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Additional performers have been added for the FujiYV special programme [2011 FNS Music Festival], which will be broadcasted on 7 December.

-omitted-There will be 77 teams (artists) attending the event. That day, over the course of 4 hours, more than 80 songs will be performed during the programme. Out of this, 60 songs will be collaborations ( Read more... )

K-pop groups KARA and TVXQ have been nominated for the top prize of the 53rd Japan Record Awards, while 2NE1 has been nominated for Best New Artist, the awards committee announced on Saturday.

A major music awards show held annually in Japan, the Japan Record Awards is organized and hosted by the Japan Composer’s Association.


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T/N: Translated/summarized highlights only. Please note this is only a forecast, not an official list from Kōhaku.

Compared to the Kōhaku of the past 5 years, the number of Enka singers are down 80% and appeals to a younger viewership.

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2011 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen ・News-post Seven's predicted「Participating Singers List」

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