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Title: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on August 24, 2009, 11:39:50 AM
The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread

This thread is for RUMOURS AND GOSSIP. Not ALL, but the ones that are USEFUL, INTERESTING and WORTH A DISCUSSION. Do NOT post your own stupid home-made rumours or "Fool ya, sucka!" pranks or get around to talk about random off-topic things. I and the mods don't wanna see endless arguments, chit-chats or postwhoring here, either. Or else you'll be experiencing some good trouting. That's the rule. If you post in this thread, it means you already agreed to it. And a rumour is a rumour. Don't get too serious about it.

I totally jacked that from the H!P Gossip thread XD

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Mugen on August 25, 2009, 04:56:46 AM
no new or past gossip here??

is it true that AKB girls are used as call girls for high ranking people/celebrities in the geinokai?? :fap
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 20, 2009, 07:10:21 PM
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AKB48's new TV show called "BessatsuAKB" will start airing on September 27 (TV-Tokyo).

Maybe to fill the gap between Nemousu Season 2 and 3?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 27, 2009, 06:41:32 PM
Potential New AKB48 book - AKB48 Chou de Tabukku
Release date: 2009/10
Price: 2500 JPY
Publisher: Kodansha (講談社)
ISBN : 978-4-06-215789-6

http://www.bk1.jp/product/03168154 (http://www.bk1.jp/product/03168154)
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3683580 (http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3683580)

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 04, 2009, 01:58:57 PM
Potential new blogs:

Takahashi Minami Blog
http://ameblo.jp/minamitakahashi-blog/ (http://ameblo.jp/minamitakahashi-blog/)

Kojima Haruna Blog
http://ameblo.jp/kojima-haruna/ (http://ameblo.jp/kojima-haruna/)

Minegishi Minami Blog
http://ameblo.jp/minamiminegishi/ (http://ameblo.jp/minamiminegishi/)

Akimoto Sayaka Blog
http://ameblo.jp/sayaka-akimoto/ (http://ameblo.jp/sayaka-akimoto/)

Miyazawa Sae Blog
http://ameblo.jp/miyazawa-sae/ (http://ameblo.jp/miyazawa-sae/)

Watanabe Mayu Blog
http://ameblo.jp/mayuwatanabe-blog/ (http://ameblo.jp/mayuwatanabe-blog/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 09, 2009, 11:34:34 AM
AKB48 @ 60th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen 2009?

http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/091007_01.html?id=TOPL (http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/091007_01.html?id=TOPL)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Blu-Cherri on October 09, 2009, 12:30:41 PM
oh that would be awesome if they made it.
I wonder if they'll make a rule about it just being akb48 girls(no ske/sdn/rs) because apparently there were complaints of their numbers when they were on the 58th and why they weren't in the 59th.
Or maybe even just a small selection @_@ I hope aki-p refuses that on principle if they say that/
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 17, 2009, 10:11:40 PM
New show: AKB1/48 is a show that focuses on the members individually, with only a few members in it each episode it seems.
The first episode is on 11/18, with Chikano Rina & Fujie Reina appearing.

http://www.cs371.com/sp/ (http://www.cs371.com/sp/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Datalanche on October 17, 2009, 10:15:02 PM
^ Ooh so that's still possibly happening, eh? Read before that was not happening in favor of SKE Gakuen, but that'd be awesome for yet another AKB show, especially one that features a smaller set of members.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 26, 2010, 09:16:47 PM
Watarirouka Hashiritai are currently in Guam! So that could mean an upcoming PB and/or DVD release!
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: jafeijai on January 26, 2010, 11:14:15 PM
^ Possibly for this?
Limited C will have a PB!
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 27, 2010, 12:37:43 PM
Could be, but I don't think it's likely. That C version PB will probably just be a fancy booklet as we know from some MM singles. I doubt they'd send the girls to Guam for that.

edit:

On a second though, the DVD version is 2190yen, which is kinda pricey if it would be just a single V type dvd...
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on February 05, 2010, 01:30:10 PM
MBS [Nekketsu! AKB Waidosho!!] (熱血!AKBワイドショー!!)
Daily OA 2010/02/05
10:54PM - 11:00PM

Daily 6 minute prgram?!
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: maliciel on February 05, 2010, 01:47:42 PM
http://community.livejournal.com/aramatheydidnt/557010.html (http://community.livejournal.com/aramatheydidnt/557010.html)

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Supposedly he has carried on having sexual relations with girls from AKB48 and Hello! Project as well.

I bet it's Meetan. :lol:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: atskv9 on February 06, 2010, 02:18:57 AM
That Akanishi Jin is just so damn irresistible :rofl:

I wonder if Meetan does sex up dudes. Most times it seems as if she's got her hands full lolis, which one would hope wouldn't have any STDs :shocked:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Datalanche on February 06, 2010, 02:51:19 AM
Well, if it is true, hopefully it's something like chlamydia and treatable. :lol:

Their "source" is a blog, though. I'm skeptical. :P
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 10, 2010, 08:56:30 AM
Fujie and Chikano trading cards collection coming up this summer!

A good chance to get a Fujie bikini card  :nervous  :lol:


Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: sousora on March 10, 2010, 09:55:06 AM
^ Looks like they're taking entries to name it too on her blog.

I just found out (I'm really slow) that Myao is releasing a trading card set too. Done and ordered ;;
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 10, 2010, 09:58:47 AM
^awesome, be sure to tell us which cards you got in the Myao collection card thread (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=23935.0)  :thumbup

As for naming the fujie/chika set, I dunno, the chances of winning are so slim. Who would've thought that something lame like 'Shining Sky' would become the Myao's PB title.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on June 05, 2010, 10:26:49 AM
Akicha boyfriend rumours: http://takajouakin.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-05-27 (http://takajouakin.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-05-27)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: atskv9 on June 06, 2010, 12:36:21 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip21563.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: richardthebrave on June 06, 2010, 07:47:26 AM
that pic. looks like another one's gonna bite the dust.  :shakeit:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: sousora on June 06, 2010, 08:21:28 AM
Who is it?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on June 06, 2010, 08:32:08 AM
Who is it?
Atsuki Ishiguro (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=23550.0)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Blu-Cherri on June 06, 2010, 01:06:04 PM
Apparently the photos are pre-akb48 so it won't effect her.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on October 06, 2010, 02:54:49 PM
Tomochin x Takahiro (Exile) dating rumor:
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TAKAHIROと板野友美が自宅前でキス!

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3913/e786b1e6849bfc9ba.jpg)

EXILEのボーカル、TAKAHIROとAKB48の 坂野友美が熱愛してることが週刊誌で 密会しているところを発覚された!しかもTAKAHIROと坂野友美の熱愛が発覚した 密会場所はTAKAHIROの自宅前であり、しかも堂々とキスまでしてる! 動画サイトで二人の関係が撮影された動画が 配信されてましたが、まさかこの二人が熱愛関係になるとは… 前にTAKAHIROが熱愛してると噂になった時はEXILEファンが噂になってる相手のブログを炎上させたとか…板野友美のブログが危ない!?
http://vxvxzsad.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-09-22 (http://vxvxzsad.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-09-22)

If that's true then it would be a real dream come true for Tomochin since she's a huge Exile-fan :P
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on October 06, 2010, 03:17:34 PM
^ EHHH?! I believe those are the Miyabi (Berryz Koubou) scandal photos. Looks like someone was trying to plant a rumor on Tomochin. That's messed up.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Miracle_47 on October 09, 2010, 03:46:10 PM
I hope after Rinachan would to be AV, AKB48 will be a good idol for teenager of Japan. :theking
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on October 13, 2010, 04:22:25 PM
Sayaka Akimoto sleepover scandal...with a much older man. o.0
http://news109.com/archives/3667720.html (http://news109.com/archives/3667720.html)
http://kotaku.com/5662671/the-sakura-wars-creator-the-young-idol-and-the-rumored-sleepover (http://kotaku.com/5662671/the-sakura-wars-creator-the-young-idol-and-the-rumored-sleepover)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Anariel on October 17, 2010, 05:22:13 PM
Takada Shiori date discussion appeared on the japanese 2ch today. Rumored she is on these pics with man

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip41106.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip41108.jpg)

pics from her blog

(http://images.netbynet.ru/imgs/4ea7a55ade1d269cf58282e69dd05afd.jpg) (http://images.netbynet.ru/imgs/9f124a5bba1814ba0df101522e09423b.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 17, 2010, 06:09:29 PM
...nooooo! Not Shiitan  :panic:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Datalanche on October 18, 2010, 04:40:15 AM
The legs do match...  :doh: But really, anyone could have that bag and hat. Plus, she's had a sister in the idol business and seems pretty sharp. I don't think she'd do something to get caught that easily.

