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Cassette sales almost doubled in 2020 to their highest level in 17 years.

HARDCOVER FICTION1. “A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham (Doubleday)2. “Ready Player Two” by Ernest Cline (Ballantine)3.

BAGHDAD — A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.

1. “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama (Crown)2. “Cat Kid Comic Club” by Dav Pilkey (Scholastic)3.

released its publishing agreement online, alongside other assets such as templates for financial projections and pitch decks.

Cyberpunk 2077.Earlier this week, it was confirmed that one of the company’s investors was pursuing legal action over the buggy launch of Cyberpunk 2077.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gifted their son Archie something that’s both thoughtful and fashionable.In their 19-month-old son’s name, for Christmas the couple bought 100 hats from New Zealand organization, Make Give Live, to give back to the local community.

HARDCOVER FICTION1. “A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham (Doubleday)2. “Deadly Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown)3.

Travis Scott treated his daughter Stormi to the best Christmas present this year.

Finding the perfect gift for your significant other's grandma? Stressful. Finding said perfect gift when your S.O.'s grandma is the Queen? Panic-inducing.

Bridgerton has got it all: scandal, romance, bougie balls, and, of course, a jaw-dropping male lead. Regé-Jean Page plays Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, and I'm not saying you'll definitely be drooling over his charm and his hot-hot scenes with co-star Phoebe Dynevor, but you should maybe make a plan to pick your jaw up off the floor.

Harry Potter Cookbook” by Dinah Bucholz (Adams Media)15. “Modern Comfort Food” by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter)16.

The new coronavirus pandemic relief bill, which is set to receive a vote Monday, includes $15 billion in grants earmarked for independent movie theaters and live venues for music or stage performances. The grants will provide much-needed relief to these venues, many of which have seen their business all but vanish as the pandemic canceled concerts and stage plays, while pushing almost all new theatrical releases to 2021.

Angela Bassett is taking a look back at the iconic film. The celebrated actress is reflecting on her experiences on set, and working alongside the late, great Whitney Houston.«You know, working with Whitney…  we were all such a fan. So to come to know each other, to play cards, to go bowling, to that regular simple joys of life stuff? It was great,» Bassett recently told ET's Kevin Frazier.

Jamie Foxx's animated avatar, Joe, becomes a mentor to reluctant new soul 22 (Tina Fey) in the Great Before.

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was the target of a rocket attack Sunday night.

1. A Promised Land by Barack Obama (Crown)2. Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey (Scholastic)3.