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The popularity of non-English shows has led Netflix to double down on them. In 2025, Netflix plans to release its own original Japanese historical drama. AdvertisementSeries like "Last Samurai Standing" highlight the streaming service's efforts to double down on non-English shows — especially as they gain popularity worldwide. In recent years, Netflix has also produced a stream of non-English shows. These shows are popular among the streaming giant's 282 million subscribers; in their latest engagement report, non-English shows comprised nearly a third of all viewing.
Persons: Junichi Okada, Kaata Sakamoto, Bela Bajaria, Hiroyuki Sanada, Bajaria, That's, Organizations: Netflix, Nikkei, FX, Disney, Business Locations: Japan, Nikkei Asia, Hulu
The "Interstellar" actor rejected a $14.5 million role to star in an action comedy. In Wednesday's episode of "Good Trouble" with Nick Kyrgios, McConaughey, 55, said that saying "no" is more important than saying "yes." That was my lane, and I liked that lane, that lane paid well, and it was working," he said. The offer was originally at $8 million, but McConaughey rejected it. Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been quoted as saying, "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."
Persons: Matthew McConaughey didn't, Matthew McConaughey, Nick Kyrgios, McConaughey, Joe, who's, Paul Reiser, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Sam Altman Organizations: Dallas Buyers, Business, Berkshire, Stanford University, OpenAI's, Business Insider Locations: romcoms, Texas, California, Hollywood
AdvertisementRafael Nadal announced that his 20-year career in professional tennis has come to a close. The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4, 6-4 to Team Netherlands at the Davis Cup. Rafael Nadal has confirmed his plan to officially retire from professional tennis. His two-decade career came to a close following his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, from the Netherlands, at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. "I'm not tired of playing tennis, but it's my body that doesn't want to play anymore, so I have to accept the situation."
Persons: Rafael Nadal, Botic van de Zandschulp, Pelé, I'm, Nadal, Mary Carillo, Tom Brady, Mike Tyson, Chris Mott, he's, Chris Andrews Organizations: Team Netherlands, Davis, Nadal, Peabody, Buccaneers, Business Insider Locations: Netherlands
AdvertisementBesides taking Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, Jim Gaffigan found that gardening benefited his health. He said gardening encouraged him to eat healthier and helped him achieve his fitness goals. Advertisement"I've always been kind of a compulsive eater," he said in the magazine's "Eat Like" video segment. "Big thing that made me eat healthier is I started gardening," he added. Since his doctor suggested taking the drug two years ago, Gaffigan has lost 50 pounds.
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Hugh Grant recently opened up about the challenges — and perks — of having kids later in life. Related Video"But I had them much too old in life you know, I started when I was 52," he said. AdvertisementHaving children later in life has helped him as an actor, Grant said. The dad of five, however, said that having kids is nice. She added that having children later also means that she's more emotionally secure.
Persons: Hugh Grant, Grant, Hill, Maria, Tinglan Hong, Anna Eberstein, Kelly Clarkson, Caitlin Weaver, Weaver, Ryan Crawley, Crawley Organizations: Business Insider, BI
AdvertisementKelly Green, 34, went to visit her parents in Tristan Da Cunha and fell in love. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelly Green, the head of tourism at Tristan Da Cunha. But I misunderstood, as Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is a settlement in Tristan Da Cunha, one of the world's most isolated settlements with only around 236 inhabitants. I wanted to live in Tristan Da Cunha. Just because I decided to live on Tristan Da Cunha doesn't mean they have to live here forever.
Persons: Kelly Green, Tristan Da Cunha, Green, Shane, I've, Kelly Green Tristan Da Cunha, There's, they're Organizations: British Overseas, Cape Town, Gatwick Airport, England Locations: British, British Overseas Territory, England, Antigua, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Kenya, easyJet, Edinburgh, Scotland, Cape, South Africa
AdvertisementIn 1988, Michelle Yeoh left acting to focus on marriage and starting a family. While Michelle Yeoh's "biggest sadness" in life is not being able to have kids, the actor has no regrets. In an interview with The Times published on Sunday, Yeoh, 62, opened up about her first marriage to Dickson Poon, a Hong Kong entrepreneur and CEO. Advertisement"Maybe that is the biggest sadness in my life, that I cannot have kids," she told The Times. Still, Yeoh knew that Poon wanted kids.
Persons: Michelle Yeoh, Dickson Poon, Michelle Yeoh's, Yeoh, I'd, " Yeoh, Poon, Jean Todt, Nicolas, Darina, Maxime ❤️ 💖✨ Organizations: Times, Ferrari Locations: Hong Kong
Eva Longoria shared wellness practices that she lives by. Longoria, who will turn 50 in March, added that she's 'excited' to age. Not because I don't want to age but because I do want to age," said Longoria, who turns 50 in March. "For me, age is just a number, but I'm excited," Longoria added. In 2016, Longoria told "The Cut" that people should prioritize their time and efforts toward wellness.
