 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NHK's TV drama series "Tora ni Tsubasa" continues to maintain high viewer ratings. However, it seems that even such a successful drama has its share of lucky breaks. ...... Viewers have complained about the historical background of the drama during and after World War II. ......

Monthly Cycles and Sexuality: Key Questions in Tora ni Tsubasa That Are Gaining Attention

 We spotted Rika Adachi at a radio station in Tokyo exactly one year after her marriage! She was wearing a chic black one-piece dress, but her style was evident even from a distance. She seems to be leading a steady life with her husband who is a descendant of Kinjiro Ninomiya...

Rika Adachi&#8217;s First Anniversary: &#8220;I Want 37 Million!&#8221; Comment Boosts Favorability

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 Nakayamachinikun, a pin-up comedian, has been doing well in his entertainment activities, appearing on TV and in commercials, even after he became independent from Yoshimoto. Suddenly, he was reported to be participating in a mysterious "Yokai" seminar. ......

Nakayama Kinnikun&#8217;s Attendance at a Suspicious Seminar Highlights Pitfalls for Popular Celebrities

 Yuri Adachi, Takayuki Ogawauchi, Yusuke Kondo, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Shinji Hasuo, Ippei Hara, Saki Hotta

 The latest TV industry report: Surprising results of the "Nailed It" survey: ......

 The TV viewing data analysis company "REVISIO" has released the "Nailed-on Level" (Gaze Ratio). This time, we surveyed the degree to which variety shows were watched this spring! Based on data from 75 programs analyzed, the top 30 shows were ranked and announced in a big way!

The &#8220;2024 Spring Attention Rate&#8221; ranking of variety shows is announced!

 Sota Shima

 The "heart and soul" of the variety king, who has 11 regular programs on terrestrial TV alone, is ......

 When we headed to Azabudai Hills in Minato-ku, we found the Variety King, comedian Hiroyuki Ariyoshi. He was accompanied by Miku Natsume, a former freelance announcer with whom he had a great love affair. It seems that they were shopping together as a family. ......

Hiroyuki Ariyoshi &#038; Miku Natsume Enjoying New Celebrity Spot &#8220;Azabudai Hills&#8221; as a Couple, &#8220;Relaxing Shot&#8221; Taken

 The embezzlement case against Shohei Otani by Ippei Mizuhara has caused a worldwide uproar. Aiko went to court herself, and Tortoise Matsumoto of "Wolfram's" resigned immediately. ......

Financial Struggles of Top Artists: Aiko, Mr. Children, Tortoise Matsumoto, and the Dark Side of the Music Industry

 Ippei Hara

 Nippon TV's "with MUSIC," which is expected to become the next flagship music program, is at a major crossroads. A number of artists have already refused to appear on the program. Furthermore, voices of dissatisfaction are said to be coming from within the station as well.

Advertisers Withdraw as Viewer Disengagement Hits With MUSIC

 Yusuke Kondo

 King&Prince boasts tremendous popularity, but in the past year, the group has faced various troubles behind their success. A reporter familiar with Johnny's explains the details.

King &#038; Prince&#8217;s Continued Success Faces Challenges with Fan-Induced Delays and Venue Fire

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday". Member of the Japan Film Pen Club

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 It has been about half a year since "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto disappeared from the public stage. He has filed a lawsuit against Bunshun for libel and slander, claiming damages of about 550 million yen, and has also suggested that he will add on "compensation for absence from work. ......

5.5 Billion Yen Defamation Claim: Matsumoto Hitoshi Sues Bunshun for Lost Wages

 Kojiro Yamada

 Takuya Kimura's first drama since the Johnny's office scandal, "Believe- Kimi ni Kakeru Hashi" (Believe: The Bridge Over You), ended on a positive note. What is the current state of Kimura Takuya, who gave the impression of resurgence?

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s Post-Scandal Drama Performs Well, but Industry Warns Against Over-Expectations

 Kenji Sugawara

 Actress, office president, and producer at her own pace

 A little after 10:00 a.m. in late May, I spotted a woman wearing a white all-white look - actress Kyoko Koizumi in a T-shirt, overalls, and sneakers. ......

