VIBE.com has just posted a short Q&A with Utada. Check it out here.
Archive for April, 2009
April 30, 2009
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Utada (US)
Utada.com: In Store @ NYC, LA, SF, Seattle, Honolulu
Utada.com has updated with information regarding 5 in-store appearances that Utada will be making during the week of May 11th. The first stop is New York City on May 12th at the 5th Ave. Best Buy at 7PM, followed by the Hard Rock Cafe at Universal City Walk (LA) on May 13th at 6PM, San [...]
April 29, 2009
19
Utada (US)
Meet Utada @ FYE Seattle and Honolulu
Update: For fans near Santa Rosa, CA, it appears that Y100.9 FM will be giving away a trip to Hawaii to see Utada today, in the 12 o’clock (noon) hour. Make sure you listen!
Music store FYE will be holding special events with Utada in May to celebrate the release of her album “This Is The [...]
April 29, 2009
8
Radio, Utada (US)
“Come Back To Me” #39 on R&R Rhythmic Airplay Chart
Radio & Records has updated their weekly airplay charts, and Utada’s “Come Back To Me” cracks the Rhythmic Top 40, coming in at #39 for the week of May 1st. Congratulations to Utada! Check out the full chart here, and make sure you keep requesting at your local radio stations.
April 29, 2009
18
Utada (US)
Utada @ Ryan Seacrest’s YouTube
Update: Short write-up on RyanSeacrest.com, and photos from her performances.
Ryan Seacrest’s YouTube page has posted a new behind the scenes video featuring Utada’s promo tour around the US last month. Check it out here.
April 28, 2009
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Oricon Sales, Utada (US)
Oricon Sales: “This Is The One”
This Is The One 7th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: TBA | 7,708 units | Total Sales: 202,329 units
April 26, 2009
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Utada (US)
Utada Karaoke Contest @ MySpace
Update: US MySpace has also posted about the Utada Karaoke Contest. It’s featured on the MySpace Karaoke main page. The winner of the contest will win a 3 day trip to Tokyo with up to three companions and a 30 minute karaoke session with Utada.
MySpace Japan has launched an Utada Karaoke Contest today, with winners [...]
April 22, 2009
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Interviews, Radio, Utada (US)
Utada Interview @ Power 96 DJ Def in Miami
Power 96 has posted a brief interview with Utada which took place last month while promoting in Miami. Click here to check it out.
April 22, 2009
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Utada (US)
Amazon.com: Bonus Tracks on “This Is The One” US Ver.
Amazon.com has updated their listing for the US version of Utada’s “This Is The One” with 3 bonus tracks: “Simple And Clean,” “Sanctuary (Opening),” and “Sanctuary (Closing).” Additionally, the main tracklist appears to have switched back to the original order of the Japanese release. Check it out here.
April 21, 2009
21
Oricon Sales, Utada (US)
Oricon Sales: “This Is The One”
This Is The One 5th Week Sales Weekly Ranking: 14 | 7,315 units | Total Sales: 194,621 units
April 20, 2009
17
Radio, Utada (US)
“Come Back To Me” @ #50 on Mediabase Rhythmic Chart
Utada finally cracks the Top 50 on the Mediabase Rhythmic airplay chart, coming it at #50 today with 447 spins in the last 7 days. Congrats to Utada! “Come Back To Me” is currently at #56 on the Mediabase Pop Airplay chart.
April 17, 2009
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Utada (US)
Utada in May Issue of VIBE Magazine
Utada is being featured in a small piece in the newest issue of VIBE magazine (May 2009). daaznfella at UtadaNet has posted some pics of the write up. The issue should be on newsstands now.
April 16, 2009
15
Utada (US)
Utada in June Issue of Japan’s CUT Magazine
Utada will be featured in the upcoming June issue of Japan’s CUT music magazine. Editor Shibuya Youichi has posted several blog entries with images from the photoshoot which took place yesterday. The issue goes on sale May 19th. Thanks to zatapathique.
April 14, 2009
29
Utada (US)
Utada.com: Miami Activities
UPDATE: A little late, but here are pics of Utada presenting at the International Dance Music Awards and hanging out at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami for an Island Def Jam party.
Utada’s official website has updated with news regarding her upcoming activities in Miami, Florida. She will be a presenter at the International Dance Music [...]
April 12, 2009
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Utada (US)
Utada on Tokio Hot 100 Radio Program 4/12
UPDATE 2: A few interesting points from the interview:
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The initial instrumental demo that Utada chose for “Come Back To Me” was a much more uptempo track. She [...]