Hopefully it stays on 2ch and no one cares. I'd hate to see her scolded or her role in Team S reduced. She is already very underutilized as it is.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Wolfic on October 18, 2010, 01:58:42 PM
Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

Just as I was trying to cope with what happened to Sayaka.

I hope this doesn't blow out of proportions either.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: clockface on October 18, 2010, 06:46:34 PM
It's kind of sad really when there's no real proof (face not shown) but it doesn't matter anyway as we all found out recently. Once caught, that's it.

But considering it's only 2ch (for now), I'll put her threat level at yellow for the time being.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Anariel on November 06, 2010, 10:08:01 PM
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/Anarielf/asd/azuY45q6Agw.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on November 06, 2010, 11:33:12 PM
^Who's the rumored girl?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Anariel on November 07, 2010, 02:46:42 AM
^ Kasai Tomomi aka Tomo~mi
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on November 07, 2010, 02:50:22 AM
^ Oh, now I see. Wow, it seems quite old. I wonder if its even really her.

If anything happens to her then I will flip the shit.  :angry:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: riama on November 23, 2010, 07:25:31 AM
Sue them?
Las Famosas Inalcanzables (video oficial) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omsvam03QGk&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on November 26, 2010, 02:51:47 PM
Takada Shiori date discussion appeared on the japanese 2ch today. Rumored she is on these pics with man

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip41106.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip41108.jpg)

pics from her blog

(http://images.netbynet.ru/imgs/4ea7a55ade1d269cf58282e69dd05afd.jpg) (http://images.netbynet.ru/imgs/9f124a5bba1814ba0df101522e09423b.jpg)

More news on this. The guy is said to be a theater manager.

He denied: http://www.j-cast.com/2010/11/26081919.html (http://www.j-cast.com/2010/11/26081919.html)

The SKE staff asks the fans to support Shiitan who is greatly hurt by the allegations.
SKE blog (http://www.ske48.co.jp/blog/?id=20101124125412215&writer=secretariat)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Crazy shizz on November 28, 2010, 09:33:20 PM
This isn't really gossip but I need to know

Did AKB48 preform at this years MAMAs? They did last year and ive been DYING to see if they did this year.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: nicander on November 29, 2010, 02:41:53 PM
No

The only japanese artists there were Chemistry and Perfume
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 11, 2010, 12:01:31 PM
Maeda Atsuko solo debut single is said to be scheduled for Summer next year!
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: riama on December 16, 2010, 02:28:04 AM
AKB48團員改行當AV 自曝曾性接待 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtgiFgd-xmM&feature=player_embedded#)
It's about Rina/Rico and she said that she lose her virginity two years ago to an older man in the entertainment industry.And about the other members that has secret meetings with older producers.Can someone clarify this?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Anariel on December 22, 2010, 02:37:58 AM
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/Anarielf/akb48_kojima.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: aznnerd on December 22, 2010, 05:08:54 AM
Kojiharu?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mizu_chan on December 22, 2010, 06:08:29 AM
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/Anarielf/akb48_kojima.jpg)
kojiharu and who her beside?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: riama on December 28, 2010, 04:34:54 AM
I doubt,that may be not Kojiharu,they're only showing half of the face so maybe a look a like?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 28, 2010, 11:46:15 AM
Looks like her, but it also looks ancient. It won't cause any problems.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 01, 2011, 07:47:39 PM
NMB48's 2nd Gen Kenkyuusei Shimada Rena is in the picture for an old purikura pic with her (or so they say) and Nobu-kun:

(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9408/29460345.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/29460345.jpg/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: atskv9 on August 02, 2011, 01:57:36 AM
NMB48's 2nd Gen Kenkyuusei Shimada Rena is in the picture for an old purikura pic with her (or so they say) and Nobu-kun:

(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9408/29460345.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/29460345.jpg/)
Uh oh... Hope this doesn't affect anything. After seeing last week's Star Hime, this girl shows a lot of talent and leadership. Would definitely be a shame to see her go. That said, not the first time purikura has come and gone and nothing's happened 8)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on August 03, 2011, 07:54:58 PM
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NMB48’s Shimada Rena revealed to have a boyfriend

Fans have recently discovered a blog entry by NMB48 2nd generation Research Student, Shimada Rena, who was  accepted as an NMB48 participant in AKB48’s 24th Single Janken Tournament.

The blog entry contains an incriminating purikura with her boyfriend, who she’s identified as “Nobu-kun“. Posted on  September 23rd, 2010, the entry described theirr “love-love story”: “We’re from the same school and in the same club. We’re a teammate x manager couple (*^^*). We get along great together and I hope we can go to the festival together next year as well!”

The news has already hit Shimada’s management, and they  promptly responded with:

    “Thank you all for continuously supporting NMB48.

    Fans have been notifying us about a former purikura picture involving NMB48 2nd generation research student Shimada Rena. When we asked Shimada about the picture, she has admitted that it is her in the photo.

    Right now, Shimada Rena is looking for her dream in NMB48 and she also wants to work very hard toward that dream. Please support her as she tries to achieve her new dream.

    NMB48 Management Office”
http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/08/nmb48s-shimada-rena-revealed-to-have-a-boyfriend/ (http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/08/nmb48s-shimada-rena-revealed-to-have-a-boyfriend/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 20, 2011, 03:16:15 PM
Oba Mina and Mori Anna are in some hot water as well.

Oba will not be performing on 21st, nor on the 24th  :panic:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Next victim: Matsui Sakiko?  :O2

(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5821/up8933.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on August 20, 2011, 04:49:05 PM
Next victim:
Sayaka Yamamoto
(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip82147.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip82148.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip82149.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip82150.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Scatterbrain on August 20, 2011, 08:04:41 PM
Go! Akimoto! Go!

Do whatever necessary to solve this xD
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on September 02, 2011, 06:25:02 PM
Hirajima Natsumi "hanging out with a staff member"

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/1613/90704221.th.jpg) (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/90704221.jpg/) (http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6929/48535009.th.jpg) (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/48535009.jpg/)

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on September 02, 2011, 11:09:19 PM
^ Where've you been Barrie? :P

Read awhile ago that her agency said that she went to a festival with girlfriends, and that she probably ran into male classmates or fans.

http://www.j-cast.com/2011/07/15101643.html?p=2 (http://www.j-cast.com/2011/07/15101643.html?p=2)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on October 06, 2011, 06:19:27 PM
Churi~  :O2

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/116/n3udt2.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: jafeijai on October 06, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
Churi~  :O2

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/116/n3udt2.jpg (http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/116/n3udt2.jpg)
She looks really young in that pic (purikura effects maybe?), so it's possible it was pre-SKE?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: maliciel on October 07, 2011, 07:46:33 AM
Pre-SKE or not, you know she's gonna get it. :lol:

Apparently there's some stuff about underaged drinking floating around 2ch, too.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: atskv9 on October 07, 2011, 03:28:11 PM
Pre-SKE or not, you know she's gonna get it. :lol:

Apparently there's some stuff about underaged drinking floating around 2ch, too.
Another underaged drinker? Probably was drinkin' with Ooba :lol:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Kid_Alpha on January 30, 2012, 12:40:37 AM
I'm not really sure what to make of this honestly...

http://uso-ippai.tumblr.com/post/16720606191/oshima-yuko-and-eiji-wentz-went-on-vacation-together (http://uso-ippai.tumblr.com/post/16720606191/oshima-yuko-and-eiji-wentz-went-on-vacation-together)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: boykun on January 30, 2012, 01:29:40 AM
 ^ i strongly approve of this pair.  :thumbup
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 30, 2012, 10:14:16 AM
Ah, those rumors have been around for years now. I'm not too bothered by them at all.

Eiji seems pretty cool, even though I've only really seen him in those Nodame Canatabile movies, and I think he'd make a pretty awesome pair with Yuko.

