I think Utada's event at Sephora at the Hollywood & Highland mall was one of the most unorganized events I've been to in LA. There was nowhere on the email blast that stated wristbands were being handed out to fans who wanted to be able to meet Utada.
After spending hours waiting in line we started noticing people had wristbands and then 5 minutes later security said anyone without a wristband wouldn't be able to see Utada and "for their best interest should leave" instead of waiting around to get their hopes crushed.
I think having booked such a small venue was the first mistake and for not making it clear to either get there really early or even call Sephora to book wristbands was the second mistake. Tons of fans including myself were turned away from seeing someone we waited hours for to see. I know it's not her fault for booking such a small venue but to not think a huge international superstar would have a large following and book a small mall venue thinking that would suffice was a huge mistake on Island Def Jam's part.
It's sad to say I waited to see one of my favorite artists just to get turned away in the end due to bad organize and communication between her fans.
Hopefully they will try to correct the issue with some free press or better yet a larger venue that will hold the amount of fans that turn out to see her next time.

That is so awesome!!!

How early did you get there by?

WOW!!!! It was great. The energy was through the roof. So many Utada fans were there. I can see why you had to RSVP. I didnt but got in. They packed us in to the back of the store. There was a stage set up with her logo and everything. Camera people taking shots and stuff. It was basically an interview. I forgot the radio station. But she talked about some of her songs and stuff and we all got to listen to the song. I saw they played about 5 or 6 songs. I didnt get any good pictures but Im sure some folks here did. Utada looked hot as always. She was so cut dancing to the songs and such. At some points in the song she would sing a few lines. Everyone went crazy. The evening lasted about a lil over an hour. I myself didnt get any autograph. It was a long line. They also had gift they were giving out as ppl were going home but I also didnt get it. I have my memory and that is good enough for me. Still winding down. Wow....UTADA!!!!

Come back home damnit! Tell us how it went (>_______<)

You guys should be coming back here soon to give us the scoop : ]

been keeping up with updates from twitters at
http://blog.utada2.net/?p=1169

looking forward to hearing about the experience. revisiting the reservation topic: whats the final word? heard only people with wristbands get in...are people that emailed the only ones getting wristbands???

im getting nervous cause i never got on the list for NYC...

omg tat would be great!

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I hope people bring laptops to update this thread with their experiences in line...Want to be well prepared for this NYC event

today is the day at 6PM in HOllyWood omg! for those of u who can attend this awesome 1 in a life time chane of meeting utada hikaru, tat u guys gonna cherish for the rest of ur natural life, better take pictures/autograph to share with us hikkifans

omg! i'm so piss that i can make it!! OMG!!!

well have fun whoever is attening the sophora event

No RSVP but still going. This store is at the front entrance to the mall so I think it should handle the overflow fans.