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entertainment1 year ago

J-Pop Icon Miho Nakayama Passes Away at 54

Japanese singer and actress Miho Nakayama, known for her roles in films like 'Love Letter' and her successful J-Pop career, has died at the age of 54. She was found at her home in Tokyo after canceling a concert due to health issues. Nakayama's career spanned music, film, and television, making her a prominent figure in Japan's cultural scene during the 1980s and 1990s. The cause of her death is under investigation. She is survived by her son with former husband Hitonari Tsuji.

via Deadline|
#celebrity-death#entertainment#j-pop
entertainment1 year ago

J-Pop Icon Miho Nakayama Found Dead at 54 in Tokyo Home

Miho Nakayama, a renowned Japanese singer and actress best known for her role in the 1995 film "Love Letter," has died at the age of 54. She was found dead in her Tokyo home, and the cause of death is under investigation. Nakayama was a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, with a career spanning music, film, and television. She released 22 studio albums and starred in 14 films, earning accolades for her performances. Nakayama is survived by her son with former husband Hitonari Tsuji.

via Variety|
#celebrity-death#entertainment#j-pop
entertainment1 year ago

J-Pop Icon Miho Nakayama Found Dead at 54 in Tokyo Home

Japanese J-pop star and actress Miho Nakayama, known for her role in the 1995 film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her Tokyo home at the age of 54. Her death is under investigation, and she had recently canceled a performance due to poor health. Nakayama was a prominent figure in the 1980s and 90s J-pop scene and had a successful acting career. She is survived by her son, who is in the custody of her ex-husband, musician Hitonari Tsuji.

via BBC.com|
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entertainment2 years ago

"J-pop Talent Agency Boss Urged to Resign Amidst Predator's Abuse Scandal"

Investigators have called for the resignation of Julie Keiko Fujishima, the niece of late J-pop talent agency boss Johnny Kitagawa, over allegations of sexual abuse within the agency. The independent panel also recommended that Johnny and Associates compensate the victims. Kitagawa, who never faced charges, was accused of sexually exploiting aspiring pop stars for decades. The investigators found that Fujishima, as president and CEO, must have known about the abuse but took no action. The report also highlighted the enabling environment in the Japanese entertainment industry that allows sexual predators to act with impunity.

via BBC|
#entertainment#j-pop#johnny-kitagawa
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese Pop Star Shijiro Atae Receives Overwhelming Support After Coming Out as Gay

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae, a former member of the J-pop group AAA, has come out as gay during a fan event in Tokyo. This announcement is significant in a country where same-sex unions are not recognized by the government. Atae's disclosure was warmly welcomed by his fans, and he received positive support on social media. Despite recent legislation on sexual orientation and gender identity, the LGBTQ community in Japan still faces challenges, and advocates are calling for comprehensive nondiscrimination laws to protect their rights.

via NPR|
#coming-out#entertainment#j-pop
entertainment2 years ago

Sexual Abuse Scandal Shakes Japan's Entertainment Industry and Sparks Name Change Discussions.

Takeshi Kitano, a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, has commented on the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Johnny & Associates, the country's dominant talent agency for young male stars. The scandal has been brewing for decades, but it wasn't until a BBC documentary aired that Japanese media began to cover it. Several male idols have come forward with allegations of sexual assault by the company's founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Kitano criticized the talent agency system in Japan, which he says treats talent like slaves and exploits their earnings. Johnny's current president, Julie Keiko Fujishima, has issued an apology on behalf of the company.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#j-pop#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese Pop Agency Apologizes for Founder's Alleged Sexual Abuse

Japan's top talent management firm, Johnny & Associates, has apologized for the alleged sexual abuse committed by its founder, Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019. The company, which represents popular J-pop bands, has faced calls for a full investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct dating back decades. While the company has decided against creating an independent committee to probe the allegations, it will provide a point of contact for victims who have already come forward and wish to receive counseling services in future.

via CNN|
#entertainment#j-pop#japan
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal

The CEO of Johnny and Associates, Japan's most powerful pop talent agency, has apologized to alleged victims of sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. A BBC documentary spoke to several victims and prompted a J-pop star to come forward with his story of abuse. Thousands of fans of Japanese boy bands have since signed a petition calling for a full investigation. Japanese media have long been accused of a cover-up.

via BBC|
#entertainment#investigation#j-pop
crime2 years ago

Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Late Japanese Music Mogul and Talent Manager

Former J-pop star trainee Kauan Okamoto alleged during a press conference that he and multiple other young men were sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa, once a powerful figure in Japan’s entertainment industry. Okamoto said the abuse happened when he would stay overnight at one of Kitagawa’s penthouse apartments in Tokyo, often with other young aspiring musicians who were also signed to Kitagawa’s talent agency, Johnny & Associates. There have been long-standing allegations against Kitagawa, who was never charged over the allegations.

via CNN|
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crime2 years ago

Former J-pop Star Alleges Sexual Abuse by Late Music Mogul Johnny Kitagawa.

Former J-pop star Kauan Okamoto has accused Johnny Kitagawa, a revered Japanese music producer who died in 2019, of sexually abusing him up to 20 times from 2012-2016, beginning when he was 15 and in a boy band. Okamoto said he believed as many as 100 boys had been abused. Kitagawa denied all accusations during his life and never faced charges. The allegations of his sexual exploitation were ignored for decades, and most Japanese media did not cover the allegations, prompting accusations of an industry cover-up.

via BBC|
#boy-bands#crime#j-pop