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Ayu-Vogue.net will be back soon

Stacey — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:05:03 +0000

In the meantime, follow ayuvogue on tumblr and twitter for updates.

Two new commercials, new songs

Stacey — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:40:00 +0000

In addition the the LUMIX, Ayu will also be featured in upcoming commercials for Panasonic’s D-Dock and D-Snap. The commercials will feature an “up-beat” track, and with talkin’ 2 myself‘s “decision” already being used to promote music.jp, another new release seems imminent.

Ayu Rocks Asia

Stacey — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:37:48 +0000

Ayu’s first CD single in over a year, glitter/fated, has ruled the Oricon Daily Singles Chart since its debut on the eighteenth, making a number one for the week a strong possibility.

As is done with most major releases, Oricon Style added a special issue to promote the Ayu’s latest, including a PV Digest video from Ayu herself. See the Oricon Special Issue.

Inaddition, Ayu’s official site has updated again with a special section dedicated to the short film included with the single, Kyo Ai ~Distance Love~. So far this section is only in the Japanese mirror.

Fear not, overseas fans. It”s worth noting that the CD+DVD version of glitter/fated is already available in its less expensive Hong Kong format (region 3 DVD). See Yesasia for more information.

Ayu and boyfriend split

Stacey — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:33:35 +0000

I don’t normally post such updates since Ayu herself rarely addresses the specifics of personal life. However, today Ayu left messages on her Team Ayu page as well as her producer’s blog that she and Tomoya Nagase have officially called it quits. She writes that the seven year relationship had become less of one of sweethearts and more of siblings, so they remain close friends after the breakup.

Captures of the Team Ayu message (along with more literal translations can be found at fan forums like ahsforum.com and ayunite.net.

Max Matsuura’s blog: Message from Ayu

Official site revamp and goodies

Stacey — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:30:56 +0000

Ayu’s official site has been revamped for her latest single glitter/fated and the short film Distance Love.

In addition, after the video’s MTV premier, the official site now has not one, but two previews of Distance Love available for download.

In addition, Ayu’s producer Max Matsuura has updated his blog with Ayu-related entries several times since the last update, including some behind-the-scenes shots of glitter/fated‘s cover photoshoot as well as the filming of Distance Love.

Better late than never

Stacey — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:24:23 +0000

“glitter” is on MTV Japan’s schedule for July 10th. It will air during the “HOT PICKS” rotation in the 7:30-9:00 time frame and again at 15:00-16:00. Given that it’s listed as “glitter” instead of “Distance Love”, it will more than likely be a segment of the film.

Distance Love sneak peak

Stacey — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:01:43 +0000

Ayu shows up periodically in Avex President Max Matsuura’s blog. Today Max treated readers to some gorgeous, high quality stills from Ayu’s new film Distance Love! Check them out at his blog. The film will be included on the CD+DVD version of her new single glitter/fated.

While we’re at it, the entry also highlights her appearance at the Confessions of Pain Japanese premier, the Chinese-language film for which her “Secret” (previous album Secret‘s title track and the upcoming glitter/fated‘s b-side) was the theme.

glitter/fated short film gets a name

Stacey — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:21:27 +0000

Ayu’s official site has updated the tracklisting for her upcoming single again, this time with the title for the short film inspired by the single’s a-sides. is now titled “距愛~Distance Love~” (kyo ai ~Distance Love~; essentially “love over a distance ~Distance Love~”…. or just “Distance Love ~Distance Love~”) The new title is accompanied by a dramatic new still from the film. Check it out in the latest update to see the still!

Ayu’s 41st single glitter/fated is scheduled to hit Japanese shelves 7/18.

Out and About

Stacey — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:58:31 +0000

News on glitter/fated has been slow since the initial film shoot, but Ayu has remained busy in and out of the public eye. After shooting the film in Hong Kong, Ayu returned to Japan as one of the top artists on the bill for Avex’s shareholder meeting. She performed both of her new songs, but not before making an appearance on the red carpet of the Peach John lingerie show to show off her new style.

Perhaps most surprising is a recent photoshoot in Hawaii. According to blogger Akiko who took the photograph, Ayu is currently shooting her 2008 Calendar. More photos and a highlight of the shoot can be found at her blog.

Clarification

Stacey — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:51:04 +0000

Something of an amendment to the last news post: Ayu’s official site has updated its DVD listing for the new single to include “short film (glitter/fated )”, meaning the 15 minute film will more than likely be included on the single in its entirety.