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Translated news. I found this and was shocked so I translated it into English. It's an article on the Japanese newspaper ?Tokyo Sports? on May 20, 2010.
The newspaper: http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/touspo.php?tid=137
The original article in Japanese: http://newsgs.blog121.fc2.com/blog-entry-98.html
This translation kinda sucks.
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Utada Hikaru a.k.a. "Diva of the world" is working mainly in the US in recent years. But actually whether there's a contract extension for her still remains uncertain.

Utada's contract with Universal in the U.S. began with the debut album "Exodus" in 2004. The second album "This is The One" was released last year, followed by the world tour. It seems she is working steadily into the world market.

However, a person connected with the western music industry said, "Utada received quite poor ratings in the US. It's unknown if she will be able to continue her work in the US after this summer."

With albums released and concerts held, she is doing well apparently. But "the so called concerts were held in places which are just a little bit better than live houses. And in those places you can have some food while watching just like in a dinner show." he said.

"Universal didn't take any part in the live concerts this time. Everything was done by Utada's management company. If it's related to the record company, it should be large-scale. As a stakeholder in America said, "In a state that they can do things without permission". Universal seems to begin to be tired of both Utada herself and her management company." he said.

It's reported in Japan that "She sells well in the US too". But "in fact, in the US many CDs were returned. She sells well in Japan but in the US market she does badly beyond expectation."

It's said that the contract will end after the release of the second album and now it's time for the record company to choose whether to renew the contract with her or not.

"Considering the reception of the concerts, maybe there is no contract for her to sign next year." the person said.
Posted on: 2010/5/19 10:21
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