Fri, March 13, 2009 (7:07pm EDT)
Arashi's Sho Sakurai has been chosen to star in the NTV drama series "The Quiz Show." The show is a prime time version of last summer's late night drama "The Quiz Show," which starred Jin Katagiri and Shigeyuki Totsugi.
In the new version, Sakurai plays the host of a live TV quiz program. On the show, contestants who achieve 7 correct answers win 10 million yen, and those who get 8 correct answers will have one of their wishes granted by the TV network. But while the questions start off innocently enough, as the game progresses, the questions gradually delve into the contestants' past crimes or indiscretions, presenting them with the dilemma of having to confess their guilt in order to win.
Sakurai's character also has a mysterious past. Before becoming the show's host, an accident had left him in a vegetative state for six years, which also resulted in him losing most of his memories.
The supporting cast includes Kanjani8's Yu Yokoyama as the show's director, Aya Matsuura as a rookie assistant director, and Miki Maya as the producer. Broadcast begins on April 18 in NTV's Saturday 9pm time slot.
In the new version, Sakurai plays the host of a live TV quiz program. On the show, contestants who achieve 7 correct answers win 10 million yen, and those who get 8 correct answers will have one of their wishes granted by the TV network. But while the questions start off innocently enough, as the game progresses, the questions gradually delve into the contestants' past crimes or indiscretions, presenting them with the dilemma of having to confess their guilt in order to win.
Sakurai's character also has a mysterious past. Before becoming the show's host, an accident had left him in a vegetative state for six years, which also resulted in him losing most of his memories.
The supporting cast includes Kanjani8's Yu Yokoyama as the show's director, Aya Matsuura as a rookie assistant director, and Miki Maya as the producer. Broadcast begins on April 18 in NTV's Saturday 9pm time slot.
Fri, March 13, 2009 (2:38pm EDT)
According to the latest issue of FRIDAY magazine, singer aiko (33) has found a new boyfriend. The man, who appears to be in his 20s, was photographed with aiko on several occasions. The pictures include the pair together in a car, cozily walking together, returning to aiko's apartment at 2am, and dining last Christmas at an expensive yakiniku restaurant.
aiko was previously in a relationship with TOKIO member Taichi Kokubun. They dated for about 8 years, and many thought that marriage was inevitable, but they broke up in 2007.
aiko's agency declined to comment on the reports of her new boyfriend.
aiko was previously in a relationship with TOKIO member Taichi Kokubun. They dated for about 8 years, and many thought that marriage was inevitable, but they broke up in 2007.
aiko's agency declined to comment on the reports of her new boyfriend.
Fri, March 13, 2009 (2:11pm EDT)
A few days ago, it was announced that Ikimono Gakari was chosen to provide the new opening song for the "Naruto Shippuden" anime series. Now, they have been given another major tie-in for the spring, with the theme song to the TBS drama "Boku no Imouto" (starring Joe Odagiri and Masami Nagasawa).
The song is a ballad titled "Futari." It will be released as a single on May 27, but it is not yet known if the single will include "Hotaru no Hikari" (their song for "Naruto").
"Boku no Imouto" premieres on April 19 and airs on Sundays at 9:00pm.
The song is a ballad titled "Futari." It will be released as a single on May 27, but it is not yet known if the single will include "Hotaru no Hikari" (their song for "Naruto").
"Boku no Imouto" premieres on April 19 and airs on Sundays at 9:00pm.
Fri, March 13, 2009 (1:58pm EDT)
The duos of Yuzu and Kimaguren have decided to team up. The new 4-member unit is called Yuzuguren, and their single "Two Yu" ("yu" is written using the kanji for "friend") will be the theme song for Hideaki Hosono's movie "Donju," which stars Tadanobu Asano.
Yuzu members Yujin Kitagawa (32) and Koji Iwasawa (32) attended Kimaguren's concert last summer. All four musicians are actually from the Kanagawa prefecture, and since they had some friends in common, they were able to hit it off right away with each other. At the time, they wondered if they could do something together, and with their upcoming single, that thought has became a reality.
Taking into account the movie's themes of "friends, friendship, and faith" the collaborative efforts of the four members created a song filled with the exhilaration one feels in summer. "Two Yu" is said to combine Yuzu's heartfelt melody with Kimaguren's pleasant sounds.
The CD single will be released on May 13. "Donju" opens in theaters the same month.
Yuzu members Yujin Kitagawa (32) and Koji Iwasawa (32) attended Kimaguren's concert last summer. All four musicians are actually from the Kanagawa prefecture, and since they had some friends in common, they were able to hit it off right away with each other. At the time, they wondered if they could do something together, and with their upcoming single, that thought has became a reality.
Taking into account the movie's themes of "friends, friendship, and faith" the collaborative efforts of the four members created a song filled with the exhilaration one feels in summer. "Two Yu" is said to combine Yuzu's heartfelt melody with Kimaguren's pleasant sounds.
The CD single will be released on May 13. "Donju" opens in theaters the same month.
