Japanese Kabuki Star Ichikawa Ennosuke Indicted for Assisting Parents’ Double Suicide

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Noted Japanese director Ando Momoko (“Kakera: Pieces of Our Life,” “0.5mm”) has been named as the ambassador for this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival. She also features, alongside her father Okuda Eiji in the festival’s newly-released poster, which recreates a scene from Ozu Yasujiro’s “Tokyo Story” and in which Okuda and Ando represent the classic film’s Ryu Chishu and Hara Setsuko characters. The poster image, shot at the rooftop garden of Kitte Marunouchi Building, with Tokyo Station in the background, was designed by Koshino Junko, who has created the festival’s key visuals for the past three years.

The new trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s next project, “Heart of Invictus”, is here.

Kanye West is once again surrounded by a flame of controversy and political turmoil.

The shortlist for the National Television Awards has now been revealed as the biggest names of the small screen battle it out for a range of prizes. There are 16 prizes up for grabs at this year's awards.

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, have become one of the most beloved and successful big-screen renditions of young adult fiction in history. Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many of these actors have gone on to achieve impressive net worths throughout their careers.

Donald Trump is in even more legal trouble after he was indicted on criminal charges for the fourth time this year.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Netflix is further expanding its slate of unscripted TV content from Japan, its most lucrative market in East Asia. The new shows cover the reality, variety and dating genres. “We’re excited to move into a new phase of our content strategy, ramping up our investments in unscripted and bringing new concepts to the screen.

TV star Mica Ven, best known for her funny personality on Channel 4's Gogglebox where she previously starred alongside partner Marcus Luther, has revealed she's become a grandmother for the second time. Announcing the lovely news, the 44-year-old posted a sweet video on Instagram of the newborn's feet, who is named Amir Santana.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A team of United Nations inspectors has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the allegations of sexual abuse that may have taken place at leading Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates. Abuses may have involved “several hundred” talents, according to the org. The United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights began its first official visit to Japan last month and concluded 12 days of meetings and interviews last week.

Despite successful careers, several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs!

all-stars season.The matchmaking reality show once had a gravitational power for viewers overseas, notably in the U.K., spawning more than 20 iterations in different countries since the British series started in 2015. But the Season 10 finale, which aired Monday, continued a pattern of declining ratings and attracted a mere 1.3 million viewers — down from 2.9 million for last summer’s season finale.

Netflix recently announced that Sex Education‘s fourth season will be its last.

“I’m a gay man.”It’s a rare announcement for a man in conservative Japan.And it’s even rarer for a big performer whose livelihood depends on fans and sponsors — and who’s famous for lyrics like “Pretty girl, I still adore you.”On Wednesday night, 2,000 fans gathered in Central Tokyo to hear J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae, who has been on hiatus for nearly two years, discuss “the challenge of my life.”“I respect you and believe you deserve to hear this directly from me,” he said, reading from a prepared letter as he stood onstage in a dark auditorium. “For years, I struggled to accept a part of myself.”“But now, after all I have been through, I finally have the courage to open up to you about something.

Former Love Island star, Chris Taylor has revealed that he got "told off" for playing a ball game during his time in the villa. Chris, 32 quickly caught the attention of viewers during his time on Love Island back in 2019, famously known for inventing the iconic 'salmon' pool dive and becoming one of the funniest stars of all time. While he was only in the villa for 15 days, he certainly made an impression and went on to keep his almost 1 million Instagram followers updated with humorous videos and is now starring in the new Barbie movie after speaking to Margot Robbie about "small penises and big balls." But his bubbly and energetic character didn't come without warnings after a ball game led to a "proper telling-off" from the Love Island producers.

star Meri Brown is excited to start a new chapter of her life, months after confirming she and her ex, Kody Brown, have «permanently terminated» their marriage. Earlier this week, the TLC star took to her Instagram to show off a newly dyed hairstyle, complete with red streaks. «Spunky definition: Courageous and determined.

Sam Kerr might be synonymous with women’s football, but it’s likely there will be another name on everyone’s lips during the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. Mary Fowler, 20, has been branded Australia’s “rising star”, with even the Matildas captain herself calling Fowler “the next big thing”. And while those labels could weigh heavily on a player her age, Fowler tells WHO she’s determined to focus on the job at hand.Watch Below: Matildas Speak Out About Poor Prize Money In FIFA Women's Soccer“There’s definitely times when it has gotten to me and you feel the pressure, but I just see myself as an ordinary girl … and I want to do things just as every other girl my age is doing,” she explains. “And as much as I love football and I’m 100 percent focused on that, I’m also really into other things outside of football.

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, have become one of the most beloved and successful big-screen renditions of young adult fiction in history. Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many of these actors have gone on to achieve impressive net worths throughout their careers.

Bethenny Frankel is calling for a reality TV union.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Netflix is to release its Japanese live action film “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” on Aug. 3. The horror comedy film is based on the hit manga (comic book series) by Aso Haro and Takata Kotaro that debuted in the Shogakukan magazine Monthly Sunday Gene-X in October 2018. It has also spawned an animated series that plays on Hulu in North American and other territories. The underlying comic is a wackily original melding of the salaryman gag manga – a popular genre in Japan seldom exported abroad – with the sort of zombie holocaust story that has become a Hollywood staple.

Despite successful careers, several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs!