 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Kumamushi made their big break in 2002 with the phrase "It's warm, it's warm, it's warm! Although their TV exposure has decreased, the duo continues to perform on stage, mainly at the Toyokan, a sacred place for comedy. We spoke passionately about the duo's "whereabouts.

From Nothing to a Decade Later: Kumamushi’s Reason for Continuing to Perform

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Ai no, Gakko" is a controversial film that depicts the forbidden "love" between an overly serious high school teacher and a host who aims to become "No.1" in the nightlife world. Raoul plays the host who falls in love with Fumino Kimura, who plays the heroine. ......

The Controversial “Ai no, Gakkō” Creating a Buzz, and Raul’s Divine Performance with Heroine Fumino Kimura

 It was in late July that I spotted soccer legend Ronaldinho, a former Brazilian national team player and former member of FC Barcelona, in Tokyo. When approached by a fan, he smiled, showing his trademark white teeth.

Soccer Legend Ronaldinho Spotted at a Yakiniku Restaurant — Fans Delighted by His Unchanging Smile

 Kuro-chan

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Serialization: "It's Tough to be Kuro-chan, Too!　Part 4: Kuro-chan talks about his true feelings toward the many successful "out-of-take comedians" and his vision for the future.

 Kuro-chan from "Yasuda Dai Cirucus," Japan's best surprise comedian, talks about what's going on behind the scenes in the industry in the serial "Kuro-chan mo tsurazu yo! In the fourth installment of the series, Kuro-chan talks about his "office independence. In the fourth installment, Kuro-chan talks about his "theory of independence from an agency. In this fourth installment, Kuro talks about his views on office independence.

Kuro-chan&#8217;s &#8220;love for an office that is a little bit different&#8221;!　Kuro-chan&#8217;s &#8220;A Slightly Unusual Love for His Office

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

 Katy Perry, who announced her breakup with Orlando Bloom this June after nine years together, was reported to have a "new boyfriend" in July, but he is a big shot. ......

Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau&#8217;s romance explodes&#8230; Social media goes wild as ex-husband O Bloom joins the fray!

 In late July, Roberto Baggio, a former member of the Italian national soccer team, made an appearance at the Osaka Expo. He came to Japan to participate in the Kagami-Wari event at the Italian Pavilion. He was approached by many fans at the venue. His trademark ponytail was still in place.

&#8216;I&#8217;m still wearing my ponytail!&#8217;　Fans and officials rejoice&#8230;Roberto Baggio came to the Osaka Expo!

 KAT-TUN," which broke up on March 31 this year, announced that they will reunite for a concert. If realized, it will be a "long-cherished wish" for the members and fans. The location will be the outdoor concert that KAT-TUN had longed for, the 5th anniversary ......

5 Years Later, KAT-TUN Takes the Stage Again—Will This Be the Ultimate Comeback?

 Kumataro Arai

 TV Asahi Summer Festival 2025" will end on August 17, and this year, junior members of the STARTO company were conspicuous in their appearances. The reason for this is that "TV Asahi hopes to use this opportunity to surround itself with junior talent...

The Summer Showdown: How TV Asahi Is Fighting to Beat Fuji in Ratings

 Aika Kanda

 Aika Kanda, freelance announcer, "Celebrating the Opening of the Swimming Pool This Year" (No.92)

 Aika Kanda, who decided to buy her own home because she liked the "balcony," spends two years discovering how to spend each season, and finally arrives at a "big plastic pool" for the summer. However, she almost gets into trouble with her neighbors!

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Celebrates the Start of Pool Season

 Toshikatsu Tanaka (Nikaido) and Yasuko Sakaguchi (Kazu Laser)

 Kazu Laser of the comedy duo "Maple Chogokin" and actor Fumi Nikaido announced their surprise marriage. What was behind the top-secret relationship that even their office was not informed of until August? ......

The Hidden Side of Fumi Nikaidō &#038; Kazlaser’s Surprise Announcement

 Yusuke Kondo

 The drama "Ai no Gakko" was viewed with some apprehension before it aired. is getting good reviews. In particular, Raoul, who plays the role of the host, has been well-received. However, according to a writer who has interviewed Raoul in the past, his "true" self is the complete opposite.

Raoul’s Perfect Fit as Drama Host Reveals His Surprisingly Opposite Real Personality

 AP/Afro

 Nanase Aikawa is known for her hit songs "Yumemiru shojo ja nai wa itai ni" and "Trouble Maker". Her 17-year-old son is participating in the Junon Boy Contest under his real name. ......

17-Year-Old Son of Nanase Aikawa Turns Heads in Junon Boy Contest

 Toshikatsu Tanaka (1st photo: Nikaido), Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st photo: Kazu Laser, 2nd and 3rd photos), Takao Kawakami (4th and 7th photos), Sota Shima (5th, 6th and 8th photos), Takehiko Kobiyama

 On August 10, Fumi Nikaido and Kazu Laser of "Maple Chogokin" announced their marriage on their respective X newsletters. Nikaido is known as a "woman in love," and "FRIDAY" has reported on her love affairs. Let's take a look back.