On the other hand, I'm quite convinced Yuko isn't into guys at all  :lol:

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: ohno on January 30, 2012, 08:46:33 PM
We should be glad that the rumors partnered her with someone harmless like Wentz. It could've been somebody a lot worse like AkiP or something. :lol:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on April 12, 2012, 09:50:37 AM
Ono Haruka (ex-SKE48) is getting married?  XD

http://news.searchina.ne.jp/disp.cgi?y=2012&d=0411&f=national_0411_047.shtml (http://news.searchina.ne.jp/disp.cgi?y=2012&d=0411&f=national_0411_047.shtml)

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on April 28, 2012, 07:00:56 AM
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A panel of disgruntled ex-employees talk about their experiences in AKB48

There is not one day that goes by without AKB48 being on tv these days. This week’s Shukan Bunshun had 4 ex-AKB members as a panel to talk about their experience as part of the extremely popular girl group.

According to the article, when they first formed, girls had to clean the toilets of their theatre in Akihabara. Once they got popular though, the story changed, “The girls would say that the lunches from the convenience store are too greasy and would not eat them. Back when we first started, we had to share those bentos.” But now, they have lots of rules, like they can’t eat anything Maeda Atsuko had put her hands on.

They even talked about the discrepancies within the group. An ex-research student said that popular members had their luxury apartments’ rent paid for, while she had to take a 2hr train ride just to go to work everyday and she had no salary. An ex-regular member said that she only got 50,000yen a month as salary.

They also rotate costumes within the group, and they’d stink from sweat because of the strong stage lights so their changing rooms always smelled bad. “It was hard putting on costumes when the person before you had strong armpit sweat.”

The most interesting topic was how Itano Tomomi was able to go to the beach with a bunch of guy friends and Oshima Yuko told on her to Akimoto Yasushi later on. Itano got scolded of course. And Tomochin is not the only girl in the group who has a strong interest in the opposite sex, Oshimya, Kashiwagi, Sashihara, and Kojiharu are all carnivorous women. Even though members of AKB are banned from being in relationships, it is clearly not the case for the popular girls.

“If you’re a research student or you ranked low on the popularity chart and they find out you have a boyfriend, you’re automatically kicked out of the group. However, they turn a blind eye when you’re part of the media senbatsu.”

However, there was a girl who was in the senbatsu but was forced to graduate because she frequently stayed out partying too late. “She was underage and would drink at clubs along with stay at guys’ homes. She’d show up the next day in the same clothes and the same hair.” They did say the name of the girl, but people have said that was Ono Erena.

Some ex-members have said that there might even be a tell-all book one day from one of the ex-members. “The group is over. There was a girl who was forced to graduate and went back to her hometown to become a cabaret girl. I was thinking about doing the same. Since people might remember my face, it would just be like one of those handshake events they had us do when we were members and we had to pretend to like the person.”

In the article, it even talked about Minegishi talking about the fans that were waiting for her outside. “It’s okay, those people like to wait anyway.” When Shinoda Mariko got gifts from fans, she allegedly threw them into two cardboard boxes and gave those gifts away because she didn’t want them. On top of this, the ex-members also talked about how many of the girls had plastic surgery within AKB. Within the ex-members, many had to turn to mizushobai after they were fired from the group.

I have no idea how to translate mizushobai, so let’s call it prostitution lite
http://uso-ippai.tumblr.com/post/21806041546/a-panel-of-disgruntled-ex-employees-talk-about-their (http://uso-ippai.tumblr.com/post/21806041546/a-panel-of-disgruntled-ex-employees-talk-about-their)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Amplifier on April 28, 2012, 05:35:13 PM
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But now, they have lots of rules, like they can’t eat anything Maeda Atsuko had put her hands on.
Explains those blog pics Maeda posts..

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On top of this, the ex-members also talked about how many of the girls had plastic surgery within AKB.
No surprises if true, but it's pretty hard to spot I reckon, in comparison to the shit done in Korea.

Anyway, that sounds like a whole lotta butthurt, and needs more details on time of events.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: lolym on April 30, 2012, 03:24:13 AM
LOL I was giving this a chance but... they lost me at the "sashihara is a carnivorous woman" line. I wouldn't believe that even if I saw it with my own eyes tbh  :lol:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: MaxMcKay on April 30, 2012, 04:08:23 AM
Does sound like the typical butthurt ex-employees (Remember, Kago Ai backing her UpFront ex-bosses ever after her firing is considered RARE EXCEPTION)

But will Aki-P brush aside as "hogwash, our fanbase will never buy it", or will he sue for slander?

Besides; Shukan Bunshun is after all, a gossip rag
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on May 14, 2012, 03:32:16 PM
Some very wild rumors regarding inter-group shuffles:
- Katayama Haruka to SKE48
- Masuda Yuka and Miku Tanabe to NMB48
- Matsubara Natsumi to HKT48

Even though this is probably false, I think we'll get to see some girls transferring out of AKB48 to other groups eventually.
Maybe even one massive re-shuffle among all 48 groups?  :lol:  :panic: You never know, Aki-P may wake up bored one day, haha.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Melchizadek on May 14, 2012, 05:34:36 PM
- Masuda Yuka and Miku Tanabe to NMB48

Not sure how I'd feel about that. For one, I love NMB48 just like they are. However, the possibility of a Sayaka x Yuka duet would be very awesome.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Amplifier on May 15, 2012, 01:30:46 AM
Even though this is probably false, I think we'll get to see some girls transferring out of AKB48 to other groups eventually.
Maybe even one massive re-shuffle among all 48 groups?  :lol:  :panic: You never know, Aki-P may wake up bored one day, haha.

Aki-P & Friends are crazy, but they aren't stupid. Straight up transfers are best left for late-night dorama storylines.

Then when Aki-P gets bored, we get Janken, an anime, and Suika Baby.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Datalanche on May 19, 2012, 07:47:20 PM
- Katayama Haruka to SKE48

Assuming that she would actually get to DO SOMETHING in SKE48, I would be really excited about this. Something about it just screams awesome to me.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on May 31, 2012, 07:43:48 PM
Murakami Ayaka (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=30396.0) may be in trouble!

Someone discovered an old blog, supposedly hers, in which she stated she is seeing someone.

http://megalodon.jp/2012-0531-1557-42/100mon.jp/a/205316 (http://megalodon.jp/2012-0531-1557-42/100mon.jp/a/205316)
http://web.archive.org/web/20090410145040/http://blog.crooz.jp/usr/AYACHAPI/cc1v/ (http://web.archive.org/web/20090410145040/http://blog.crooz.jp/usr/AYACHAPI/cc1v/)
http://web.archive.org/web/20090403201727/ayachapi.prof.crooz.jp/?guid=on (http://web.archive.org/web/20090403201727/ayachapi.prof.crooz.jp/?guid=on)
http://web.archive.org/web/20090127025833/http://09.mbsp.jp/cc1v-120827-ch.php?guid=on (http://web.archive.org/web/20090127025833/http://09.mbsp.jp/cc1v-120827-ch.php?guid=on)

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Melchizadek on June 01, 2012, 06:47:06 PM
^ and of course this would come out right around her birthday.

I understand the whole not currently having a boyfriend rule. But to expect them to have never had a boyfriend ever, even before joining always seemed pretty ridiculous to me.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on June 13, 2012, 02:36:13 PM
Sasshi scandal. WHAT NOW.

http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/1443 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/1443)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZTTMH.jpg)

I obtained HoneyRoastedPeanuts' permission to post the following.  HoneyRoastedPeanuts is a mod on stage and also a member of :jphip:

Quote from: HoneyRoastedPeanuts
In its latest issue, Shuukan Bunshun includes the following article about Sashihara.

(http://i.imgur.com/nXslws.jpg) (http://imgur.com/nXslw) (http://i.imgur.com/xho1Xs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xho1X) (http://i.imgur.com/lWbGEs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/lWbGE) (http://i.imgur.com/M3QuIs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/M3QuI) (http://i.imgur.com/l1Qb7s.jpg) (http://imgur.com/l1Qb7)

The article is mainly a scoop interview with a young man who says he and Rino were going out between 2008 and '09.
I am outlining the more important points below:


Originally a different girl's fan, "A" starts to like Sashihara after frequently attending shows at the AKB theater and writes her many letters. One day in 2008, he allegedly received a private message on Mixi from a "friend of Sashihara's" (account name "Miho") who gave him her mail address. Sashihara and "A "went on to become friends through mail contact. They later mutually agreed on having a long-distance relationship and - according to the article - Sashihara told him not to come to the theater anymore and never to let others know about their relationship.