Kyoko Koizumi Makes Dramatic Return After Seven Years: Intriguing Dynamic with Kosuke Toyohara

 Takeichiro Fujiwara, the oldest member of "Naniwa Danshi," is said to be getting a lot of attention from the variety industry. Fujiwara, who formed a "manzai unit" in the past and has been trained in the fundamentals of comedy, will be the focus of much attention in the future!

Joichiro Fujiwara of &#8220;Naniwa Danshi&#8221; is sure to be a semi-regular on &#8220;Tetsuwan DASH&#8221;&#8230;The reason why he is &#8220;flooded with offers from related parties&#8221; is understandable.

 Koichi Kikuchi (1st right, 2nd, 13th, 14th), Masaharu Uemoto (1st left), Takeshi Kinugawa (3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th), Masaki Miyasaka, Naoki Kamidate, Takeo Shigure, Takehiko Kobiyama,

 Former NTV announcer Minako Nagai recently spoke about her return to NTV. Nagai was a leading figure in the "female announcer boom" of the 1990s. FRIDAY photographed many female announcers at the time. Let's look back on those days with these images.

Minako Nagai, Akiko Yagi, Eriko Nakamura&#8230; Images of &#8220;Idol Announcers&#8221; who led the &#8217;90s boom

 Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka), Yusuke Kondo (Meguro), Yoshito Murata (Yamada)

 The joint press conference for Fuji's July season dramas held on July 11 was a gorgeous event with 15 actors from 5 dramas. However, for some reason, there were no members of the press present at the press conference. There was a complicated "adult situation" at the conference.

Fuji TV did not invite the press to the joint press conference for the drama series.

 Yuri Adachi

 The leaked audio of SixTONES Kyomoto talking behind the back of his senior members' backs is now coming under fire again. The details are explained below.

King &#038; Prince Audio Leak Sparks SixTONES Gossip Scandal

 AFLO

 Fuji Television's once flagship drama series, "Tsuki 9," is now at a crossroads. This season's "366 Days" failed to reach double-digit viewer ratings even once, which means that it "failed to get double-digit viewer ratings even once throughout the year.

Fuji TV&#8217;s Monday 9pm Drama Slot Sets Record Low Ratings

 Aika Kanda

 The 55th issue of the series: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 On May 29, Aika Kanda turned 44. She was at a loss, thinking that her life was only half over and that she still had a lot of work to do. However, a "first dream" made me think, "I hope this happiness will continue. and it turned out to be a wonderful day overflowing with love...

At Age 44, Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Dreams About Poop

 REX/Afro

 The trial of a famous South Korean actor suspected of overdosing on drugs continues, with 4.4 liters used in one year. His past bizarre behavior has also been questioned. Here are the actor's bitter arguments against his drug use and his illegal words and actions.

Famous South Korean Actor&#8217;s Shocking Statement and Reportedly Using 1100 Tablets of Sleeping Pills

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 19th), Saki Hotta, Ippei Hara, Yasuhide Kamishige, Yoshihito Murata, Takao Kawakami, Hiroshi Ito, Yasuko Sakaguchi (9th, 15th), Masatoshi Okauchi, Tetsuko Takemoto, Sota Shima, Keisuke Nishi, Hiroya Hosoda

 Actresses who have reached adulthood are very popular. Yuki Uchida, Yuriko Ishida, Nanako Matsushima, and others are so popular that hardly a day goes by without seeing them on the Internet. Here is a collection of "cute" images of these women, who are not only popular with their generation but also with the younger generation.

Actresses Collection of &#8216;Cute but Mocking&#8217; Images in Their 50s

 Actress Haruka Miwa made headlines when she appeared in a honey trap project on "Wednesday's Downtown. Her appearance in a honey trap project on "Wednesday's Downtown" attracted a lot of attention on the Internet and social networking sites. Haruka Miwa made her first gravure appearance in the June 21 issue of FRIDAY. She talked about the response she received on TV and her thoughts on the gravure shoot.

 Actress Haruka Miwa attracted a lot of attention when she appeared in a honey trap project on "Wednesday's Downtown. In the program, she played a trick on "Shinichi, the comedian who sees you off," and even performed a kissing scene. The members of the show, as well as host Masanori Hamada, were impressed by her appearance.

