 Keisuke Nishi

 The members of "Snow Man" revealed their feelings when their mentor Hideaki Takizawa left the former Johnny's on a variety show on May 5. Takizawa never asked them to join him. ......

Why Hideaki Takizawa Didn’t Recruit His &#8216;Favorite Disciple&#8217; Snow Man

 Yusuke Kondo

 The controversial "SMAP photo blacking out" of "Furuhata Tosaburo. The DVD and Blu-ray packages of "Thirteen Assassins," a movie in which Goro Inagaki appeared in 2010, also had "Inagaki's photo blacked out. The story behind it can be found at .......

SMAP Blackout Controversy: The Hidden Story Behind Goro Inagaki’s Image on 13 Assassins Packaging

 Daisuke Iwasaki (Renho), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Ishimaru)

 Shinji Ishimaru is in the news for coming in second place in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. He is truly a hot seller in the TV industry, appearing not only on news and information programs but also on late-night variety shows. In contrast to Ishimaru, the third-place finisher, Renho...

Renho’s Furious SNS Outburst vs. Flood of Offers for Shinji Ishimaru

 Keisuke Nishi, Takero Yuzoku

 Singer Akina Nakamori (59) held a three-day fan club event from July 12 to 14. We captured a rare glimpse of the legendary diva, who returned to her fans for the first time in about six and a half years--.

Akina Nakamori’s Relaxed Hotel Return and the Positive Reason Behind It

 Writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc., including the web magazine "Plus Alpha Today. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

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

 Reuters/Afro

 The U.S. presidential race this fall is coming to a climax. In the midst of all this, incumbent President Biden is facing headwinds. George Clooney, a major supporter who raised 4.8 billion yen at a support party, has advised him to withdraw from the race. Behind the scenes...

George Clooney’s Support for Biden’s Withdrawal Linked to Human Rights Lawyer Wife

 Ippei Hara, Keisuke Nishi

 Natsumi Egashira, wife of R-Designate and TV personality, announced that she is pregnant with their second child. This magazine reported their lovemaking scene two years ago. We will report on that time and the recent reputation of R-Designation and his family in the neighborhood.

R-Shitei’s Humble Life with Gravure Idol Amid News of Second Child

 We have independently obtained top-secret data compiled by a major TV station! Who are the "top performers" in news and information programs that "get the numbers"?

 Commentators who cut news from their own viewpoints. FRIDAY obtained top-secret data compiled by a major TV station. We have created our own "potential viewership ranking" and unveiled it to the public!

Top 30 Commentators Revealed for Potential Viewership Rankings

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto is not only in a legal battle with Bunshun, but also in an "off-the-cuff" brawl with the victim, Ako, over her appearance as a witness. He is now in a "fight" with Yomiuri TV, where he has a regular show. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Fury Over &#8216;Miyane-ya&#8217; Threatens ‘Downtown DX’ Cancellation

 Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1955. Media culture critic. Joined TV Man Union in 1981. Has been producing documentaries and dramas for the past 20 years. His representative works include "Human Document: The Story of Masako Natsume. After working as an assistant professor at Keio University, he was a professor at the Department of Newspaper, Faculty of Letters, Sophia University until 2020. He is the author of "'Kita no Kuni Kara' Kuroita Goro no Kotoba" (Gentosha), "A Little Lie is Tolerable - Kuniko Mukoda no Kotoba" (Shinchosha), and others.

 Hiroyoshi Usui

 Takao Kawakami (Koike), Yusuke Kondo (Nakano)

 Kudo Kankuro's "Shinjuku Field Hospital" is a drama that one cannot take one's eyes off. Media critic Hiroyoshi Usui calls it an evolution of Kudo-kan's "local" drama.

From Ikebukuro to Kitami: Shinjuku Battlefield Hospital Redefines Kudo Kankuro&#8217;s Local Drama

 Ippei Hara

 In early July, we spotted Kiko Mizuhara on a street in Tokyo! She was looking very cool in a resort-style fashion with green lamé skirt and green sleeves. A few days ago, she reported watching Shohei Ohtani's game, and it looks like she refreshed herself in LA.

Kiko Mizuhara’s Resort Outfit After LA Trip Brings Freshness to Ohtani Home Run Report

 Kyodo

 Wakana Matsumoto stars in the drama "Saionji-san Doesn't Do Housework," which started on July 9. This is the secret story of her success. She once turned down a career in show business, and after moving to Tokyo, she worked her way down the ladder as the signboard girl of an eel restaurant in Shinjuku while studying acting.

Matsumoto Wakana’s Journey: From Unagi Restaurant Poster Girl to Leading Her First Prime-Time Drama at 40

 One evening in late June, a woman who appeared to be a friend of a mother and a friend of a mother, wearing a blouse and a one-piece dress in bright primary colors, were walking side by side through a crowded shopping area crowded with many shoppers. The woman wearing the green blouse is Mitsunori Uehara, 33, an NHK announcer.

NHK’s Mitsunori Uehara Stuns with Graceful Maternity Leave Look

 Yuri Adachi

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

 From May to June, a series of social networking sites of former Johnny's Office members went up in flames. Meanwhile, SHIMOFURI MYOJO has been producing flames by biting famous celebrities himself. The latter is not seen as a problem...

Actors Toma Ikuta and Junta Nakama Face Backlash, Quit Social Media

 On July 12, the "Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award" ceremony was held in Tokyo, and Ryoko Shinohara, 50, the winner of the 50s category, took the stage. What attracted the audience more than the sparkle of her jewelry were her beautiful legs and "coolness".

50-Year-Old Ryoko Shinohara Dazzles at Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award

 Makoto Kuwata

 TOBE" is doing well thanks to the rapid growth of "Number_i," the office's flagship show, and the unveiling of a new group, but behind the scenes, the company is suffering from a shortage of staff. The company's president personally called for job openings, but it seems that no one has been able to fill the positions.

TOBE Faces Serious Manpower Shortage Despite CEO&#8217;s Appeal

 It's a bee outside the courtroom. ...... Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto has filed a lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun, which reported that he sexually coerced a woman, claiming over 500 million yen in damages. It seems that the game under the water is getting more and more intense. ......

Weekly Bunshun: Why the ‘A and X Affair’ Leak Is Unlikely

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Shungiku Uchida's classic manga "Minami-kun ga Koibito" is back in Reiwa with a bold "gender reversal" model change! The summer-cool serial drama "Minami-kun ga Koibito! Actress Ai Iinuma, who plays the lead role of Chiyomi in the summer cool drama series "Minami-kun ga Koibito!

Classic Drama Returns as Ai Iinuma Promises a Memorable Summer

 Kasumi Arimura is currently starring as the heroine in the Tsuki 9 drama "Umi no Hajimari" (The Beginning of the Sea). She has recently been in the news for her "severe weight loss" and her reported breakup with Kaijin Takahashi of Kinpuri fame, and some are concerned about her "future" as an actress.

Breakup Reports and Drastic Weight Loss Rumors Raise Concerns About Kasumi Arimura&#8217;s Future as an Actress

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Summer dramas have been starting one after another since July. In addition to the popular productions, what is striking is the rapid rise of former Johnny's talents. We take a look behind the scenes at the increasing number of dramas starring these former stars, who for a while disappeared from terrestrial broadcasting.

Why Old Johnny’s Talents Are Dominating Summer Dramas

 Junsei Todoroki

 After the turmoil at the former Johnny's office, Takuya Kimura's first drama starring him, "believe," has come to a grand conclusion. While Kimura has another movie starring him coming up in the winter, there are whispers that his Fuji Television-produced drama "Kyobo" is being held back.