They start seeing each other in October 2008. He visits Rino at her parents' house at noon when her mother is absent. Descriptions of the house and private details (the shampoo brand Sashihara used at the time) are included in the article.
It takes about four months for them to develop a sexual relationship. They meet about once in two-three weeks and talk up to seven hours on the phone every day.

It turns out that "Miho" was Sashihara herself. "A" still has pictures of him and Sasshi on his phone, including ones of them kissing, close-up shots of her body etc.

Their relationship ends in the fall of 2009 with "A" breaking up with Sashihara. Now that the group is becoming even more popular he is gradually not being able to meet her as frequently as before. Rino doesn't want to part from "A" and sends him several angry mails.

At the end of the article it says that a reporter tried calling Rino's number since it was still in "A"'s address book. Indeed Rino is on the other end of the line. When she is asked if she and "A" ever dated she says that they didn't, but were just friends. She also denied sending the boy any pictures of herself when approached after finishing up "Waratte Iitomo!" on Monday this week.
Credit HoneyRoastedPeanuts for the pictures as well.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: hydeo1 on June 13, 2012, 03:41:28 PM
now she gettingt more attention because has #4 on senbatsu

and ppl trying stupidly broke her image

lol its normal
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Kid_Alpha on June 13, 2012, 04:10:14 PM
Gotta love the timing of these scandals.

It's so dramatic.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: yooshimen on June 13, 2012, 04:16:05 PM
I don't like these AKB's scandals.....
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Datalanche on June 14, 2012, 05:29:06 AM
As Sasshi is my AKB48 favorite, I'm almost obligated to comment.

Comment: Damn, Sasshi takes NICE pics for her boy toy. :shocked:

Scandals are silly to me, all of them. :lol: But lol at angry Sasshi when "A" broke up. I'm not really worried. Sasshi turned out to the be fourth most money-attracting girl in AKB48 just one week ago. She'll get preferential treatment even if the scandal does end up legit. As a fan, I don't care if it's true or not. Well, to a point. I don't reach the level of attachment that a boyfriend would bother me, but it does worry me for her career's sake. Some girls have survived scandals but in an extremely diminished role. But still, doubt this will be the case here, she's just too popular. Unfair, but how it is.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on June 14, 2012, 05:33:56 PM
Shukan Bunshu reports Rino Sashihara's relationship: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/06/shukan-bunshu-reports-rino-sashiharas.html (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/06/shukan-bunshu-reports-rino-sashiharas.html)

(Shuukan Bunshun) Ex-Boyfriend Confesses “AKB48’s Sashihara Rino was super-sexually aggressive” (Full Article): http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/06/sashiharas-ex-boyfriend-confesses.html (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/06/sashiharas-ex-boyfriend-confesses.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on June 15, 2012, 06:55:26 AM
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秋元康  -  Mobile  -  Public
今日の夜中は「オールナイトニッポン」だ。
メンバーがみんな忙しくて、前田敦子と僕が出ることになった。
前田と僕だけでは持たないしなあ。
それに、前田は明日もロケで朝が早いらしいし…。
メンバーに順番に電話をかけるか。
今、話題の指原も呼ぼう。

詞の締め切りがいっぱいあるんだけどなあ。
各レコード会社のみなさん、ごめんなさい。
さらに遅れそうです。

業務連絡。
角銅、構成は考えなくていいよ。
出たとこ勝負で。

https://plus.google.com/u/0/113474433041552257864/posts/2iYYTRKckmX

Aki P will address this issue tonight on ANN
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on August 03, 2012, 11:00:58 AM
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Yuko Oshima Rumored To Have Ditched Sayaka Akimoto For A Date with Eiji Wentz


July 26th was AKB48's Team K captain Sayaka Akimoto's special birthday celebration performance at their theater. Reports surfaced that several Team K members pretended to have work elsewhere and skipped out on her celebration. One of these members include high profile Yuko Oshima who was rumored to have gone on a date with Eiji Wentz. Another member, Yui Yokoyama, went to a stone spa. Both girls seemed like they didn't want to support Akimoto's celebration.


Sayaka Akimoto turned 24 on that day. It was customary for AKB48's teams to host a special celebration performance for members with a birthday. But a few of the core members from Team K failed to show up including Tomomi Itano, Ayaka Umeda, Yuko Oshima, Minami Minegishi, and Yui Yokoyama. The spots for these girls were replaced by Research Students. Interestingly reports appeared that Oshima did not have any other filming or recording activities. A worker at a restaurant told the press that Oshima had a dinner with Wentz. It has been rumored for a long time that Oshima and Wentz were dating. There were some that had said Oshima's mother approved of Wentz and thinks he is a very nice guy. But then the very next day, the restaurant worker changed what she reported and said that Oshima went with two female friends to the restaurant and it was not Wentz. Some netizens believed that she spoke too much and was scolded by her boss. But without doubt, Oshima was definitely free that day.


On the other hand, Yui Yokoyama went to a stone spa with Shizuka Oya of Team A. On that night at around 6pm, both of the girls uploaded pictures of them at the stone spa on their Google+, but it was quickly taken down. When the news got out, many people were quick to defend Oshima and Yokoyama. We should sympathize for each member as they have a busy schedule and it is not easy to go on holiday or have some personal time off.


Source: news.livedoor translated by jpopasia

aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4094959.html (http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4094959.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Kid_Alpha on August 04, 2012, 08:13:23 PM
Didn't Yuko have work all day on Sayaka's birthday though...? :huhuh
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on August 16, 2012, 09:22:25 PM
HKT48 Scandal time:

Let's start here: Komori Yui posted her "final google+ post" which looked like a farewell graduation post which was promptly deleted from Google+.
Translation can be found here: http://gekikaraclub.tumblr.com/post/29553063516/hkt48-komori-yuis-final-google-translation (http://gekikaraclub.tumblr.com/post/29553063516/hkt48-komori-yuis-final-google-translation)
Note:
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I’ve finally understood how scary the entertainment industry is.
I’ve learnt a lot
People, shouldn’t be believed that easily

2ch seems to have done some investigating, and their are rumours of of Sugamoto Yukuso, Taniguchi Airi, Eto Sayaka and one more HKT member staying over at a male fan's house and drinking alcohol and smoking.
English summary part 1: http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/29555686962/yeah-another-scandal-4-hkt-girls-suspended-and-1 (http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/29555686962/yeah-another-scandal-4-hkt-girls-suspended-and-1)
And Part 2: http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/29556865345/as-a-small-follow-up-to-the-previous-translation (http://anshinanzen.tumblr.com/post/29556865345/as-a-small-follow-up-to-the-previous-translation)

Note that there were two deleted Google+ posts by Sashihara Rino, almost mentioning management:
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What are managers? It's an adult's job and really difficult isn't it?
Quote
I think that Togasaki-san is amazing.

In addition, Sugamoto Yukuso, Taniguchi Airi, Eto Sayaka and Nakanishi Ayaka haven't posted on Google+ since Tuesday and some of them have been withdrawn from theatre performances until the 21st...
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on August 21, 2012, 02:03:42 PM
Something about Miichan and a Tokio member:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/t/jphip126354.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip126354.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: LMM913 on August 24, 2012, 08:02:44 AM
^ Anyone have any info on what that article about Miichan is about?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on August 29, 2012, 06:10:35 PM
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Shunkan Bunshun reports Secret story of AKB’s Surprise Reformation – Members are demoted to Shanghai and Jakarta

 “They were sharing their reminiscences with each other as they were watching unpublished footage. It was right after they finished the concert series, and among members who were still running high, some were shedding tears.” (AKB staff)

One day after Tokyo dome concert series, Senbatsu members, Akimoto Yasushi, Maeda Atsuko were holding job-well-done party in a dining-café in Shinjuku area, Tokyo. But the reason for their tears were different from member to member.

AKB members long-awaited dream, Tokyo dome concert started with the Surprise 2nd Reformation announcement on the first day.

