 Sota Shima (1st~2nd, 5th~6th), Kumataro Arai (3rd~4th)

 The completion preview of "Black Showman," a movie produced by Fuji Television Network, was held. Masaharu Fukuyama, who was reportedly involved in an "inappropriate meeting," appeared with a smile on his face. The movie is scheduled to be released without delay. ......

After Controversy, Fukuyama Smiles in Public — Fuji TV Pins Hopes on His Lead Movie

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 PSY, the South Korean singer whose "Gangnam Style" became a worldwide hit, is in trouble. Suspicions have surfaced that he had his manager receive psychotropic drugs without a doctor's prescription. What is the worst penalty for PSY, who has been suspected of marijuana in the past?

K-Pop Star Under Police Scrutiny for Psychoactive Drugs — Experts Warn of Maximum Penalties

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 Takehiko Kohiyama (1st photo)

 Master and Disciple Dialogue [Part 2

 Terry Ito, the "genius director," and Ganari Takahashi, the "money tiger. The two, who used to be boss and subordinate at IVS Television Productions, talked about the secret story behind the legendary program "Genki ga Dekute TV: Takeshi's Genki ga Television! (Tensai Takeshi no Genki ga Degade Television!)", a legendary program.

Terry Ito &#038; Takahashi Ganari Open Up About the Chaotic Secrets of Iconic Variety Show

 Afro

 Six off-line shots of celebrities relaxing in elegance. Which are the most popular luxury resort destinations among stars?

 Celebrities from all over the world visit luxury resorts on their own to relax after a long day. Which are the most popular luxury resorts among stars? Here is a series of six off-shot photos of international celebrities relaxing in elegance!

Celebrities’ Lavish Holidays Abroad — Newly Captured Moments

 Amano Mana has been uploading videos of her toasting over 4,000 glasses of beer every day for the past 11 years. Her stoicism has been recognized by professionals, and she became a beer festival ambassador and introduced "Jibeer" to the world at the same time.

11 Years of Daily Toasts! Beer-Loving Mana Amano’s Original Brew Flying Off Shelves

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Toru Kazama has announced that he had throat cancer. Although he is now completely cured, he expressed his anxiety, saying that he is afraid of a recurrence. Kazama is famous as a tough actor who spent his childhood in extreme poverty. The following is a recounting of the episodes of his extreme poverty that he told this magazine.

From Biting a Mantis Leg in Poverty to Facing Cancer — Torū Kazama’s Life Story

 Kumataro Arai

 Yasuko Sawaguchi, the lead actress of Fuji's October season Monday 9 drama "Absolute Zero - Information Crime Emergency Investigation", showed off her action skills during the location shooting of the drama. Watch as she chases down a criminal on the rooftop of a building, then raises a crowbar and throws the attacker to the ground!

Yasuko Sawaguchi Throws Criminal Off Rooftop! Rare Shocking Shot from Fuji TV’s October Monday Drama Filming

 Keiichi Sudo

 Mineko Miwa

 Not too skinny, not too fat. ...... The legend of the gravure world who celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut has descended!　The one and only "marshmallow body" and her life-size face are on display!

 The gravure legend Sayaka Isoyama, who celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut, descended on FRIDAY! She talks about her many visits to Australia, her body makeup, and her dog!

“I Actually Haven’t Measured My Weight for a Decade!” — Sayaka Isoyama Opens Up

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was active as a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday by Day″ vol.26

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Mai-ai~" Days vol. 26, we talk about the birth of the "crazy cosplay photos" that Ishizuka has been posting on Instagram. Why did he start posting cosplay photos when he first posted pictures of flowers in his garden?

Over 1,500 cosplay works! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about the birth of his &#8220;crazy installation

 On August 11, the opening ceremony of the "Giants Cup" was held at Tokyo Dome, and Nippon TV's newest announcer, Nika Igarashi, was the MC. She was in a relaxed mood from the rehearsal right before the event. We saw a glimpse of her talent, which is said to be a gem in the world of announcing.

Rookie Announcer Igarashi Shines with Fresh Smile at Giants Cup

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

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On August 29, actress Shuri announced her marriage to Ryoki Miyama, aka RYOKI from BE:FIRST. Born to superstars Yutaka Mizutani (father) and Ran Ito (mother), Shuri's career as an actress is expected to continue to grow in the future. ......

After Husband’s Scandal, Shuri’s Marriage and Pregnancy Raise Expectations

 Thai superstar Jeff Sutter finally made his long-awaited first visit to Japan. When this magazine got off at Tokyo Station, we were surrounded by female fans waiting for him. Jeff had a shy smile on his face.

