Historical epic "Shogun" won the prestigious best drama award at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and "Hacks" upset favourite "The Bear" to win best comedy as Hollywood celebrated the best of television.

Historical drama "Shogun", the sweeping story of a struggle for power in feudal Japan, racked up 25 nominations on Wednesday (July 17) to lead this year's contenders for television's Emmy Awards.

Video-streaming company Netflix says its customer numbers have surged more than expected last quarter, sending its US-listed shares up as much as 8% in after hours trading.