“There was talk of new reformation among staffs before March of 2011. But due to the earthquake, it was postponed and finally realized now.” (AKB correspondent)

Members who leaped to public attention with this new reformation were 4 “relegated to overseas groups” members. Miyazawa Sae (22, 11th in the election), Suzuki Mariya (21, out of the ranking), both will move to SNH48, while Takajo Aki (20, 17th), Nakagawa Haruka (20, 44th) will SURPRISINGLY move to JKT48 based in Jakarta, Indonesia. As fans gathered at Tokyo Dome listened to this announcement, they literally raised screams.

“We’ve heard about some members transfer to overseas groups previously, but we were taken aback as TOP Members are “demoted” to those groups. When Mr. Akimoto announced “Study Abroad” program in July, Suzuki and Nakagawa were the first ones who raised their hands. AKB has a precedent case of Sashihara being more popular by being demoted to other groups. And even though they aren’t unpopular members in AKB48, they have a golden badge called “Former AKB member”, so they will definitely play a central role in their respective teams. But as for Miyazawa’s case, she couldn’t decide on her transfer until the last moment. After all, as she figured that she may not be able to see a bright future if she were to reject this offer, she agreed with the transfer right before the Tokyo Dome concert series start.” (AKB correspondent)

People are talking that these 4 members must be role models for members of AKB’s sister groups, but “Nakagawa is mentally very vulnerable. She is a member of Watariroka Hashiritai7 with Mayuyu and other members. But while she plays the role of “big sister”, she often gets sulky when something she doesn’t like happens and go away. She also lack of politeness when she greeted staffs of theaters.” (Former AKB staff)

But it looks like she is matured when it comes to the way she drinks alcohol.
“While other members ordered relatively cheap cocktails or pram liquor at a drinking party in Roppongi, she was the only one who pestered for Champagne.” (Staff of the bar)

Miyazawa is popular among fans for her boyish personality, and she is called “Genking” by members. But “She was the quiet type back when she was in a junior highschool, but recently, I heard she joined a mixer with handsome actors at a high-class bar at Minato-ku, as Oshima Yuko invited her to join it. But because Sae was getting too high, actors were said to be turned off by her. lol”, Miyazawa’s acquaintance talked.

A while ago, it was rumored online that Miyazawa is in fiery relationship with her childhood friend. “At that time, staffs of AKB theater scolded her by saying “Miyazawa, you must do it in a more clever way~!” She is very active but more often than not, it’s just spinning her wheel.”
On the contrary, who’ve been “doing it in a more clever way” is Takajo. A student of a famous university looked back the time when he used to date with Takajo 3 years ago.

“I was introduced to her by a man who proclaimed himself as a person working for an advertising firm whom I met at a night club. A meeting place for our date was Moai statue near the Shibuya station. She was in blackish, simple clothes and wearing a big sunglass. Before we started dating, she told me that there’s no way that she can talk to me in public, so instead she asked me to talk to her.”

They had meal at an ordinary restaurant in Shibuya.

“I heard she was selected for Center for the song called “Kiminokoto ga Sukidakara” (Released on Oct 21, 2009). And she said to me, “I hope you will listen to the song, and watch the PV.” But she was reluctant to talk about AKB. She was still only 18, and she asked a lot about my university life. When I asked if she will take an entrance exam for universities, she said “”Because I have a job, I can’t apply to universities, but I have a longing for university life.””

After this dating, though it seemed their relationship will develop into real “relationship”, “5 days later, I got a phone call from an anonymous number who introduced himself a staff of her agency (She has transferred to Watanabe pro in Dec of 2009). The person told me that “Don’t contact her anymore.” Since then, I haven’t contacted her anymore. I was so scared as this person even knows a phone number of my family’s home.”

Later, he got a phonecall from Takajo, apologizing for the agency’s staff calling to his phone”

Oota Aika aka Lovetan (17, 52nd) was ordered to transfer to HKT48. While Sashihara, who has been demoted to HKT48 a little while ago, was born and had grown up in Oita prefecture, Kyushu, Oota is from Saitama prefecture.

A staff from AKB side said “This is based on her own decision.” But “Sashihara and Oota is very close to each other in their private lives. For Ota, her transfer to HKT is something like she caught up in a big accident which is Sashihara’s incident. When her transfer was announced, she looked LOST.”

It was not only transfers, but there was a huge personnel change within AKB48, and captains of the 3 teams were replaced.

Team K’s captain (24, 20th) and team B’s captain Kashiwagi Yuki were demoted to ordinary members. “In Akimoto’s case, the biggest reason is decrease in the election. After all, her scandal with Hiroi Ooji is still affecting her. Kashiwagi’s solo debut has announced a little while ago and it’s a time to leap for her, but as a captain, she was “too mild to junior members”. That’s how management evaluated her performance as a captain.”

Newly promoted team B’s captain, Umeda Ayaka (23, 16th) used to be a roommate of Akimoto Sayaka back when she was caught in the scandal. Umeda had been suspected to be the source of information (for tabloid magazines) and was accused fiercely.

Since then, even though Akimoto and Umeda live in the same house, they took different taxies to get back home. Members sometimes hassled her by saying “Umechan gets many benefits from looking serious.”

Currently they are living in different apartments.

Although Oshima Yuko will replace Akimoto’s captain position, “Management thinks Oshima’s tenure as Center will not be very long. Next generation’s Ace in their mind are Watanabe Mayu, Matsui Jurina and Shimazaki Haruka, and they plan to make them compete against each other.”

Shinoda Mariko was named a next captain of team. Though she made a bold remark in the election speech this year, as she can’t compete against aging just like anyone else, it is said that she calls her favorite massager, who she often mentions in her blog and twitter, after performance.

And… Maeda Atsuko, who graduated AKB with the message, “AKB was my adolescence.”
“She talked in various interviews that she want to study abroad in a place such as New York. Because Mr.Akimoto said to her that she can enjoy romance from 0:00, it’s no brainer that her private life will be a target of media attention.”

Shunkan Bunshun is and always will be serious with our job. Thanks you so much for your continued help.
http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/08/shunkan-bunshun-reports-secret-story-of-akbs-surprise-reformation-members-are-demoted-to-shanghai-and-jakarta/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/08/shunkan-bunshun-reports-secret-story-of-akbs-surprise-reformation-members-are-demoted-to-shanghai-and-jakarta/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on September 11, 2012, 10:48:21 AM
Shukan Bunshun (print issue released tomorrow 2012年9月12日)

Atsuko Maeda pics (uploaded to imgur)

(http://i.imgur.com/0K576l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0K576)(http://i.imgur.com/NPvyKl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/NPvyK)(http://i.imgur.com/hlB8Nl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/hlB8N)(http://i.imgur.com/fZn4Fl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/fZn4F)(http://i.imgur.com/l0obFl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/l0obF)(http://i.imgur.com/HNQEgl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HNQEg)(http://i.imgur.com/jGxXil.jpg) (http://imgur.com/jGxXi)




Edit brief writeup at http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-shunkan-bunshun-will-release-scandal-photo-of-maeda-atsuko/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-shunkan-bunshun-will-release-scandal-photo-of-maeda-atsuko/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on September 12, 2012, 10:47:39 AM
^ Write-up of article here: http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4257413.html (http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4257413.html)

Also, let's go colour!

(http://s8.postimage.org/7cfx8acnl/A2k_LXil_Cc_AAq_Ed_S.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7cfx8acnl/)(http://s8.postimage.org/4h2u1f8nl/A2k_LTOYCc_AEf_Zrb.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4h2u1f8nl/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: almond on September 12, 2012, 01:33:18 PM
Apparently the karaoke place is owned by Kago Ai's gangster husband.  So basically, Aibon strikes again  XD

(source: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/nakagawa-haruka-updated-google-plus-first-time-after-bunshuns-report-and-possible-yakuza-relation-of-the-karaoke-store/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/nakagawa-haruka-updated-google-plus-first-time-after-bunshuns-report-and-possible-yakuza-relation-of-the-karaoke-store/))
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on September 13, 2012, 03:43:34 PM
Tomorrow, Something similar to ”June 16” will happen again in ANN: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/)

I have a bad feeling about this... :panic:
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: GekiDan on September 13, 2012, 04:56:39 PM
Tomorrow, Something similar to ”June 16” will happen again in ANN: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/)

I have a bad feeling about this... :panic:
Could this be related to the Acchan incident?
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Masa on September 13, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
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Ishikawa Toshio (Gossip reporter):

I directly heard from a writer at Shunkan Bunhun that they picked less shocking ones among tens of photos they took, out of respect for AKB fans .
He also told that Bunshun has already prepared a follow-up article.
http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/shunkan-bunshun-already-prepared-further-story-about-maeda-atsuko-and-akb-members-alleged-gokon-party/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/shunkan-bunshun-already-prepared-further-story-about-maeda-atsuko-and-akb-members-alleged-gokon-party/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on September 13, 2012, 08:43:09 PM
Tomorrow, Something similar to ”June 16” will happen again in ANN: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/tomorrow-something-similar-to-june-16-will-happen-again-in-ann/)

I have a bad feeling about this... :panic:
Could this be related to the Acchan incident?

