 Yuri Adachi (Jojima, Nagase) Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka) Yasuko Sakaguchi (Yamaguchi, Kokubu)

 Loved by the "Empress," TOKIO participated in "Kohaku" for 24 years in a row, but the show ended without a hitch.

 Just five days after the "Kokubu shock," TOKIO's 30-year history came to an abrupt end. TOKIO was a rock band that had been treated as an outlier, but former president Julie Fujishima pushed them to stardom. Gone with the "empress"...

TOKIO Breaks Up! Exclusive Look at Three Decades of Triumphs and Trials

 Kumataro Arai

 On July 5, the Japan men's national basketball team held a training game at the Ariake Arena, and Suzu Hirose made an appearance. Hirose did a stellar job of reporting from the field, but she forgot about her job and had a lot of fun at the live action. Let's take a look at the changes in her expression.

Suzu Hirose Cheers Loudly at Basketball Game—Totally Hooked as a Fan

 On July 9, "TV TOKYO Music Festival 2025 - Summer" was broadcast live. Originally, the MC was supposed to be Taichi Kokubun, but Hitomi Tanaka served as the MC for 4 hours and 25 minutes by herself. Looking tired, she headed to .......

Hitomi Tanaka Covers for Kokubun’s Blunder at TV Tokyo Music Fest—Seen Unwinding at Chinese Diner

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 The Korean idol group "NewJeans" has been on hiatus since March of this year due to a dispute with their agency. The turmoil surrounding the top idol group, which has even been called "post-BTS," has yet to be resolved.

NewJeans Faces Setback as Agency Feud Deepens 4 Months Into Hiatus

 In early July, Haruka Fukuhara was spotted at the Tama Zoo station filming Fuji's "Geki 9" drama "Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day". Despite the scorching sun, she had a fresh smile on her face, and the staff were caught up in the smiles.

Haruka Fukuhara Shines in First Fuji Monday Drama Lead—A Refreshing Contrast to Berabou

 The only duo to participate in TikTok?　An interview with Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita about the Ultimate Fighting style, where everything is laid bare by the numbers (Part 2)

 No editing or direction allowed. TKO is challenging the ultimate battle on TikTok, a platform where numbers are used to expose the power of the duo. The two talk about how they got there, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

The ultimate battle of the TikTok battle between Takehiro Kimoto✕ Takayuki Kinoshita and the drama of the TikTok battle

 Kojiro Yamada (Mr. Minato) and Keisuke Nishi (Ishibashi)

 Fuji Television Network, Inc. aired a verification program on July 6. Former president Koichi Minato and former senior managing director Ryo Ohta appeared on the program and testified to Fuji's surprising "corporate structure. A comedy duo who had been immersed in Fuji's corporate structure appeared on .......

Announcers are fine cabarets.&#8221; Fuji TV&#8217;s verified program is having a major impact&#8230; Tunnels will &#8220;disappear from terrestrial broadcasting the day they disappear from the airwaves.

 No editing or direction is allowed. TKO and Takehiro Kimoto take on the ultimate world of TikTok, where everything is measured in numbers and no one is seen in the flesh.

 No editing or directing is allowed. TikTok live is a place where numbers are used to expose the power of the performers. TKO is challenging the stage of the ultimate gachinko battle as a duo. The two talk about the process, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

TKO Takehiro Kimoto✕Takayuki Kinoshita &#8220;A world line where an old man in his fifties wins the world with TikTok&#8221; &#8211; The duo hit it out of the park!

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

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 Brad Pitt's movie "F1" is a worldwide hit. What are some of the "mishaps" he had in the film? ......

Brad Pitt’s F1 Hit Had a Bumpy Road—From Flatulence to Filming Trouble

 Aika Kanda

 No.89] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says it's been a while since she rode the Yamanote Line late at night, and as she recalls her days at NHK and is in a sentimental mood... a man sits down next to her and does something that makes her think, "This guy...he's for real! Seriously?) ), I became angry. They asked for help from the person sitting next to them. ......

Aika Kanda Rides the Yamanote Line at Night—What She Saw and Felt

 Shu Nishihara Afro (3rd)

 Korean actress Park Shin Hye attended an event in Tokyo in late June. After the event, she smiled and waved from her car to the delight of her fans! How did she go from a child actress to one of Korea's top stars?

Park Shin-hye’s Flawless Post-Event Moment Wins Over Japanese Fans

 Yosuke Kubozuka's "aura" was amazing as he showed up at Tokyo Station for the opening greeting of the movie "Frontline"! He was dressed in bright white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was dressed in all white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was truly a "king" in his own right.

