Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1969, Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician was born. In 1973, Willy Fritsch, German actor and screenwriter (born 1901) passed away. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bill Maher Wins Top Comedy Award. His Message to Those Angry About His Jokes.

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June 29, 2026

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Bill Maher Wins Top Comedy Award. His Message to Those Angry About His Jokes.
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Fortune

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· Jun 29, 2026

As Bill Maher accepts Mark Twain Prize, the funniest thing is the tarp draped across the Kennedy Center

America's most deliberately irritating comedian was honored as a court fight over Trump's name — literally covered up — left the venue's future unresolved.

E! Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Carl Radke Reacts to Summer House's "Surreal" Emmy Nomination

Carl Radke believes award shows should be fun. And the reality star is in good company, as evidenced by Summer House's first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program after...

FaithWire

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· Jul 7, 2026

His Wife Heard God’s Voice… 2 Years Later, the Impossible Happened

Professional magician Dustin Tavella is known for captivating audiences with his craft. But the “America’s Got Talent” winner is also []

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dave Thornton's flawless impersonation of Hughsey

Comedian Dave Thornton delivers a flawless impersonation of Dave Hughes on Instagram, generating thousands of views and comments. Credit: dave_thorno/instagram

Metro

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘He’s hilarious!’ EastEnders fans love ‘breath of fresh air’ actor as he shares set secrets

Fans dub Oscar 'The single best thing about EastEnders'

Us Weekly

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mariska Hargitay and More Stars Who Were Named Emmy Hosts Through the Years

TV’s biggest night has been hosted by many notable Hollywood names over the years. Comedians like Stephen Colbert have been successful in hosting the show over the years. In the past, cast members and alum from Saturday Night Live have stepped up to the plate. Eddie Murphy hosted in 1983 alongside fellow comedian Joan Rivers, []

Variety

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· Jun 24, 2026

Larry David on Barack Obama’s ‘Perfect’ Comedic Timing in New HBO Show and Donald Trump’s White House UFC Fight: ‘I Was Embarrassed to Be an American’

Larry David is celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday with his new HBO show, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” but he wasn’t feeling too patriotic when President Donald Trump marked the nation’s milestone anniversary with a UFC fight at the White House. “It was a travesty,” David told []

The i Paper

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· Jun 28, 2026

Stephen Mangan is chronically underrated

As an actor, comedian, writer and presenter, he never fails to thrill. What a delight to see him play the lead in his latest West End role

ZDNet

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· Jul 9, 2026

I gave Claude Cowork 7 non-coding jobs, and it earned a spot in my toolbox

Claude Cowork is brilliant, unnerving, and far more useful than I expected.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Larry the Cable Guy Sends a Blunt Message About Comedy ‘Woke’ America

Larry the Cable Guy just sent a blunt message about the state of comedy in “woke” America — using Shane Gillis as an example of doubling down after getting canceled. During a conversation with Us Weekly on Thursday, the stand-up comedian (whose real name is Daniel Lawrence Whitney), 63, shared that he isn’t concerned with []

The Advocate

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· Jun 26, 2026

Keith Edwards wants his star-studded NYC Pride livestream to answer Trump's attacks with queer joy

Keith Edwards is taking his audience to the largest Pride celebration in the United States.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Marc Maron Oscar Buzz Starts Now

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyMarc Maron is the first to say that he never wins awards. And it’s true that he’s been repeatedly snubbed by the Emmys and Golden Globes for both his acting work on shows like Netflix’s GLOW and his numerous stand-up specials, especially 2023’s grief-fueled From Bleak to Dark. But if there is one role that should put him on a path to awards glory, it’s his first-ever lead performance in the new dark comedy In Memoriam, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month and is currently in search of a distributor. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

Nigerian Filmmaker Wins International Award for Challenging Cultural Stereotypes

Nigerian filmmaker, actor, producer and director, Dr Oluchukwu Iheonunekwu, professionally known as Donald Iheonunekwu, has won international recognition for using film to challenge cultural stereotypes, following his latest success at the TAFF International Film Festival in Dallas, United States, where his film A Trip to Kigali received the Best Narrative Feature award. Speaking to Journalists, [] The post Nigerian Filmmaker Wins International Award for Challenging Cultural Stereotypes appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 29, 2026

Happy Valley star admits to 'terrifying' new chapter

ames Norton has shared his excitement about taking on one of the theatre's most iconic roles, admitting the challenge feels pretty terrifying. See details.

