 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 10th), Takehiro Shigumura, Masaharu Uemoto (6th), Shoichiro Tsuboi (7th, 8th), Akifumi Yoshida, Kojiro Yamada

 Ai Kato appeared at an event for the first time in eight years, showing off her outstanding style with a youthfulness that belies her age of 41. FRIFAY" has been paying attention to her since she was 16 years old. Here is a collection of images from her "beautiful girl talent" days to the present.


Ai Kato Returns After 8 Years at Fashion Event Reflecting on Her Legacy as Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s Successor

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 SMILE Corp. has announced that it has paid compensation to about 95% of Janie Kitagawa's sexual victims who agreed to the details of the compensation. On the other hand, for Shimon Ishimaru, who did not agree, a legal battle ensued. ......

Shimon Ishimaru and SMILE Corp Head Face Court Over Defamation

 Shinji Hasuo

 The 25th anniversary concert of "Arashi" is scheduled to be held next spring. NTV and Fuji Television are engaged in a fierce battle for the broadcasting rights.

TV Networks Compete for 300 Million Yen Rights to Arashi&#8217;s &#8216;Reunion Concert&#8217; Next Spring

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Yasuko, a pin-up comedian, completed 80 km in the "24 Hour TV" charity marathon. Just before the race, she was involved in an "outburst" by Huwa-chan, and there were concerns about her mental health. ......

Yasuko&#8217;s Record Salary Reveal Sparks Controversy Over 24-Hour Television Pay Rumors .

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 The honeymoon relationship between TV stations and entertainment agencies ...... is "unbreakable under any circumstances. I think everyone has come to realize that with the recent lifting of NHK's ban on the former Johnny's. That is also the reason for the poor performance of the morning drama "Omusubi".

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

 Toshihiko Tabuchi, a former TV Tokyo producer whose appearance on "NHK Special," which examined the issue of Johnny's sex-abuse, made headlines, says that the intensification of "two trends at TV stations" is confusing the "Omusubi" scene.

Former TV Tokyo Producer on N-Speak Discusses TV Networks Struggle to Cater to Talent Agencies&#8217; Power

 Ippei Hara

 NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" is facing a critical moment after recording the lowest viewer rating in its history last year. This year, Ariyoshi will host the event for the second year in a row, but it seems that a popular comedian is secretly being promoted by NHK as the "post-Ariyoshi" host. ......

NHK&#8217;s Next Host for Declining Kohaku Uta Gassen Likely to Be a Popular Comedian

 Kazuhiko Nakamura Takayuki Ogawauchi Sota Shima Yusuke Kondo

 Will it be Sakurai's style that follows Nakai's style? Or will it be the "Murakami style"?

 NHK has resumed the use of "staen" talents for new MC positions on its programs, and as a result, stations are increasingly using them as MCs with a great deal of fanfare. TV persons will thoroughly discuss the candidates for the next generation of star MCs!

Staen 8 Emerging Star MCs: Battle Royale Explained

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Tamura Kenji, aka "Tamuken," is famous not only as a comedian but also as a yakiniku restaurant owner. He returned to Japan from the U.S. due to poor business conditions, but behind his return was a project for his YouTube channel ......

Kenji Tamura&#8217;s Return and Miyasako&#8217;s Gain in Yakiniku Revitalization

 The butcher store run by Takei, the younger brother of Kismai's Ken'ei Senga, has undergone a major renovation!　When we visited the place after hearing about it, we found that it had already become a sacred place for his fans. He reveals the hardships and joys of the project.

Kis-My-Ft2&#8217;s Senga&#8217;s Brother&#8217;s Butcher Shop Transforms into a Celebrity-Fan Paradise!

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Takuya Kimura has often come under fire for his comments on social networking sites. This time, his comments at his own solo concert have been flamed again as a result of the buzz on social networking sites. This magazine article explains how it happened.

Takuya Kimura Faces Backlash Over Solo Concert Remarks on Abuse Victims

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has withdrawn his lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun. Naturally, the topic swept the internet, but a surprising reaction was discussed on X. ......


#BunshunDisband Trends After Matsumoto’s Lawsuit Withdrawal: Analyzing the Online Backlash

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was 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 of "Honjamaka" started a column in FRIDAY! Ishizuka starts off his column by saying, "'Friday' is a fat person's term for the day of fried food.

The &#8220;delicious&#8221; days of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; Hidehiko Ishizuka &#8211; Is it my mother&#8217;s fault that I&#8217;ve gained weight? Ishizuka family&#8217;s gorgeous dining table

 On November 8, "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto withdrew his lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun. Under such circumstances, Matsumoto's side released a comment jointly signed by his lawyers, which a legal expert analyzes: ......

Experts Analyze Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Comment on Intent to Withdraw Lawsuit

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Le'vie TOSHI

 Special Interview Part2

 When I came to the U.S. at the age of 26, I had no intention of coming back to Japan," Eisaku Yoshida, 55, recalls. Yoshida, who became the darling of the "Trendy Gosanke," as he was called, recalls that "I had mixed feelings at the time.

30 Years After Moving to the U.S., Eisaku Yoshida Reflects on His Ongoing Journey and Bold Past Statements

 Sono Aida

 Serialization: The staff saw it! Weekly Inside story of Television

 Young comedians are leaving the award shows that have produced many stars. The increase in the number of contestants and the competitive nature of the awards show are "spurring a shift away from the awards show. The gateway to success for young, unknown comedians is changing. ......

Lavit! Profits from Comedian Merchandise as Young Talents Rise and Award Races Fade

 Kazuhiko Nakamura Shinji Hamazaki

 The "Heart is Always By Your Side" series presents a collection of handwritten messages from celebrities such as Nanako Aizawa, a gravure idol, and Noriko Sakai, an actress!　The words folded on colored paper are filled with deep thoughts and wishes. What are the meanings of the messages as told by the people themselves?