Yosuke Kubozuka’s Flashy Look Turns Heads at Tokyo Station Before Frontline Event

 Shima Sota (2nd)

 Actress Shizuka Ishibashi was selected to play the leading role in the TV series "Brassum" in the second half of the fiscal year 2014. She has much in common with Shuri, who starred in the highly acclaimed "Boogie Woogie," a morning drama in the second half of the 2011 fiscal year.

Shizuka Ishibashi Steps into the Spotlight—Comparisons and Concerns with a Renowned Peer

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai), Takeshi Kinugawa (Hashimoto)

 Fuji Television's problems stemming from Masahiro Nakai's troubles with a woman, including a general shareholders meeting held on June 25 and a verification program broadcast on July 6. Meanwhile, Nakai protested for the fourth time on the same day of the broadcast. Besides, Nakai's supporters are at ......

Leaked Emails Stir Doubts Over Toru Hashimoto and Nakai’s Supporters

 Yoshizawa Sariy

 Amazing, too amazing. Spectacular is exactly the word for her. Aira, who has a full mark of fallen life: drugs, sex, porn, violence, and unreasonable ......, is gaining popularity as a YouTuber. We interviewed her in person.

From Glamour to Survival — Ira Aiuchi&#8217;s Raw Life Story

 Meiko Koike

 The new president of STARTO, Katsuaki Suzuki, took office on June 27, and a new organization was formed. Will this new move hasten the debut of the three junior groups "ACEes", "KEY TO LIT", and "B&ZAI"?

ACEes Debut May Arrive Sooner as STARTO Welcomes New President — Triple Debut Rumored

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has launched its official ticket resale service, "RELIEF Ticket. This is a long-awaited service, as the resale of tickets at high prices has long been considered a problem. ......

STARTO’s New Resale Service Hits Trouble at Launch – Scalping Measures Under Scrutiny

 The Batteries, runners-up in last year's "M-1 Grand Prix," have been inundated with offers to appear on TV programs. Some in the industry say that they have the best luck in the history of "M-1". We will explain why.

Reiwa Roman Scandal Sparks Surge in Gigs for M-1 Runner-Up Batteries

 Yomiuri TV is terminating long-running programs such as "Downtown DX," "Asapara," and "Wake Up! and "Wake Up!", Yomiuri TV, an affiliate of NTV, has been terminating its long-running programs one after another this year. At the end of September, the morning information program "Su-Man! will also ...

After 15 Years, Su-matan Ends — Yomiuri TV’s Series of Cancellations Reflects Internal Pressures

 On June 30, LaSalle Ishii announced that he would run for the House of Councillors for the Social Democratic Party. A few days earlier, Ishii had been performing in a play by the Atami Goro troupe at the Shimbashi Enbujo Theater. Ishii's fashion was very unique as he left the theater. .......

LaSalle Ishii Shows Off Quirky Style with Star Wars Bag and Ultraman Tee Before Upper House Bid

 Kojiro Yamada (1st-3rd), Keisuke Nishi (4th)

 On June 2, Nozomi Sasaki made her first public comment on her husband Ken Watanabe's infidelity on a variety show. Watanabe's work has been going well recently, and it is said that his long-sought return to terrestrial broadcasting may be imminent. What are her prospects for the future?

Nozomi Sasaki’s Candid Remark on Marriage Sparks Talk of Ken Watabe’s TV Comeback

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Veteran Actor Celebrates 50 Years in Showbiz and Reaches 70 Years of Age

 Actor Shiro Sano is celebrating his 50th year in show business and his 70th birthday. He played the role of Fuyuhiko, an elite bank employee, in the classic drama "I've Always Loved You," which became a social phenomenon due to its impact. What does the veteran actor think now?

“He Wasn’t Just Odd”—Shiro Sano Defends His Portrayal of Fuyuhiko-san

 Etsuko Motokawa (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 Philippe Troussier's interpreter, former coach of Japan's national soccer team, has settled in Japan.

 Florent d'Abadie was the interpreter for Philippe Troussier, who led Japan's national soccer team at the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Since then, he has lived in Japan and appeared in "Asadora," a Japanese TV drama, as well as an actor. Mr. Dabadie reveals the inside story of "Troussier Japan.

From Soccer Interpreter to TV Actor — Florian Dabadi’s New Chapter in Japan

 Yoshizawa, Sariy

 Sariy Yoshizawa is a bottom-feeder who applied for the audition for the "Fifth Wife". Following her first experience of drinking together in Kabukicho and then at a Tokyo apartment, she was invited to Hokkaido, the home of the polygamous pimp men. Three intense days spent with the husbands.

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