I feel it will more address the Office48-Yakuza accusations in that other magazine - the one they are launching a lawsuit against. See this post for more details: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/office-48-to-file-a-lawsuit-against-shunkan-shincho-for-alleged-past-illegal-business-operations-etc-of-its-president/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/office-48-to-file-a-lawsuit-against-shunkan-shincho-for-alleged-past-illegal-business-operations-etc-of-its-president/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: mode107 on September 13, 2012, 09:56:26 PM
Yikes, I thought that deal between Aki-P and SB  was for the long run. SB sure bit him in the ass quick.

but even if SB was silenced forever, I always believed there would be another tabloid to come take their place.

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on September 26, 2012, 11:24:52 AM


(http://i.imgur.com/eNONB.jpg)
Quote
AKB48 members Sato Amina and Chikano Rina Scandal Midnight Gokon Party reported by Shukan Bunshun

http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/akb48-members-sato-amina-and-chikano-rina-scandal-gokon-party-reported-by-shukanbunshun/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/09/akb48-members-sato-amina-and-chikano-rina-scandal-gokon-party-reported-by-shukanbunshun/)



Shukan Bunshun website http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/1835 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/1835)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: KudoShinichi on December 25, 2012, 01:39:52 PM
Bunshun attack on Sashihara continues!!!
(http://livedoor.3.blogimg.jp/akb48_matome/imgs/a/d/ad5a9a72.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on December 25, 2012, 01:45:05 PM
^I may be mistaken but the headline says 2nd ex-boyfriend???????????????

Source http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/2207 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/2207)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: KudoShinichi on December 25, 2012, 01:48:15 PM
^I may be mistaken but the headline says 2nd ex-boyfriend???????????????

Source http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/2207 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/2207)

Yes. You're right. It says Second ex-boyfriend...
But I'm not sure what this means tough ---> 二股 (Two-timing? Is it?)

(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/harablack-akb/imgs/4/c/4c23e03e.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/harablack-akb/imgs/6/9/69770c22.jpg)(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/harablack-akb/imgs/d/a/daa85d26.jpg)
There are some pretty nasty things written in the articles.  :panic: But the mails I will translate here...

Quote
E-Mail Messages:
"Good Night

Sorry for what happened till now.
Thank you.

I will love you from now on also.
I'm stalking you. Sorry.

I couldn't say this because I was embarrassed but I think I love you. Good night. Good night.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on December 28, 2012, 09:16:23 PM
Interesting article translation with an interview with an unnamed AKB staff member about Jurina's health, but then mentions this:

Quote
AKB48 staff - same as previously - Truth is, there is a graduation rush scheduled for SKE for next year. There should have been all kind of announcements this year already but because of NMB’s graduations bombing they have been postponed to next year. But add Jurina’s poor physical condition and disobedience… Looking at the mountain of problems coming their way next year, big shots are already having headaches.

http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/39058359627/the-truth-behind-ske-matsui-jurinas-sudden-weight (http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/39058359627/the-truth-behind-ske-matsui-jurinas-sudden-weight)

Original Japanese: http://www.menscyzo.com/2012/12/post_5200.html (http://www.menscyzo.com/2012/12/post_5200.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on January 02, 2013, 09:41:56 AM
I decided to post this under GOSSIP (or perhaps rumors) because the below mentioned site was the source of a previous report that turned out to be false.

http://ameblo.jp/french-kiss-yukirin48/entry-11440634130.html (http://ameblo.jp/french-kiss-yukirin48/entry-11440634130.html)

Aki-P is thinking about Hawaii 48?!
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 16, 2013, 11:15:27 AM
Kobayashi Kana is dating Funabiki Kenta, or so they say.

http://geinolabo.ldblog.jp/archives/4340896.html (http://geinolabo.ldblog.jp/archives/4340896.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on January 17, 2013, 12:29:22 PM
^
Quote
Rumors have been spreading across the web that AKB48 member Kobayashi Kana is in a relationship with a former Johnny’s actor.

The rumor spread on January 13th when a convenience store worker tweeted that Kobayashi came to the store with a man who is said to be her boyfriend. This tweet became a controversy among fans and Kobayashi herself came to know about it. She denied the rumors saying, “I was surprised when I woke up and checked Twitter! I don’t even have a Sunkus (convenience store) near my home. Even though it’s false information, thank you for worrying about me.”

The convenience store worker received many complaints from Kobayashi’s fans and closed the Twitter account, but the uproar didn’t end there. Another friend of the worker refuted Kobayashi’s tweet and insisted that the reports weren’t lies. Regarding the man said to be her boyfriend, the friend disclosed that he’s a former Johnny’s actor.

Kobayashi continued to deny the rumor with, “You can write anything.” She even showed composure saying, “I’m happy that my name was mentioned,” and “This is nothing out of the ordinary if it were a more famous person.” However, there is still a stir among fans as Kobayashi and her rumored boyfriend have tweeted and blogged about similar things at same timing in the past.

Kobayashi joined AKB48 back in 2006 along with member Oshima Yuko, Akimoto Sayaka, and Kasai Tomomi.
Source : tokyohive

Surprise. Wonder who is the former Johnnys...
http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4568703.html (http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4568703.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on January 30, 2013, 11:49:58 AM
Shunkan Bunshun is reporting that Miichan is in a relationship with Shirahama Alan of Generations, who are part of EXILE.

You can find all scans etc here: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/01/shunkan-bunshun-reports-akb48-minegishi-minami-had-sleepover-with-a-member-of-exiles-brother-group/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/01/shunkan-bunshun-reports-akb48-minegishi-minami-had-sleepover-with-a-member-of-exiles-brother-group/)

Funny how in my twitter feed, the news of this appeared about the same time the daily sales came out which shows Generations at #2, behind SKE.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 07, 2013, 03:10:41 PM
Matsui Rena and Suda Akari graduation rumors:

Quote
554 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:17:43.42 ID:+oAeMvBKO [1/3]
I’m the same person who let you know Ogiso/Hiramatsu/Takada/Kobayashi were going to graduate but it’s not over.
Next will be Matsui Rena and Hata.
I’m using the company phone, sorry.

683 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:24:43.75 ID:+oAeMvBKO [2/3]
It should happen in the next 2 weeks or so.
First there will be Hata’s announcement.
I thought Shawako was going to announce her graduation with everyone else,
no idea why she didn’t.

834 名前:事情通[] 投稿日:2013/01/15(火) 23:33:14.49 ID:+oAeMvBKO [3/3]
»697
I’m using the company phone so it takes time for me to reply, sorry
Hata wants to pass seiyuu auditions (so that’s why she graduates)
She thought of doing both (SKE and auditions) since her birthday but she finally decided to graduate
Matsui Rena is serious about becoming an actress especially since she joined her agency,
it was decided she would graduate if SKE appeared independently in Kouhaku.


I really don’t get why Hata didn’t announce her graduation with the others,
I’m sure it was settle since the end of last year.
Suda is also discussing with management.
She will probably announce (her graduation) around this spring.

http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44781076128/so-you-know (http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44781076128/so-you-know)
http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54412895.html (http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54412895.html)

It also mentions It also lists Kobayashi Ami as being part of the graduation wave, but I guess they were wrong about that.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Seigus on March 08, 2013, 07:56:30 AM
Matsui Rena and Suda Akari graduation rumors:

Rena denies her graduation rumour on her official blog. Translation by AKB48WrapUp (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/03/ske48-matsui-rena-denies-rumor-that-she-will-graduate-next-i-have-a-dream-to-fulfill-as-ske/).

