It hardly comes as a surprise that actor Hosaka Naoki (36) and actress Takaoka Yuki (31) have finally called it a day. On Wednesday, the couple announced their divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. They used to be known as a very devoted couple, and even appeared regularly in TV commercials on the back of that image. But in recent years rumors of affairs and splits have been abundant. The most recent – just last week – put Takaoka in a late-night clinch with married rock guitarist Hotei Tomoyasu (42).
• On a happier note, TV personality Katsumata Kunikazu (39) is to be a papa. His wife, former flight attendant Sumiko (31), is currently six months pregnant. In a bridal magazine poll, Katsumata was chosen as the most ideal match for their daughters by female readers in their 50s. The best match for sons was bubbly TV personality Hashino Emi (30).