMAP X SMAP.
Archive for March, 2008
March 31, 2008
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Utada Hikaru (JPN)
“Prisoner Of Love” @ Hey!3 Spring Special
Utada performed “Prisoner Of Love” off of her new album “HEART STATION,” tonight on Japan’s Hey!Hey!Hey! Music Champ Spring Special. This was Utada’s first live performance of the song.Â
March 30, 2008
8
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
“Boku wa Kuma” @ Music Lovers
Music Lovers aired the encore of last week’s Utada performance tonight, featuring “Boku wa Kuma.” Utada performed the 3 minute song, playing the keyboard for the interlude portion. After being called back to the stage by the clapping of the audience, Utada explained that she wanted to perform one more song, “Boku wa Kuma,” a song [...]
March 29, 2008
19
U.Blog Music
U.Blog Presents: Recommends Music Vol. 8
Two hot solo acts this time around, one from the West and one from the East: the fierceness that is Robyn, and the electro pulse of Mondo Grosso aka Shinichi Osawa. Enjoy!
Robyn – Who’s That Girlhttp://www.robyn.com
Shinichi Osawa – State of Permissionhttp://www.shinichi-osawa.com
March 27, 2008
41
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Utada @ Billboard Japan, iTunes Japan
Billboard Japan has updated their charts for the week of March 31st, with Utada taking the #1 spot on their Hot 100, Top Albums, and Hot 100 Airplay charts. The sudden rise on these charts can be attributed to the high first week sales figures for her latest album, “HEART STATION.” Additionally, 16 out of the top 100 songs downloaded [...]
March 27, 2008
41
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Utada: New PV featuring tangerines?
Utada has updated her blog today, and it appears as though a new PV is on the horizon. According to Utada, the box of tangerines shown on her blog were used as props for the filming of the PV. No other specifics were given, although it seems fair to guess that the video would be [...]
March 26, 2008
16
U.Bits, Utada Hikaru (JPN)
U.Bits: Juri + “PoL,” Thelma’s Playlist, “Miracle” Lovers?
Actress Ueno Juri has updated her official blog with some words about the filming of her new drama “Last Friends.” Juri plays one of the leads in the upcoming April drama, which features Utada’s “Prisoner Of Love” as its theme song. Juri writes that recently she listens to “Prisoner Of Love” to pump herself up before shooting [...]
March 25, 2008
20
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
“HEART STATION” Available and #1 on iTunes Japan
Utada’s latest album, “HEART STATION,” is now available for PC  and  Chaku-Uta Full downloads. This includes the ever popular iTunes Japan, where the album is already at #3 after just a few hours of availability (EDIT: The album is now #1 on iTunes Japan). The iTunes version clearly indicates that this digital version of the album has [...]
March 24, 2008
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Oricon Sales, Utada Hikaru (JPN)
“HEART STATION”: 480K First Week Sales
Oricon has just announced the first week sales numbers for Utada’s latest album, “HEART STATION.” According to the music mag, the album sold approximately 480,000 units in its first week, making it the highest first week album sales of 2008. This is Utada’s 6 consecutive weekly #1 debut album, and 5th consecutive weekly #1 for original [...]
March 24, 2008
8
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Utada on Monthly The Television Mag Cover
The Television has updated their site with a small preview of their brand new issue, on newsstands today. The cover features Utada, interviewed for her latest album, “HEART STATION.” The issue also features previews for the upcoming spring J-Drama season, so a mention of Utada’s “Prisoner Of Love,” theme song to new drama “Last Friends,” seems [...]
March 23, 2008
41
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Music Lovers: 3 songs off of “HEART STATION”
Music Lovers aired tonight in Japan, and Utada sang 3 tracks off of her new album “HEART STATION.” First up was the lead track, “Fight The Blues,” followed by “Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-” and “Celebrate” (featuring a maracas shaking Utada). As mentioned in one of her recent blog updates, Utada was sick during the [...]
March 22, 2008
9
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Utada on “Music Lovers” tonight
Utada will be making her first ever appearance on Japanese music program “Music Lovers.” She will be performing 4 songs, including “Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-.” The session was filmed last week in Utada’s recording studio in Shibuya. The full setlist is still unknown. Thanks to Pansiron-san for the screen captures.Â
March 20, 2008
11
U.Bits, Utada Hikaru (JPN)
U.Bits: “Fight The Blues” Tie-Up, “PoL” Chaku-Uta
Utada’s official website has been updated with news that “Fight The Blues,” the lead track on her new album “HEART STATION,” will be used during the ending credits of TBS’ houdou news program. The first episode to air the song will be on April 5th.
“Prisoner Of Love,” Utada’s new theme song for the upcoming TBS [...]
March 18, 2008
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Utada Hikaru (JPN)
Utada’s Website Update; Album On Sale
Utada’s official Japanese website has been updated today to mark the release of her latest original albu, “HEART STATION,” on sale now. The layout is all new, with available downloads as well as preview clips for all 13 tracks on the album. For those who haven’t checked them out, make sure you hop on over. [...]
March 18, 2008
13
Utada Hikaru (JPN)
04.04 Music Station: “Prisoner Of Love”
TV Asahi’s Music Station website has been updated with song information regarding Utada’s upcoming appearance on the April 4th episode. She will be singing “Prisoner Of Love,” the theme song for upcoming Japanese drama “Last Friends.” While no information has been given, it may be safe to assume that her March 31st appearance on the [...]
