Thu, May 31, 2007 (5:57pm EDT)
SMAP member Shingo Katori has been chosen to host this year's Fuji TV special, "FNS 27 Hour Television" (July 28-29). During the program, Katori will appear in character as Son Goku, which he plays in this summer's "Saiyuki" movie.
Other SMAP members and "Saiyuki" cast members will appear on the program as well.
Other SMAP members and "Saiyuki" cast members will appear on the program as well.
Thu, May 31, 2007 (5:36pm EDT)
Model Chieko Kuroda announced that she has gotten a divorce, after 16 years of marriage.
Kuroda first became a model with JJ magazine while she was a student at Seijo University. At the age of 28, she married an employee of an apparel company and subsequently retired. A few years later, she returned to modeling, and she became much more active in the entertainment industry. As a result, she and her husband drifted apart.
The two have been legally separated since March 2005. On Wednesday, Kuroda's lawyer finalized the divorce. Kuroda is keeping custody of their 16-year-old daughter.
Kuroda first became a model with JJ magazine while she was a student at Seijo University. At the age of 28, she married an employee of an apparel company and subsequently retired. A few years later, she returned to modeling, and she became much more active in the entertainment industry. As a result, she and her husband drifted apart.
The two have been legally separated since March 2005. On Wednesday, Kuroda's lawyer finalized the divorce. Kuroda is keeping custody of their 16-year-old daughter.
Thu, May 31, 2007 (5:23pm EDT)
It was discovered on Thursday that Mitsuyuki Miyake of popular duo mihimaru GT recently got married. His wife is a non-celebrity whom he met through a friend. They started dating in the winter of 2004, and they registered their marriage last November. A reception was held earlier this spring.
Thu, May 31, 2007 (4:25pm EDT)
Rock band the brilliant green has announced that they are returning to active status after almost a five-year hiatus. The group released its last album in December 2002, allowing vocalist Tomoko Kawase to work on her solo projects.
The band's first new single is tentatively titled "Stand by me," and it will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming NTV drama series, "Tantei Gakuen Q," starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mirai Shida.
Kawase has stated that she will continue to use her solo name of "Tommy" while she is working with the band.
The band's first new single is tentatively titled "Stand by me," and it will serve as the ending theme for the upcoming NTV drama series, "Tantei Gakuen Q," starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mirai Shida.
Kawase has stated that she will continue to use her solo name of "Tommy" while she is working with the band.
Thu, May 31, 2007 (3:48pm EDT)
The non-profit Japan Council for Better Radio and Television has announced the winners of its 44th Galaxy Awards, which covers the broadcast period of April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.
In the television category, the Grand Prix was awarded to NHK's special program, "Working Poor ~Hataraitemo Hataraitemo Yutaka ni Narenai" (broadcast on July 23, 2006). The Special Award was given to the production team of Fuji TV's "Dr. Coto's Clinic" drama series, and the Individual Award went to actress Ryoko Shinohara for multiple roles.
In the other spectrum, MBS Radio's "Tokushuu 1179" took the Grand Prix for its February 17 broadcast. Announcer Hiroshi Kume received the DJ Personality Award.
A Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks ad received the CM Grand Prix, and Kagoshima Yomiuri Television earned the News Grand Prix for its coverage of the Shibushi incident.
Additionally, this year saw the first My Best TV Award, which was determined by viewer votes. NHK's short series "Hagetaka" won the prize.
In the television category, the Grand Prix was awarded to NHK's special program, "Working Poor ~Hataraitemo Hataraitemo Yutaka ni Narenai" (broadcast on July 23, 2006). The Special Award was given to the production team of Fuji TV's "Dr. Coto's Clinic" drama series, and the Individual Award went to actress Ryoko Shinohara for multiple roles.
In the other spectrum, MBS Radio's "Tokushuu 1179" took the Grand Prix for its February 17 broadcast. Announcer Hiroshi Kume received the DJ Personality Award.
A Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks ad received the CM Grand Prix, and Kagoshima Yomiuri Television earned the News Grand Prix for its coverage of the Shibushi incident.
Additionally, this year saw the first My Best TV Award, which was determined by viewer votes. NHK's short series "Hagetaka" won the prize.
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Thu, May 31, 2007 (3:10pm EDT)
Nintendo has announced that it will begin selling the popular DS Lite in two new colors: Metallic Rose and Gloss Silver. The new versions go on sale in Japan on June 23, at the standard retail price of 16,800 yen.
