On the heels of his recent role in the Japanese film Grande Maison Paris, Taecyeon (Heartbeat) confirmed casting for the new Netflix Japanese drama Soul Mate, starring opposite Isomura Hayato (Extremely Inappropriate). In a heartfelt story about love and life, we’ll be following our pair’s relationship over ten years, set against the backdrop of Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo. Aiming to release in 2025, both writing and directing will be helmed by Hashizume Shunki (More Than Words). [JTBC]

News bites: June 29, 2024

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

This week in ratings, My Sweet Mobster attempts a rise, Connection holds its double digits, and Miss Night and Day climbs to all-new highs. We also say goodbye to Bittersweet Hell and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the latter of which ended on a nice peak. Drama viewership ratings for...

Drama viewership ratings for the week of June 24-30, 2024

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Douglas, GA

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A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale

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Cheryl E Preston

For General Hospital fans in the Commonwealth, there is an update. Josh Kelly, who portrays Cody Bell, has revealed he is dating Chloe Lanier, who used to play nasty Nelle Benson on the ABC soap. Soaps in Depth broke the news, and Virginia viewers are reacting on Facebook.

General Hospital breaking news actor Josh  Kelly is dating former cast member Chloe Lanier

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Swelling deer herd hems in South Korean islanders

Singapore MYs have so much to look forward to in July. Not only is K-pop girl group Aespa performing for the first time in Singapore on July 20, but they will also be holding a fan signing event on July 21. The fan sign event will take place at Plaza...

K-pop girl group Aespa to hold Singapore fansign on July 21

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

The identity of the enigmatic Doctor is unveiled at last, yet the reveal offers little catharsis to our long-tormented hero. Meanwhile, latent fissures amidst the trio of schemers portend the fracturing of their avaricious alliance, all while our tenacious investigators’ astute deductions hit closer and closer to home. EPISODES...

Connection

Hold onto your hats everyone! There’s another high-profile rom-com coming to dramaland. The script reading stills have just released for the Hong Sisters’ upcoming Netflix drama Can This Love Be Translated, starring Go Yoon-jung (Death’s Game) and Kim Sun-ho (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha). And even though information is scant now, it’s already shaping up to be a project that pulls lots of buzz.

Go Yoon-jung and Kim Sun-ho ask Can This Love Be Translated

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

For some reason the year is half over, so it’s always a good time to sit back and think about the drama year thus far. So far, I’d say it’s been full of some great dramas, some pleasant surprises — and few things that fell utterly flat too. Still, I can say that I’ve been enjoying dramaland so much more than I did in 2023.

[Drama Chat] Drama highs and lows of 2024 (so far)

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

In a unique new concept, (G)I-DLE has just unveiled a series of 'overtures' to tease their upcoming comeback 'I SWAY.' The overtures are short videos featuring each member individually and hinting at the summer fashion that will be seen in the upcoming music video. (G)I-DLE's 7th mini album 'I SWAY'...

(G)I-DLE unveils the overture to their comeback 'I SWAY'

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

Alexandria, VA

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

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Kim Myung-min is owed justice from Your Honor Sohn Hyun-joo

The first posters and teaser are out for ENA’s upcoming crime-thriller Your Honor, quickly setting up our story’s conflicting dilemma that pits the honorable judge Sohn...

Kim Myung-min is owed justice from Your Honor Sohn Hyun-joo

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