J-pop star Nakai to retire

Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop star, said Thursday he was retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations that are part of a wave roiling Japan's entertainment industry and have triggered an avalanche of lost advertising at one of the networks where he worked.
Masahiro Nakai’s Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Japanese TV network Fuji faces mass advertiser exodus after allegations of covering up sexual assault claims against host Masahiro Nakai of SMAP fame.
TV star Masahiro Nakai retires, apologizes for causing ‘trouble’
TV personality Masahiro Nakai, stung by a reported sexual misconduct scandal and feeling pressure from corporate sponsors and broadcasters, announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on Jan.
J-pop star Nakai to retire after sex misconduct allegations: media
One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday over sexual misconduct allegations, reports said, in the latest scandal to rock Japan's entertainment industry.
Fuji TV suspends advertisements amid allegations of sex scandal involving Nakai
Following allegations that an executive from the Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV was involved in 'sexual favors' related to famous celebrity Masahiro Nakai, local media including Kyodo News reported on the 21st that Japanese corporations are increasingly halting advertisements aired on Fuji TV.
Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal prompts dozens of companies to pull Fuji TV ads
Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.
Japan's Fuji TV Faces Criticism Over Handling Of Allegations Against TV Host Masahiro Nakai
Japan's Fuji TV is facing criticism over its handling of alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity TV host and actor Masahiro Nakai, which have sent its parent’s share price tumbling in recent weeks. A group representing investors associated with U.
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities.
Masahiro Nakai, Japanese actor, quits entertainment after sexual misconduct case
TV personality Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement from the entertainment industry following a sexual misconduct case, apologizing to fans and taking full responsibility.
Fuji TV executive kept Nakai on air after learning about incident
Toru Ota, a former chief of programming at Fuji Television Network Inc., said he continued hiring Masahiro Nakai despite ...
Fuji Media asked by shareholder NTT Docomo to probe TV personality scandal
NHK has learned that Fuji Media Holdings has been asked by its major shareholder, NTT Docomo, to launch an investigation into ...
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What went wrong at Fuji TV's news conference on allegations against Nakai?
The broadcaster, which imposed various restrictions for the event that included denying access to many media agencies, ended ...
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Many major Japanese firms halting commercials for scandal-hit Fuji TV
Many major Japanese companies said Monday they are suspending commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc., as the broadcaster ...