Entertainment
NHK紅白 considers Nakamori Akina and Kondo Masahiko duet; 1989 'gold screen' press conference still raw
A proposed Showa-era idol segment at the 77th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen would put the two singers on the same program for the first time since the affair that ended with Nakamori's suicide attempt.
Kabuki's Nakamura Kotaro arrested again, and the family name is what's at stake
A second assault allegation against the 32-year-old onnagata has left his comeback in doubt and put the future of the Nakamura Utaemon name in play.
Host says she was the one who bowed to Izumi Pinko as lawsuit widens
The emcee at a Tokyo premiere says she will join HumanPictures as a plaintiff against the actress, whose conduct onstage is now the subject of a court case.
NHK Nagano Announcer Wins Praise for Bare-Faced Late-Night Quake Broadcast
Inai Sayaka reached the studio about 10 minutes after the temblor, glasses on and hair loose, drawing viewers' praise for her professionalism.
The BONEZ cancel five event appearances after JESSE arrest
The rock band's official X account announced the cancellations, covering dates from November 21 to March 14, days after the vocalist was arrested on suspicion of cocaine use.
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