Ayu and Ken Hirai to perform on CNN International?

[truehappiness]

Yeah, it seems a little fishy, but.. it's quite interesting. Anyone who can loosely translate is welcome to do so. <3

あゆ＆平井堅 ＣＮＮから“世界進出”
　歌手・浜崎あゆみ（２８）、平井堅（３４）が米国のニュース専門チャンネルＣＮＮを通じて“世界進出”す ることになった。ＣＮＮｊで日本向けに制作された「トーク・アジア」（１２月４-８日、後１１・３０）にゲスト出演するもの。同番組はＣＮＮインターナショナルを通じて世界２００カ国以上 に放送される予定で、浜崎や平井が日本のみならず、アジアを代表する歌手として紹介されること になる。

　歌手の日本代表として“世界進出”するのは文字通り男女のソロアーティストとしてトップを走る２人だった 。

　浜崎は歌番組などでのトークやドキュメンタリー番組、新聞・雑誌でのインタビューは経験があるが、ロング インタビュー番組は実は初めて。収録は９日に行われることになるが、ＣＮＮ東京特派員ら外国人がインタビュ アーを務めるため、３０分のトークで浜崎がどう料理されるのか注目されそうだ。

　一方の平井はしっとりした歌声とは裏腹にトークは軽快なことで知られる。こちらはすでに収録が終わってお り、インタビュー内容は音楽の話題が中心だったという。世界に向けて平井がどんな表情を見せるのかこちらも 注目だ。

　「トーク・アジア」は「世界的な著名人のパーソナルな側面に迫る」トーク番組。過去には安倍晋三首相（５ ２）が出演し、５夜連続放送の今回は浜崎、平井のほかに大関・琴欧洲（２３）らが登場する。

　放送は米国をはじめ、欧州各国、アジアと２００カ国にも及ぶだけに日本を代表する２アーティストが注目を 集めるのは必至。浜崎、平井の２人には今後、世界を視野に入れた活動も期待できそうだ。

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Singer, Ayumi Hamasaki (28), and "World advancement" Katashi Hirai (34) from Katashi Hirai of ..walking.. & CNN will do "World advancement" through news special channel CNN of the United States. The one that guest performs to "Toque Asia" (December 4-8 later 11.30) produced with CNNj for Japan. Hamasaki and Hirai are the schedules of being broadcast to 200 countries or more in the world through international CNN as for this program, and will be introduced as a singer who represents not only Japan but also Asia.

It was two people that did "World advancement" as singer's Japanese representative who led literally as man and woman's solo artist.

To tell the truth, the long interview program is the first time though the toque in the popular music show etc. and interviews with the documentary program and the newspaper and the magazine have the experience by Hamasaki. How cooked Hamasaki with the toque of 30 minutes so that the foreigner such as CNN Tokyo correspondents may serve as the interviewer seems to be paid to attention though collection will be done on the ninth.

The toque is known as other Hirai is contrary with a damp singing voice by a light thing. Collection has already ended in here, and the content of the interview is called the topic in music a center. Here is attention. what expression Hirai shows aiming at the world

"Toque Asia" is "Approach a personal worldwide, famous person side" talk show. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (52) performs in the past, and champion sumo wrestler and Cotoou states (23) of five night continuous broadcasting besides Hamasaki and Hirai appear this time.

It is inevitable that two artists who represent Japan because it extends it to each country of Europe, Asia, and as many as 200 countries including the United States attract attention in broadcasting. The activity that puts the world in view can be expected of two people (Hamasaki and Hirai) in the future, too.



http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2006/1...00160038.shtml

How cool!

[elepop]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. But "performing" for CNN, isn't it weird?

[the angel song]

PLLEEAASSEE someone make more sense of this...the channels, I don't get. Like THE CNN that's broadcasted through cable channels in the U.S?? Ayu is going to be on it? Really? What?? lmao

[Vienni]

Kinda weird maybe, but it's cool to know Ayu will be there with Ken Hirai.. Go, Ayu !

