Ex-Morning Musume member, Kago Ai’s new boyfriend is a MEN’s NON-NO model?
Gossip magazine, “Shukan Josei” reported that ex-Morning Musume member Kago Ai is dating MEN’s NO-NO fashion model, Mikawai Takeshi.

According to “Shukan Josei”, they were seen at a cafe, being quite the “love-love” couple. Although Kago tried his best not to stand out, they were recognized anyway. Mikawai is 185cm tall, whereas Kago’s height is only 151cm. Naturally, such a height disparity only made onlookers more curious about the couple in the cafe.

“Shukan Josei” also reported that they met each other through an acquaintance, and started getting closer this summer.

The gossip rag asked Kago’s agency for an official statement regarding their relationship, and received an answer saying that while it was true that they went on a date, Kago Ai and Mikawai Takeshi are not a couple.


source: tokyohive
Ex-AKB48 member, Hoshino Michiru re-debuts as soloist ‘Michiru’

Ex-AKB48 member, Hoshino Michiru has reinvented her career as ’Michiru‘, a solo artist and songwriter.

She’s already prepared her debut song, “I ♡YOU no Gomoji“, which will start distributing via Chakuuta on November 10th. The song will be included in a wedding song compilation album, “~LOVE&PEACH~ Kekkon no Uta“, scheduled to be available for the 24th. Indeed, “I ♡YOU no Gomoji” has already been used as the image song of a wedding company since May!

Michiru joined AKB48 (Team A) in 2005 as the first generation member along with Maeda Atsuko, Takahashi Minami, and Itano Tomomi, but she expressed that she always wanted to compose songs by herself.

She created a song in 2007 while she was still with the idol group, titled “Ganbare!” (AKB48’s producer Akimoto Ysushi added the lyrics). ”Ganbare!” was later used as a BGM for the weather segment on “Super news.” Michiru graduated from AKB48 in June 2007 to pursue her solo career.

Check out the preview for “I ♡YOU no Gomoji” below!



source: tokyohive
Tickets for Momoiro Clover’s first solo hall concert sells out in 30 minutes!

Idol group, Momoiro Clover will be holding their first solo hall concert “Momoiro Christmas in Nihon Seinenkan ~脱皮:DAPPI~” on December 24th at the Nihon Seinenkan, and tickets for the event were sold out within 30 minutes!

Many believe that this indicates a promising start for the group, particularly since the Nihon Seinenkan is rumored to be the gateway to success for idols.

It’s looking like the month of November will be an extremely active one for the girls, as it’s been announced that videos of Momoclo will begin distributing on TV-Asahi’s video site “Tele-asa douga“. A documentary of Momoiro Clover tackling their first challenge a big concert will also be revealed in the same month, as well as their second major single, “Pinky Jones“.

“Pinky Jones” will be available in-stores and online on November 10th.


source: tokyohive
Miss US crowned Miss World 2010
Miss United States, Alexandria Mills, won the Miss World crown for 2010 on Saturday, defeating more than 100 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony in southern China.

The blonde Mills, 18, wept as outgoing Miss World Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar placed the tiara on her head and led her to a diamond-shaped throne, in honour of the pageant's 60th anniversary.

Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third in the competition, held in the Chinese resort town of Sanya on Hainan island.











source: Missworld
The 60th Miss World, Alexandria MILLS
30th October 2010
The 60th MISS WORLD Is....UNITED STATES


Botswana is first runner up, followed by Venezuela as second runner up

United States - Alexandria MILLS has been crowned the 60th Miss World. She won the coveted crown as Miss World 2010, triumphing out of 115 beautiful and talented young women who took to the stage of the 60th Miss World Final from the Beauty Crown Theatre in Sanya, China.


As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as the new Miss World 2010. Taking up her deserved position on the throne, Miss World 2010 was joined by first runner-up Botswana and second runner-up Venezuela.



Alexandria was almost lost for words at the excitement and emotion of the event: “It’s a cliché but this really is a dream come true,’ she said. “I can’t believe it’s happening to me. My time has come. I’m loving it!”



The glittering two-hour live TV spectacular to launch the 60th anniversary of Miss World 2010 showcased the beauty and talent of 115 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of China.



Seven previous Miss Worlds from across the decades were among the judges at the live televised final:

Denise Perrier Lanfranchi Miss World 1953 France
Ann Sidney Miss World 1964 United Kingdom
Mary Stävin Miss World 1977 Sweden
AgbaniDarego Miss World 2001 Nigeria
Maria Julia Mantilla Miss World 2004 Peru
Zhang Xi Lin Miss World 2007 China
KseniaSukhinova Miss World 2008 Russia



International musical entertainment came from multi-Grammy nominee and superstar saxophonist Dave Koz, global chart-topper Shayne Ward and Puerto Rican singing sensation Carlos Aponte.



The event also featured music and dance performances from Sanya, the home of Miss World in China. Angela Chow presented the show to a global TV audience. Angela is one of China’s most recognised and glamorous TV presenters who understands the status of Miss World as the co-presenter in previous years. She was joined by Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas.



After the Final, the contestants attended the Coronation Gala at the Crowne Plaza Sanya, where they dined with family and new friends from around the world.

Since 1 October, a record 115 contestants have been touring China. They visited Shanghai and Beijing, and saw some of the most famous ancient moments and sites, including the Great Wall of China and Genghis Khan’s mausoleum in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. They also got a taste of modern China, with a VIP visit to Beijing’s Olympic Stadium and a tour of the Shanghai EXPO. This is the fifth time that Sanya has been home to the Miss World Final, successfully hosting the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 events.





















source: Missworld
Miss World 2010 is UNITED STATES
30th October 2010

Miss World 2010 is UNITED STATES









2nd Botswana





3rd Venezuela




source: Missworld
Top 20, Miss World 2010 Contestants

Top 20 who will join the 5 fast track winners are:

PARAGUAY
ST LUCIA
NETHERLANDS
CANADA
FRANCE
BAHAMAS
COLOMBIA
RUSSIA



THAILAND
SOUTH AFRICA
MONGOLIA
FRENCH POLYNESIA
SCOTLAND
VENEZUELA
NAMIBIA
ITALY
UNITED STATES
GERMANY
CHINA PR
BOTSWANA

















































source: Missworld