Pink Lady, the duo who defined “idols” in the 1980s, will perform alongside the biggest idol group of this generation Morning Musume on Fuji TV tonight. “Music Fair” will feature the teen sensations alongside the duo, who retired before they were even born but are enjoying a comeback this year.
• Singer songwriter Onizuka Chihiro (photo, 23) has signed with A&M Records. The popular artist’s contract with Toshiba EMI came to an abrupt end in April with one album commitment remaining, and her future career had seemed in jeopardy. But the new signing with A&M, part of the Universal Music group, is seen as a chance for her to launch a career outside Japan. A release planned for October will be the first by the new label.