 Shinji Hamasaki

 I'm a professional viewer, so I spend four hours a day watching variety shows.

 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sekine Tsutomu's career. Even though he has reached his 70th birthday, he continues to be energetic, appearing on TV programs, posting videos on YouTube, and acting as the chairman of a stage production. What is the reason why he has received no bad publicity in his long career?

Veteran Tsutomu Sekine Open Up Secret to Thriving in Entertainment Industry: Prioritizing Quality Time with Daughter Over Late Nights

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 Matsumoto Jun was reported by the Weekly Bunshun as planning to become independent from his office. While the move is attracting attention because of his large presence in the entertainment industry, some fans are worried about something else. That is the theory that "Arashi" will return this year.

Fading Rumors of Arashi Comeback Overshadow Matsumoto Jun&#8217;s Reported Independence Plan &#8211; High  Anticipation for 25th Anniversary Reunion

 Shinji Hasuo (press conference), En Aida (wedding press conference)

 Ai Fukuhara had been fighting with her ex-husband Chiang Hung-Chieh for custody of their eldest son. Both parties reconciled by March 14, and Fukuhara held a press conference the following day. Last year, this magazine spotted Fukuhara in a swimsuit spending time with her eldest son at a luxury hotel. We look back at the contents of that vacation.

Resolution Revealed in Abduction Incident, Ai Fukuhara Spotted Vacationing in Swimsuits with Eldest Son at Ultra-Luxury Hotel, Magazine Captures Moment

 Sankei Visual

 Expectations are rising for Makoto Hoshi, who will become the new anchor of "News 9" from April. She looks and feels just like her mother, Takae Mikumo, but in fact, she has a very "bossy" personality. In fact, her personality is said to be quite "headstrong," just like her mother.

News 9&#8217;s Hoshi Makoto, Calm on the Surface, Assertive at Heart, Just Like Mom!

 Aika Kanda

 44th Edition: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I grew up being told, "Don't play video games! When she got married at the age of 37, she was shocked to see her husband (an old man) playing video games. She had no choice but to watch...

Freelance announcer Kanda Aika, &#8220;In &#8216;Yakuza,&#8217; they&#8217;re the world&#8217;s best couple!&#8221;

 Makoto Kuwata

 TOBE's "first live performance" featuring TOBE's talents was held from March 14 to 17. TOBE Junior," a group of trainees in their early teens, will also make their debut at the event, but some have questioned this.

TOBE Junior Makes Tokyo Dome Debut Amidst Concerns Over Training System Similarity to Johnny&#8217;s Model

 Shu Nishihara (1st, 4th), Yuri Adachi (2nd, 3rd)

 Yuki Saito, a "magical and mysterious" character in her 50s, is in invincible mode and attracting a great deal of attention in the TV industry and entertainment industry.

 Yuki Saito is said to be in "invincible mode" and is the talk of the town among people in the know. Despite her fourth "adultery allegation" in November last year, she has a number of movies coming out this month. Why is she "invincible"?

Yuki Saito&#8217;s Startling Prediction: A 90% Chance of Scandal After 60

 Sota Shima

 A total of 1.8 billion yen in luxury watches have not been returned. ...... The former representative wanted in the "Tokematch" case was a classmate of Morita's in junior high school! He had a talk with an economic magazine and praised it as a "good business.

 The former representative of the luxury watch sharing service "Tokematch" is wanted nationwide for embezzlement in the course of business. The former representative was a classmate of Saraba Seishun no Hikari Morita. Wasn't he used as a billboard, for example, by interviewing him in a magazine? Direct interview with him: ......

Former Luxury Watch Fraud Associate Tetsuya Morita Targeted as Poster Boy in Farewell to the Light of Youth Exposé!

 Ippei Hara

 Kudo-Kan, the genius of Reiwa, creates a stir with his new film "The Inappropriate!

 The drama series "There's No Place Like Inappropriate! is creating a buzz. The comedy is about an old man from the Showa period who travels back in time to Reiwa and raises objections to Reiwa's compliancy.

Exclusive Glimpse of On-Location Shoot for “Beyond Inappropriate!” Featuring Sadao Abe and Riisa Naka in Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Complex

 Takero Yui (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (2nd, 3rd)

 As the TV networks announced their April programming lineups, it was announced that Fuji Television and NHK would be cutting four and eight programs, respectively, in which the former Johnny's Office talents would appear. What about the other stations and the future of their continuing programs?