Always by Your Side: Celebrities Like Noriko Sakai Share Deep Emotions in Handwritten Messages

 Yuri Adachi Tetsuko Takemoto

 Yuichi Nakamaru, 41, of "KAT-TUN," who was reportedly "secretly meeting" with a female college student at the APA Hotel in early August this year and announced indefinite suspension from performing activities, is now facing a theory that he will transfer to a certain major agency.

KAT-TUN&#8217;s Nakamaru Suspended for Hotel Meeting, Agency Addresses Departure Rumors

 Yusuke Kondo

 The numbers for the October season are starting to settle in, and some dramas seem to be dropping out of the ratings race, but one that stands out from the crowd is "Lie Unraveling Rhetoric. The writer of this magazine explains why.

Why No Big-Name Cast? The Surprising Appeal of Utokiri Rhetoric

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has suddenly dropped his lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun. He also issued an "apology" to a woman who was offended at a drinking session, which was far from a "closure" in terms of restoring his reputation... ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi Abandons Continuation of Trial, &#8220;Too Late Apology&#8221; Causes &#8220;Hurdle to Return to Terrestrial Broadcasting&#8221;.

 Takero Yui

 Mumeixxx (Mumei, 20), an influencer with over 6 million followers on SNS, made her major debut as a singer on October 2.

AI-generated beauty! Charismatic &#8220;Mumeixxx&#8221; of Generation Z reveals his determination to make a major label debut.

 TV personality Sakiraku Inoue, whose report on the U.S. presidential election was well received by the public, has been in the news for her love affair with Yu Hatanaka of the comedy duo Oswald. Her love affair with Yu Hatanaka of the comedy duo "Oswald" became a topic of conversation, but they later broke up. However, he seems to be doing very well at work, as his office is pushing him hard. ......

Sakiraku Inoue, whose report on the U.S. presidential election was well received, has her eyes set on becoming a news program MC.

 Yahaha Kata Wachihaha

 Recently, not only human idols but also two-dimensional idols called VTubers have become popular. Among them, Suisei Hoshigai of Hololive has been extremely popular. This reporter explains the secret of his popularity.

Hoshimachi Suisei, who calls himself a &#8220;virtual idol&#8221; beyond a VTuber, is unstoppable!

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 In fact, we are best friends! Special Talk: "The Most Evil Heel" and "The Idol Who Wanted to Be a Wrestler" Reveal What They Wanted to Be Now!

 The Netflix drama "Queen of Villainy," which depicts the life of Dump Matsumoto, the "most evil heel wrestler," has become a huge hit! Dump and Rihana, a top idol at the time, were "actually best friends! Dump and Risa Tachibana, one of the top idols at the time, who says she and Dump are "actually best friends! Risa Tachibana, who was a top idol at the time, says that she and Dump were "actually best friends!

Dump Matsumoto &#038; Risa Tachibana Talk about the &#8220;Frenzied &#8217;80s&#8221; &#8220;The &#8216;Evil Queen&#8217; era made us what we are today.

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Ai Kato Returns After 8 Years at Fashion Event Reflecting on Her Legacy as Ryoko Hirosue’s Successor

Shimon Ishimaru and SMILE Corp Head Face Court Over Defamation

TV Networks Compete for 300 Million Yen Rights to Arashi’s ‘Reunion Concert’ Next Spring

Yasuko’s Record Salary Reveal Sparks Controversy Over 24-Hour Television Pay Rumors .

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

Former TV Tokyo Producer on N-Speak Discusses TV Networks Struggle to Cater to Talent Agencies’ Power

NHK’s Next Host for Declining Kohaku Uta Gassen Likely to Be a Popular Comedian

Staen 8 Emerging Star MCs: Battle Royale Explained

Kenji Tamura’s Return and Miyasako’s Gain in Yakiniku Revitalization

Kis-My-Ft2’s Senga’s Brother’s Butcher Shop Transforms into a Celebrity-Fan Paradise!

Takuya Kimura Faces Backlash Over Solo Concert Remarks on Abuse Victims

#BunshunDisband Trends After Matsumoto’s Lawsuit Withdrawal: Analyzing the Online Backlash

The “delicious” days of “Honjamaka” Hidehiko Ishizuka – Is it my mother’s fault that I’ve gained weight? Ishizuka family’s gorgeous dining table

Experts Analyze Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Comment on Intent to Withdraw Lawsuit

30 Years After Moving to the U.S., Eisaku Yoshida Reflects on His Ongoing Journey and Bold Past Statements

Lavit! Profits from Comedian Merchandise as Young Talents Rise and Award Races Fade

Always by Your Side: Celebrities Like Noriko Sakai Share Deep Emotions in Handwritten Messages

KAT-TUN’s Nakamaru Suspended for Hotel Meeting, Agency Addresses Departure Rumors

Why No Big-Name Cast? The Surprising Appeal of Utokiri Rhetoric

Matsumoto Hitoshi Abandons Continuation of Trial, “Too Late Apology” Causes “Hurdle to Return to Terrestrial Broadcasting”.

AI-generated beauty! Charismatic “Mumeixxx” of Generation Z reveals his determination to make a major label debut.

Sakiraku Inoue, whose report on the U.S. presidential election was well received, has her eyes set on becoming a news program MC.

Hoshimachi Suisei, who calls himself a “virtual idol” beyond a VTuber, is unstoppable!

Dump Matsumoto & Risa Tachibana Talk about the “Frenzied ’80s” “The ‘Evil Queen’ era made us what we are today.