The spiralling controversy involves Masahiro Nakai, the 52-year-old media personality who was the leader of defunct male idol ...

A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and ...

Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant ...

U.S. stocks rose to a record as Wall Street regained some of the momentum that catapulted it to 57 all-time highs last year.

U.S. stocks rose to a record as Wall Street regained some of the momentum that catapulted it to 57 all-time highs last year.

Japan's Fuji Media Holdings has held an emergency board meeting after 80 advertisers, including the likes of Toyota, McDonald ...

The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in morning trading after pulling to the edge of its all-time high Wednesday following its sixth gain in seven days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 87 ...

As J-pop superstar and TV host Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement over sexual misconduct allegations, AFP looks at recent scandals in Japan's media and entertainment industry: ...

Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai announces retirement after sexual misconduct allegations - ‘I will continue to face my ...

Weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun has alleged that Fuji TV has long exploited its female announcers to entertain stars such as Nakai.

One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in ...

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's biggest boy band stars and a celebrity television host, announced his retirement on Thursday after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported.