Respected actor and former leader of the legendary comedy team Drifters, Ikariya Chosuke (71), has been admitted to hospital for cancer treatment. He recently felt discomfort in his neck and was found to have a tumor in his lymphatic system. He is expected to undergo about 7 weeks of treatment. He wants to be fit in time for the opening of the new movie “Bayside Shakedown II” in mid-July.
• As expected, comedian Tanaka Naoki (32) and TV personality Kohinata Shie (23) got married yesterday.
• Nippon TV presenter Matsumoto Shinobu (33) and composer Iwashiro Taro (38) are said to be planning a wedding for sometime this month.
• Sumo champion Chiyotaikai (27) has admitted his relationship with TV personality Kawamura Hikaru (23) but denies that they have marriage plans. He is said to have been a fan and approached her in April.