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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1956, Mark Mendoza, American bass player and songwriter was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1962, Rhonda Vincent, American singer-songwriter and mandolin player was born. In 1965, Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Christian Artist Shares Tribute Song for Late Friend: ‘Taught Me So Much About Jesus’

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June 23, 2026

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Christian country singer Anne Wilson shared an emotional new song with fans, inspired by the recent death of a friend.

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Knewz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Donald Trump pays tribute to Iconic Village People lead singer Victor Willis after death following a ‘short but aggressive illness’

U.S. President Donald Trump paid tribute to Victor Willis, the iconic lead singer of the Village People, who passed away at 74. Trump praised the singer, whose hit song “Y.M.C.A.” became a consistent part of his signature campaign rallies. He frequently danced to the song during his campaigns, with its upbeat, unifying energy complementing his...

Le Monde

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· Jun 22, 2026

Legendary music pioneer Clive Davis, who made Whitney Houston a megastar, has died at 94

'Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness,' the Davis family said in a statement on X. Bruce Springsteen, on Instagram, said Davis treated him 'with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success.'

ArcaMax

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· Jun 21, 2026

Kelly Osbourne tells fans she 'aches' for her dad in heartbreaking Father' Day tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

The television personality marked Father's Day with an emotional tribute to the late Black Sabbath icon, revealing one of his last texts and reflecting on the lasting impact of his death on their family.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 2, 2026

President Donald Trump mourns Village People singer Victor Willis, praises his legacy

President Trump pays tribute to Village People’s Victor Willis, praising his musical legacy following his death at 74 after a brief illness. Willis will be missed.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump honors Village People and ‘Y.M.C.A.’ singer Victor Willis after death announcement

President Donald Trump mourned Village People singer Victor Willis, who died at 74. Trump, who has turned the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” into his theme song, voiced his condolences to the music group and his family. “He was a great and happy guy who loved that I used his groups song, YMCA, at my Rallies. It []

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump mourns Village People singer: 'We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played' 

President Trump celebrated the life of Victor Willis, the singer of the band Village People, after he died on Tuesday. Willis was 74. The president, who often used the band’s signature hit, “Y.M.C.A.,” at his presidential campaign rallies, credited these events with reviving the “‘monster’ hit” in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. Willis and...

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump mourns Village People singer Victor Willis

President Trump celebrated the life of Victor Willis, the singer of the band Village People, after he died on Tuesday. Willis was 74. The president, who often used the band’s signature hit, “Y.M.C.A.,” at his presidential campaign rallies, credited these events with reviving the “‘monster’ hit” in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. Willis and []...Click to read more

Daily Express US

· Jul 13, 2026

Donald Trump's odd Lindsey Graham tribute sparks 'true narcissist' claims

Donald Trump shared a tribute to the late Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham on social media following his sudden death

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘He will be sorely missed’: Donald Trump pays tribute to Village People singer

The lead singer of ‘Village People’, Victor Willis, has died at age 74. The band announced his death on social media, saying he died after a “short but aggressive” illness. Mr Willis was a founding member of what US President Donald Trump claims is his favourite band. The president paid tribute to Mr Willis on his Truth Social account. “We will think of Victor every time YMCA is played, like today, and all throughout this July Fourth Birthday week,” he said. “My condolences to his wonderful family and group. Victor Willis will be sorely missed. God bless him.”

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Music stars pay tribute to industry titan Clive Davis after his death at 94

Artists remembered legendary music executive Clive Davis as a visionary who helped shape generations of musicians

Us Weekly

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· Jun 21, 2026

Demi Moore Honors ‘Incredible’ Ex-Husband Bruce Willis on Father's Day

Demi Moore is paying tribute to ex-husband Bruce Willis on Father’s Day. “Generations of love ,” Moore, 63, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, June 21. “Today we celebrate our incredible BW. Sending love to all the fathers, today and always.” Alongside the message, Moore shared several throwback photos featuring Willis, 71, with the pair’s three []

The Standard

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tinie Tempah urges new artists not to neglect grassroots venues

The rapper praised small venues for making him the artist he is today.

Birmingham’s Real Talk

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· Jul 1, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Honors Clive Davis at New York Funeral

Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Clive Davis during the music executive's funeral Monday at Central Synagogue in New York City. During the service, S...

