Ayumi Hamasaki

Hamasaki's Shanghai concert was cancelled at the last minute amid China–Japan tensions. She stated that she had nevertheless performed the entire programme in the empty venue with her team. Chinese media subsequently disputed certain accounts and presented images as coming from rehearsals.

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Hamasaki faced criticism after posting a photograph showing her sitting inside a supermarket trolley. Some internet users considered the behaviour immature or contrary to the trolley's intended use.

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A Hamasaki concert in Sendai was cancelled at a late stage after many spectators had already entered the venue. The decision prompted criticism of the organisation and information provided to the public.

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Hamasaki married actor Manuel Schwarz in early 2011 and announced their divorce around a year later. The speed of the separation and her explanations about being unable to keep her promise to live mainly in the United States prompted extensive media coverage.

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A concert clip in which Hamasaki rebuked someone who was sitting down for creating a bad impression circulated as supposed proof that she had humiliated a disabled audience member. The rumour sparked major controversy.

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