 Sankei Shimbun

 As the generational shift accelerates, who are the "real powerhouses"?

 With the exit of Matsumoto, Nakai, and other big names who had dominated the few "MC" seats available, a generational shift is rapidly underway. Who will be the next to take the reigns! Current TV personalities name the real names of the "real powerhouses" among comedians.

TV Industry Insider Discussion is The Next Generation of MC Comedians of Who Will Dominate the U-45  Era?

 Shu Nishihara (Kohin), Sota Shima (Morita), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Moriyama)

 Who is the "real powerhouse" amid the accelerating generational change?

 With the exit of Matsumoto, Nakai, and other big names who had dominated the few "MC" seats available, a generational shift is rapidly underway. Who will be the next to take the reigns! The TV presenters name the real names of the "real powerhouses" among the comedians.

[Inside the TV Industry] The Unexpected MC Talent Poised to Take Over the &#8220;U-45&#8221; Era

 Mike Shinoda of "Linkin Park," making his first visit to Japan in 12 years, showed up at a pop-up store in Nakameguro on February 10, and the scene was a big hit.

Taka from ONE OK ROCK Spotted in Two-Shot with Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The agency of the girl group "ME:I" has issued a statement against slanderous remarks and other unwanted behavior toward its members. Many of these slanderous remarks are the result of "jealousy" by fans of a male group from the same office...

Fans&#8217; Jealousy and Harassment Toward ME:I

 Ippei Hara (1st, 5th, 6th, 11th), Kazuhiko Nakamura, Akifumi Yoshida (3rd, 4th), Sota Shima (7th, 8th), Tetsuko Takemoto, Kotaro Okada, Takero Yubari

 Ai Higa, who has been active in variety shows and the drama "Forest" since the beginning of this year, left her longtime entertainment agency on January 31. What kind of activities will she show us this year? Let's take a look back at her past activities with these images.

Manami Higa Shines in Variety and Drama: Stunning Looks in a Mini Dress and Frilly Skirt at Wrap Party

 One month has passed since the "rush of commercial suspensions" by sponsors. While the public is still taking a hard look at Fuji TV, the entertainment agencies that do business with Fuji TV are also taking "unusual measures". Please refer to ...... for details.

The Unusual Approach Entertainment Agencies Are Taking with Fuji TV

 Kei Kato

 Serialization: The staff saw it! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 Antony from "Matenroe" appeared on a variety show and revealed that he has become a "millionaire" by making a lot of money through live streaming on TikTok. Since the COVID-19 crisis, many celebrities have entered the live-streaming service. ......

Top Comedians Enter Live Streaming for Billion-Yen Earnings

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 On February 19, Masahiro Nakai posted his last video and closed his fan club website. Behind the scenes, Fuji Television's third-party committee is quietly conducting interviews, but the investigation into Mr. Nakai is not being conducted. ......

Fuji TV Probes “Hyatt Drinking” But No Inquiry Into Masahiro Nakai

 Sari Yoshizawa

 Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women have been the subject of speculation regarding the involvement of Fuji Television Network employees. The stations have begun to investigate whether or not they were "paying up" to female TV announcers and celebrities, and one of them, Sari Yoshizawa, a gravure idol, confides that she was "almost paid off.

Gravure Idol Exposes the Night She Was Nearly Offered to a TV Producer

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Takehara Pistol is a singer-songwriter. Takehara Pistol formed "Noxuzen" with his college classmate Hiroya Hamano, but the group disbanded due to conflicts over their activities. Since then, he has continued his expressive activities alone. He talks about his musical roots and the secret story of his time in "Notouzen.

Special Interview] Pistol Takehara: &#8220;It was supposed to be a limited time unit&#8221; &#8211; The Surprising Story of &#8220;Noxuzen

 Miyu Iketani

 The 9th "My first trip to Shanghai in 7 years, and I enjoyed it more than last time" by Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student.