Miwa Haruka, Who Shocked the Public with an Overly Calculated Honey Trap, Now Reveals a Shocking Lingerie Look!

 On June 1, Tomoya Nagase sent a request on his SNS to cover a motorcycle race to be held at Fuji Speedway. Nagase, with his wild appearance, long hair and beard, spoke passionately about his thoughts to the reporter who flew to Fuji Speedway.

Exclusive Interview with Tomoya Nagase, Former Top Idol Turned Motorcycle Racer, with Intense Passion

 The episode in which Takuya Kimura appeared in "Furuhata Hitosaburo" (Fuji TV) was rerun, but the episode in which SMAP appeared as a group was not only not aired, but the pictures were also "blacked out" and forgotten... ...

Controversy over Fuji TV&#8217;s &#8216;SMAP in Black Paint&#8217; Episode Exposes Disbandment Issue

 Staff saw it! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 The "Morning Musume。 Project, which has produced numerous idols such as "Morning Musume" and "Angulum! Project, which has produced numerous idols such as "Morning Musume" and "Angsturm," Miki Fujimoto is now considered the most successful of them all.

Is Miki Fujimoto Becoming Reiwa&#8217;s Fairy Godmother?

 Sota Shima, Junsei Todoroki (2nd-4th)

 Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi announces his live concert on Instagram, but the response has been rather thin. on social networking sites, there is still a lot of criticism, but even his most ardent fans seem to be watching quietly, without any rebuttal. I believed in "Han Nagabuchi," but .......

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Monthly Cycles and Sexuality: Key Questions in Tora ni Tsubasa That Are Gaining Attention

Rika Adachi’s First Anniversary: “I Want 37 Million!” Comment Boosts Favorability

Nakayama Kinnikun’s Attendance at a Suspicious Seminar Highlights Pitfalls for Popular Celebrities

The “2024 Spring Attention Rate” ranking of variety shows is announced!

Hiroyuki Ariyoshi & Miku Natsume Enjoying New Celebrity Spot “Azabudai Hills” as a Couple, “Relaxing Shot” Taken

Financial Struggles of Top Artists: Aiko, Mr. Children, Tortoise Matsumoto, and the Dark Side of the Music Industry

Advertisers Withdraw as Viewer Disengagement Hits With MUSIC

King & Prince’s Continued Success Faces Challenges with Fan-Induced Delays and Venue Fire

5.5 Billion Yen Defamation Claim: Matsumoto Hitoshi Sues Bunshun for Lost Wages

Kimura Takuya’s Post-Scandal Drama Performs Well, but Industry Warns Against Over-Expectations

Kyoko Koizumi Makes Dramatic Return After Seven Years: Intriguing Dynamic with Kosuke Toyohara

Joichiro Fujiwara of “Naniwa Danshi” is sure to be a semi-regular on “Tetsuwan DASH”…The reason why he is “flooded with offers from related parties” is understandable.

Minako Nagai, Akiko Yagi, Eriko Nakamura… Images of “Idol Announcers” who led the ’90s boom

Fuji TV did not invite the press to the joint press conference for the drama series.

King & Prince Audio Leak Sparks SixTONES Gossip Scandal

Fuji TV’s Monday 9pm Drama Slot Sets Record Low Ratings

At Age 44, Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Dreams About Poop

Famous South Korean Actor’s Shocking Statement and Reportedly Using 1100 Tablets of Sleeping Pills

Actresses Collection of ‘Cute but Mocking’ Images in Their 50s

Miwa Haruka, Who Shocked the Public with an Overly Calculated Honey Trap, Now Reveals a Shocking Lingerie Look!

Exclusive Interview with Tomoya Nagase, Former Top Idol Turned Motorcycle Racer, with Intense Passion

Controversy over Fuji TV’s ‘SMAP in Black Paint’ Episode Exposes Disbandment Issue

Is Miki Fujimoto Becoming Reiwa’s Fairy Godmother?

Silence Surrounds Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s New Song “Let’s Raise Our Fists Together.”