• Thu, January 23, 2025

by: Euronews

Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report

Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.

by: Variety

'School Spirits' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)

Paramount+ has set the premiere date for 'School Spirits' Season 2 on Thursday, Jan. 30, alongside a new trailer.

by: ZDNet

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OAP Do2dtun Quits Radio After 20 Years, Makes Big Announcement on Social Media: "It's Time to Leave"

OAP Do2dtun has announced that he has quit radio after 20 years in the business. His big announcement was met with mixed reactions from online users.

by: AOL

A complete timeline of "It Ends With Us" costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle

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by: NDTV

Exclusive: Akshay Kumar Reacts To Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Incident: "He Is A Real Hero"

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by: briefly

Singer Samthing Soweto responds to his birthday wishes: "Thank you"

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Zari Sympathises with Zuchu Over Diamond's Habit of Denying Their Relationship: "Would Be Depressed"

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Blake Lively requests gag order after Justin Baldoni releases explosive 'It Ends With Us' leaked footage

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by: TheWrap

Blake Lively Seeks Justin Baldoni Gag Order to Halt 'Retaliatory' Public Campaign Amid 'It Ends With Us' Fallout

Blake Lively and her lawyers are trying to put an end to Justin Baldoni's run through the headlines with a new gag order.

by: MSN

Alia Bhatt 'normally' applies lipstick in a Get Ready With Me video; fans call her 'India's Hailey Bieber'

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by: MSN

Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Varma's rare pic from FTII days. Seen yet?

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by: TheWrap

NBCUniversal Unveils Leadership Restructuring Ahead of Cable Spinoff, Launches Universal Television Entertainment Group

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by: Tuko

Zari Suggests Vera Sidika and Zuchu to Join Reality Show, Names Favourite Cast

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by: Tuko

Kenyans Help Actor Dedan Juma Rebuild House after Fire Damage, Theft: "My Kids Have a Roof"

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by: MSN

Now Trump Wants MSNBC to Lose Its 'Right to Broadcast'

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Lewis Hamilton appears in a new Ferrari suit and goes viral on social media

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by: Tuko

Mulamwah's Lucrative Boda Boda Business in Kitale Earns Him KSh 480k Monthly

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by: MSN

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek legal protection after 'damning' Justin Baldoni video

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seeks legal protection after 'damning' Justin Baldoni video

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by: MSN

Netflix co-CEO Talked UFC & WWE to Company Investors

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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TV Host and Ex-Pop Star Masahiro Nakai Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato acknowledged the company had been aware of the problem six months before the magazine report and hadn't disclosed it.
  • Fri, January 24, 2025

by: Metro

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Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report

Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.
Masahiro Nakai, a prominent Japanese TV host and former pop star, has announced his retirement following a report of sexual assault. The allegations surfaced in a recent expose by a Japanese magazine, detailing an incident that allegedly occurred several years ago. Nakai, known for his long-standing career in the entertainment industry, including his time with the popular boy band SMAP, has been a fixture on Japanese television for decades. His decision to retire comes amidst significant public and media scrutiny, with his agency confirming the news and expressing regret over the situation. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about accountability and the treatment of sexual assault allegations in Japan's entertainment industry.

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