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Kenshi Yonezu ‘IRIS OUT’ Holds at No. 1 for 6th Week on Japan Hot 100

by jummy84 October 30, 2025

written by jummy84

Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” extends its run at No.1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for a sixth straight week, topping the chart dated Oct. 29.

The Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc theme leads four metrics this week: — downloads, streaming, video views, and karaoke. Downloads dipped 26% from the week before, but the song returns to No. 1 on the metric for the first time in three weeks. Radio airplay continued to build for a second week, rising to 127% of last week’s points.

Yonezu’s previous longest consecutive streak at No. 1 was the five-week run of “Lemon” in January 2019 (seven total weeks at the summit). With “IRIS OUT,” he now sets a new personal record for consecutive weeks at the top.

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JO1’s “Handz In My Pocket” moves to No. 2, soaring from No. 41 following its CD release. The single sold 692,223 copies in its first week, launching at No.1 for sales. Since debuting, JO1 have now placed all ten of their singles at No. 1 for sales. The CD release also lifted other metrics: downloads climbed from 19-3, streaming 40-33, radio 58-4, and video 65-47. Radio saw the sharpest increase, jumping to 655% of last week’s points.

At No. 3 is “JANE DOE” by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, rising a spot from last week. Karaoke increased to 108% of the previous week. HANA’s “My Body” climbs two notches to No. 4 as the breakout girl group places seven songs on the chart this week, including “Blue Jeans” at No. 6 and “ROSE” at No. 14.

Yonezu’s “1991” settles at No. 5, down two positions. The track comes in at No. 3 for streaming, No. 6 for downloads, No. 8 for video, and No. 14 for radio.

Elsewhere in the top 10, CLASS SEVEN’s first single “miss you” bows at No. 9, selling 18,522 CDs to place No. 4 for sales, while hitting No. 2 for radio and No. 89 for downloads. CUTIE STREET’s “We Can’t Stop Suddenly!” returns to the tally for the first time in about three months, charting at No. 10. The CD sold 50,567 copies to hit No. 2 for sales.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Oct. 20 to 26, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English X account.

October 30, 2025 0 comments

TV & Streaming

The Iris Affair cast | Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander star

by jummy84 October 16, 2025

written by jummy84

New Sky thriller The Iris Affair comes from Luther creator Neil Cross, who has worked with plenty of big name actors over the years – most prominently, of course, Idris Elba.

Here, he has assembled another big, starry cast, with Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander leading the series as Iris and Cameron, two figures locked in a chase over the activation codes for a powerful machine.

But with the likes of Harry Lloyd and Sacha Dhawan also in the cast, who else stars and who do they all play in the series?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Iris Affair.

The Iris Affair cast: Who stars in the Sky thriller?

Here are the main cast members and characters in The Iris Affair. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you’ve seen the actors before.

Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon
Tom Hollander as Cameron Beck
Kristofer Hivju as Jensen Lind
Harry Lloyd as Hugo Pym
Meréana Tomlinson as Joy Baxter
Sacha Dhawan as Alfie Bird
Maya Sansa as Nico Casterman
Debi Mazar as Celia Baxter
Marco Leonardi as Bruni
Angela Bruce as Meski
Lorenzo de Moor as Teo

Niamh Algar plays Iris Nixon

Niamh Algar in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Iris Nixon? Iris is an enigmatic genius and expert puzzle solver, who is hired by Cameron to wake up his machine. She is satisfied with living a solitary existence and is somewhat amoral.

Where have I seen Niamh Algar? Algar has had roles in series including The Virtues, Deceit, Raised by Wolves, Suspect, Malpractice, Culprits, Mary & George and Playing Nice. She has also appeared in films such as Calm With Horses, Censor, Wrath of Man and The Wonder.

Tom Hollander plays Cameron Beck

Tom Hollander in The Iris Affair, sat outside and wearing a shirt. — Tom Hollander in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Cameron Beck? Cameron is an entrepreneur who has hired Jensen to create a world-changing computer. However, he takes out a loan from a dangerous company to do so, and therefore can himself prove dangerous in his quest to get it working.