Fumi Nikaido Marries Kazlaser — The Talented Actress Finds Her Genius Match

 On July 19, actress Suzu Hirose cheered on the Japanese men's national basketball team at their training game. She is a big fan of basketball and was a member of the team until she was in the third grade of junior high school.

No One Sparkled More Than Suzu Hirose—Actress Goes All Out Supporting Men’s Basketball

 Shu Nishihara

 First starring role in the summer drama series "Good Evening, It's the Asayama Family! What did you feel empathy for a role that is completely different from your own?

 What was it like to play a role completely different from your own? Nakamura Anne plays the role of a "snappy wife" in the drama "Good Evening, It's the Asayama Family," which will start airing in July. She looks back on her 10 years of acting and how she has gone from being conscious of "I have to say something" to "now I have more of a "pull" attitude".

Anne Nakamura’s Secret to Survival in Showbiz? Just Step Back!

 On August 1, Osamu Sorimachi, former anchor of BS Fuji's "Prime News," launched his YouTube channel. Will Sorimachi be able to revive his program after being barred from it due to past harassment in a series of problems at Fuji?

Ousted from Fuji for Harassment&#8230;Osamu Sorimachi&#8217;s &#8220;Video Reputation&#8221; Revived on YouTube Channel

 Kansai Television's wide show "Shunkan Live Totto! will be broadcast nationwide starting this fall. Will this be a chance to save Fuji Television, which is suffering from a lack of sponsors?

Can Fuji TV be saved from a massive loss of sponsors? &#8230; Aoki, a former &#8220;Nippon TV&#8221; announcer, is now the MC of the program!

 NHK's October 2011 report on sexual assault by Janie Kitagawa may have been "grossly misreported. There is a possibility of a "major misreporting" about the content of the report. In the court documents obtained by this site, there is a record of a serious statement made by an NHK employee to a man who claims to be the victim.

Julie Fujishima distrusts NHK&#8230;Serious remarks by a staff member at the heart of &#8220;NHK&#8217;s big misinformation&#8221; in reporting on sex-related damage.

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 In the July issue of "Last Interview" (Shinchosha), Keiko Fujishima, former head of "SMILE-UP.", questioned the content of NHK's report on sexual assault by Janie Kitagawa. The contents are available at .......

The contents of the court documents in which &#8220;NHK&#8217;s alleged gross misreporting&#8221; was disputed.

 The seven-member girl group "HANA" was born from the audition program "No No Girls" (No No Girls) and is rapidly gaining popularity due to its high singing ability. In the midst of this, allegations of underage drinking by a member of the group have surfaced and ......

HANA Idol MOMOKA Accused of Underage Drinking — Fans Eye Agency’s Response

 Mineko Miwa

 On July 29, former K-1 three-weight champion Takeru (34) and actor Aoi Kawaguchi (26) announced their marriage. A year earlier, Friday Digital had witnessed a lunch date between Take-takeru and Kawaguchi just before they left for the United States.

Takeru and Aoi Kawaguchi Enjoy Trendy Café Date Before Heading to the U.S.

 Masafumi Nakayama

 Mariya Nagao, who is now confident in her photogravure, is now posing in a pose that is too bold for her. ...... Mariyagi shows her overwhelming presence with a "sense of dynamism" as her weapon.

 Mariya Nagao, formerly of AKB48, makes her long-awaited comeback on the cover of FRIDAY after an absence of almost a year! She revealed to us the changes in her mindset 14 years after her gravure debut, and her goals as a producer of idols!

Mariya Nagao Shares Her Gravure Journey and Confidence

 Shinji Hasuo (Arashi) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Hashimoto, Hamabe) Ippei Hara (Downtown)

 Midsummer Merger "Special Report" [Part 2

 The first half of this year also saw a string of major news stories, including reports of passionate relationships between major celebrities and the announcement of the end of Arashi's career. FRIDAY therefore planned an entertainment round-table discussion with TV people and executives of entertainment professionals! We will tell you all about the inside story of the news!

Inside Entertainment: High-Profile Couple’s Plans and the Untold Truth of Downtown Channel

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (Kokubun) Shinji Hasuo (Nakai) Kumataro Arai (Nagano) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Shimizu)

 Midsummer Merger Issue "Special Program" Undercover Roundtable Discussion [Part 1

 Beginning with the Nakai shock of January of this year, the first half of the year has seen a series of major news stories, including Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka's alleged affair and Taichi Kokubun's compliance violations. TV men and entertainment industry executives give us the inside scoop on all the news!

