sorry to double post but IT'S CONFIRMED , they will have a new single after all !!
From CDJapan :
JECN-175
NEWS/Happy Birthday[Limited Edition] CDA
952 yen US$9/110.74
Release Date:2008/10/01
Description:New single release from NEWS featuring a hip new birthday song penned by SEAMO. Brace yourself for a catchy sound and soft melody as News wishes a happy birthday to the people they love. Limited edition includes bonus tracks "GAME of LOVE" and "Happy Birthday (Original Karaoke Version)" as well as alternate jacket artwork.
URL -
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JECN-175
JECN-176
NEWS/Happy Birthday[Regular Edition] CDA
952 yen US$9/110.74
Release Date:2008/10/01
Description:New single release from NEWS featuring a hip new birthday song penned by SEAMO. Brace yourself for a catchy sound and soft melody as News wishes a happy birthday to the people they love. Regular edition includes bonus track "Push On!" not included with the regular edition.
URL -
http://cdjapan.jp/d.html?KEY=JECN-176
I'm still hoping for a new album but at the moment , this will do ! & lol of all the days they choose to release their new single , it has to be on Children's Day
