NEWS is often noted for having five consecutive #1 singles on the Oricon weekly rankings.
- ''September 2003'': Nine Johnny's Juniors were picked to form NEWS.
- ''November 7, 2003'': First single release, NEWS Nippon. This was a limited release, available only at 7-11 stores (corresponding to the release date of Nov 7) as the 2003 volleyball championships official song.
- ''December 2003'': Moriuchi Takahiro (森内貴寛) left NEWS and Johnny's Entertainment, leaving the current eight members.
- ''May 12, 2004'': Major debut single, Kibou ~Yell~. Ranks in at #1 on the Oricon Charts.
- ''May 2006'': NEWS is suspended for the rest of the year due to temporary suspension of 2 members (Uchi Hiroki & Kusano Hironori). Members that are not related to the scandals will be allowed to carry on with their solo activities, but no group activities will be carried on during this period until further notice.
- ''The name NEWS is derived from the four global directions North, East, West and South.
- Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久), usually referred to as "Tomo-kun, Yamapi, Pi-chan, Pi or Yamashita-kun" born April 9, 1985
- Nishikido Ryo (錦戸亮), usually referred to as "Ryo, Ryo-chan, Ryotan or Nishikido-kun" born November 3, 1984
- Uchi Hiroki (内博貴), usually referred to as "Hiro, Uchi or Uchi-kun or some random name by best friend, Ryo" born September 10, 1986
- Koyama Keiichiro (小山慶一郎), usually referred to as "Koyama, Keii (by fans), Kei-chan(by fans)" born May 1, 1984
- Masuda Takahisa (増田貴久), usually referred to as "Massu, Bu-chan, Masuda-kun" born July 4, 1986
- Kato Shigeaki (加藤成亮), usually referred to as "Shigeaki, Shige, Kato-kun" born July 11, 1987
- Tegoshi Yuya (手越祐也), usually referred to as "Tegoshi, Tegorin, Teshi" born November 11, 1987
- Hironori Kusano (草野博紀), usually referred to as "Kusano, Notti or Kusano-kun, Hiro" born February 15, 1988
Nishikido Ryo and Uchi Hiroki are also members of Kanjani8
- November 7, 2003 (Promotional Single)
All official singles have reached the number 1 position on the Oricon charts.
- (with KAT-TUN and Ya-Ya-Yah) April 19, 2005
- Variety shows: Shounen Club, Ya-Ya-yah, Mugendai no Gimon ( Kanjani8 ), Honjani ( Kanjani8 )
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- ---'': PPOI, Kabachitare, Ikekuburo West Gate Park, Long, Long Love Letter, Lunch no Jouu, Stand Up, Sore wa totsuzen arashi no you ni, Dragon Zakura, Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi (begins April 2006)
- ---'': Teru Teru Kazoku, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi!, Ichi Rittoru no Namida
- ---'': Ns' Aoi
- ---'': Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, 15 Sai no Blues, Gachibaka!
- ---'': 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Musashi, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, Gachibaka!
- ---'': 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi
- ---'': Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi
- ---NEWSnowConcert Winter Concert 2004/2005
- ---NEWS East-to-West Spring Concert 2005
- ---Summary 2004 (with Junior Group, KAT-TUN and Ya-Ya-yah)
- ---Summary 2005 (with Junior Group, Ya-ya-yah)
- ---A Happy NewS Year Concert 2006 (last performance on the 9th Jan)
- ---Ryo Nishikido's solo live (5th of January and 9th January 2006)
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Tegoshi Yuya: Shisso/DEAD RUN
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- Yamapi - Mow, Kiss Mint, Pringles
- Tegoshi - Tongari Corn Snacks
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