Dumpling Box had the honor of attending the NEWSโ arena tour, titled NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 Henshin, which covers 19 shows in 8 cities from August to October, held in celebration of the groupโs 22nd anniversary and in support of their latest album "Henshin (ๅค่บซ)" (Transformation), which was released on August 6, 2025. The Kanagawa … Continue reading Live Report: NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 Henshin (ๅค่บซ)
What does it mean when a long-running entertainment tradition returns after years of disruption? In my latest editorial, I explored COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE as a case study in legacy-driven entertainmentโwhere connection, shared history, and cross-generational culture matter as much as (if not more than) polish or rankings. https://dumplingbox.org/77941/countdown-concert-2025-2026-starto-to-move-family-legacy-and-forward-motion/ This article approached COUNTDOWN … Continue reading Livestream Report: COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE
On 14 January 2026, fans of Massu (member of the group NEWS) will be able to relive his historic first solo concert with the release on Blu-ray and DVD of "ๅข็ฐ ่ฒดไน 1st LIVE ๅๆๅๆฅฝ" (Kidoairaku, meaning โJoy, Anger, Sorrow and Happinessโ). This production showcases a show entirely orchestrated by himself, who took on the … Continue reading Takahisa Masuda 1st LIVE ๅๆๅๆฅฝ (Kidoairaku) in Blu-ray/DVD with an epic production of his own
The long awaited moment has come, NEWS has finally announced "Henshin", the fifteenth album of their career, to be released this August. In addition, they will also perform "NEWS LIVE TOUR 2025 ๅค่บซ" tour where they will tour 8 cities in Japan with 19 concerts full of new sensations! The theme of this latest album … Continue reading NEWS announces new album โHenshinโ /ใๅค่บซใand will perform a tour with 19 shows!
It has recently been announced that NEWS live recordings will be available on multiple music distribution services starting July 4th. There will be nine lives available to listen to, from "NEWS LIVE TOUR 2017 NEVERLAND" to the Tokyo Dome 20th Anniversary performance in 2023 "NEWS 20th Anniversary LIVE 2023 in TOKYO DOME BEST HIT PARADE … Continue reading NEWS will release live recordings of nine of their previous albums on music platforms
The English version of the resilient masterpiece "Chankapana"/ใใใฃใณใซใใผใใ is set to be released on June 2, 2025 (Monday). After more than 100 million listens, the NEWS' iconic song will be versioned in English and released on all streaming platforms after 13 years of success! Since September 2024, which marked the 21st anniversary of the successful … Continue reading NEWS’ successful masterpiece “Chankapana” will be released in English to the world!
Fashion Freak Show, the captivating entertainment show depicting the life of world-famous fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier with a mix of fashion, music and dance, returns to Japan and will be held at the TOKYU THEATRE Orb in Tokyo from 12-28 September; NEWS' Masuda Takahisa, model Mori Hikari and actress Manda Hisako have been appointed … Continue reading “Fashion Freak Show” returns to Japan, Takahisa Masuda, Hikari Mori and Hisako Manda appointed as ambassadors: “We will do our best to be fashionable!”
From their live "Never Ending Wonderful Story" in 2007 to their 20th anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome in 2023 "NEWS 20th Anniversary LIVE 2023 in TOKYO DOME BEST HIT PARADE!!!๏ฝใทใณใฐใซๅ จ้จใใฃใกใใใพใ๏ฝ" all will be released exclusively on Amazon Prime from 16 May!! The concerts will be released in pairs every other Friday at 16:00 from 16 … Continue reading NEWS will release all their past 17 concerts exclusively through Prime Video!
On February 17, it was announced that professional figure skater Daisuke Takahashi and NEWS member Masuda Takahisa will co-star in the ice show โHyoen 2025 ~Kagamimon no yasha~.โ X account of Hyoen 2025 ~Kagamimon no yasha~ โIce Fantasyโ is an ice show that combines Japanese culture and skating. This will be the fourth presentation, following … Continue reading Masuda Takahisa faces a new challenge in his career co-starring in the ice show โHyoen 2025 ~Kagamimon no yasha~.โ
A new wave of music entertainment is coming your way! Storm Labels has announced its first-ever music program, Star Song Special, set to bring an exciting blend of performances, collaborations, and conversations to fans starting this February. Premiere Date: Thursday, February 27 Schedule: Weekly episodes, 12 in total Platforms: Amazon Prime Japan, DMM TV Star … Continue reading Star Song Special: New STARTO Music Program Launch
