Arashi(嵐)'s Jun Matsumoto(松本潤) And Mao Inoue(井上真央) Could Get Married Within The Year, Johnny's Working On Breaking Them Up

The rumor of the two having matching rings, the time when the two were discovered visiting Shun Oguri's place as a couple, the speculations of Jun Matsumoto(松本潤) (30) and Mao Inoue(井上真央) (27) dating each other have been whispered for some time now. In the latest issue of Shukan Josei magazine released on May 13th, 2014, it is reported that the two has a plan to get married within the year. The fact that they are dating is no longer a "urban legend" anymore but when will they go public with their relationship?

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Fans Lament Over Arashi(嵐)'s 15th Anniversary Concert In Hawaii: Don't Have The Money And Increase Domestic Performances

Popular group Arashi(嵐) will perform their first concert in Hawaii titled "ARASHI BLAST in Hawaii" to commemorate their 15th anniversary of their debut this coming September. Although it will be a major event and a milestone for the group, many fans lament the fact that "they can't go" to the event. The declaration from fans to stop supporting the group is starting to cause a ripple effect.

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Arashi(嵐)'s "GUTS!" Tops Oricon Weekly Chart, Reaching Plateau of 20 Millions Overall Singles Sold Since Debut

Popular group Arashi(嵐) released their 43rd single titled "GUTS!" on April 30th, 2014. The single sold over 501,000 copies in its first week and it is currently the leader in the weekly single ranking. Since the group's debut, they've sold over 20,081,000 singles and counting. Arashi has become the 5th group in history to have sold over 20 millions singles. The other 4 groups include B'z (1997), Mr.Children (2000), SMAP (2005), and GLAY (2013).

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Arashi(嵐)'s Jun Matsumoto(松本潤) Had A Secret Date With Mao Inoue(井上真央) At A Yakiniku Restaurant

The rumor is apparently true. Reporters had finally witnessed the top secret date of star couple Jun Matsumoto(松本潤) (30) and Mao Inoue(井上真央) (27) at a Yakiniku restaurant.

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Arashi(嵐) To Provide Theme Song "GUTS!" For Kazunari Ninomiya(二宮和也)'s Upcoming Drama "Katemasu(勝てます)"

It has been announced that Arashi(嵐)'s upcoming single titled "GUTS !" is set to be released on April 30th, 2014.

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Arashi(嵐) chosen as main personalities for 35th “24 Hour Television(２４時間テレビ)”

It was announced on New Year’s Day that Arashi(嵐) has been appointed as the main personalities for this year’s “24 Hour Television(２４時間テレビ)” charity program this summer. This will be the group’s third time to serve as the main personalities, after doing so in 2004 and 2008.

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62nd Kouhaku Uta Gassen(紅白歌合戦) performers announced

NHK has finally announced the official lineup for the 62nd Kouhaku Uta Gassen(紅白歌合戦) . This year’s show features 55 artists, with 28 on the Red Team and 27 on the White Team.

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Sakurai Sho(櫻井翔), Keiko Kitagawa(北川景子) to star in “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de(謎解きはディナーのあとで)” drama series

“Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de(謎解きはディナーのあとで),” a bestselling novel published last year by author Higashigawa Tokuya(東川篤哉), is being turned into a Fuji TV drama series this fall. The show will star Arashi(嵐)member Sakurai Sho(櫻井翔) (29) and actress Keiko Kitagawa(北川景子) (24).

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Arashi(嵐)’s Aiba Masaki(相葉雅紀) hospitalized for collapsed lung

Management agency Johnny's Jimusho has announced that Arashi(嵐) member Aiba Masaki(相葉雅紀) (28) is currently in the hospital due to spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung). On the night of June 28, Aiba complained of chest pain after finishing a recording for the television show “Arashi ni Shiyagare(嵐にしやがれ).” He was taken to a hospital for examination, where the doctor diagnosed the pneumothorax and had Aiba immediately admitted.

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