In the ongoing saga between Livedoor and Fuji TV for control of Nippon Broadcasting System, the latest round goes to the Internet startup (see earlier story). The Tokyo High Court ruled yesterday that the attempt by NBS to issue new shares to Fuji was illegal. Livedoor president Horie Takafumi (photo, 32) gave yet another press conference and the news shows all had it as their top story. His company have recently brought their total shareholding in NBS to over 50%, meaning they will have the upper hand at the upcoming directors’ meeting. NBS is the biggest shareholder in Fuji TV, so control of the radio station brings with it major influence in one of the country’s biggest TV networks. Commentators, celebrities and the general public have been coming down on one side or other of the long-running financial battle. Singer Nakajima Miyuki (53), comedian and emcee Tamori (59) and baseball commentator Emoto Takenori (57) have said they won’t appear on Fuji if Livedoor gains a stake in the network. This would mean Tamori having to give up his record-holding afternoon show “Waratte Ii-tomo.” Meanwhile, perhaps reflecting the fact that he appears on shows with a lot of young celebs these days, veteran talento Mino Monta (60) criticized Fuji management as “nasakenai” (miserable, shameful).