 Erika Karada, who is gaining recognition for her role as Chigusa Nagayo in the Netflix drama "Queen of Villainy," appeared on a Nippon Broadcasting System radio show in early October. On her way home from the show, she was suddenly approached by a family member in front of a JR station. ......

Erika Karada, the &#8220;Queen of Evil,&#8221; is still cold to the public despite her rising reputation&#8230; &#8220;Surprising words&#8221; spoken by a family member on the street.

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Maho Horiguchi, a.k.a. Maho "Mahochi", has been gaining popularity among her peers since the final episode of "You and the Wolf Can't Fool Me" on October 27. We are curious to see if she will be able to marry her "true love" without being deceived by the wolf-kun. ......

Maho Horiguchi, &#8220;Mahochi is very aggressive in love&#8221;, hugs and begs in &#8220;Kimi to Ooko-kun ni dekasanai&#8221; (You and the Wolf Can&#8217;t Fool Me).

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda held the Nimura family's "winning" Halloween party. The members who participated in the party were people who are active in the center of the entertainment world. I was anxious from the very first minute of shopping...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: Struggling with Cooking is Tough. Japan&#8217;s Fastest Halloween Party!

 Yusuke Kondo

 Masaharu Fukuyama's free live concert held on October 13 as the opening of Nagasaki Stadium City was a great success, with 310,000 people watching, including those who streamed the event. However, there were various incidents behind the scenes. ......

Behind Masaharu Fukuyama&#8217;s 310,000-Person Free Concert: The Balloon Trouble in Nagasaki

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Keisuke Nishi

 This year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen will be hosted by a duo who play the leading roles in morning dramas. The focus of attention will be on Kanna Hashimoto, who will be hosting the Kohaku Uta Gassen for the third year in a row. Her appointment has TV people excited, wondering if "a big-name artist will finally make her first appearance in the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Kanna Hashimoto Hosting NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the Third Year Hints at a Big-Name Artist’s Debut

 Ippei Hara

 NTV will undergo a major program change in March of next year due to sluggish viewer ratings. One of the first programs to be canceled is "with MUSIC. What is the reason? And what is the "no-holds-barred plan" to gain viewer ratings?

With “MUSIC” Facing Possible Cancellation Amid Declining Viewership Nippon TV Reportedly Pleads

 Kumataro Arai (Tanaka, Sasaki) Yuri Adachi (Inoue, Sugihara) Ryu Yoshino (Saito)

 Who are the "post-Mizuto Mami and Hironaka Ayaka"? Who are the young talents with the MC ability to skillfully manage celebrities and the ability to improvise to generate laughter?

 Hironaka and Mizuto, who are as popular and talented as celebrities, reign as queens, but both are now married. FRIDAY will thoroughly discuss who could become the next generation of variety TV queen announcers!

Tamura Mako of TBS Tops Next Generation Variety Queen Announcer Staff Roundtable

 In mid-October, we found Junichi Okada walking in downtown Tokyo. He was walking with his big thighs as if he was walking. He is currently busy with the Netflix drama "Ixagami," for which he is the producer and star, but his appearance gave us a sense of fulfillment.

Agency President, Producer, and Leading Actor Junichi Okada: Commanding the City with the Poise of a Fighter

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

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 Sean Combs, also known as "Puff Daddy" and "Diddy," a rapper and a major figure in the American music industry, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault against several women. Hollywood is in a panic over this.

Hollywood Stars Nervous as Diddy’s Sexual Assault Case Witness Testimony Begins

 Akifumi Yoshida

 Fuji Television Network is enjoying a boom in reruns of the "Odoru Daisousasen" movie and drama series. The weekday afternoon slot in particular has long been said to be a difficult one for Fuji Television to get ratings for, and there had been talk of establishing a new wide-format show, but...

Odoru Daisousasen Re-runs Boost Fuji TV’s Happy Hour Slot

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 The October 20 broadcast of the "NHK Special" on the late Janney Kitagawa's sexual assault is causing a stir, despite the fact that NHK had just announced in October that it would resume using STARTO's talent. ......

NHK Special on Johnny Kitagawa: Shocking Final 7 Minutes and the Reporter&#8217;s Bold Move

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 It was announced that "Winter Sonata" will be released in theaters in 2013. The 20th anniversary of the show's release in Japan was celebrated last year, and the movie version is said to have been made in response to fan demand. And among fans, expectations are growing for Yong-sama's visit to Japan.

Excitement Builds Among Fans as Winter Sonata Movie Release Approaches

 Actor Takehisa Maeyama, who was in a relationship with Sayaka Kanda (35 years old) who passed away in December 2009, has been updating his YouTube channel. He has been performing "one-man shows" with a unique world view on his YouTube channel. ......

Upcoming Play Canceled: Takahisa Maeyama Faces Crisis with Controversial New Video

 Takero Shigumura

 A proposal to combine "HiHi jets" and "Bishonen," a junior group that has seen a string of members leave the group, is said to have surfaced. In fact, the idea was floated once in the 22 years of the old Johnny's office. ....

HiHi and Bishounen Collaboration Idea Resurfaces as Members Leave STARTO

 AP/Afro, Getty Images

 Number_i" is celebrating its first anniversary. The band's activities have been remarkable, but at the same time, the behavior of some fans has often been called into question. At their latest festival, fans were criticized for their behavior.

Number_i Faces Image Crisis Due to Fans&#8217; Bad Behavior One Year After Formation

 Akio Nakamori

 Takao Kawakami (1st) Afro (2nd, 3rd) Yusuke Kondo (4th)

 Akio Nakamori, The Johnny's Theory of Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's (4)

 There are many similarities between Yukio Mishima and Janney Kitagawa. There, we can see a complicated destiny that also involves Taisuke Fujishima.