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The Labubu and Pop Mart phenomenonLabubu dolls at the opening of a Pop Mart store in Bangkok. AdvertisementIn a statement to BI, a representative from Pop Mart said that Labubu has gained a strong global fan base. Advertisement"There's a bit of a 'FOMO' feeling," said Sim, 31, who owns around six Labubu toys. She has around 17 Labubu toys and said she spent over $10,000 on them. Once, she even camped outside a Pop Mart store for the latest drop.
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Hwang Dong-Hyuk, the director of "Squid Game," said the Emmy-winning series caused a lot of stress. AdvertisementHwang Dong-Hyuk, the director of "Squid Game," says he was so stressed while making the first season of the Emmy-winning show that he lost "eight or nine" teeth. The second season of "Squid Game" will be released on December 26, and its third installment is set to be released next year, according to Netflix. That year, "Squid Game" also earned a spot as the most-watched show, with 1.65 billion hours streamed in the first four weeks. In the same interview with BBC, Hwang said that the stress he felt creating the second season of "Squid Game" was "much greater" due to high audience expectations.
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When Omarni Webb decided she wanted to get a master's degree, she was determined not to go into debt. Webb completed a master's degree in marketing in Sweden and later worked as a data analyst. I figured that having a master's degree would give me an edge because I would know how to design clothes and market them. I looked at Columbia and New York University but soon realized that I couldn't afford to go to either, even if I got accepted. I had gotten through college with no debt and wanted to do the same for my master's degree.
Persons: Omarni Webb, Webb, , Pell Grant, TJ Maxx, I'm, Erin Organizations: Ikea, Service, Fashion Institute of Technology, Citadel, New York University, NYU's Stern School of Business, Mälardalen University, Stockholm University, Marvel Locations: Sweden, Manhattan, New York, Columbia, Burlington, Marshalls, Västerås, Stockholm, Brooklyn, London, Europe, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Paris
Whoopi Goldberg, 68, has a vacation home in Sardinia, Italy, the first designated "Blue Zone." Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, was the first designated "Blue Zone." Related storiesLiving in a "Blue Zone"Dan Buettner made the term "Blue Zones" a household phrase in a cover story for National Geographic. In addition to Sardinia, the five original "Blue Zones" are in parts of California, Japan, Greece, and Costa Rica. Although the premise of living in a "Blue Zone" sounds promising, critics have questioned its legitimacy.
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Ariana Grande says she's planning a career shift
  + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Ariana Grande opened up about her career plan for the next 10 years. While she said she's "always going to do pop stuff," she plans to focus more on her acting career. AdvertisementAriana Grande returned to her acting roots as Glinda in "Wicked" —and plans to continue on that path. Related Video Ulta Beauty's CMO says the brand's most effective influencers are its store associates"I think I love acting, I love musical theater. If you're planning your next career move, "It's important not to spend every minute asking yourself whether you've made the right decision," he said.
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Conan O'Brien said he experienced burnout while working as a writer at "Saturday Night Live." The former talk show host said he regrets being "too intense" at his job. AdvertisementConan O'Brien regrets being so intense while working as a writer on "Saturday Night Live." "I was burned out, and I said, like, I've got to go," said O'Brien, who worked at SNL from 1988 to 1991. O'Brien is not the first to have opened up about the stressful nature of working at SNL.
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Erin LiamI booked my trip to Croatia assuming that daily expenses would be similar to countries like Italy or Hungary. Visiting in off-peak season has its pros and consThe Old Town of Stari Grad was quiet and empty when the author visited in October. On a day trip to the UNESCO Old Town Stari Grad, we were surprised to see most shops closed, with the sign "See you in June 2025!" Watch "Game of Thrones"The author visited Dubrovnik's Old Town, a popular filming location for "Game of Thrones." For example, Cersei's walk of shame scene was filmed at the Jesuit Staircase in Dubrovnik's Old Town.
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James Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in a People interview on Sunday. Van Der Beek's announcement comes as more people under 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. AdvertisementJames Van Der Beek has announced his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. "There's reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good," Van Der Beek, 47, added. AdvertisementThe rise of colorectal cancer in young peopleVan Der Beek's announcement comes as more young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a 2023 report by the American Cancer Society found.
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Quincy Jones, 91, died in his home in Bel Air on Sunday night. Jones is best known for producing Michael Jackson's early albums and has won 28 Grammy Awards. AdvertisementQuincy Jones died at 91 in his home in Bel Air, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed in a statement shared with Business Insider. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones' heart will beat for eternity," the statement read.
Persons: Quincy Jones, Jones, Michael Jackson's, , Arnold Robinson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Betty Carter, Robinson Organizations: Bel Air, Service, Business, The Jazz Foundation of America Locations: Bel
In an interview with Harpers Bazaar, Sophie Turner opened up about her marriage to Joe Jonas and her life in the US. AdvertisementSophie Turner said she struggled with American politics when she was married to Joe Jonas and living in the US. After marrying Jonas, Turner moved to LA in 2019, and they relocated to Miami in 2021. "The gun violence, Roe v. Wade being overturned... Everything just kind of piled on," she said. AdvertisementTurner, who now lives in West London, told Harpers Bazaar she's "so happy to be back."
