Johnny’s changes name to Starto Entertainment
Johnny’s changes name to Starto Entertainment Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV After months of speculation, the talent agency formerly known as Johnny & Associates announced its new name: Starto Entertainment (stylized in all caps). Agency officials presented the news in a special video made available to members of Family Club, the company’s official fan club, […]
Johnny & Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts
Johnny & Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV Johnny & Associates is considering changing its name amid growing calls that say such a move is necessary for the company to start afresh. In the weeks since the talent agency publicly acknowledged that its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually […]
What’s in a name? A lot of baggage and trauma unfortunately
What’s in a name? A lot of baggage and trauma unfortunately Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vQsyC_F1A Just over four years ago, Japanese morning television had a collective cry over the passing of Johnny Kitagawa. The 87-year-old founder of powerhouse talent agency Johnny & Associates died of a stroke on July 9, 2019, and TV […]
Asahi to end use of Johnny’s personalities in ads
Asahi to end use of Johnny’s personalities in ads Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV Asahi Group Holdings plans to halt the use of Johnny & Associates personalities in its advertising from now on, in response to a sexual abuse scandal involving the major talent agency’s late founder. The major Japanese food and beverage maker made […]