 Ichiro Takatsuka

 In December, Nakajima Kento announced his solo debut under his own name. However, for some reason, the record company asked him not to use the title "ex-Sexy Zone" at his press conference. What was the reason?

Kento Nakajima&#8217;s Request at Solo Debut: Forget Sexy Zone?

 Takero Shigumura (1st photo), Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd-4th photos)

 NHK Chairman Inaba announced the resumption of the use of STARTO talent. He also hinted at the possibility of STARTO's participation in Kohaku, where last year there were no teams. However, it seems that fans are not necessarily happy. What are the reasons?

STARTO&#8217;s Kouhaku Comeback: Fans Mixed Despite NHK Offer Rejection

 Takeo Dec.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 With her lovely smile and outstanding style, she is known as "a supernova in the gravure world" and is now sought after in various media, including television, beyond the boundaries of magazines. We take a closer look at the unexpected face of such a star.

 Yina Enohara, nicknamed "the supernova of the gravure world" for her lovely smile and outstanding style, made her gravure debut in February, and since then she has been in demand for her work on TV and in various other media beyond the boundaries of magazines. What is the unexpected side of her that she has revealed...

Ina Enohara: Solo Drinks at Local Taverns Are Still My Favorite

 The stoic former AKB general manager who graduated with "No Scandal" and the only single "Super Sento no Idol" date in a dignified manner!

 We scooped up the serious relationship between Yui Yokoyama, who served as the second general manager of AKB48, and Shota Gogami of Junrei! Cuddling up together without worrying about being seen, they were headed to... How did a super idol and a super public bath idol end up dating?

Full Story Yui Yokoyama And Shota Uegami from Junretsu in Serious Love, Living Together in a Tower Apartment

 Jonathan Caine of the American rock band Journey was spotted at Shinagawa Station. He was in a good mood, smiling at his fans, but he is currently in a dispute with Neal Schon, a member of the band. We are grateful to them for still daring to tour in Japan.

Journey&#8217;s Jonathan Cain Spotted Alone Amid Band Tensions

 Ippei Hara

 In mid-October, Saori Seto, wife of Shinji Saito of "Janpoke" fame and a TV personality, was seen in front of a station in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, embroiled in "allegations of sexual assault. Immediately after the riot, Seto defended her husband who caused the scandal on her SNS. What does she think now? ......

Amid Allegations, Saito Shinji&#8217;s Wife Saori Seto Responds Seriously

 TBS announcer Natsuko Kondo reported on the course of the "Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2024" held at the National Stadium on October 20, and Rina Shinohara reported on the bike. Rina Shinohara took part in the event as a bike reporter. Please take a look at their serious eyes.

TBS Announcers Natsuko Kondo and Rina Shinohara Show Intense Focus at Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon

 Erika Karada, who is gaining recognition for her role as Chigusa Nagayo in the Netflix drama "Queen of Villainy," appeared on a Nippon Broadcasting System radio show in early October. On her way home from the show, she was suddenly approached by a family member in front of a JR station. ......

Erika Karada, the &#8220;Queen of Evil,&#8221; is still cold to the public despite her rising reputation&#8230; &#8220;Surprising words&#8221; spoken by a family member on the street.

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Maho Horiguchi, a.k.a. Maho "Mahochi", has been gaining popularity among her peers since the final episode of "You and the Wolf Can't Fool Me" on October 27. We are curious to see if she will be able to marry her "true love" without being deceived by the wolf-kun. ......

Maho Horiguchi, &#8220;Mahochi is very aggressive in love&#8221;, hugs and begs in &#8220;Kimi to Ooko-kun ni dekasanai&#8221; (You and the Wolf Can&#8217;t Fool Me).

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda held the Nimura family's "winning" Halloween party. The members who participated in the party were people who are active in the center of the entertainment world. I was anxious from the very first minute of shopping...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: Struggling with Cooking is Tough. Japan&#8217;s Fastest Halloween Party!

 Yusuke Kondo

 Masaharu Fukuyama's free live concert held on October 13 as the opening of Nagasaki Stadium City was a great success, with 310,000 people watching, including those who streamed the event. However, there were various incidents behind the scenes. ......

Behind Masaharu Fukuyama&#8217;s 310,000-Person Free Concert: The Balloon Trouble in Nagasaki

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Keisuke Nishi

 This year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen will be hosted by a duo who play the leading roles in morning dramas. The focus of attention will be on Kanna Hashimoto, who will be hosting the Kohaku Uta Gassen for the third year in a row. Her appointment has TV people excited, wondering if "a big-name artist will finally make her first appearance in the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Kanna Hashimoto Hosting NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the Third Year Hints at a Big-Name Artist’s Debut

 NTV will undergo a major program change in March of next year due to sluggish viewer ratings. One of the first programs to be canceled is "with MUSIC. What is the reason? And what is the "no-holds-barred plan" to gain viewer ratings?

