 Junsei Todoroki

 On October 1, all CHAGE and ASKA albums and singles were released for distribution. In doing so, ASKA reveals that he and CHAGE talked on the phone for about an hour. What is the reason why they will not resume their activities?

CHAGE and ASKA&#8217;s Continued Hiatus: The Challenges Despite Recent Discussions

 Takeyuki Kozuka

 Interview with Saka Igarashi

 Special interview with former SKE48 member Saka Igarashi, who shows off her beautiful gravure in the latest issue of FRIDAY.

No Sleep Before the Deadline: An F-Cup Gravure Idol Discusses Her Writing Process for a Viral Essay

 After graduating from SKE48 in 2022, Saka Igarashi has been active as a TV personality. In a recent interview on Friday, she shows off her proud F-cup cups, but in fact, she has an unusual background: she was born in Saitama and grew up in the Philippines.

From Nagoya to the Philippines: A Former Idol&#8217;s Journey to Form a Seven-Member Group

 Takeno Yui

 Main cast member of "SHOGUN," which has won the most 18 Emmy Awards in history, "Mr. Fuji" made an appearance at the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony!

 The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was held and the drama "Shogun Shogun" produced by and starring Hiroyuki Sanada won a record number of 18 awards. We interviewed actress Moe Hoshi, who played one of the main characters. She told us the behind-the-scenes story of filming in the U.S....

Moeka Hoshi: Actress Who Spent Eight Months in Canada Witnessing Legends

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 Akiko Wada has announced that "Akko ni Omakase" will continue to be broadcast on TBS, a complete reversal of the "termination" reports. The long-running program, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary next spring, has a lot of problems. ......

Akiko Wada denies all the discontinuation of &#8220;Omakase,&#8221; but the &#8220;baton relay&#8221; with &#8220;Sanjapo&#8221; is a &#8220;smoldering spark.

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A documentary film will be released in November&#8230;A collection of &#8220;brilliant&#8221; images of former &#8220;SMAP&#8221; member Katsuyuki Mori.

 Ippei Hara

 On October 6, Yumiko Arido will start a new news program at TV Asahi. Yumiko has contributed to NTV as the main anchor of "news zero" in the past, but now she is receiving unexpected backhandedness from her old employer.

Is this an attempt to crush Yudo? Nippon TV sent an &#8220;assassin&#8221; from a big-name idol to Yumiko Udo, who was about to start a new program.

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has been taking a break from his entertainment activities due to a trial with Bunshun. Then, suddenly a "settlement report" emerged. We further explored the background and found that a certain male celebrity is ......

The existence of &#8220;a male celebrity of the same rank as Matsumoto&#8221; in the Bunshun evidence that is troubling Hitoshi Matsumoto: &#8220;Do I have to rethink my trial strategy?

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Ren Meguro of Snow Man is one of the most popular members of STARTO. One comment he made on a TV show has drawn the ire of his fans. A reporter for this magazine explains the sequence of events.

Meguro Ren apologizes on SNS for a series of comments that are not typical of &#8220;idols&#8221;: &#8220;I want to get married after all.

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 The comedy trio "Linda Color ∞" won second place in "Gurunai Omoshiro-so" on the first day of New Year's Day 2012, and are now sought after for their variety shows. Where did they come from and where are they headed?

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 It was announced that Mitsuho Fukudome, formerly of AKB48, will become the navigator of a new program on J-WAVE. What is the reason why she was chosen for the job, as she was not well-known to the general public? ......

Romantic Entanglements Aside: Mitsuho Fukudome&#8217;s Strengths as a Rising Variety Talent

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Hitomi Nishikawa, whose last song "Onna-rohana" was an unprecedented hit in the enka genre, was ignited by a YouTube video. Her new song is a cover of a famous song by Aki Yashiro, a senior singer in her hometown, whose parents live six houses down from her.

Hit Song Jorogumo: Hitomi Nishikawa&#8217;s Dedication to Preserving Aki Yashiro&#8217;s Shiranui Jouwa

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 The prodigy fighter, who has been making great strides since turning to boxing, has a serious girlfriend.

 Tenshin Nasukawa, a prodigy who is preparing for his first title fight, has been scooped by the media as the object of a passionate love affair! He is in the midst of his final preparations for the fight, and a beautiful blonde woman is seen running around like a personal trainer. The person with whom Nasukawa spends every spare moment...

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 There was a Japanese-American model who captured the hearts of Madonna, the "Queen of Pop" of the 1990s, and Angelina Jolie, a popular young actress at the time. Her name is Jenny Shimizu.

A Shocking Love Triangle Involving Madonna, Angelina Jolie, and a Japanese Supermodel

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 Aika Kanda went to Florida with her husband during their summer vacation. She enjoyed the Kennedy Space Center, which she had longed to visit, and Disney. When they finally got to ride Space Mountain, they were stunned at how different it was from the real thing. She tried to ride it again, but...

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Exploring Adult Playfulness: The Evolution of “That&#8217;s What Idols Are!” in Kyoko Koizumi&#8217;s Music

 It turns out that former "NEWS" member Yuya Tegoshi will be returning to the popular TV show "Itte Q to the Ends of the World! The Internet has voiced both approval and disapproval of the show, but the reason his return has lasted this long is ......

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 Jiji Press

 On October 1, Nagisa Watanabe, an announcer who left Fuji Television Network in August, announced the start of a 400 yen/month subscription to her Instagram Stories. At the same time, she also announced an illness that caused her to take an extended leave of absence. ......

Former Fuji TV Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Reveals PTSD and Launches Subscription Service

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 Yusuke Kondo

 timelesz's audition show is gaining popularity as it continues to rank high on Netflix. However, other entertainment agencies are said to be "horrified" by this. What is the reason?

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 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Takao Kawakami

 Uchimura Produce" is back after a 16-year absence. It was the first time in 16 years that Mitsuyoshi Uchimura appeared on a TV Asahi program, so it was as if the star of the comedy world was "distancing himself" from TV Asahi alone. Behind the scenes: ......

Hikaru Uchimura&#8217;s Marriage to Yumi Tokunaga and His 16-Year Comeback on Uchimura Produce

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Yuzuno Nagao, 7, made her debut in the entertainment industry at the age of one and a half, and this year marks her sixth year in the industry. She has appeared in numerous well-known dramas, movies, and commercials, and has captivated viewers with her acting ability that is hard to believe for a 7-year-old. She revealed the secret to making her "dream" come true.

Yuno Nagao Speaks About Her Dreams and Future in 10 Years with the Power of Kotodama

 Kyosuke Higashi

 Umeki Koichiro

 Rio Yamashita is the first gravure actress in Japan to shoot on location in the steppe of Mongolia. Why did she choose Mongolia? The authentic actress talks about her thoughts on the unknown world of gravure...

Behind the Scenes with Rio Yamashita: Unveiling Her True Thoughts on Playing Someone Else

 In early September, Ran Ito appeared at the ticket gate of Tokyo Station near midnight. As she exited the ticket gate, more than a dozen "uncles" were waiting for her and chased after her as if to protect her. Who are these men who have been supporting Candy's for a long time?

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CHAGE and ASKA’s Continued Hiatus: The Challenges Despite Recent Discussions

No Sleep Before the Deadline: An F-Cup Gravure Idol Discusses Her Writing Process for a Viral Essay

From Nagoya to the Philippines: A Former Idol’s Journey to Form a Seven-Member Group

Moeka Hoshi: Actress Who Spent Eight Months in Canada Witnessing Legends

Akiko Wada denies all the discontinuation of “Omakase,” but the “baton relay” with “Sanjapo” is a “smoldering spark.

A documentary film will be released in November…A collection of “brilliant” images of former “SMAP” member Katsuyuki Mori.

Is this an attempt to crush Yudo? Nippon TV sent an “assassin” from a big-name idol to Yumiko Udo, who was about to start a new program.

The existence of “a male celebrity of the same rank as Matsumoto” in the Bunshun evidence that is troubling Hitoshi Matsumoto: “Do I have to rethink my trial strategy?

Meguro Ren apologizes on SNS for a series of comments that are not typical of “idols”: “I want to get married after all.

The Making of “Linda Color Infinity” Runner-Up of Omoshiro Sou

Romantic Entanglements Aside: Mitsuho Fukudome’s Strengths as a Rising Variety Talent

Hit Song Jorogumo: Hitomi Nishikawa’s Dedication to Preserving Aki Yashiro’s Shiranui Jouwa

Nasukawa Tenshin’s New Romance: A 24-Year-Old Blonde Dancer Before the Title Match!

A Shocking Love Triangle Involving Madonna, Angelina Jolie, and a Japanese Supermodel

Aika Kanda’s Summer Vacation Travel Diary Part 2: Reflecting on Japan at the Real Disney

Exploring Adult Playfulness: The Evolution of “That’s What Idols Are!” in Kyoko Koizumi’s Music

Yuya Tegoshi’s Comeback to ‘Itte Q’: Navigating the Challenges of Returning to Television After Four Years

Former Fuji TV Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Reveals PTSD and Launches Subscription Service

Kenichi Takito, Junki Tozuka, Makana Ozaki, and More Reunite! A Look Back at “Tora ni Tsubasa”

Timelesz’s Audition Program Gains Popularity, Sparking Concerns Among Other Talent Agencies

Hikaru Uchimura’s Marriage to Yumi Tokunaga and His 16-Year Comeback on Uchimura Produce

Yuno Nagao Speaks About Her Dreams and Future in 10 Years with the Power of Kotodama

Behind the Scenes with Rio Yamashita: Unveiling Her True Thoughts on Playing Someone Else

Ran Ito’s Stylish Return to Tokyo: A Warm Welcome from the Supporting Team