 Miyu Iketani's reason for studying abroad was a trip to China seven years ago with a friend. At that time, he toured Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, and Nanjing, and was fascinated by China. This time, she will visit Shanghai, the place of her memories, for the first time in seven years.

Former TV TOKYO correspondent Miyu Iketani experiences a state-of-the-art hotel in China where a robot delivers food to your room.

 Mineko Miwa

 The secret to maintaining her style! She is an actress who has been attracting attention for her outstanding style, and finally appears on the cover of FRIDAY for the first time. She talks about her personal life and her future goals.

 Sumire Yokono, a former NMB48 member who is now active as an actress, makes her first appearance on the cover of FRIDAY, and talks about the secrets of her body makeup, her personal life, and her future goals.

Sumire Yokono: &#8220;I eat rice every day to keep my bust size down.

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 NHK will broadcast a special program on JIN of BTS on February 15. NHK has long hoped to make BTS the centerpiece of this year's Kohaku, as they had three groups from the same agency participate in last year's Kohaku, but it seems that BTS is not so complacent. ......

NHK&#8217;s secret plan to carry &#8220;BTS&#8221; to the Kohaku Uta Gassen at any cost

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

 Kodansha Resource Center

 On February 18, a farewell party for Toshiyuki Nishida, who died of ischemic heart disease last October, was held at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. We look back on the life of Mr. Nishida, who was loved by many of his fellow actors.

Toshiyuki Nishida&#8217;s Farewell Party Reminds Us of His &#8220;Glare&#8221; and &#8220;Tearful Drinking&#8221; He Revealed at a Bar as a Young Man in the Theater

 Takashi Yamada, a so-called "attendant" (a pseudonym) who attends drinks parties with people in the entertainment industry, confessed the reality of drinking parties with female TV announcers and big-name comedians in Osaka over the past 10 years.

A kiss as a punishment&#8230; An &#8220;Osaka Attender&#8221; reveals the reality of &#8220;drinking parties with female announcers and big-name comedians from TV stations in Osaka.

 Even just walking around the restaurant with an unflappable face, he was full of the aura of a star - and he was a star in his own right. The photo shows Kamenashi stopping by a French restaurant in Tokyo that looked like a hideout on a cold al day. Perhaps he is a regular customer, but he was in his natural state without any disguise.

Kazuya Kamenashi Spotted in Tokyo Before Retirement Exuding Star Power

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 The film "Sunset Sunrise," written by screenwriter Kudo Kankuro and starring Masaki Suda, has become a hot topic of conversation. The film depicts the Great East Japan Earthquake and the COVID-19 crisis, two "disasters" that have had a major impact on Japan. ......

Five Years After COVID-19: Why &#8220;Sunset Sunrise&#8221; Touches Hearts

 Masaki Miyasaka (4th photo)

 On February 1, Yoko Minamino performed in the recitation play "Blue Sky" at the Haiyuza Theater. After the performance, many fans waited for her to come out. Minamino responded politely to each and every fan, witnessing the warm interaction that has not changed over the past 40 years.

Yoko Minamino Wows Fans with Timeless Beauty at Closing Historic Theater

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 On February 19, "Reiwa Roman" Kuruma Takahira, who admitted to playing online casinos and apologized, announced that he would refrain from his activities. The background behind the popularity of online casinos among comedians is ......

How Comedians Like Reiwa Roman&#8217;s Kuruma Takahira Fueled the Growth of Online Casinos

 A beautiful woman in leather pants and long boots stomping on the asphalt was walking around Akasaka in the late afternoon. It was Akane Osawa, walking with her black New Balance down jacket open wildly and the wind whipping at her shoulders.

Osawa Akane Strides Boldly in Akasaka: Rising to the Top of the Beauty Industry!

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st photo) Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd photo) Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 In-Depth Report: TV stations and entertainment agencies are in a panic.

