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Another family-friendly South Korean series from Netflix was a hit among fans, which has given hope to investors that there are more opportunities for the series. Netflix's "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," a series that follows the titular character Woo Young-woo as "a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum," has topped watchlists on the streaming platform for the last two weeks. It was the most-watched non-English television show on Netflix globally from July 4 to 17, according to the company's metrics. The show ranked number one in that category in eight countries, and appeared in the top 10 for 22 countries, Netflix said. That's good news for Astory Co., South Korea's production company behind hits such as "Kingdom," another hot show for Netflix. Shares of Astory Co...

Old things, new things, something international, and real life-inspired dramas are all a part of this show. This year Emmy Awards nominations juggled an almost impossible task, trying to identify standout new series, like "Only Murders in the Building" and "Abbott Elementary," while acknowledging older ones, including past winners and a number of shows that were in or about to enter their final seasons. Add to that an increasingly international flavor to the television landscape, with Netflix's South Korean sensation "Squid Game" securing a best-drama nomination -- the first non-English-language show to achieve that feat -- and you have a solid prescription for what an overwhelming task this has become. How overwhelming? Well, for starters, the Television Academy decided not to break do...

James Caan, the American actor known for his roles as "The Godfather," "Misery" and "Elf," died , his family verified on his verified Twitter account. He was 82. The family of Jimmy Caan confirmed the actor's death in a statement on July 7. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time," they said, without disclosing a cause of death. Caan first found fame playing Chicago Bears halfback Brian Piccolo in "Brian's Song," a widely seen 1971 TV movie. The tear-jerking film chronicled Piccolo's real-life battle with terminal cancer, drawing praise for its treatment of the interracial friendship between Piccolo and a Black teammate, Gale Sayers. Caan became a big star thanks to his lea...

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are now commemorating "a scary and emotional week." On their respective verified social media platforms, they are talking about Barker's recent hospitalization. In a note posted on his Instagram stories, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker explained that during his endoscopy he had "a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area" which injured a critical pancreatic drainage tube, resulting in severe life-threatening pancreatitis. The musician also thanked his family and friends for helping him through this difficult time. Barker married Caitlyn Jenner's daughter, Kylie Jenner, in May at an extravagant celebration in Portofino, Italy. She also shared Barker's note on her Instastories. "Why on God's earth has it been such a difficult and ver...

Martha Stewart had to miss an event she had been looking forward to because her test results indicated a possible connection to COVID-19. Mario Badescu Skin Care's verified Instagram account describes the relationship between founder Mario Badescu and Martha Stewart, who was a fan and friend of the brand before becoming a public figure herself. "When Mario Badescu was just getting started, he met a young and ambitious woman named Martha Stewart," it says. "That woman not only went on to become an American icon, but an ambassador of our brand, with her glowing skin, kind heart, and knowledge of all good things." Now 80 years old, Stewart remains close to the brand. "I'm heartbroken to be missing the celebration of over 50 years of amazing skincare and the launch of 'The Martha Facial' at...

Game of Thrones fans may not have seen the last of Jon Snow. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the adaptation of HBO's Game of Thrones hit show was entering into early development. Kit Harrington, who played the beloved Jon Snow in the series, is in line to potentially reprise his role. The Jon Snow-centered television show is intended to be put out after the events of "Game of Thrones," which ended in 2019 after almost a decade. HBO has declined to comment on reports that the network is considering a spinoff of "Game of Thrones." Representatives for actor Kit Harrington, who played Jon Snow in the hit HBO series, did not immediately respond to request for comment. The reopening of Jon Snow's story would upend the divisive eighth-and-final season and provide a chance for viewers t...

Emma Thompson shows the frailty of her tormented soul in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," a comedy tinged with pathos that is streaming on Hulu. Set almost entirely in a hotel room, the movie's emotional depth deserves the most attention. Thompson's play begins with Nancy, a middle-aged woman who has lost her husband, meeting Leo Grande for the first time. She is clearly nervous about what she will do when she meets him, but he calms her down and assures her that everything will be fine. As they get to know each other better during their conversation, we learn that Nancy is a teacher who used to be married to a man named Frank. She wants to know exactly how this arrangement works and asks Leo a lot of questions about his business. Eventually, Leo becomes frustrated with her questions and...

Earlier this week, Halsey stepped out in a pair of slinky trousers with an overlay of mesh shorts; up top, she wore a Tom Ford-era Gucci tank top. But this wasn’t just any run-of-the-mill commercial tank top from Ford’s reign at the Italian house. No, this was an extremely limited edition piece—a rayon-viscose clingy black tank top (also in white) that comes with two flossy leather straps affixed with a modernist silver G buckle. On the runway, the piece was styled with a matching skirt that also included the embedded leather straps. The original price tag shows that this piece retailed for $980 as part of the spring/summer 1998 collection at Gucci. Halsey’s stylist Lyn Alyson took to Instagram to credit Tab Vintage for helping her source it—and for anyone who wants to buy their own versio...