[Article] Japanese Pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki to release back-to-back singles

[Bad Wolf]

The fact that people hate on Ayu or any actually talented/hard working pop star in any industry these days is usually a mix of people being trolls or the stupid belief that by knocking down someone else, they themselves or the things they like will be elevated by such poo-flinging. It's really quite obnoxious and useless.

More importantly, I have no doubt she'll secure a #1 spot for both crossroad and L. Whether these people want to admit it or not, she's an important figure in the pop industry -- you don't have to like her to see her influence or her prestige.