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Berryz Kobo (Berryz工房) released their new single, “Aa, Yo ga Akeru” (ああ、夜が明ける), today with a first day ranking of 6th on Oricon. What does the latest Tsunku production bring to the table this time around?

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Here in the US, summer television has always been relegated to shows that aren’t quite up to snuff. These shows are almost inevitably meant to be canceled after their first season, if they even make to the end. This summer, TNT premiered Falling Skies so take the jump and find out if it deserves a fall slot. (more…)

There have been plenty of big movies this summer, from comic book heroes to pirates to alien robots to teenage wizards. And as the scorching middle months draw to a close, Hollywood offers up a reboot to one of America’s classic sci-fi series. After the jump, read our review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. (more…)

As a rookie group, Sistar (씨스타) has shot up in popularity not because of their looks, but due to their talent at performing, especially with Hyorin’s powerful voice. Sistar has released their first album after just over a year since their debut, with their new single “So Cool.” Following up the hit that was Sistar19′s “Ma Boy,” can the group’s new single stay cool in this heated summer KPop competition? (more…)

It’s been about eight months since Kimura Kaela’s last single. The singer-songwriter faerie took some time off after giving birth to her first child, but now she’s ready to tear apart musical conventions once again with her unique brand of pop-rock-dance-tronica awesomeness. With her new single Kidoairaku plus Ai, Kimura Kaela storms back onto the music scene. How did Kaela’s time off server her? Find out after the jump! (more…)

…but they’re topping the charts as queens with their second mini album, aptly titled, “2NE1 2nd Mini Album.” As one of the most popular girl groups in South Korea, how does their latest release size up?

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