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Hype Malaysia
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Mandopop Icon Jay Chou Mobbed By Fans While Sightseeing In Japan
It can be hard to travel comfortably when you're as popular as Jay Chou (周杰伦). The Mandopop icon has been travelling around Japan recently, but unfortunately, his trip hasn't been the most peaceful. Jay and his wife, Hannah Quinlivan (昆凌), recently visited Kyoto for work. While the couple were there, they took the opportunity to do some sightseeing. Joining the pair are Jay Chou's staff members and Japanese singer-actor Tomohisa Yamashita (山下 智久), who is a good friend of the Taiwanese singer. Together, the group went around the city, visiting popular tourist spots, including local temples and shrines. Given the popularity of the Mandopop and J-pop icons, a crowd will begin to form wherever the two go. Some fans even started following the stars and mobbing them as they walked down the streets of Kyoto. Unfortunately, the mobbing got so intense that Jay's makeup artist tripped and broke his leg. The 46-year-old singer went on Instagram to share the news and urged fans to maintain a safe distance in public to avoid another accident. According to reports, the makeup artist broke two bones and had to get a cast for his leg. Thankfully, it seemed he's recovering well despite the incident and is even cracking jokes about his fall. Jay also tried to make fun of the situation, jokingly asking fans if they had a photo of his makeup artist tripping. His odd request amused fans, who noted that it highlights their close friendship. Jay also didn't seem too pressed by the fans in Kyoto because he even stopped to take photos of some of them. In some videos, the star also appeared calm despite being surrounded by people. However, the mobbing did get a little crazy, and the crowds even gathered in front of a local restaurant where Jay and Yamashita Tomohisa were dining. Police officers were even called to the scene to maintain order. Many netizens have reacted to the situation, mostly praising Jay for remaining calm amidst the chaos. However, some urged the public not to crowd the star and allow him to enjoy his trip. What are your thoughts on this? Here's a look at the crowd of fans in Kyoto: Sources: Sin Chew Daily, China Press What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Tokyo Weekender
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Elon Musk Reportedly Fathered Child With Japanese Pop Star, Ayumi Hamasaki Says It's Not Her
In an interview with The New York Times that was published last week, Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer who announced that she gave birth to Elon Musk's 14th child in February, claimed that the world's richest man has also fathered a baby with a Japanese pop star. Unsurprisingly, this sparked an online frenzy of speculation, with many suggesting Ayumi Hamasaki as the potential mother. On Monday, she quashed that rumor. 'I've been keeping an eye on this, and I guess it's time for me to speak up. Elon Musk is not the father of [either of] my children,' she wrote on her Instagram story. The singer added that she could understand why people thought it was her as it was the 'sort of thing' she would do. Hamasaki continued, 'Even my mom laughed when she heard the rumors, saying, 'This seems kind of Ayu-like,' and if I were someone else, I'd probably be saying 'Ayu is the pop star [St Clair] was talking about, right?' But it's just not true. Setting aside my personal image, when my kids are old enough to start Googling things , I don't want them to run into the rumors and think they're true, so I'm firmly denying them.' About Ayumi Hamasaki J-pop royalty, Hamasaki is the best-selling solo artist in Japan's history, with sales exceeding 50 million units. She has the most number-one singles by a female singer and the most consecutive number-one hits by a solo artist. A Best , the first greatest hits album by Hamasaki, was released on the same day as Distance by Hikaru Utada . They were the two best-selling albums of the 2000s. At the end of 2019, Hamasaki gave birth to her first child, a son. Her second child, another boy, was born in the spring of 2021. She has never publicly revealed who is the father of either of her children. Hamasaki was married to Austrian actor and model Manuel Schwarz between 2011 and 2012. Her second marriage was to American medical student Tyson Bodkin from 2013 to 2016. Related Posts A Complete Guide to 50 Years of Music in Japan (1970-2020) Elon Musk's Tweet About Japan's Low Birthrate Described as 'Fatuous' Japan Back Then: The Stories That Gripped the Nation in the 2000s
Japan Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Elon Musk didn't have a baby with J-pop legend Ayumi Hamasaki, she'd like you to know
By Casey Baseel, SoraNews24 Ayumi Hamasaki is the best-selling solo artist in the history of the Japanese music industry, and having built up a massive fanbase in her nearly 30-year career means she sometimes pops up in some surprising projects. In December, for example, she had a creative collaboration with none other than Sailor Moon, and a year before that she was dabbling in baum cakes. ▼ She also still performs, too, and is on tour right now. However, the 46-year-old J-pop songstress and mother of two took a moment this week to inform everyone that, whatever her myriad ventures may be, they have not included making a baby with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Hamasaki (known as 'Ayu' among her fans) didn't make her statement simply because Musk's well-known proclivity for prodigious procreation makes him a perennial fatherhood suspect. In an interview with The New York Times in late May, Ashley St Clair, one of Musk's former romantic partners who claims to have given birth to one of his children in 2024, said that he had told her that he'd fathered the child of 'a Japanese pop star.' It's important to note that the claim has not been substantiated in any form. However, once word of it reached Japan, public/online speculation started soon after, with Hamasaki's name coming up frequently enough that she felt the need to respond, posting the following to her Instagram account on June 2. 