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Snow Man members Daisuke Sakuma and Koji Abe, along with Aぇ! group's Shunsuke Michieda, are taking part in the TV Asahi music quiz show 'The Strongest! National Song Q', where celebrity teams guess beloved Japanese songs. The episode is streaming on TVer, and fans in Japan are discussing the Snow Man pairing appearing together on the programme.

The long-running Nippon TV variety show 'The! Tetsuwan! DASH!!' is back in the news as Johnny's idol Fujiwara Jyoichiro takes on pest-control work in a Fukushima rice field. Meanwhile fellow cast members Matsuda Genta, Shinozuka Daiki and Matsushima Sho prepare beehives for summer, while the show's Shinjuku cacao project sees a new development. Fans are sharing the episode updates.

Japanese fans are calling for Snow Man members Shota Watanabe and Kento Senga to be given more opportunities, with a phrase roughly meaning 'please let Snow Man do it' spreading online. The buzz follows an Asahi Shimbun piece describing how the two idols repaid a debt of gratitude, drawing warm reactions from supporters of the Johnny's group.

Paramount Pictures has released a second official trailer for Ebenezer, a film slated for 2026 starring Johnny Depp, Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint and Sam Claflin. The trailer has drawn massive engagement worldwide within days of its release, making it one of the most talked-about upcoming movie announcements. Fans are reacting to the star-studded cast and the film's take on the classic Dickens character.

The long-running Nippon TV variety show 'The! Tetsuwan! DASH!!' is drawing attention with a new episode in which Johnnys' group member Fujiwara Jiro of Naniwa Danshi takes on bear-prevention measures, while Travis Japan's Matsuda Genta and Shinozuka Daiki work to protect Shinjuku's urban honeybees from extreme summer heat. Fans are discussing the cast's hands-on challenges and the show's mix of wildlife and environmental themes.

Chuck Berry, the pioneering rock and roll guitarist and songwriter behind classics like 'Johnny B. Goode', would have celebrated his 100th birthday this month. Outlets are marking the centenary by revisiting his legacy, noting that his music crossed generational and cultural lines and shaped decades of popular music worldwide.

Johnny's idol Hamada Takahiro, of the group WEST., drew attention after appearing on the long-running morning show Asaichi Salad in his first outing since the group's activity change. During a live outdoor travel segment, he entered a pond and panicked, exclaiming for the crew not to move as the unscripted moment unfolded on air. Viewers found the mishap entertaining and shared clips across Japanese social media.

Hiromu Fukaya of ACEes had a happy reunion with Snow Man's Daisuke Sakuma, according to Oricon News. Fans reacted warmly, with comments noting that Fukaya is famous for being a respectful junior toward his senpai. The encounter between the two idols has become a talking point on Japanese social media.

An Elsinore filmmaker has described collaborating with actor Andrew Scott as a 'dream come true', in comments reported by the London Evening Standard. The remarks accompany coverage of a film project linked to Scott and actor Johnny Flynn, connected to Hamlet and a Scottish Oscar storyline. Scott, known for roles in Fleabag and Ripley, remains a major draw in British and Irish cinema.

A new stage adaptation of Flodder, the classic Dutch comedy about the antisocial family relocated to the upscale neighbourhood of Zonnedael, is being mounted as a musical. Ma, Johnnie and Kees are ready for the stage, according to musical news site Musicalsites.nl. Dutch audiences are buzzing about seeing the beloved characters come to life in a live theatre production.

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has been named to the top 15 of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award list, recognizing the nation's top upperclassman quarterback. The Huskies signal-caller lands among the leading contenders as the college football season progresses, drawing attention from Huskies fans and national award watchers tracking his performance.

Hideaki Takizawa and Kitayama's ice cream shop is preparing a nationwide rollout in Japan, according to an Asahi Shimbun report. Takizawa, the former Johnny's producer now leading TOBE, has drawn fresh attention for his business ventures, and the plan to take the dessert brand beyond its current locations is generating wide interest.

French actress and singer Laura Smet marked her son Leo's sixth birthday by sharing an affectionate photo of the boy, whom she calls her "greatest love". The post from the daughter of Johnny Hallyday and Nathalie Baye has drawn warm reactions from fans in France, as glimpses of her young son are rare.

Participants in a hashtag game are reworking classic song titles and lyrics around autumn annoyances, with one entry riffing on Johnny Nash's 'I Can See Clearly Now' changed to 'the haze is gone' under #AutumnProblemsASong. The playful posts reference foggy fall mornings and 1960s music, with others joining in to share their own seasonal puns.

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT junior group KEY TO LIT will release its debut single "KEY TERUYA2 ~Kiteruyatsu~" on December 9, with full details of the editions and track listings now announced. A launch commemorative event for fans is also planned to mark the group's official CD debut.

Thirty-four years ago this month, Mortal Kombat launched and introduced Johnny Cage, a character originally conceived when developers hoped to license Jean-Claude Van Damme for a fighting game. After negotiations fell through, the actor-turned-fighter became an original creation. Cage has since become one of the franchise's most recognizable figures, and the series is now celebrated in the Video Game Hall of Fame.

The trailer has been released for Elsinore, a film in which Andrew Scott takes centre stage. The cast also includes Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Peter Mullan, Jessica Stevenson and Joe Locke, and the film is being described as a Hamlet-themed biopic referencing Ian Charleson. Film fans are sharing and discussing the preview following its release.

The robot Johnny 5, star of the 1986 film Short Circuit, is now living in Astoria, Oregon. An OregonLive report tells fans where they can go to see him, turning the beloved movie prop into a new local attraction for visitors and fans of the cult classic.

The final episode of the 'Sano-produced trip in Kanagawa' segment of Japanese boy band Ae! group's variety show 'Achchi Kotchi Ae!' has begun streaming. The program, a signature show headlined by the Johnny's-linked group, follows members on a trip through Kanagawa planned by member Sano. The finale's release is being picked up by Japanese entertainment news outlets.

Saint John's University's golf team, the Johnnies, heads into this weekend's MIAC Championships carrying strong recent results. The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament will bring together conference rivals, and Saint John's believes its current form positions it well for a title challenge. The athletics department highlighted the team's momentum heading into the championship weekend.

Japanese entertainer Yokoyama Yu of Kanjani Eight is the subject of a variety-show clip in which he says he practically worships former SMAP leader Nakai Masahiro — jokingly because Nakai is bad at singing. The exchange plays on the friendly banter common among Johnny's acts, with fans sharing the moment for its comedic take on the two performers.

Johnny Boatman, a patient treated for amyloidosis, is now working as an advocate for awareness of the rare disease. VCU Health, which profiled his journey from diagnosis to advocacy, highlights how he is speaking out to help others recognise symptoms and seek care earlier for the heart-related condition.