People.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Celebrate Tom Hanks’ 70th Birthday with a Look at His Incredible Career in Photos

The beloved actor, who turns 70 on July 9, 2026, has two Oscars and seven Emmys to his name over his five decades in the industry

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

Louis C.K. Is Back With His First Major Stand-Up Special Since #MeToo. He Hasn’t Really Changed.

The once disgraced comedian has not only been uncanceled but given his own Netflix special.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm Replacement Is an Instant Hit, But Critics & Audiences Don’t Like It

Larry David has had one of the most prolific careers in comedy. A co-creator of Seinfeld and the main driving force behind Curb Your Enthusiasm, David earned himself generations of fans (and several accolades) with his distinct and relatable brand of humor. Considering how successful Curb Your Enthusiasm was for HBO (including 55 Emmy nominations), []

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bill Maher, Liberalism’s Apostate

Bill Maher is the perfect liberal, at least on paper—yet despite his talk shows being nominated for Emmy awards more than 40 times, it’s only in Donald Trump’s Washington that Maher finally gets the recognition he craves. He’s now the 27th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award first won by...

Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

'I'm at least somewhat like Mark Twain': Bill Maher receives Twain humor prize

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honors individuals who have made significant contributions to comedy and social commentary. Honoree Bill Maher said he appreciates the comparison, saying, "I am at least somewhat like Mark Twain." (June 28) #billmaher Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Reuters

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· Jun 29, 2026

Bill Maher honored with Mark Twain humor prize in Washington

Comedian Bill Maher was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #billmaher #marktwainprize #comedy 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Adam Sandler “Said Yes Right Away” When Asked to Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

A source told People that the 'Happy Gilmore' actor was incredibly honored to be part of such a special day.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 10, 2026

Conor McGregor cheered on by wife Dee Devlin and children as he clashes with Max Holloway

Conor McGregor received huge applause as he appeared at the media event

The Hill

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· Jun 29, 2026

Bipartisan show of support for Bill Maher at Kennedy Center, as Trump looms large

It's an award fully focused on comedy, yet some serious drama surrounded the Kennedy Center as Bill Maher received this year's Mark Twain Prize. But the controversy about the name and future of the Kennedy Center didn't stop several stars and a bipartisan group of lawmakers from heading to the performing arts hub in a...

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 includes Jim Gaffigan and Mavis Staples

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of July 5-11 include comedian Kevin Hart, actor Tom Hanks and “Shark Tank” business leader Kevin O’Leary

Salon

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· Jun 26, 2026

Larry David’s sketch series curbs our enthusiasm for American exceptionalism

In HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, the comedian makes pettiness all-American

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nigerian-American Ayo Edebiri joins Hollywood’s biggest names as she secures a prestigious Emmy nomination

Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri has earned a 2026 Emmy nomination for her role in The Bear, adding another major milestone to her growing Hollywood career.

Irish News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Bill Burr in Belfast: How to get tickets for Ulster Hall show

The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedy superstar will bring his acclaimed stand-up tour to Belfast’s Ulster Hall this weekend, marking one of the biggest comedy events of 2026.

Out Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

10 'Drag Race' queens who should compete on 'Big Brother' after Salina EsTitties

If you're a RuPaul's Drag Race junkie, then you probably got very excited by Big Brother's latest cast announcement.

Fox News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Larry David slams Trump's White House UFC fight, says it made him 'embarrassed to be an American'

Larry David says Trump's White House UFC fight made him feel embarrassed to be an American, calling the 250th anniversary celebration a travesty.

NDTV

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· Jun 21, 2026

"Here The Camera Is On You': Samay Raina's Dig At Alia's Cannes Appearance

Samay Raina brought his trademark wit to the exchange and had everyone laughing with playful jabs at Alia Bhatt's film Jigra and her Cannes appearance.

Independent Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Clive Davis, the visionary behind music's greatest icons, dies at 94

Clive Davis, the visionary behind music's greatest icons, dies at 94

MS NOW

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· Jun 22, 2026

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, dies at 94

He directed the careers of everyone from Barry Manilow to “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The post Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, dies at 94 appeared first on MS NOW.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 29, 2026

Star-marker Clive Davis to be honored at funeral. Here's how to watch

Clive Davis, the legendary record executive, will be honored at his funeral.

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