With “MUSIC” Facing Possible Cancellation Amid Declining Viewership Nippon TV Reportedly Pleads

 Kumataro Arai (Tanaka, Sasaki) Yuri Adachi (Inoue, Sugihara) Ryu Yoshino (Saito)

 Who are the "post-Mizuto Mami and Hironaka Ayaka"? Who are the young talents with the MC ability to skillfully manage celebrities and the ability to improvise to generate laughter?

 Hironaka and Mizuto, who are as popular and talented as celebrities, reign as queens, but both are now married. FRIDAY will thoroughly discuss who could become the next generation of variety TV queen announcers!

Tamura Mako of TBS Tops Next Generation Variety Queen Announcer Staff Roundtable

 In mid-October, we found Junichi Okada walking in downtown Tokyo. He was walking with his big thighs as if he was walking. He is currently busy with the Netflix drama "Ixagami," for which he is the producer and star, but his appearance gave us a sense of fulfillment.

Agency President, Producer, and Leading Actor Junichi Okada: Commanding the City with the Poise of a Fighter

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

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 Sean Combs, also known as "Puff Daddy" and "Diddy," a rapper and a major figure in the American music industry, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault against several women. Hollywood is in a panic over this.

Hollywood Stars Nervous as Diddy’s Sexual Assault Case Witness Testimony Begins

 Akifumi Yoshida

 Fuji Television Network is enjoying a boom in reruns of the "Odoru Daisousasen" movie and drama series. The weekday afternoon slot in particular has long been said to be a difficult one for Fuji Television to get ratings for, and there had been talk of establishing a new wide-format show, but...

Odoru Daisousasen Re-runs Boost Fuji TV’s Happy Hour Slot

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 The October 20 broadcast of the "NHK Special" on the late Janney Kitagawa's sexual assault is causing a stir, despite the fact that NHK had just announced in October that it would resume using STARTO's talent. ......

NHK Special on Johnny Kitagawa: Shocking Final 7 Minutes and the Reporter&#8217;s Bold Move

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 It was announced that "Winter Sonata" will be released in theaters in 2013. The 20th anniversary of the show's release in Japan was celebrated last year, and the movie version is said to have been made in response to fan demand. And among fans, expectations are growing for Yong-sama's visit to Japan.

Excitement Builds Among Fans as Winter Sonata Movie Release Approaches

 Actor Takehisa Maeyama, who was in a relationship with Sayaka Kanda (35 years old) who passed away in December 2009, has been updating his YouTube channel. He has been performing "one-man shows" with a unique world view on his YouTube channel. ......

Upcoming Play Canceled: Takahisa Maeyama Faces Crisis with Controversial New Video

 Takero Shigumura

 A proposal to combine "HiHi jets" and "Bishonen," a junior group that has seen a string of members leave the group, is said to have surfaced. In fact, the idea was floated once in the 22 years of the old Johnny's office. ....

HiHi and Bishounen Collaboration Idea Resurfaces as Members Leave STARTO

 AP/Afro, Getty Images

 Number_i" is celebrating its first anniversary. The band's activities have been remarkable, but at the same time, the behavior of some fans has often been called into question. At their latest festival, fans were criticized for their behavior.

Number_i Faces Image Crisis Due to Fans&#8217; Bad Behavior One Year After Formation

 Akio Nakamori

 Takao Kawakami (1st) Afro (2nd, 3rd) Yusuke Kondo (4th)

 Akio Nakamori, The Johnny's Theory of Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's (4)

 There are many similarities between Yukio Mishima and Janney Kitagawa. There, we can see a complicated destiny that also involves Taisuke Fujishima.

The Dark Ambition Linking Johnny Kitagawa and Yukio Mishima

 Yusuke Kondo (1st), Keisuke Nishi (2nd, 3rd), Afro (4th)

 Akio Nakamori's Theory of Johnny's Desire Chapter 5: Yukio Mishima and Johnny's (3)

 Before his death, Janney Kitagawa and Yukio Ninagawa were close allies. Although he never appeared on television, he did appear once on Ninagawa's radio show.

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STARTO’s Kouhaku Comeback: Fans Mixed Despite NHK Offer Rejection

Ina Enohara: Solo Drinks at Local Taverns Are Still My Favorite

Full Story Yui Yokoyama And Shota Uegami from Junretsu in Serious Love, Living Together in a Tower Apartment

Journey’s Jonathan Cain Spotted Alone Amid Band Tensions

Amid Allegations, Saito Shinji’s Wife Saori Seto Responds Seriously

TBS Announcers Natsuko Kondo and Rina Shinohara Show Intense Focus at Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon

Erika Karada, the “Queen of Evil,” is still cold to the public despite her rising reputation… “Surprising words” spoken by a family member on the street.

Maho Horiguchi, “Mahochi is very aggressive in love”, hugs and begs in “Kimi to Ooko-kun ni dekasanai” (You and the Wolf Can’t Fool Me).

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: Struggling with Cooking is Tough. Japan’s Fastest Halloween Party!

Behind Masaharu Fukuyama’s 310,000-Person Free Concert: The Balloon Trouble in Nagasaki