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Respected cricket umpire Trevor Krink mourned in WA and NT following sudden death

Loved ones, players and officials have paid tribute to a ‘great friend, mentor and advocate’ for the game he loved.

The Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump Organization gushes about Eric on Father’s Day – but forgets about Don Jr

The Trump Organization posted a more than 1,000-word tribute to Eric Trump on Father’s Day – but noticeably left out his co-executive vice president and older brother

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit Y.M.C.A. became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result of a short, but aggressive illness,” the post on Willis’s official page said. The Texas-born musician, who was 74, was a co-founder of the Village People...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump, 80, Turns Death Tribute Into Weird Brag About Himself

Elizabeth Frantz / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump has paid his usual self-absorbed tribute to a late ally. Village People singer Victor Willis died on Tuesday, just a day before his 75th birthday, his family and management revealed on Wednesday morning. Trump, 80, wasted no time making it all about himself and the smash hit, “Y.M.C.A.”, which he has commandeered for his political movement. “He was a great and happy guy who loved that I used his groups song, YMCA, at my Rallies,” he said, with a grammatical error in the word “groups,” which should be “group’s.” Read more at The Daily Beast.

Vogue

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Timeless Talent of Sienna Spiro

The 20-year-old phenom talks giving songs what they need, turning sadness into art, and loving Frank Sinatra.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, More Remember Clive Davis: “He Changed My Life”

Paul Stanley, Diane Warren, Magic Johnson and Geraldo Rivera also paid tribute to the music mogul who died Monday at the age of 94.

OpsLens

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘God Bless Him!’ Trump mourns death of Village People singer Victor Willis, co-writer of ‘YMCA’ * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link Victor Willis of The Village People President Donald Trump is mourning the death of Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of The Village People who co-wrote the smash

Upworthy

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘We can’t beat you up for peace’: Ringo Starr shares a universal message on his 86th birthday

Starr wants his incredible legacy to go far beyond his music. The post ‘We can’t beat you up for peace’: Ringo Starr shares a universal message on his 86th birthday appeared first on Upworthy.

E! Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

Village People's Victor Willis Dead at 74 After "Aggressive Illness”

There’s a new place Victor Willis has gone. The singer—who rose to fame as the lead singer of The Village People in the late 1970s—died on June 30, the band confirmed on social media. He was...

BBC News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney

The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

The Root

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· Jun 23, 2026

Beyond the Legend: Clive Davis’ Complicated History With Black Artists

While Clive Davis contributed heavily to Black artists and their music, there are still parts of his legacy and relationship to those artists that deserved to be critiqued and questioned.

BNO News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, dead at 74

Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People whose voice helped make “Y.M.C.A.” one of the most recognizable disco songs of all time, has died, the group said. He was 74. Village People said Willis died Tuesday after what it described as a “short but aggressive illness.” The group did not release additional details and [] The post Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, dead at 74 appeared first on BNO News.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Others Mourn...

Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Others Mourn... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:CLIVE DAVIS DEAD AT 94...DOMINATED MUSIC FOR DECADES... MORE

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 27, 2026

George Quaye weeps uncontrollably in heart-wrenching funeral tribute to late Fred Akowuah, video

Media personality George Quaye delivered an emotional tribute at the funeral of his childhood friend Fred Akowuah, reflecting on a 40-year bond and profound loss.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies, band says

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies, band says

CBC News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham, calls him ‘one of the greatest people’

U.S. President Donald Trump has paid an emotional tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following the veteran lawmaker’s sudden death, describing him as one of the finest people and public servants he had ever known. In a message shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump praised the South Carolina senator’s dedication to public service and his [] Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham, calls him ‘one of the greatest people’

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 1, 2026

Village People Lead Singer Dies At 74, Trump Pays Tribute

Victor Willis, the lead singer behind the iconic hit song “Y.M.C.A.,” died on Tuesday. He was 74 years old. Willis’ wife posted online that the Village People frontman suffered from a “short, but aggressive illness.” “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on ...

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 26, 2026

Kazım Koyuncu’s Black Sea legacy lives on 21 years after death

Kazım Koyuncu, one of the most distinctive voices of Black Sea music and a musician, songwriter and activist, is being remembered on the 21st anniversary of his death. Although hi...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Kind-hearted’ Melbourne teen stabbed to death

A 15-year-old is being remembered as a kind-hearted boy who died too young after he was stabbed to death outside a Craigieburn hospital.

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