The Dark Ambition Linking Johnny Kitagawa and Yukio Mishima

 Yusuke Kondo (1st), Keisuke Nishi (2nd, 3rd), Afro (4th)

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Johnny's Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's (3)

 Before his death, Janney Kitagawa and Yukio Ninagawa were close allies. Although he never appeared on television, he did appear once on Ninagawa's radio show.

Yukio Mishima&#8217;s Suggestive Works Echo Johnny&#8217;s Abuse Scandal

 Afro (1st and 2nd) Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd) Shinji Hasuo (4th)

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Johnny's Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's

 Yukio Mishima was born in January 1925. His full age coincides with the year of the Showa period.

The Hidden Father of Johnny&#8217;s: Unseen Ties to SMAP

 Kyodo News (2nd)

 Akio Nakamori, Johnny's Theory of Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's (1)

 It was in May of last year that Keiko Fujishima Julie, the president of the former Johnny's office, suddenly released a video apologizing for her actions.

The Hidden Father Behind Johnny&#8217;s Collapse: His Identity and Background

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 The drama "Saka no ue no kumo" (Clouds over the Hill), which is being re-broadcast on NHK, has been very well received. Teruyuki Kagawa's performance, in which he plays an important role, is attracting renewed attention, and many fans are said to be suffering from "Kagawa loss." ......

NHK&#8217;s Clouds Over the Hill Gains Viewers on BS, but Teruyuki Kagawa&#8217;s Full Return Still Uncertain

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kojiro Yamada

 It turns out that Sumire, the daughter of Junichi Ishida, has won about 45 million yen in a money dispute with her "ex-boyfriend," Mr. A. However, Mr. A is also the one who has been trying to get Sumire to file a suit against him. However, Mr. A has also filed a lawsuit against Sumire, and both parties are now in a muddle. We take a closer look at the reality of the never-ending "internal squabble.

Sumire Matsubara Wins Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend in &#8220;Muddy Court Battle,&#8221; Orders Return of 45 Million Yen Amid Internal Disputes

 Kodansha Reference Room

 Toshiyuki Nishida passed away on October 17. He was a famous actor who appeared in many famous films such as the "Tsuribaka nisshi" series, but behind the scenes he was plagued by online slander. Plagued by this, Mr. Nishida went to ......

Toshiyuki Nishida Fights Back Against False Drug Allegations and Online Defamation

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (2nd-4th)

 Shinji Muroi: The Undefeated," which opened in theaters on October 11, was a big hit, debuting at No. 1 in the rankings. The hit film must have been very emotional for the actress, who once climbed up from the "rock bottom" by appearing in the same series.

Actress who rose to the top in her latest film, &#8220;Shinji Muroi&#8221;&#8230; Actress who was fired from her office and rose from the bottom in &#8220;Odoru Daisousasen&#8221;.

 Shu Nishihara (Ozawa)

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto is still in court with the Weekly Bunshun. Kazutaka Ozawa of Speedwagon was named as one of the "attending comedians" who arranged a drinking party for Matsumoto. ......

Kazutaka Ozawa, who is in the midst of a longing for his return on his birthday, &#8220;Still, why is it so difficult for him to resume his activities?&#8221;

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Erika Karada, the “Queen of Evil,” is still cold to the public despite her rising reputation… “Surprising words” spoken by a family member on the street.

Maho Horiguchi, “Mahochi is very aggressive in love”, hugs and begs in “Kimi to Ooko-kun ni dekasanai” (You and the Wolf Can’t Fool Me).

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: Struggling with Cooking is Tough. Japan’s Fastest Halloween Party!

Behind Masaharu Fukuyama’s 310,000-Person Free Concert: The Balloon Trouble in Nagasaki

Kanna Hashimoto Hosting NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the Third Year Hints at a Big-Name Artist’s Debut

With “MUSIC” Facing Possible Cancellation Amid Declining Viewership Nippon TV Reportedly Pleads

Tamura Mako of TBS Tops Next Generation Variety Queen Announcer Staff Roundtable

Agency President, Producer, and Leading Actor Junichi Okada: Commanding the City with the Poise of a Fighter

Hollywood Stars Nervous as Diddy’s Sexual Assault Case Witness Testimony Begins

Odoru Daisousasen Re-runs Boost Fuji TV’s Happy Hour Slot

NHK Special on Johnny Kitagawa: Shocking Final 7 Minutes and the Reporter’s Bold Move

Excitement Builds Among Fans as Winter Sonata Movie Release Approaches

Upcoming Play Canceled: Takahisa Maeyama Faces Crisis with Controversial New Video

HiHi and Bishounen Collaboration Idea Resurfaces as Members Leave STARTO

Number_i Faces Image Crisis Due to Fans’ Bad Behavior One Year After Formation

The Dark Ambition Linking Johnny Kitagawa and Yukio Mishima

Yukio Mishima’s Suggestive Works Echo Johnny’s Abuse Scandal

The Hidden Father of Johnny’s: Unseen Ties to SMAP

The Hidden Father Behind Johnny’s Collapse: His Identity and Background

NHK’s Clouds Over the Hill Gains Viewers on BS, but Teruyuki Kagawa’s Full Return Still Uncertain

Sumire Matsubara Wins Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend in “Muddy Court Battle,” Orders Return of 45 Million Yen Amid Internal Disputes

Toshiyuki Nishida Fights Back Against False Drug Allegations and Online Defamation

Actress who rose to the top in her latest film, “Shinji Muroi”… Actress who was fired from her office and rose from the bottom in “Odoru Daisousasen”.

Kazutaka Ozawa, who is in the midst of a longing for his return on his birthday, “Still, why is it so difficult for him to resume his activities?”