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The frontman of rock band X Japan and successful soloist will be the first Japanese person to leave his handprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A.
New line of Yoshiki x Hello Kitty collaborative goods is here to rock your pandemic style with a very special message included.
“I’m making my donation with the hope that it can help, even if it’s just a little.” the rock god said.
X Japan frontman appears to fight back tears as he talks with a Nobel Laureate about the pandemic.
Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
Monarchs of their respective realms share smiles at posh event.
Describes monarch as “very sweet.”
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