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Graduation of Erie from Dream and E-Girls

Erie (Dream, E-Girls)Erie, member of Dream and E-Girls, announced her upcoming graduation and retirement from the entertainment industry in December.

This announcement was made by Erie on the official website of Dream on October 28.

Although she isn’t sure yet of what she will do after graduation, Erie explained, however, she wanted to lead a normal life after 14 years of loyal service with the J-Pop group Dream. She said she also thought of studying abroad.

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SiAM&POPTUNe – TUNe Up!!

SiAM&POPTUNe - TUNe Up!!Idol group SIAM&POPTUNe released its mini album TUNe Up!! on October 26.

It’s been over a year since the idol group hadn’t released nothing.

This is a digital mini-album. It was produced udder the label Aqua Factory.

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Hasegawa Reika to graduate from Sunmyu

Hasegawa Reika (長谷川怜華) - Sunmyu (さんみゅ〜)Hasegawa Reika announced her graduation from Sunmyu.

She will leave the idol group on December 27 after a last live performance at Akiba Cultures Theater in Tokyo.

Hasegawa Reika told that she wanted to realize her dream and become an actress.

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Yamamoto Sayaka – Rainbow

Yamamoto Sayaka - RainbowNMB48 leader Yamamoto Sayaka will make her solo debut with her album Rainbow.

It will be released on October 26.

The short version of the music video for Yuki Koi was unveiled.

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Jyujyu – Noroi Hajime

Jyujyu - NoroihajimeJyujyu will release their new single Noroi Hajime (ノロイハジメ) on October 25.

The new members Miori (みおり) ans Minoru (みのる) will make their first appearance on this disc. They joined the idol group last summer to replace Shirai who graduated last February.

You can listen to the first 2 songs on Soundcloud.

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°C-ute – Mugen Climax / Ai wa Maru de Seidenki / Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~

°C-ute - Mugen ClimaxThe 30th single of °C-ute entitled Mugen Climax / Ai wa Maru de Seidenki / Singing ~Ano Koro no You ni~ (夢幻クライマックス/愛はまるで静電気/Singing〜あの頃のように〜) will be released on November 2.

The 3 music videos were unveiled.

In the MV, C-ute goes back in time in the seventeenth century and dancing in a luxurious European-style room with glittering chandeliers that shine all around them ; the membres appear in military uniforms highlighted with epaulets and corsets. Some of you might recognize samples of Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonata No 14- presto agitato (also known as Moonlight Sonata) mixed in with J-pop and electronic dance beats.

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Ange☆Reve – Colorful

Ange☆Reve - ColorfulThe new single of Ange☆Reve Colorful will be released on October 19.

This is the 3rd DVD single of Ange Reve.

The song Colorful is a pop song dedicated to people who work hard to achieve their goals while keeping positive and those who never give up their dreams.

Check out the short version of the MV below.

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Angerme – Umaku Ienai / Ai no Tame Kyou Made Shinka Shitekita Ningen Ai no Tame Subete Taika Shitekita Ningen / Wasurete Ageru

Angerme - Umaku IenaiThe new single of ANGERME entitiled Umaku Ienai / Ai no Tame Kyou Made Shinkashite Kita Ningen, Ai no Tame Subete Taikashita Ningen / Wasurete Ageru (上手く言えない/愛のため今日まで進化してきた人間 愛のためすべて退化した人間/忘れてあげる) will be on sale on October 19.

It contains a triple A-side.

The MV has been unveiled.

A new member will make her appearance on this single Kasahara Momona (aged 12). she was promoted as a new member last July during the Hello! Project Summer Tour. This announcement was a surprise for the fans. Kasahara Momona is a 5th generation member of the idol group.

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