Celebrity Yayoi Kusama, Avant-Garde Artist Who Shaped Generations of Musicians, Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the polka-dot artist whose work influenced musicians from chelmico to Cyndi Lauper, has died at 97 from multi-organ failure.
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YouTube Big-Eater YouTuber Sannen Kuitarou’s Husband Gushes Over Her After Whirlwind Marriage
YouTuber Sannen Kuitarou's husband praised her personality on camera and revealed he deleted around 900 women's contacts after their speed marriage.
Celebrity CUTIE STREET Pauses Budokan CD Sales Over Illegal Dumping, Resumes 90 Minutes Later as Reservation-Only
Idol group CUTIE STREET halted CD sales at its Nippon Budokan show after fans dumped purchased CDs nearby, then reopened sales under a reservation-only system.
YouTube Hololive’s Suisei Hoshimachi Joins Nijisanji Star Toya Kenmochi’s Solo Arena Live
Suisei Hoshimachi has been announced as the final guest for Nijisanji VTuber Toya Kenmochi's solo live 'Kokuu Kyoen,' joining Kuzuha and Peanut-kun this October.
YouTube Tattoo Artist YouTuber Shigechi Calls Police After Trio Trespasses at His Home
Tattoo artist and YouTuber Shigechi says three men broke into his property to confront him over a viral video, ending in a police standoff and arrests.
Celebrity Hikari Mitsushima Announces Birth of First Child on Daichi Miura’s Radio Show
Actor Hikari Mitsushima revealed on Daichi Miura's TBS radio program that she gave birth to her first child earlier this summer.
Celebrity Comedy Duo Ranran Returns to Stage After Member’s Cancer Battle
Comedy duo Ranran is back on stage after member Urara Ookuni beat a life-threatening blood cancer, continuing to perform despite aftereffects.
Celebrity Japanese Girl Band SCANDAL to Disband in August 2027 After 47-Prefecture Farewell Tour
All-female rock band SCANDAL will end its 21-year run on August 21, 2027, with a farewell tour across all 47 prefectures and a final show at Yokohama Arena.
Celebrity YOSHIKI and Josh Groban Release New Version of X JAPAN’s “Forever Love”
YOSHIKI and Josh Groban release a new live version of X JAPAN's ballad "Forever Love," recorded at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Celebrity 16-Year-Old Idol Chiyu Yuine Exits Dress Code Over ‘Serious Contract Violation’
Dress Code's youngest member, 16-year-old Chiyu Yuine, has left the group after what it called a serious contract violation. No details were given.