Where have I seen Tom Hollander? Hollander has had roles in films including Gosford Park, Pride & Prejudice, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Valkyrie, In the Loop, About Time, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, A Private War, Bohemian Rhapsody and The King’s Man, as well as series such as The Thick of It, Rev, The Night Manager, Taboo, Baptiste, Us, The Ipcress File, The White Lotus, Feud: Bette and Joan and Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Kristofer Hivju plays Jensen Lind

Kristofer Hivju in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Jensen Lind? Jensen is a genius and scientist who created the machine for Cameron, but regrets it when he sees the danger it poses.

Where have I seen Kristofer Hivju? Hivju is known for his roles in series including Game of Thrones, The Witcher, Beck, The Gentlemen and Twilight of the Gods, as well as films such as Force Majeure, The Fate of the Furious, Cocaine Bear and Red One.

Harry Lloyd plays Hugo Pym

Harry Lloyd in The Iris Affair, wearing a suit. — Harry Lloyd in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Hugo Pym? Hugo is the dangerous acting head of the Intragroup Committee, who Cameron took a loan from.

Where have I seen Harry Lloyd? Lloyd has had roles in series including Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Manhattan, Marcella, Counterpart, Legion, Brave New World, Arcane, Prime Target and I, Jack Wright, as well as films such as Jane Eyre, The Iron Lady, The Riot Club, The Theory of Everything, The Wife and The Lost King.

Meréana Tomlinson plays Joy Baxter

Meréana Tomlinson in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Joy Baxter? Joy is a wayward teen who Iris acted as a tutor for, under the guise of Miss Brook.

Where have I seen Meréana Tomlinson? The Iris Affair is Tomlinson’s first on-screen role.

Sacha Dhawan plays Alfie Bird

Sacha Dhawan in The Iris Affair, holding a book and wearing glasses. — Sacha Dhawan in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Alfie Bird? Alfie is a former journalist who runs a YouTube channel dedicated to finding Iris.

Where have I seen Sacha Dhawan? Dhawan has had roles in series including The Deep, Last Tango in Halifax, Line of Duty, Mr Selfridge, In the Club, Sherlock, Iron Fist, Dracula, The Prince, Suspect, Doctor Who, The Great and Wolf, as well as films such as After Earth, The Lady in the Van and The Boy with the Topknot.

Maya Sansa plays Nico Casterman

Maya Sansa in The Iris Affair, wearing a police uniform and cap. — Maya Sansa in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Nico Casterman? Nico is a hardworking Italian cop who plays by the rules.

Where have I seen Maya Sansa? Sansa has had roles in series such as Collateral and films including My Paper Dolls.

Marco Leonardi plays Bruni

Marco Leonardi as Bruni in The Iris Affair, wearing a black shirt and sat at a desk with his arms crossed. — Marco Leonardi as Bruni in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Bruni? Bruni is the leader of a group of corrupt police officers.

Where have I seen Marco Leonardi? Leonardi has had roles in films such as Cinema Paradiso and series such as The Devil’s Clock.

Lorenzo de Moor plays Teo

Lorenzo de Moor in The Iris Affair, wearing a police uniform and looking concerned. — Lorenzo de Moor in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Teo? Teo is a police officer who has an intimate relationship with Iris.

Where have I seen Lorenzo de Moor? De Moor has had roles in films including Another Simple Favor and series such as Brigands: The Quest for Gold.

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October 16, 2025 0 comments

Fashion

The Prettiest, Most Expensive-Smelling Iris Perfumes of 2025

by jummy84 October 1, 2025

written by jummy84

Fragrance compliments are my favorite kind of compliments, so you better believe I return the favor as often as I can—and lately, I can’t help but swoon over iris-infused blends. Though, to be honest, I didn’t immediately clock the underrated note at first; then after praising a fourth stranger on their perfume, I decided to look into each rec for potential similarities (you know, in true beauty journalist fashion). The verdict, as you can probably guess, was iris—soft, pretty, expensive-smelling iris. Now? I specifically seek out the note when shopping for perfumes, especially as we gear up for crisp fall weather. You see, I’d describe iris as the cashmere sweater of the fragrance world—classic and eternally chic. And just like the buttery-soft separate, the velvety note goes well with just about everything. Need proof? Take a scroll through my favorite iris perfumes below.

