Celebrity INI’s Yuta Sano to Pause Group Activities Indefinitely Over Health Concerns
INI member Yuta Sano is stepping back from all group activities starting September 18 after seeking medical treatment, the group's agency announced.
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YouTube VTuber Shigure Ui’s mezzo piano Collaboration Canceled After Alleged Violent Threats
Shigure Ui's collaboration with kids' brand mezzo piano was scrapped after she said threats of violence were made, sparking backlash and calls for legal action.
Celebrity YOSHIKI to Perform X JAPAN’s ‘Endless Rain’ at Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
YOSHIKI joins Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Hugh Jackman at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in NYC, where he'll perform X JAPAN's 'Endless Rain'.
Celebrity Kitani Tatsuya Steps Down as Yorushika’s Support Bassist After 2026 Tour
Singer-songwriter Kitani Tatsuya has ended his role as Yorushika's support bassist, a position he held since the band's formation.
Social Media Hostess ‘Yamato Rino’ Arrested for Cocaine Possession, Police-Car Hand Sign Goes Viral
Rino Tazawa, known online as Yamato Rino, was arrested for cocaine possession in Tokyo. A hand gesture she made in the police car went viral online.
Celebrity ILL BONE Vocalist Jun Nakada Dies Suddenly, Band Announces
Punk band ILL BONE revealed that vocalist Jun Nakada died suddenly on August 15, just as the group was preparing new music and live shows.
Celebrity Actress Kaho Marries Filmmaker Sora Hokimoto, Who Directed Her in BAUS
Japanese actress Kaho has married film director Sora Hokimoto, known for BAUS: A Movie Theater That Set Sail From a Movie, which starred Kaho.
Celebrity Actress Kaho Announces Marriage to Filmmaker Sora Hokimoto
Japanese actress Kaho, 35, has announced her marriage to filmmaker, musician, and novelist Sora Hokimoto, 34, whom she met filming his movie BAUS.
Celebrity Japanese Actress Kaho Announces Marriage to Filmmaker Soko Hokimoto
Actress Kaho, 35, revealed via her official website that she has married film director, musician, and novelist Soko Hokimoto, 34.
