about Kouhaku
In order to reflect on the Great East Japan Earthquake that happened this year (among other disasters), the theme for the show will be "Sing for Tomorrow." Selection of artists was undertaken with this theme in mind, so it means L'Arc-en-Ciel Ayumi Hamasaki was recognized for their efforts to help the people who suffered!
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20...-natalien-musi
for me it look like Ayu herself doesn't want to take part in TV-shows