Yui sing ending theme song for movie Paradise Kiss

Singer-songwriter YUI (23) is handling both the opening and ending themes for the movie “Paradise Kiss,” it has been revealed.

This is the 6th movie that she has provided music for. The two songs, titled “HELLO ~Paradise Kiss~” and “YOU,” were written by YUI specifically for the film.

YUI is said to be a fan of the original manga, written by Yazawa Ai. This adaptation of the fashion-themed comic stars Kitagawa Keiko (24) and Mukai Osamu (29).

Directed by Shinjo Takehiko, the “Paradise Kiss” movie is scheduled to open on June 4, 2011.

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Yui 5th album Holidays in the Sun

After two years and three months, YUI will be releasing her 5th original album "HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN" on July 14th this year. With her latest single "to Mother" only released on June 2nd, she was able to reach the top position of ORICON charts with five releases in a row, making it a record, which was last reached by Utada Hikaru 6 years ago making her the second ever in history. All five singles, who created this record, will re gathered on this new album, which is a first timer for a female singer-song-writer.

In accordance to the release of "HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN" YUI commented: "It's really been a long time since the last album, and I am just a little nervous about it. (laughs) During these two years, towards all the people, who have supported me, all friends and relatives and more than anything the fans, who have been anticipating my activities - I am so full of gratitude. Thank you so much! This album has become a record with a great number of memories of mine. It's something I am proud of. I'd be really happy if lots of people listened to it and am looking forward to your support."

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Yui single Gloria top oricon chart

YUI's latest song, "GLORIA," topped the weekly charts with close to 81,000 in sales, giving her a fourth consecutive #1 single. She is only the second female singer-songwriter to achieve four in a row, after Hikaru Utada did it seven years ago.

Kumi Koda's newest single came in at #2 this week, followed by Mika Nakashima and a "Hetalia: Axis Powers" character CD. Last week's chart-topper by Nana Mizuki fell to #5.

The bottom half of the singles top ten were all new releases: Nakano Fujoshi Sisters, Kalafina, Guardians 4, Choshinsung, and Do As Infinity.

On the albums chart, GIRL NEXT DOOR came out on top with their sophomore album "NEXT FUTURE," selling over 56,000 copies. THE YELLOW MONKEY (#6) and SOPHIA (#10) also made the top ten.

Meanwhile, Tegomass reached #1 on the overall DVD charts with their first tour DVD. The last music artist to rank #1 overall with a first DVD was RADWIMPS in 2007.

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