Fuji TV and NHK Cut Back on Regular Programs Featuring Former Johnny&#8217;s Talents &#8211; Uncertain Future Looms for Fan-Favorite Shows

 He currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday" and other publications. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

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

 Reuters/Afro

 Robert Downey Jr. of "Iron Man" fame was widely reported in Japan for his alleged "disrespect" toward Asians at the Academy Awards. The incident that made those around him even more nervous was ......

Robert Downey Jr.&#8217;s Asian Slur Made the Situation Even More Tense with the Host

 Sota Shima (1st and 2nd), Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Shinji Hasuo

 When I was young, I used to just lose my temper," Masahiro Nakai said on a variety show, but FRIDAY has also confronted the "sharp-tongued" Nakai on several occasions in the past. However, his "witty" and sharp-tongued responses always made us laugh at times.

Masahiro Nakai Opens Up, Confessions of Past Anger Revealed in Exclusive Interview &#8211; Renowned for Sharp Wit, Reflects on Personal Growth

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Ogawa)

 Entertainment Special Report: The 12 most talented female TV announcers are all stable and adept at ad-libbing without fear of accidents! Thorough investigation of the true faces and abilities of 12 talented people!

 FRIDAY interviewed TV professionals and experts to thoroughly investigate the personalities and skills of 12 talented female mid-career TV announcers! We have selected the best mid-career female TV announcers!

Rise of NHK&#8217;s Kuwako, TV Asahi&#8217;s Morikawa, and Fuji&#8217;s Mikami in the Mid-Level Female Announcer Battle

 REX/Afro

 Yusuke Narita, an assistant professor at Yale University in the U.S., who caused a great deal of controversy overseas a year ago when he said, "The elderly should commit mass suicide or commit mass seppuku before they become old people," has now been dropped from commercials. ......

Yusuke Narita&#8217;s Always on Fire Strategy &#8211; Group Suicide Remark Leads to CM Removal, Potential Disappearance from TV

 Nakajima Kento is leaving "Sexy Zone" as of March 31. Following the reports of his love affair with Reina Washio, his performance in the current drama "Living Room Matsunaga-san" has not been well-received. The reason for this is still the influence of his fans. ......

Balancing Acts of Kento Nakajima&#8217;s Journey Through Fame, Flaws, and Romance

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On February 29, "SMILE-UP." announced on its official website that it would not compensate 43 people who reported the status of compensation to victims of sexual assault by the late Mr. Janie Kitagawa. The reason for this is that "certainty" could not be confirmed.

Lack of Confirmation Leaves 43 Individuals in Limbo with SMILE-UP Enrollment

 In early March, "Guns N' Roses" guitarist Slash came to Japan with his band. Slash was wearing a baseball cap instead of a silk hat as he moved around Tokyo Station, but his superstar aura was...

Guns N&#8217; Roses&#8217; Slash: Redefining Rockstar Style with a Baseball Cap Twist

 The first oral argument against "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto is scheduled for March 28. It is said that the key to victory or defeat in the trial will depend on the testimony of witnesses. ......

Kazuhiro Ozawa&#8217;s Testimony Takes Center Stage Over Glamour in Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Trial

 Hisano Kobayashi writes essays and columns, and works as an editor, writer, and promoter. She is the author of "Kekkon to nakonoshikanai Uruwashikana Jinsei" (KK Bestsellers), "45 cm no Distance: About Human Relations in a World with More Functions to Connect" (WAVE Publishing), and "Best of Heisei Drama! (Seishun Shuppansha). Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. x (former Twitter): @hisano_k

 Hisano Kobayashi

 Afro

 Actress Rena Tanaka appeared in the morning drama "Boogie Woogie" (NHK Sogo, etc.). Although she has a strong image from her days in the "Natchan" commercials, she is showing signs of a new breakthrough as an actor.

Reina Tanaka&#8217;s Stellar Performance in Boogie Woogie Sends Shockwaves Through TV Land!

 Keisuke Nishi

 On March 1, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's words posted on his Instagram have attracted attention. Was it directed at the media or at the actress who confessed to being a "sexual victim"? Either way, fans want to know the truth.

Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi&#8217;s Cryptic Statement Sparks Confusion and Indignation, Fans Demand Clarity on Alleged Pity

 Yusuke Kondo

 Yoko Maki has become a representative of the "disturbed actresses," as her "strange voice" video on SNS spread after she allegedly "fired an air gun" at Iwahashi of "Plus Minus" fame. Yoko Maki has become a representative of the "disturbed actresses". She has finally fallen ill and...

Yoko Maki&#8217;s Partner&#8217;s Posting of Her Hospitalized Unconscious State Photo Deemed Unnecessary

 Kojiro Yamada

 The "Miracle 55-year-old" Takao Osawa descended on a supermarket on the weekend. He famously gained 20kg to play the macho general Wang Ki in the movie "Kingdom", but his macho body is still there! He was the center of attention of the ladies!

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

 Currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday" and other publications. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

 Kyodo News Agency

 Yusaku Matsuda, who died at the young age of 40, became a legendary actor. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of his birth, a series of special screenings will begin on March 15. What Matsuda had to say before his death can be found at .......

Yusaku Matsuda Opens Up About Gun Obsession on &#8220;The Goldilocks Reborn&#8221; Set

 Freelance writer Shiho Atsumi

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special interview with ″The Year of the Bachelor″ appeared in six films last year, and her latest starring film will be released this March "I can't stay awake at night anymore (laughs)," she blurts out Turning 60, she is undergoing changes in everything from her work theory to her outlook on life.

 Lily Hlumlanky, whose latest movie starring Lily Hlumlanky will be released in March this year. FRIDAY had a special interview with Lily as she turns 60! She talks about everything from her views on work to her views on life.

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Veteran Tsutomu Sekine Open Up Secret to Thriving in Entertainment Industry: Prioritizing Quality Time with Daughter Over Late Nights

Fading Rumors of Arashi Comeback Overshadow Matsumoto Jun’s Reported Independence Plan – High Anticipation for 25th Anniversary Reunion

Resolution Revealed in Abduction Incident, Ai Fukuhara Spotted Vacationing in Swimsuits with Eldest Son at Ultra-Luxury Hotel, Magazine Captures Moment

News 9’s Hoshi Makoto, Calm on the Surface, Assertive at Heart, Just Like Mom!

Freelance announcer Kanda Aika, “In ‘Yakuza,’ they’re the world’s best couple!”

TOBE Junior Makes Tokyo Dome Debut Amidst Concerns Over Training System Similarity to Johnny’s Model

Yuki Saito’s Startling Prediction: A 90% Chance of Scandal After 60

Former Luxury Watch Fraud Associate Tetsuya Morita Targeted as Poster Boy in Farewell to the Light of Youth Exposé!

Exclusive Glimpse of On-Location Shoot for “Beyond Inappropriate!” Featuring Sadao Abe and Riisa Naka in Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Complex

Fuji TV and NHK Cut Back on Regular Programs Featuring Former Johnny’s Talents – Uncertain Future Looms for Fan-Favorite Shows

Robert Downey Jr.’s Asian Slur Made the Situation Even More Tense with the Host

Masahiro Nakai Opens Up, Confessions of Past Anger Revealed in Exclusive Interview – Renowned for Sharp Wit, Reflects on Personal Growth

Rise of NHK’s Kuwako, TV Asahi’s Morikawa, and Fuji’s Mikami in the Mid-Level Female Announcer Battle

Yusuke Narita’s Always on Fire Strategy – Group Suicide Remark Leads to CM Removal, Potential Disappearance from TV

Balancing Acts of Kento Nakajima’s Journey Through Fame, Flaws, and Romance

Lack of Confirmation Leaves 43 Individuals in Limbo with SMILE-UP Enrollment

Guns N’ Roses’ Slash: Redefining Rockstar Style with a Baseball Cap Twist

Kazuhiro Ozawa’s Testimony Takes Center Stage Over Glamour in Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Trial

Reina Tanaka’s Stellar Performance in Boogie Woogie Sends Shockwaves Through TV Land!

Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi’s Cryptic Statement Sparks Confusion and Indignation, Fans Demand Clarity on Alleged Pity

Yoko Maki’s Partner’s Posting of Her Hospitalized Unconscious State Photo Deemed Unnecessary

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

Yusaku Matsuda Opens Up About Gun Obsession on “The Goldilocks Reborn” Set

Lily Franky on Solo Living at 60 and Drawing Boundaries from Society