[truehappiness]

http://edition.cnn.com/ASIA/talkasia/

This is the program that it will be. :B

Wang Lee Hom, F4, and Takeshi Kaneshiro have been featured. :B

[alt.total-loser]

CNN? .__.

[MorbidBarbie]

Wait, so what day is this going to be on + what time? I'm going to tivo it. XD

[Aisha_Angel]

*screamz* there is no way in hell I'm gonna miss this; if it comes on in the US.

[truehappiness]

It's on some special CNN International channel it looks like and by 'perform' I guess they might mean 'featured' on..

I wonder how this'll play out if it's true..

Here is my translation. This article sounds to be legit... We shall see!

Ayu & Ken Hirai's "Global Expansion" via CNN

Singers Ayumi Hamasaki (28) and Ken Hirai (34) will partake in "global expansion" via American news specialty channel, CNN. They will make guest appearances on CNNj's Japan-aimed "Talk Asia" (Dec 4-8, 11:30pm). Through the program, which is set to be broadcast in over 200 countries on CNN International, Hamasaki and Hirai will be introduced as singers representing not only Japan, but Asia.

The two will "expand globally" on behalf of Japan, as they were on the record as the top market-leading male and female solo artists.

Although Hamasaki has experience being interviewed for newspapers and magazines, and also during music program talk shows & documentaries, this is in fact her first long interview. Her recording is set to take place on the 9th, but due to a foreigner serving as the interviewer, it seems CNN Tokyo correspondents are focused on how Hamasaki will be dealt with in the 30-minute talk.

Meanwhile, Hirai's talk, in contrast to his mellow singing voice, is understood to be light-hearted. Having already finished his recording, the topic of music is said to have been the heart of the interview. There is much concern with how Hirai, as well, will come accross to the world.

"Talk Asia" (a sort of "Drawing Close to the Personal Side of World Celebrities" talk show) has, in the past, featured Prime Minister Shinzou Abe (52); and in addition to Hamasaki and Hirai, oozeki Shuu Kotoou (23) will make an appearance on this show, which will air for five consecutive nights.

Based on the fact alone that the broadcast will go into over 200 countries including the United States, Europe, and Asia, the two Japanese artists are certain to gain attention. Following this, it seems we can expect efforts with the world in sight from both Hamasaki and Hirai.

* oozeki is a title of rank in Sumou. I believe it is the 2nd highest.

[Princess_Of_Roses]

wow..if this is true..awesome

[KyahRyorin]

O_O WOW. If she does get onto the US CNN, I am SO skipping class to see her. XD I really hope this is true.

[truehappiness]

Rain's [Bi's] TalkAsia interview-thingie preview..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vztCzcZOFxs

LOL at the British guy dubbing Rain.

[I think if you're on New York, you could.. but I don't think..]

Hong Kong, Sydney[or just Australia in general], and a few other places get CNNI..

[LacusClyne]

^ouch....that dubbing is horrible~~~~~

IF ayu and Ken DID go on that show, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! no dubbing

[truehappiness]

There will most likely be dubbing.

They always do it for CNN.. I mean come on. LOL Maybe the Japanese CNN's footage will not be dubbed, but like.. yeah..

[pop909]

hopefully she comes on in canada....i REALLY want to see Ayu on tv since ive only managed to see that once..which was a pv on my vacation to Hong Kong

[truehappiness]

Thanks so much evolusean! I wonder what she'll say!

"Oh. I'm happy to be a representative for Japan !"

Hopefully someone in New York can capture this!

[nmskalmn]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

Hopefully someone in New York can capture this!

CNN International is a different channel than CNN. The city isn't relevant, it depends if the cable or satellite service carries the channel. Hope some Ayu fan out there gets this network.

[Ayumiko]

is daily.co.jp reliable for 'rumors' like this??