Jeff Satur Makes Debut in Japan, Charms Female Fans at Tokyo Station

 Shu Nishihara, courtesy photo

 After 10 years apart since his divorce, George Takahashi finally reunited with his only daughter in April of last year.

 George Takahashi (67) of "Road" reunited with his daughter for the first time in 10 years. The shock of being called "Mr. Takahashi" by his daughter, the change from 2.2 billion yen in royalties to a simple life, and the touching episode when he cried over a letter given to him on Father's Day.

George Takahashi Speaks Out: “I Feel Like I’m Living the Lyrics of Road”

 Shu Nishihara

 Interview with Anna Umemiya: Her many love affairs, the onset of breast cancer, and marriage within 10 days of meeting: ......

 Anna Umemiya has made headlines as a "woman in love. She told FRIDAY about her grueling breast cancer treatment and her second marriage.

From Illness to Remarriage — Anna Umemiya Speaks Frankly About Her Past Loves

 In the "TV program appearance ranking for the first half of 2025" released by M-DATA, Natsuko Yokozawa (35) ranked 14th overall for women with 165 appearances and 3rd in the female comedian category. The reasons for this and concerns about her future activities are explained.

Natsuko Yokosawa Reigns Supreme Among Mom Talents — But One Concern Remains

 Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition. In Tokyo, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival and the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival are the most famous. Every year, the yukata of the female TV announcers who broadcast live on TV or serve as MCs for events also become a topic of conversation. This year, we will introduce two female announcers in yukata.

TV Tokyo’s Yo Saito &#038; TV Asahi’s Akari Matsuoka — Too-Cute Yukata Looks Stun During Fireworks Festival Broadcast

 Daisuke Kiyota

 Interview with "Actress

 Saki Aibu starred in a drama series for the first time in 10 years, "My Husband, Will You Please Die? She has appeared in many hit movies such as "Attention Please" and "Buzzer Beat," and talked about the conflicts she faced and her thoughts at the time.

【Full Text】Saki Aibu on Overcoming Role Barriers as a Mother of Two

 The aura of the nine-headed beauty was overwhelming.

Crowds Cheer Ayami Nakajo’s Stunning Look During Hibiya Drama Shoot

 Sho Ayakoji

 Part 3 "GLAY" TAKURO (Part 1)

 The yank-rock band "Kishidan" was formed in 1997. What awaited Sho Ayakouji, the "mad dog of Boso," when he jumped into the entertainment world was a real star and overly dynamic tough guys. This is the story of an intensely hot samurai friend brought to you by a unique storyteller.

Serialization Update! Sho Ayakoji&#8217;s &#8220;Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy&#8221; Buyuuden (story about the &#8220;Monohon no Stare* and Tough Guy&#8221;) he met in the entertainment industry.

 Kuro-chan

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Kuro-chan, Japan's best surprise comedian, talks about his life behind the scenes in the entertainment industry in the series "Kuro-chan is Tough, Too! In this fifth installment, Kuro-chan reveals the inside story of the industry. In this fifth installment, Kuro-chan reveals his life as a comedian. In this fifth installment, Kuro reveals the story of his life as a comedian and the connections he has made with some of the biggest names in the industry.

The reputation of Matsumoto Hitoshi and Shimada Shinsuke that changed his life, words given to him by Beat Takeshi&#8230; Kuro-chan talks about his unexpected life as a comedian.

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Kokuhou" has become a national blockbuster. The film "Kakukashika" starring Mei Nagano was equally or even more well-received than "Kokuhou. However, its box-office performance was less than one-tenth of that of Kokuhou, and the film has been ......

Behind the backdrop of &#8220;Kokuho&#8221; grossing over 11 billion yen&#8230; &#8220;Kakushika,&#8221; which had a &#8220;twin-peak reputation,&#8221; failed miserably, casting a pall over Mei Nagano&#8217;s comeback.

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 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (Mr. Minato)

 Can 5 billion yen be paid by an individual? ......?　One can almost hear people asking, "Can you personally pay 5 billion yen?" Fuji Television Network has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against former president Koichi Minato and former executive director Ryo Ohta for 5 billion yen in damages. Masahiro Nakai, the man who started the whole mess...

Fuji TV Lawsuit Highlights Executives’ Costly Compliance and Its Impact on Masahiro Nakai

 STARTO's five-member group "Ae! group, a five-member group from STARTO, performed at the music festival "SUMMER SONIC 2025 OSAKA" (Summer Soni) and received high acclaim. On the other hand, "SixTONES" had a surprising...

Aぇ! group Earns Rave Reviews at “Summer Sonic,” While SixTONES Faces Fan Disappointment

 Terufumi Kiriyama of "WEST." launched his first apparel brand "F BULL'S". He has released products incorporating his beloved dogs into the designs, but some people have harsh opinions about the pricing and the designs...

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