She said:

Quote
“I have a dream to fulfill in SKE. In all seriousness, I want to perform on that stage (NHK Kohaku Utagassen) this year again together with everyone.

And I am pretty motivated enough to try to join the stages that SKE48 never has experienced before.

It’s impossible to achieve these goals alone by myself.
Members and your supports are vital for them.

Now I’m even more motivated to strive to the goals.

The game is not over. We will have another big game again from this point.

Now I can jump hurdles even if I feel they are set too high!

Be positive.”

So I guess we can put our minds at ease for the time being.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on March 08, 2013, 09:16:27 AM
Rena on her official blog.

Different translation here: http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44788123861/matsui-rena-official-blog-2013-03-08-after-hata (http://sakaeandfrog.tumblr.com/post/44788123861/matsui-rena-official-blog-2013-03-08-after-hata)

Also, here's a translation of Rena's mobame where she talks about Hata-san's graduation: http://mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/44791859016/matsui-renas-ske-mail-07-03-2013 (http://mahoushoujoari.tumblr.com/post/44791859016/matsui-renas-ske-mail-07-03-2013)

An excerpt:
Quote
However, Shawako wants her dream to come true and I’m going to support this choice she made for herself.
I think everyone, like this, is constantly thinking about when to do it.
But if I had to speak the truth, the best would be to be able to make our dreams come true while being here.

Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on April 23, 2013, 01:12:36 PM
Shukan Bunshun (who else?) is reporting that Kasai Tomomi slept over at the house of the AKS president:

(http://i.imgur.com/dbPOoXvs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/dbPOoXv) (http://i.imgur.com/eYS8WiJs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/eYS8WiJ) (http://i.imgur.com/NqNtRjAs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/NqNtRjA) (http://i.imgur.com/p94Hx4ms.jpg) (http://imgur.com/p94Hx4m) (http://i.imgur.com/z4D8Zz7s.jpg) (http://imgur.com/z4D8Zz7) (http://i.imgur.com/iXvR4iAs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/iXvR4iA) (http://i.imgur.com/dRAPrmYs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/dRAPrmY) (http://i.imgur.com/Jwzrg8es.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Jwzrg8e) (http://i.imgur.com/ysO54KJs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ysO54KJ)

http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/04/akb48-kasai-tomomi-scandal-shunkan-bunshun-report-sleepover-at-aks-president-house/ (http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2013/04/akb48-kasai-tomomi-scandal-shunkan-bunshun-report-sleepover-at-aks-president-house/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on July 09, 2013, 11:08:15 AM
Seems like the new unit announcement at the Sapporo Dome concert might be SPR48?

[AKB48]北海道・札幌 札幌ドームCM② SPR48(札幌48)? AKB48・2013真夏のドームツアー ~まだまだ、やらなきゃいけないことがある~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4QL_w6cQ4I#ws)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: t-motion on July 30, 2013, 01:05:47 AM
New AKB group? SPR48

"According to Sports Shinbun preparations for SPR48 (Sapporo 48) has already begun.
It also says they are supposed to start their activities in spring 2015."


(http://s2.postimg.org/d98ondgol/7_N8_NAPL.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d98ondgol/) (http://s2.postimg.org/tvq8wg9md/B7_Dg_CJv.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tvq8wg9md/)

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20130730-OHT1T00039.htm (http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20130730-OHT1T00039.htm)

[AKB48]北海道・札幌 SPR48・2015年に誕生か!? 篠田麻里子・卒業後初ソロCM① (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfaMW-XOWE#ws)

AKS already reserved the domain:
http://www.aguse.jp/?url=spr48.jp (http://www.aguse.jp/?url=spr48.jp)

Still not have any official announcement.
But at the Sapporo concert on Wendesday...
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: t-motion on July 30, 2013, 06:25:58 PM
^  Official reaction:

http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11583308523.html (http://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-11583308523.html)
The reports on SPR48 were false.
The blog post says there are currently no plans as concrete as those reported and they are doing their best to make sure AKB48 fans in Hokkaido increase so that they can one day make a sister group in Sapporo.

 :(

sorry for false information.
those 2 post should be moved the rumors topic



Mod edit:  moved per your request.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: YKT on August 01, 2013, 04:45:05 PM
Takamina addresses the SPR48 rumor in this vid

[AKB48]北海道・札幌 SPR48(札幌48)について・高橋みなみ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUtvxEHu5lo#ws)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on November 19, 2013, 09:58:20 PM
I thought this was funny  :lol:

Quote
[Unconfirmed] Togasaki on weed? (new Bunshun scandal)

It appears thtat Togasaki has been targeted by Shukan Bunshun. The next issue contains a picture of Togasaki smoking what the magazine claims is Marijuana.

http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/3369 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/3369)
http://www.48scoops.com/akb48-manager-becomes-next-shukan-bunshun-scandal-target/ (http://www.48scoops.com/akb48-manager-becomes-next-shukan-bunshun-scandal-target/)

Pic from bunshun:

(http://i.imgur.com/BvGqKLs.jpg)

I think the article also talks about the possibility of an affair (he's married with kids) with college students and minors.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on November 20, 2013, 09:49:38 AM
^ Follow-up, the full TGSK Bunshun scans:

(http://i.imgur.com/srga5ptt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/srga5pt) (http://i.imgur.com/DWW1DbPt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/DWW1DbP) (http://i.imgur.com/0uCxiVPt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0uCxiVP) (http://i.imgur.com/PFWqKECt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/PFWqKEC) (http://i.imgur.com/rHdjp1Mt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/rHdjp1M)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on November 25, 2013, 11:05:03 AM
SKE48 massive graduation rumor:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html (http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html)

I'll romanize:
- Kizaki Yuria
- Ooya Masana
- Mukaida Manatsu
- Sato Seira
- Takayanagi Akane
- Kato Rumi
- Sato Mieko
- Takagi Yumana
- Matsumoto Rina
- Yamada Mizuho
- Suga Nanako
- Kinoshita Yukiko
- Miyamae Ami
- Mizuno Honoka
- Yamada Reika
- Yano Azuki (KKS)
Title: 16 members from SKE48 to graduate????
Post by: akaiseigo on November 25, 2013, 07:43:39 PM
I need an actual confirmation on this.Still too skeptical about the news/rumour but let's not fear for the worse.Here's the link:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html
http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1385310514/ (http://awabi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/akb/1385310514/)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on December 07, 2013, 12:10:39 PM
SKE48 massive graduation rumor:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html (http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html)

- Suga Nanako
- Yano Azuki (KKS)

菅なな子 卒業発表 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amkGn7YQ1YM#ws)

Two down, 14 to go.  :nervous
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on December 30, 2013, 07:48:03 PM
Quote
AKB48 PRODUCER AKIMOTO YASUSHI RECEIVES EST. ¥5 BILLION IN ANNUAL INCOME… WHILE MOST OTHER 48G MEMBERS TAKE A MEAGRE MONTHLY SALARY?

The leading runner in the Japanese showbiz, AKB48 and its founder/producer Akimoto Yasushi (55). Now we hear of news that the size of his pocket book is still on the ever increasing climb.

"From what I know about the members of AKB48, the most iconic member of the group Oshima Yuko receives about ¥1,000,000 in monthly salary from her production agency. That’s not including other expenses like rent, costume and lesson fees that the agency pays for. However, when you think about the amount of work she’s doing, that pay is probably too low by industry standards. If the top member gets that amount, we can imagine that most other members ranking below her in popularity would probably receive around ¥200K~ ¥300K a month. That is simply atrocious. It does not come to surprise then there are a lot of rumours about members being involved in compensated dating and other underground businesses (read: sleeping for money) floating around. To further exacerbate the problem, the official rules in the AKB Group is that no part-time jobs apart from the sanctioned group activities are allowed, which puts the members in a fix financially. “

- Top Production Company insider

(Edit: It would be interesting to know, incidentally, that the average monthly income for a fresh university graduate in Japan is around ¥200K/month. Source: http://allabout.co.jp/gm/gc/12039/ (http://allabout.co.jp/gm/gc/12039/) )

According to another source in another newspaper, in some sense it is understandable why some of the girls receive a meagre income.
"AKB48 is pretty unique group in that its members belongs to their own individual agencies. While they may perform and work under the "AKB48" banner, the expenses incurred in their dance and vocal trainings, as well as the costumes costs, are all handled by their respective agencies. So take for example when 48 members of the group performs on a TV show, say they receive ¥1,000,000 as remuneration, the production side ie. Akimoto side will first take ¥300,000 away. Splitting the remaining ¥700,000 amongst 48 members, it goes down to barely ¥15,000 for each member. This amount is then handed to their respective agencies, who would then deduct their operating costs and pay the members accordingly. If we have to put an amount to it, we’re talking about nothing more than a few thousand yen."

