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Chiaki Ito, a former member of the popular group AAA, has given birth to her first child.

The singer made the announcement on July 19 through her blog and on Instagram.

"I have safely given birth to my first child. I want to carefully watch over this little treasure with love as it grows up," she said.

The s*x of the child and its exact birth date has not been revealed. Only a photo of the child's hand wrapped around its mother's thumb has been posted.

Ito announced that at the beginning of the year that she had married a non-celebrity male in December 2016 and had become pregnant. She decided to leave AAA as a result of her personal life.

Cr : jpopasia

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Sayumi Michishige, a former member of Morning Musume, has returned to the stage, holding her first performance since graduating from the group 2 years and 4 months ago.

The event, titled "SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Rebirth~", was held in Tokyo at COTTON CLUB on March 19. It is describe not as a "concert" or a "musical", but rather as a unique kind of experience.

Michishige began preparing for her return in August 2016. During her time away, she lived her life as a normal person, and traveled with her family. She was surprised by how difficult it was to get back into shape for performing.

"I'm considerably less fit...I still feel sore," the singer said lightheartedly, a laugh escaping her lips.

At the time of her graduation, Michishige thought she had reached her peak at 25-years-old. With her return, the singer wants to be an example for aging women, showing that you can be just as good when you're older as you are when you're younger.

Although she was concerned about her abilities in the days leading up to the performance, when she got back on stage for the first time, she felt like she was at home. The singer performed an 80 minute set that used stage changes, projection mapping, laser shows and more to dazzle the audience.

6 new songs were performed during Michishige's concert. A soundtrack album will go on sale on April 10 at the venue.

"SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Rebirth~" will run through April 16 at the COTTON CLUB. A total of 36 performances during this time will be held.

Source : jpopasia.com

44-year-old Masahiro Nakai, the leader of the now disbanded boyband SMAP, has been dating a 32-year-old choreographer and dancer Maika Takeda for the past 6 years.

Nakai's secret relationship was first published by Shukan Post, a tabloid magazine that has taken photos of the two together. Various other Japanese new agencies, including Nikkan Sports and Sanspo, have ran their own stories about the relationship.

According to reports, Nakai's girlfriend has been a backup dancer for artists such as Namie Amuro and Miliyah Kato. She has also helped choreograph AKB48's dances since 2010.

The two are said to have their own apartments in Tokyo, but live near each other. Although they have their own place, the two regularly cohabitate.

While a member of SMAP, Nakai was unable to date openly. The couple's love was fostered in secret over the years. With the group now disbanded, the two no longer have to keep the relationship hidden.

Source : jpopasia.com