Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 154, Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (died 222) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 2004, Renée Saint-Cyr, French actress and producer (born 1904) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2006, Bronwyn Oliver, Australian sculptor (born 1959) passed away. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. In 2024, Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
All The Celeb Sightings at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival
ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 brought together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood over the weekend. Here are all the icons we spotted.
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Elite Daily
· Jul 3, 2026
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline, Explained
Romance rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started in July, 2023. Here are all the milestones the couple has hit so far.
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· Jun 26, 2026
27 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them)
It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.
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· Jul 7, 2026
Presenting: All the Celebs Who Posted Their Looks for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Genuinely confused about the dress code, ngl.
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· Jun 22, 2026
Stars Celebrate Pride Month 2026: Laverne Cox, Lisa Rinna and More
This June, several Hollywood stars are celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, history and community in honor of Pride Month. After the release of her memoir Transcendent, actress Laverne Cox traveled to Seattle, Washington, to attend the inaugural Lifelong Pride Gala, a fundraiser supporting LGBTQ+ community health. With help from fellow attendees Brad Goreski, more than 142,000 was []
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· Jul 3, 2026
Celebrity Weddings in July 2026: From Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt to Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce, Couples Set To Tie the Knot This Month
This July has become an unprecedented month for global celebrity weddings, marked by a massive, high-security Manhattan arena takeover for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce alongside several deeply private ceremonies in Mumbai, including Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's third marriage with Gauri Spratt.
DNyuz
· Jul 3, 2026
Who Is Attending Taylor Swift’s Wedding? What We Know So Far.
From famous musician friends to professional athletes, about 1,000 guests are expected to attend the anticipated wedding extravaganza for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Some have spoken about attending the event in interviews, and others have been spotted in the city. In Swift’s circle, the actresses Emma Stone []
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Related coverage for "All The Celeb Sightings at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival": Elite Daily — Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline, Explained. Wired — 27 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them). Cosmopolitan — Presenting: All the Celebs Who Posted Their Looks for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding. Us Weekly — Stars Celebrate Pride Month 2026: Laverne Cox, Lisa Rinna and More. Latestly.com — Celebrity Weddings in July 2026: From Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt to Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce, Couples Set To Tie the Knot This Month. DNyuz — Who Is Attending Taylor Swift’s Wedding? What We Know So Far.