Haruka Shimazaki Admits Lip-Syncing During AKB48 Days, Anna Umemiya's Honeymoon Airport Incident, Kume Hiroshi Memorial Sparks Buzz in Entertainment News

Haruka Shimazaki Reveals She Lip-Synced During Her AKB48 Days

Former AKB48 member **Haruka Shimazaki** recently opened up about her performances during her idol days, saying, “I lip-synced back then.” Fans were surprised to hear her admit this, especially when reflecting on her past live singing moments, which has sparked quite a buzz online [1].

This revelation was reported by Sports Hochi and quickly gained traction on social media. Today, Shimazaki is thriving as an actress, making her transition from idol to acting look seamless [1].

Anna Umemiya's Honeymoon Gets Interrupted at Doha Airport

During her honeymoon trip, **Anna Umemiya** was detained at Doha Airport for drug testing. The incident happened while she was traveling in the Maldives, according to Sports Nippon Plus [1].

It appears that the issue was related to her belongings containing medication. Although she was released without further trouble, the incident has become a hot topic in entertainment circles [1].

Kume Hiroshi Passes Away, 'Tetsuko’s Room' Changes Broadcast Schedule

Legendary broadcaster **Kume Hiroshi** has passed away, prompting a change in the upcoming broadcast of “Tetsuko’s Room.” Instead of the usual show, they aired a tribute segment using past footage on the 14th [1].

Footage from the final episode of “News Station” was also shared on YouTube, with fans flooding social media with condolences. TV Asahi officially announced his passing [1][6].

Koshihikari Mochida Announces Her Wedding

Model and gravure idol **Koshihikari Mochida** surprised everyone by announcing her marriage, stirring up excitement among fans. The news came suddenly, and many sent their congratulations [1].

Details about her spouse haven’t been revealed yet, but fans are expressing both surprise and happiness about the news [1].

Other Trending Topics

• **Hiroko Sato** publicly revealed the identity of her child's father—actor **Ryo Koni**—and shared details on her FC blog [1].
• **Haruka Ayase** posted a behind-the-scenes shot from the Kohaku Uta Gassen, with fans commenting, “Her outfit is stunning, but I don’t know where to look!” [1].
• **Kubo Takashi** from Tora Salmon had a disagreement with staff during filming and left early. This incident was featured on Tunnels’ variety show [1].
• **Ryusei Ohnishi** from Naniwa Danshi sparked debate on social media after comments about unemployment and laziness, stirring a discussion about acting roles [1].
• **Yorushika** announced a nationwide tour titled “First Person,” with 10 shows across five cities, exciting fans everywhere [1].

Latest in the Entertainment World

Nagisa Watanabe opened up about the darker side of the entertainment industry, claiming she’s seen it firsthand, according to Sports Nippon Plus [1].

Meanwhile, Iguchi from Uestland shared stories about working behind the scenes, including a recent incident involving being followed by staff, keeping viewers hooked with fresh variety content [1].

Upcoming Events

Escape Room and UNDEAD are teaming up for a new experience in Shinjuku, already attracting over 26,000 participants. It’s one of the hottest escape games around [4].

The Live Entertainment Expo is also happening from January 21 at Makuhari Messe, showcasing the latest in entertainment technology and innovations [3].