 Shu Nishihara

 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.

 Shinya Inui, Koichi Kikuchi, Noriyoshi Koizumi, Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Naoki Shimizu (5th and 6th photos), Junsei Todoroki (7th and 8th photos),

 A documentary film, "Auto Racer Katsuyuki Mori: The Promised Oval, The Movie," will be released in theaters on November 29. Here is a collection of "brilliant" images of former "SMAP" driver Katsuyuki Mori, who is still as popular as an idol even in the world of auto racers.

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.

 Comedy researcher and freelance editor/writer. Former band member, former broadcaster. Loves all kinds of entertainment. Published "Shimura Ken Theory" (Asahi Shinbun Publishing) in April 2021. Currently updating his personal website, "Immortal Writing Blues. http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

 Sugizo

 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?

The Making of &#8220;Linda Color Infinity&#8221; Runner-Up of Omoshiro Sou

 Serials: The Staff Saw It All! Weekly Inside story of Television

 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

 Shu Nishihara Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd)

 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...

Nasukawa Tenshin&#8217;s New Romance: A 24-Year-Old Blonde Dancer Before the Title Match!

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

 Photofest/AFLO

 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

 Aika Kanda

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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...

Aika Kanda&#8217;s Summer Vacation Travel Diary Part 2: Reflecting on Japan at the Real Disney

 The book, "The Music of Kyoko Koizumi" (Tatsumi Shuppan), which unravels the gradual evolution of Kyoko Koizumi from her beginnings as an idol through her music, has just been published. We asked the author, Chappie Kato, about the idol Kyoko Koizumi.

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 ......

Yuya Tegoshi&#8217;s Comeback to &#8216;Itte Q&#8217;: Navigating the Challenges of Returning to Television After Four Years

 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

 NHK's hit TV series "Tora ni Tsubasa" finally reached its final episode on September 27. It is not perfect, but it is somehow endearing. On a day in September, many famous characters gathered in Tokyo.

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

 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?

Timelesz&#8217;s Audition Program Gains Popularity, Sparking Concerns Among Other Talent Agencies

 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?

Ran Ito&#8217;s Stylish Return to Tokyo: A Warm Welcome from the Supporting Team

 Kojiro Yamada

 Mitsuyoshi Uchimura of Ucchan Nanchan held a "luxurious boys' party" at an upscale restaurant. Uchimura has been active at the forefront of the entertainment industry for almost 40 years, and is now a major MC. According to a source, it is Uchimura's "sense of familiarity" that has made possible the miracle of his nearly 40 years of continuous success.

Yo Oizumi, Tetsuro Degawa, and Rocchi Members Dine at High-End Japanese Restaurant

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has been taking a break from his entertainment activities to focus on his trial with Bunshun Weekly. In the midst of all this, a theory of a "surprise settlement" suddenly began circulating within the industry. However, there is a hurdle to clear: ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto vs. Bunshun: Reconciliation Hinges on &#8220;Ms. A&#8217;s Feelings&#8221;

 Toshio Ishikawa (entertainment reporter)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the Scenes" of the entertainment industry: ......

 Kenji Haga was arrested for the third time for obstruction of execution. He has been on a downward spiral since he went to prison for a fraud case involving unlisted stocks, for which he was convicted by the Supreme Court in 2001. ......

Veteran Entertainment Reporter Reflects on &#8216;Life of a Liar&#8217; Following Kenji Haga&#8217;s Arrest

 TV Tokyo's Yuka Aiuchi, the main anchor of "WBS (World Business Satellite)", took a smiling two-shot with Makoto Takahashi, CEO of "KDDI". The reason is .......

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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

Yo Oizumi, Tetsuro Degawa, and Rocchi Members Dine at High-End Japanese Restaurant

Hitoshi Matsumoto vs. Bunshun: Reconciliation Hinges on “Ms. A’s Feelings”

Veteran Entertainment Reporter Reflects on ‘Life of a Liar’ Following Kenji Haga’s Arrest

Yuka Aiuchi, the Cool Beauty Anchor of “WBS,” Smiles with KDDI’s President