I don't know how this can be true (or how anyone could believe it) considering Ayumi was gearing up for her tour...

Also, the Japanese gossips are actually quite prevalent but most members here don't read Japanese papers, so that sort of cuts down on getting news from those sources. Usually, HK papers get their news from Japanese sources. As ayu_fan929 said, "Friday" is one of the more popular gossip rags but there are TONS more. Also, much gossip is generated from BBS in Japan.