Production of &#8220;Kyojo 3&#8221; Faces Major Delays as Takuya Kimura&#8217;s Schedule Proves Difficult to Secure

 Kojiro Yamada

 The beloved comedian, who is now 60 years old, took a brief time off in his beloved Porsche. ......

 Tetsuro Degawa was stuck in a traffic jam on a street in Daikanyama while driving his beloved car. However, he was not irritated and responded to the cheers of his fans with the driver's window fully open in the humid heat of the rainy season. It seems that this day was a dinner party at a restaurant frequented by Tsuru...

Degawa Hosts Itte Q Party with Top Female Announcers at Hidden Daikanyama Izakaya

 Akio Nakamori

 Takero Bund

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Desire for Johnny's Chapter 4: The Day Hideaki Takizawa Surpasses Janie Kitagawa (5)

 Hideaki Takizawa was a favorite of Janie Kitagawa, but after Janie's death, he became independent from the office. Where is he headed?

Hideaki Takizawa Takes the Most Important Thing from Johnny&#8217;s to TOBE After the Collapse of the Dominant Force

 Makoto Kuwata, Afro

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Desire for Johnny's Chapter 4: The Day Hideaki Takizawa Surpasses Kitagawa Takizawa

 Hideaki Takizawa's stoic way of life is well known. What in the world motivates him?

Hideaki Takizawa’s Vision for World Transformation and His Attraction to Radical Ideologies

 Keisuke Nishi, Afro, Kyodo News

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Johnny's Desire Chapter 4: The Day Hideaki Takizawa Surpassed Kitagawa (3)

 In the Johnny's office, "many sacrifices" were made in order for one outstanding talent to shine. Hideaki Takizawa's surroundings are no exception.

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SMAP Blackout Controversy: The Hidden Story Behind Goro Inagaki’s Image on 13 Assassins Packaging

Renho’s Furious SNS Outburst vs. Flood of Offers for Shinji Ishimaru

Akina Nakamori’s Relaxed Hotel Return and the Positive Reason Behind It

George Clooney’s Support for Biden’s Withdrawal Linked to Human Rights Lawyer Wife

R-Shitei’s Humble Life with Gravure Idol Amid News of Second Child

Top 30 Commentators Revealed for Potential Viewership Rankings

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Fury Over ‘Miyane-ya’ Threatens ‘Downtown DX’ Cancellation

From Ikebukuro to Kitami: Shinjuku Battlefield Hospital Redefines Kudo Kankuro’s Local Drama

Kiko Mizuhara’s Resort Outfit After LA Trip Brings Freshness to Ohtani Home Run Report

Matsumoto Wakana’s Journey: From Unagi Restaurant Poster Girl to Leading Her First Prime-Time Drama at 40

NHK’s Mitsunori Uehara Stuns with Graceful Maternity Leave Look

Actors Toma Ikuta and Junta Nakama Face Backlash, Quit Social Media

50-Year-Old Ryoko Shinohara Dazzles at Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award

TOBE Faces Serious Manpower Shortage Despite CEO’s Appeal

Weekly Bunshun: Why the ‘A and X Affair’ Leak Is Unlikely

Classic Drama Returns as Ai Iinuma Promises a Memorable Summer

Breakup Reports and Drastic Weight Loss Rumors Raise Concerns About Kasumi Arimura’s Future as an Actress

Why Old Johnny’s Talents Are Dominating Summer Dramas

Production of “Kyojo 3” Faces Major Delays as Takuya Kimura’s Schedule Proves Difficult to Secure

Degawa Hosts Itte Q Party with Top Female Announcers at Hidden Daikanyama Izakaya

Hideaki Takizawa Takes the Most Important Thing from Johnny’s to TOBE After the Collapse of the Dominant Force

Hideaki Takizawa’s Vision for World Transformation and His Attraction to Radical Ideologies

The Biggest Scandal in Johnny’s History as Tackey Overcame the Corpses While Watching His Dismissed Colleagues