Masahiro Nakai, a former leader of Japan's once-hugely popular boy band SMAP, reached a costly settlement with a woman over an alleged sex assault. The Senate is set to vote Monday on the confirmation ...

The scandal centers on Masahiro Nakai, a former leader of Japan’s once-hugely popular boy band SMAP, and his costly ...

As the daughter of Japanese pop stars and a beauty ambassador for fashion houses Bulgari and Chanel , Japanese starlet Koki ...

A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.

Japanese singer GACKT has become a hot topic after leaving a 'meaningful' comment. On the 23rd, GACKT mentioned Masahiro ...

Entertainment Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by the staff of Fuji Television.

One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday over sexual misconduct allegations, reports said, in the latest scandal to rock Japan's ...

Masahiro Nakai said he has completed all discussions “regarding my termination, cancellation, removal and contract annulment.

This alleged sex scandal is another dark chapter for Japan’s entertainment industry, which has not recovered from the Johnny ...

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Fuji Television Network President Koichi Minato speaks during a news conference at the headquarters in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (Makiko Kosaka/Kyodo News via AP) ...

The Russian baritone stormed the prestigious Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 1989, and with his flowing grey hair and beaming smile, an international star was born. Hvorostovsky excelled in ...