Persons: Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas, , Jonas, Turner, Roe, Wade, Willa, Delphine, Turner didn't, Genie Doi, Chris Ouellet Organizations: Harpers, Service, Harpers Bazaar, Bazaar, British Vogue, Business Insider, Pew Research Center, BI Locations: British, LA, Miami, Uvalde, West London, England, California, Japan, Chicago, British Columbia
Grant is not alone in picking unique names. On Tuesday's episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Grant recalled the process of choosing middle names for his children. "And he said, 'Kevin,' because that was his favorite Minion," Grant recalled, referring to the character on "Despicable Me." Earlier in the show, he reflected on his middle names, "John Mungo." With the rise of social media, more parents are seeking uncommon names, baby name consultants previously told BI.
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A 5-year-old Taiwanese boy dressed up as Nvidia's Jensen Huang for Halloween. "He just knows that he is dressed as a very remarkable person," the boy's mom told BI. At least, that's the case for the 5-year-old boy from Taipei who dressed up as Nvidia's Jensen Huang for the holiday. "The Jensen Huang Halloween costumes are here," the user wrote. The Jensen Huang Halloween costumes are here pic.twitter.com/JQavitfhKf — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) October 29, 2024The GPU costume took a week to make, said Kuo.
Persons: Nvidia's Jensen Huang, , Jensen, Kuo Yuyun, JQavitfhKf — Evan, Kuo, Huang Organizations: Service, Nvidia Locations: Taipei, Taiwan, New York City
Gen Zs have found a more authentic resource when researching colleges: college content creators. College content creators give study advice and post snippets of day-to-day school life on TikTok. Helaine ZhaoThe rise of college content creatorsAs of October 29, there were 2.3 million TikTok videos under the hashtag "college life." The popularity of college content on TikTok has introduced a slew of content creators covering their school life. AdvertisementAt the same time, college content can also change how prospective students view a college for the worst, Greg Kaplan, a college advisor, said.
Persons: Zs, , Ryan Fuhrman's, TikTok, Z, Zers, Helaine Zhao, Zhao, Elise Pham, Pham, Lillian Zhang, UC Berkeley vlogs, Zhang, I've, Lucie Vágnerová, Greg Kaplan, Kaplan, Ryan Fuhrman, Fuhrman, Franklin Antonio, Franklin Antonio Hall — Organizations: Service, New York University, University of California, University of Southern, Google, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Ultimate Ivy League, University of California Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Big Tech, BKT Education, Kaplan Educational, UCSD, NYU, USC, California State University, Franklin, Franklin Antonio Hall Locations: NYU, University of Southern California, Berkeley, Brooklyn, Fuhrman, San Diego, San Jose, La Jolla
Raising teenagers can be tricky, but the right approach can set the stage for a strong relationship. AdvertisementMolly Shannon has a tip for parents dreading the day their kids turn into teenagers. AdvertisementAnd if parents find themselves battling with their teenagers all the time, they should reflect on their parenting, Shannon, 60, said. When asked how she parents adult kids, the "Saturday Night Live" alum said that it's important to start with empathy. Raising teenagers is not always easyParenting teenagers can be tricky.
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AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Abby Ooi, a therapist, graduate student, and former Singapore Airlines flight attendant. I wanted to become a flight attendant — something I had fantasized about since I was young. But a few months into my second year of working for Singapore Airlines, I started experiencing a lot of stress. After 6 years at Singapore Airlines, I left in February and moved to Sydney a week later. A representative for Singapore Airlines did not respond to a request for comment from BI.
Persons: Abby Ooi, , Ooi, Eager, I'm Organizations: Service, Singapore Airlines, Monash University, University of Sydney Locations: Malaysia, Singapore, of, New York City, California, Sydney, San Francisco
Hoda Kotb, 60, said she used to think that she didn't deserve her kids. AdvertisementKotb, whose treatment for breast cancer in 2007 had left her infertile, has been open about her experience as an older mother. A representative for Kotb did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours. Related storiesHaving kids later in lifeMore women are becoming parents later in life. "I've nurtured myself, as well as my partner, and during that time, acquired certain instincts and traits that will undoubtedly make me a better mother today than I would've been at 33."
Persons: Hoda Kotb, Haley, , Suzy Welch, Kotb, I'm, Bethenny Frankel, Heather Grossman, Blake Turck, I've Organizations: Service, NYU Stern School of Business, Business Insider, CDC, BI Locations: Hope, Austin , Texas
Stevie Nicks says that going through with her unplanned pregnancy would have broken up Fleetwood Mac. Nicks was inspired to write her latest song, "The Lighthouse," after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. An online poll found that 76% of women were concerned that the overturn of Roe v. Wade would impact their career advancement. AdvertisementWith the presidential election less than two weeks away, Stevie Nicks, 76, is speaking out about abortion rights. She said she was inspired to write the song after hearing that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade.
Persons: Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Nicks, Roe, Wade, , Rolling Stone, It's, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Favianna Rodriguez, Tracy Young, Young Organizations: Service, CBS, Sunday, Roll Hall of Fame, Business Insider, BI Locations: United States, Houston, LeanIn.Org
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