 Reiwa Roman" Kuruma apologized for his involvement in an illegal online casino. Yoshimoto Kogyo says that about 50 comedians and employees were involved in the case. Some TV stations are asking Yoshimoto to explain his responsibility. When we directly contacted the person in question...

[Illegal Online Casino Scandal] Exclusive Interview with &#8220;Reiwa Roman&#8221; Kuruma &#038; &#8220;Toro Salmon&#8221; Kubota

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also 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

 Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Great Days" of "Honjamaka" vol.09

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his visit to a mansion. Ishizuka used to report on visits to mansions before he became a gourmet reporter. Ishizuka felt that people who live in mansions have one thing in common...

The common denominator is &#8220;love for people&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s insights from his visit to a mansion

 Mrs. Devi announced the launch of a new party for the House of Councillors election in the summer. She has announced the launch of a new party for the House of Councillors election in the summer, and has appointed Shinnosuke Fujikawa, an election planner nicknamed the "god of elections," as her campaign strategist. ...

Madame Dewi&#8217;s &#8220;Pet New Party&#8221; Sparks Backlash: Luxury Fur and Calls for Prioritizing People

 Kyodo News

 Ai Mikami, who gained attention for her role in last year's NHK historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e" (To You, Hikaru Kimi), is also highly acclaimed for her role in the current Tsukishin drama "119 Emergency Call" (Tsuki 9). She is also set to star in NHK's morning drama in the first half of 2014. How did she become a "muso"?

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TV Industry Insider Discussion is The Next Generation of MC Comedians of Who Will Dominate the U-45 Era?

[Inside the TV Industry] The Unexpected MC Talent Poised to Take Over the “U-45” Era

Taka from ONE OK ROCK Spotted in Two-Shot with Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park

Fans’ Jealousy and Harassment Toward ME:I

Manami Higa Shines in Variety and Drama: Stunning Looks in a Mini Dress and Frilly Skirt at Wrap Party

The Unusual Approach Entertainment Agencies Are Taking with Fuji TV

Top Comedians Enter Live Streaming for Billion-Yen Earnings

Fuji TV Probes “Hyatt Drinking” But No Inquiry Into Masahiro Nakai

Gravure Idol Exposes the Night She Was Nearly Offered to a TV Producer

Special Interview] Pistol Takehara: “It was supposed to be a limited time unit” – The Surprising Story of “Noxuzen

Former TV TOKYO correspondent Miyu Iketani experiences a state-of-the-art hotel in China where a robot delivers food to your room.

Sumire Yokono: “I eat rice every day to keep my bust size down.

NHK’s secret plan to carry “BTS” to the Kohaku Uta Gassen at any cost

Toshiyuki Nishida’s Farewell Party Reminds Us of His “Glare” and “Tearful Drinking” He Revealed at a Bar as a Young Man in the Theater

A kiss as a punishment… An “Osaka Attender” reveals the reality of “drinking parties with female announcers and big-name comedians from TV stations in Osaka.

Kazuya Kamenashi Spotted in Tokyo Before Retirement Exuding Star Power

Five Years After COVID-19: Why “Sunset Sunrise” Touches Hearts

Yoko Minamino Wows Fans with Timeless Beauty at Closing Historic Theater

How Comedians Like Reiwa Roman’s Kuruma Takahira Fueled the Growth of Online Casinos

Osawa Akane Strides Boldly in Akasaka: Rising to the Top of the Beauty Industry!

[Illegal Online Casino Scandal] Exclusive Interview with “Reiwa Roman” Kuruma & “Toro Salmon” Kubota

The common denominator is “love for people”… “Honjamaka” Hidehiko Ishizuka’s insights from his visit to a mansion

Madame Dewi’s “Pet New Party” Sparks Backlash: Luxury Fur and Calls for Prioritizing People

Akiko-sama Shines! Ai Mikami’s Breakthrough as a Mission Controller with Unstoppable Teamwork!