Entertainment

From Nothing to a Decade Later: Kumamushi’s Reason for Continuing to Perform

The Controversial “Ai no, Gakkō” Creating a Buzz, and Raul’s Divine Performance with Heroine Fumino Kimura

Soccer Legend Ronaldinho Spotted at a Yakiniku Restaurant — Fans Delighted by His Unchanging Smile

Kuro-chan’s “love for an office that is a little bit different”!　Kuro-chan’s “A Slightly Unusual Love for His Office

Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s romance explodes… Social media goes wild as ex-husband O Bloom joins the fray!

‘I’m still wearing my ponytail!’　Fans and officials rejoice…Roberto Baggio came to the Osaka Expo!

5 Years Later, KAT-TUN Takes the Stage Again—Will This Be the Ultimate Comeback?

The Summer Showdown: How TV Asahi Is Fighting to Beat Fuji in Ratings

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Celebrates the Start of Pool Season

The Hidden Side of Fumi Nikaidō & Kazlaser’s Surprise Announcement

Raoul’s Perfect Fit as Drama Host Reveals His Surprisingly Opposite Real Personality

17-Year-Old Son of Nanase Aikawa Turns Heads in Junon Boy Contest

Fumi Nikaido Marries Kazlaser — The Talented Actress Finds Her Genius Match

No One Sparkled More Than Suzu Hirose—Actress Goes All Out Supporting Men’s Basketball

Anne Nakamura’s Secret to Survival in Showbiz? Just Step Back!

Ousted from Fuji for Harassment…Osamu Sorimachi’s “Video Reputation” Revived on YouTube Channel

Can Fuji TV be saved from a massive loss of sponsors? … Aoki, a former “Nippon TV” announcer, is now the MC of the program!

Julie Fujishima distrusts NHK…Serious remarks by a staff member at the heart of “NHK’s big misinformation” in reporting on sex-related damage.

The contents of the court documents in which “NHK’s alleged gross misreporting” was disputed.

HANA Idol MOMOKA Accused of Underage Drinking — Fans Eye Agency’s Response

Takeru and Aoi Kawaguchi Enjoy Trendy Café Date Before Heading to the U.S.

Mariya Nagao Shares Her Gravure Journey and Confidence

Inside Entertainment: High-Profile Couple’s Plans and the Untold Truth of Downtown Channel

Kokubun Controversy and Nagano-Tanaka Rumors Rock 2025 Entertainmentr Shake the Entertainment World in 2025

Entertainment

From Nothing to a Decade Later: Kumamushi’s Reason for Continuing to Perform

The Controversial “Ai no, Gakkō” Creating a Buzz, and Raul’s Divine Performance with Heroine Fumino Kimura

Soccer Legend Ronaldinho Spotted at a Yakiniku Restaurant — Fans Delighted by His Unchanging Smile

Kuro-chan’s “love for an office that is a little bit different”! Kuro-chan’s “A Slightly Unusual Love for His Office

Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s romance explodes… Social media goes wild as ex-husband O Bloom joins the fray!

‘I’m still wearing my ponytail!’ Fans and officials rejoice…Roberto Baggio came to the Osaka Expo!

5 Years Later, KAT-TUN Takes the Stage Again—Will This Be the Ultimate Comeback?

The Summer Showdown: How TV Asahi Is Fighting to Beat Fuji in Ratings

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Celebrates the Start of Pool Season

The Hidden Side of Fumi Nikaidō & Kazlaser’s Surprise Announcement

Raoul’s Perfect Fit as Drama Host Reveals His Surprisingly Opposite Real Personality

17-Year-Old Son of Nanase Aikawa Turns Heads in Junon Boy Contest

Fumi Nikaido Marries Kazlaser — The Talented Actress Finds Her Genius Match

No One Sparkled More Than Suzu Hirose—Actress Goes All Out Supporting Men’s Basketball

Anne Nakamura’s Secret to Survival in Showbiz? Just Step Back!

Ousted from Fuji for Harassment…Osamu Sorimachi’s “Video Reputation” Revived on YouTube Channel

Can Fuji TV be saved from a massive loss of sponsors? … Aoki, a former “Nippon TV” announcer, is now the MC of the program!

Julie Fujishima distrusts NHK…Serious remarks by a staff member at the heart of “NHK’s big misinformation” in reporting on sex-related damage.

The contents of the court documents in which “NHK’s alleged gross misreporting” was disputed.

HANA Idol MOMOKA Accused of Underage Drinking — Fans Eye Agency’s Response

Takeru and Aoi Kawaguchi Enjoy Trendy Café Date Before Heading to the U.S.

Mariya Nagao Shares Her Gravure Journey and Confidence

Inside Entertainment: High-Profile Couple’s Plans and the Untold Truth of Downtown Channel

Kokubun Controversy and Nagano-Tanaka Rumors Rock 2025 Entertainmentr Shake the Entertainment World in 2025

Kuro-chan’s “love for an office that is a little bit different”!　Kuro-chan’s “A Slightly Unusual Love for His Office

‘I’m still wearing my ponytail!’　Fans and officials rejoice…Roberto Baggio came to the Osaka Expo!