Before diving into the list, I should clarify: The term “iris” actually refers to the odorless plant, while “orris” is the title typically used in fragrance blends. “In perfumery, the rhizome of the flower (roots) is the part that is treated to extract the orris concrete and absolute,” Pascal Gaurin, VP senior perfumer at IFF, further explains. That said, you’ll see both “iris” and “orris” interchangeably throughout these 10 picks—just know they’re referring to the same, powdery note.

The Best Iris Perfumes of 2025

Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle

Lipstick Rose Perfume

N°19

Dior

Bois D’argent Eau de Parfum

Eauso Vert

Sintra Eau De Parfum

Diptyque

Fleur De Peau Eau De Toilette

Key notes: Iris, magnolia, pink peppercorn, mandarin, musk, ambrette

Olfactory family: Floral

A perfect harmony of juicy citrus and delicate florals with a hint of spice. Fleur de Peau is a perfume that will stop people in their tracks to say you—not your fragrance, a notable difference—smell divine. It also has some impressive longevity for a skin scent eau de toilette (which tends to evaporate faster than parfums and extraits); while delicate, the whiffs of powdery iris and sweet ambrette seeds do linger.

Customer review: “Fleur de peau has such a beautiful scent – spicy scent but not overpowering. It really lasts well and everyone asks what it is that I am wearing. The bottle looks beautiful too, so lovely to keep it out on display. Another stunning product from Diptyque would definitely recommend to others.”

Jouissance,

Jouissance

Les Cahiers Secrets

Key notes: Fresh-cut lilies, cumin, pressed powder, heliotrope, orris, musk

Olfactory family: Floral

A self-described “grandma scent,” Les Cahiers Secrets harks back to a time when perfume was considered a true delicacy—rare, symbolic, and cherished. “Our LCS is a tribute to these timeless creations and the vanished era they evoke,” says Cherry Cheng, founder of Jouissance. As such, the spicy floral is meant to evoke the little delicacies found in everyday life: good coffee, silk stockings, and skin “so luminous it glows in the dark.”

Customer review: “One of the most visceral scents I’ve ever experienced. It feels like having sex in an attic surrounded by dried flowers and vintage yet luxurious clothes. Fresh air drifts in, momentarily awakening you before everything turns carnal again. With this scent, you’re always on edge in the most irresistible way.”

GUERLAIN

Les Légendaires Après L’Ondée

Key notes: Carnation accord, iris, vanilla

Olfactory family: Floral

“I think Guerlain’s Après L’Ondée and L’Heure Bleue are still some of the most beautiful iris fragrances out there, even though both of the originals were created more than 100 years ago!” Cheng adds. “To me, they both smell distinctly ‘blue’ and nostalgic. These are fragrances that whisper melancholic, tender melodies—something that’s rarely done anymore in today’s oversaturated fragrance market.” It’s difficult to portray such a wistful fragrance in words, but trust me (and Cheng) when I say that this is one luxurious iris-infused blend.

Customer review: “This is a beautiful scent. I have heard it described as haunting and melancholic. It is aptly named – it does give you the sense of smelling the air “after the rain.” It has a distinct character. It may not appeal to all. But if you love it you won’t want to be without it. This purchase was for a back up bottle.”

Phlur

Father Figure Eau De Parfum

What Does Iris Smell Like?

October 1, 2025 0 comments

Fashion

Iris Law’s Unexpected Color Combo Is So Fresh for 2026

by jummy84 September 18, 2025

written by jummy84

In the fashion world, certain things just go together like PB&J. A T-shirt and jeans. Black and white. Leggings and sneakers. A trench coat and rain boots. I’d venture to say that Iris Law’s newest color combo, however, is not at the top of anyone’s list of classic pairings—but that’s exactly what makes it cool. Why blend in when you can stand out? She defied expectations by teaming two unexpected hues on the red carpet, and I have a feeling she’ll inspire others to quickly follow suit.

Supporting her father, Jude Law, at the premiere of his new limited series, Black Rabbit, the younger Law wore head-to-toe Miu Miu, including a chocolate brown keyhole top and a marigold yellow pencil skirt. Admit it: You’ve never thought to wear these specific shades of brown and yellow together, have you? If you’re ready to give it a try, you certainly don’t have to invest in a full Miu Miu wardrobe. Scroll down to shop some Law-inspired pieces in our color combo du jour, and be prepared for the compliments to start rolling in.