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Miho Nakayama, a renowned Japanese music and movie star, has passed away at the age of 54. Known for her significant contributions to both the music and film industries in Japan, Nakayama's death marks the end of an era for her fans and the entertainment community.
Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, embroiled in a major sexual abuse scandal, has announced that it will change its name and split into two companies. The existing company will be renamed Smile-Up and will focus on compensating the victims of sexual abuse by the late founder Johnny Kitagawa. A new entity will be established to manage the agency's current roster of performers. The move comes after years of cover-ups and denials, with an external investigative committee receiving reports of abuse from 478 victims. However, some victims' advocacy groups have criticized the plans, calling for a complete discontinuation of Johnny's entertainment activities.