Fairness in member’s income level

To put things in perspective, this is under the assumption that each members receives an equal share of the money. In actual terms however, there is a ranking system amongst the various artistes, so for most members the amount is so insignificant that their agencies barely reap any profit.
In other words, the more these girls work, the person who stands to gain the most is Akimoto. The reason why the other agencies bother to put up with this is so that the members can make a name for themselves while they still belong to the group and recoup the earnings once they graduate and start out as a solo artiste. That said, only a handful ever make it to that stage.

No matter how we put it, the fact that the AKB Group puts up CD sales figures that goes into the millions cannot be denied. For all that it may be, much of that revenue goes to paying the royalties for the composer and lyricist. The actual amount that trickles down to the singers of such a large group is practically next to nothing. So no matter how well the CD sales goes, most of the hauls goes to the song composer and of course Akimoto. That would explain why this AKB48 which is such a popular group that they barely have time for rest earns such meagre amounts.

Akimoto Yasushi’s income

Though it remains unknown what real figures are, since the National Tax Agency does not reveal the identities for the high taxpayers in recent years. However, according to the annual report of 2011, that there is only one person in the country who earns in the range of ¥5~¥10 Billion annually in the [Writer/Composer/Artist] category. While the identity of this person is not made clear, most people in the industry agrees that it can be no other than Akimoto Yasushi.

In 2011, AKB48 released big hits such as “Flying Get” “Everyday Kachuusha” and their CD sales took a big leap in that year. Since Akimoto wrote the lyrics to all those songs, the royalties he would have received from that must  have amounted to quite a significant figure, not to mention the other payments for his role as a producer. In the past, Music Producer Komuro Tetsuya made headlines when he achieved an annual income of ¥2 Billion in 1996, so now history is repeating itself except now we’re talking about twice that figure. If you consider the income Akimoto received in the days when he produced Onyanko Club and the payments from the various agencies, it is not incomprehensible for him to have made ¥5 Billion through all that. 

-Newspaper Economics Journalist

Source: http://npn.co.jp/article/detail/31940887/ (http://npn.co.jp/article/detail/31940887/)

(Note: The contents in this post cannot be independently verified. As such, it may not all be the truth in entirety. It is meant an alternative news source for international fans who may not be in access of all the news regarding the fandom in original language to enjoy reading what Japanese fans do have access to, and promote discussion ) 
http://lotsheep.tumblr.com/post/71621305262/akb48-producer-akimoto-yasushi-receives-est-5-billion (http://lotsheep.tumblr.com/post/71621305262/akb48-producer-akimoto-yasushi-receives-est-5-billion)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 02, 2014, 06:38:15 PM
Sourceless (?) Rumor going around that Yagami Kumi might make her comeback with Nogizaka46  :lol:

Highly unlikely, but epic if it turns out to be true.
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 03, 2014, 06:15:24 PM
Motomura Aoi, Miyawaki Sakura and Okada Kanna "dating scandal"  :nervous

(http://picroda.jphip.com/akb48/jphip184706.jpg)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: Jul3 on January 03, 2014, 08:36:04 PM
The guy Sakura is meant to be dating: https://twitter.com/kenya_it (https://twitter.com/kenya_it)

I love the way his twitter profile says "I don't want to take a bath" but he didn't respond to my tweet to him about asking why not?  :lol:

Apparently someone offered him 100k yen for Sakura's phone number.

The one which seems more serious is that Okada Kanna private LINE has been shown and apparently she's been chatting to some fan on there

(http://s23.postimg.org/hr6fusghz/7b8a9fc5_s.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hr6fusghz/)

http://geinolabo.ldblog.jp/archives/4675153.html (http://geinolabo.ldblog.jp/archives/4675153.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on January 17, 2014, 01:35:33 PM
SKE48 massive graduation rumor:

http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html (http://akb48sokuhou.doorblog.jp/archives/54667626.html)

I'll romanize:
- Kizaki Yuria
- Ooya Masana
- Mukaida Manatsu
- Sato Seira
- Takayanagi Akane
- Kato Rumi
- Sato Mieko
- Takagi Yumana
- Matsumoto Rina
- Yamada Mizuho
- Suga Nanako
- Kinoshita Yukiko
- Miyamae Ami
- Mizuno Honoka
- Yamada Reika
- Yano Azuki (KKS)

Quote
Sato Seira will graduate in February. Mukaida Manatsu will graduate in March.

Four down, 12 to go.  :nervous
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: rabyo on February 10, 2014, 08:59:58 PM
Aki-p mustn't Takamina graduate from AKB.
source Maeda Atsuko, who graduated AKB, made an appearance in Shin Domoto Kyodai on Fuji net, which aired on Sep 9.
2012
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 12, 2014, 12:50:23 PM
"Watanabe Miyuki spent the night with ikemen model"

http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/3757 (http://shukan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/3757)

The photos will be published on Thursday.

Gonna be interesting to see what happens, since this sounds kinda plausible :nervous  :lol:

edit: some pics of the rumored guy: http://blog.livedoor.jp/akb_matome_yaruka/archives/36916024.html (http://blog.livedoor.jp/akb_matome_yaruka/archives/36916024.html)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: t-motion on March 12, 2014, 07:49:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/miWEhJZl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jUheEvjs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/jUheEvj) (http://i.imgur.com/GLNpk4Ys.jpg) (http://imgur.com/GLNpk4Y) (http://i.imgur.com/xqN4jwEs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xqN4jwE)
Title: Re: The AKB48 GOSSIP Thread
Post by: SomethingWild on March 21, 2014, 08:07:29 PM
http://akbmatomeatoz.ldblog.jp/archives/37097052.html (http://akbmatomeatoz.ldblog.jp/archives/37097052.html)

Apparently Kito Momona has a Twitter account where she posted pics of her boyfriend, called SKE48 a disgusting group and the fans pathetic and gross.

Way to treat the people who supported you Momona. :smhid
Title: Takahashi Minami dating IT professional 15years older
Post by: xxxblackblueredxxx on June 15, 2016, 07:12:08 PM
https://allthingsjpop.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/takahashi-minami-dating-it-professional-15years-older/

I know she's already an adult and since the lifting of love ban and the graduation, it's perfectly fine for her to date.

But still, I cannot help but feel a slight pain when I heard the news. Maybe it was the fact that I had always been infatuated with her, how much I only look at her whenever there's a new mv, how I kind of selfishly think that atsumina is real and that by the time they got older, they will end up marry each other in the end.

It's stupid I know. Of course, I already prepared myself. I know that someday Takamina will date, marry and can even one day have kids with the future lucky bastard. I was hoping it would be TM Revolution but I was wrong once again. I knew this would happen.

I knew but...

 I never realized how fast it will all be.

and now I cannot seem to sleep on my bed unless I put it all into words and share it.

So now I will cry, I will curse, I will lie in my bed and think

and then in the future, maybe a week from now, I will smile and tell Takamina despite the fact that I cannot tell her in person that I'm happy for her and I wish her happiness in the future.

Because she is not an idol anymore that we can freely fantasize about. She's a mature, free woman and I will proudly look at her back someday and think to myself,

"Look how far she had gotten."

I will cry today and in the future, I'm sure I will also mature and stop being addicted to idols.



but I will never stop loving Takahashi Minami despite the fact that I never really got to know the real her.


-Comment your thoughts, Thank you.

Title: Re: Takahashi Minami dating IT professional 15years older
Post by: vlinorman on June 16, 2016, 06:42:01 AM
Wages for IT jobs in Japan are depressingly low.

She would do better dating a sumo wrestler.