'I've been keeping an eye on this, and I guess it's time for me to speak up. Elon Musk is not the father of [either of] my children.' Though firm in her manner of speaking, Hamasaki didn't come off as angry. 'Hahaha I mean, I can understand if someone were to think it seems like the sort of thing I'd do,' she added. 'Even my mom laughed when she heard the rumors, saying, 'This seems kind of Ayu-like,' and if I were someone else, I'd probably be saying 'Ayu is the pop star [St Claire] was talking about, right?'' Hamasaki didn't go into the specifics of why she could understand people jumping to the conclusion that she had Musk's baby, but odds are she was indirectly referring to her personal romantic resume. Hamasaki has been married twice, both times to non-Japanese men, and has been living in Los Angeles for several years. She's given birth to two children following her second divorce, without publicly revealing who the father/fathers is/are. 'But it's just not true,' Hamasaki said of the rumor that Musk fathered one of her children. 'Setting aside my personal image, when my kids are old enough to start Googling things I don't want them to run into the rumors and think they're true, so I'm firmly denying them.' ▼ Hamasaki's choice of car for her 'Next Level' video is about as far as you can get from a Tesla, also. Somewhat counter to Hamasaki's stated intention of preventing future misunderstandings, she posted her statement as an Instagram Story, meaning that the message disappeared after 24 hours and is no longer visible. So if you're reading this article 10 or 20 years in the future, Ayu's kids, we'll repeat it one more time: Elon Musk is not your daddy. Oh, and tell your mom hi for us! Source: Narinari, People Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers -- Did you know Ayumi Hamasaki released a new single? Apparently neither did anyone else… -- J-pop royalty Ayumi Hamasaki teams up with Club Harie for collaborative baum cakes External Link © SoraNews24
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Hamasaki Ayumi? Japanese pop legend and single mom of two responds to rumors linking her to Elon Musk's secret child
It's been a wild week in Elon Musk's world. Just when you think the billionaire couldn't get more unpredictable, new claims from an ex-girlfriend dropped like a bombshell. Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, who recently had Musk's child, said the tech mogul had offered his sperm to 'anyone who wanted to have a child.' And apparently, one of those 'anyones' might've been a Japanese pop star. That part got the internet spiralling fast, and now, one of Japan's biggest music icons has stepped up to set the record straight. How did it all start? It all began thanks to Ashley St. Clair's interview with The New York Times, where she aired some messy revelations about Musk. She claimed he cheated on her after saying he was single and revealed that he believed in 'repopulating the Earth' to the point where he casually offered sperm to friends, fans, and even celebrities. In the same interview, she said he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star. Musk has been linked to many models and celebrities around the globe, but this J-pop idol was unheard of, and naturally, the revelation sent people online into full detective mode, guessing who the mystery mom might be. J-pop legend Hamasaki Ayumi sets the record straight Fans were quick to speculate that the unnamed pop star might be Hamasaki Ayumi, Japan's long-reigning 'Queen of J-pop.' She has two children, and since the father's identity has never been made public, with past rumours suggesting he might be a white man, the assumptions started to build. But Ayumi took to Instagram to clear things up, writing, 'My child's father is not Elon Musk.' She acknowledged that she understood why people might think it was her—her own mother even joked about it—but she wanted to set the record straight. 'Different is different,' she wrote, explaining that she didn't want her kids coming across these kinds of stories online and thinking they were true. So, who is Hamasaki Ayumi? For those who don't know, Hamasaki Ayumi is J-pop royalty. She debuted back in 1998 and quickly climbed to the top of the charts with her album A Song for ××. She's been setting records ever since and has a massive following in Japan and across Asia. Now 46, she's still active and still selling out arenas. In fact, she has a concert coming up at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 5—her first solo show in the country. Ayumi is very active on social media, where she shares bits of her glamorous pop star life with her 1.4 million followers. She regularly engages with fans through Q&As and is known for her cheerful, upbeat presence online. However, when it comes to her personal life—especially her children—she tends to keep things private. Meanwhile, as of now, Elon Musk is known to have 14 children (that we know of). Whether or not there's a mystery child with an unnamed Japanese pop star remains to be seen. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ayumi Hamasaki denies Elon Musk fathered her child
One of their guesses? Ayumi Hamasaki, who has yet to reveal the father (or fathers) of her two children. In a series of Instagram Stories yesterday (June 2), however, the 46-year-old shut down the rumours. "My child's father is not Elon Musk," the J-pop queen wrote, before remarking how she understands why people may think it's her. "My mother laughed at me and said, 'The news seems like it's about Ayu-chan,'" she said, adding that she would have thought the same had she been someone else. "I'll put my image aside and I'll deny this properly because it would be no good if my child were to Google it someday," she said. In another Story, she said she's receiving a "storm" of amused messages reacting to her statement. Elon, 53, had allegedly told his ex-girlfriend Ashley St Clair that he is the father of a child with an unnamed J-pop star and that he would give his sperm to anyone to have a baby, reported The New York Times. Both did not respond to People when they reached out for comment. The businessman has 14 children, including a son with St Clair, an author. Ayumi will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 5. [[nid:718636]]
