Ayu will be in October issue of Sweet Magazine.

TeamAyu Official site has been updated with new crossroad theme layout. There is also crossroad CM with preview of crossroad PV! You can watch it HERE:

a-nation’10 (x16)

crossroad (x3)

Here are two videos from a-nation’10! Ayu is so cute here! ^^

Released in July, Ayumi Hamasaki (31) new single ‘crossroad’ is under production of a new PV, and on the 28th it’s published that TVXQ Jaejoong is going to make appearance in the PV. This will be Jaejoong’s first appearance in Japanese artist PV.

However Hamasaki will not appear at all in the PV. The plot is about a young painter (Jaejoong) who is chasing his dream despite being attacked by a disease, the story tells how he spends the remaining of his life eagerly. Hamasaki said, “If I star it by myself, I would be too much ‘talking’, so I think of someone who can act with compelling power, therefore I asked Jaejoong to appear on,” explaining about her choice. “With his world view of music and unique captivating atmosphere, it will become a very good video clip.” she said.

While Kim Jaejoong commented, “Ayumi Hamasaki is a big senior in my record label, thus when I received the offer to appear in her PV, I was really happy, thus eventhough I feel a lot of pressure, I’ll try to do it properly!”

Credit: Asahi
Translated by sharingyoochun.net

Some pics of blossom PV from newspapers

It was announced on the 27th that Tohoshinki’s Jejung will be participate in Ayumi Hamasaki’s single “crossroad” which is going to be on sale on 9/22. He will be making an appearance in the PV (promotional video/music video) of the song “blossom” that was already released in July. The music video will be included in the DVD of “crossroad”.

This will be Ayumi’s 85th music video and this will also mark the first time ever that she doesn’t appear in her music video. She says, “If I appear in the music video by myself, I might be “talking” way too much,” thus making an offer to her friend Jejung who has also started his activities as an actor. “crossroad” will be challenging the record of having the most number of singles ranked first on the Oricon chart that Matsuda Seiko created 22 years ago with 24 singles; and Ayu trusts Jejung in helping her with that challenge.
Credit: AHS Forum

Vivi 10/2010 (x2)

Vivi Deji Deji Diary vol.121 (x4)

Covers for new single crossroad are out on TA site! There is also info about b-side song from single. The title of this song is “SEVEN DAYS WAR”. It will be cover of old song from TM NETWORK.

CD+DVD, CD Only ver. A, CD Only ver. B

Ayu sang on a-nation’2010 9 songs during first two dates. Here is setlis and 3 photos!

SETLIST:
-THE INTRODUCTION
01. Microphone
02. A Song for xx
03. Greatful days~glitter~BLUE BIRD
04. blossom
05. MOON
06. Boys & Girls
07. evolution
08. SURREAL
09. July 1st

a-nation 2010 (x3)

Two new singles are here! The first “crossroad”,49th single, is set to released on 22th September! The second single “L” is 50th single and will be released one week after crossroad!

49th Single – crossroad
2010.09.22 in stores
New song [crossroad], which was released as a chaku-uta to buyers of 48th single [MOON/blossom] is set for release!
In addition to 2 new songs, new remixes of popular tracks [MOON] and [blossom] will also be included, to make 3 different versions!

- First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
– Chaku-uta for the upcoming song (50th single) available for a limited time
– For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper

[CD+DVD]
<CD>
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix)
3. blossom (remix)
4. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
5. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

<DVD> (planned)
1. crossroad (video clip)
2. crossroad (making clip)
3. video clip (planned)

[CD ONLY ver.A]
<CD>
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix)
3. blossom (remix)
4. MOON (Orchesta version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

[CD ONLY ver.B]
<CD>
1. crossroad (Original Mix)
2. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix)
3. blossom (remix)
4. blossom (Orchesta version)
5. crossroad (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
6. As-yet-untitled (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

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50th Single – L
2010.09.29 in stores
A single to commemorate the 50th release mark; a maxi-single since [&] released July 2003, 7 years ago!!
With extravagant composers, 3 new songs (planned) set for release! 2 video clips will also be included on DVD, as well as remix versions of the songs from the 49th single, to make 4 different versions!

- First press bonus: Serial Number Access Card
– Chaku-uta for the 50th single songs acapella version (available for a limited time)
– For buyers of 48th, 49th and 50th singles, unreleased photos limited for mobile phone redemption + PC wallpaper
- For first press buyers: a special first press package (planned)

[CD+DVD ver.A]
<CD>
3 new songs, with 6 tracks

<DVD>
2 video clips, making clip A

[CD+DVD ver B]
<CD>
3 new songs, with 6 tracks

<DVD>
2 video clips, making clip B

[CD ONLY ver.A]
<CD>
3 new songs, with 7 tracks, including Orchestra ver. of a song from 49th single

[CD ONLY ver.B]
<CD>
3 new songs, with 7 tracks, including Acoustic ver. of a song from 49th single

Credit: Official TeamAyu Fanclub, Official Site
Translated by Misa-chan@AHS