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Dan Aykroyd is 'skeptic-busting' and ghost-busting with film and T+E series

Dan Aykroyd is 'skeptic-busting' and ghost-busting with film and T+E series

TORONTO — There's been something strange in Dan Aykroyd's neighbourhood ever since he was born.

NBC acquires Canadian medical drama "Transplant"

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — NBC has acquired the Canadian medical series "Transplant," a 13-episode drama that made its premiere on CTV last February.
The drive-in is giving indie films a box office boost

The drive-in is giving indie films a box office boost

LOS ANGELES — Indie films and drive-in theatres don’t usually go together. Drive-ins need the big movies, the ones with superheroes and superstars, to draw substantial audiences.
Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies

Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies

LOS ANGELES — Melissa Etheridge said Wednesday that her son Beckett Cypher has died. Etheridge released a statement saying opioid addiction was behind Cypher's death.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended May 9th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Camino Winds” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “If It Bleeds” by Stephen King (Scribner 3. “The 20th Victim” by Patterson/Paetro (Little, Brown) 4.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended May 9th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Camino Winds” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “If It Bleeds” by Stephen King (Scribner 3. “The 20th Victim” by Patterson/Paetro (Little, Brown) 4.
The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

The promotion will be virtual for new "Hunger Games" novel

NEW YORK — When Suzanne Collins' “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration for hundreds at his Manhattan store, with jugglers, costumes, a trivia wheel, cupcakes with the “Mo
Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

Matt Damon describes 'fairy tale' lockdown life in Ireland

LONDON — Matt Damon has described living in Ireland during the country’s coronavirus lockdown as like being in a “fairy tale” during a surprise radio interview.
Elmo the Muppet readies for his own starry HBO talk show

Elmo the Muppet readies for his own starry HBO talk show

NEW YORK — There was a time not too long ago when Broadway star Ben Platt was interviewed by a monster. A perfectly nice monster, of course. It was Elmo. Elmo asked Platt what was his favourite music to sing.
Review: Sparks’ new album is entertaining career highlight

Review: Sparks’ new album is entertaining career highlight

Sparks, “A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip” (BMG) Sparks, that most European of American bands, has released one of their best albums nearly 50 years after their debut.
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