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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1940, Patrick Stewart, English actor, director, and producer was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1951, Didi Conn, American actress and singer was born. In 1963, Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2006, Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919) passed away. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hollywood brutally turns on Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson following latest political decision

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Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has seen Hollywood turn on him following his decision to keep his political opinions private. During an interview with Esquire in early June, Johnson reiterated that he hates the “slinging” of modern politics. Following Johnson’s remarks, ‘Star Trek’ actors George Takei and Wil Wheaton slammed the former WWE star’s silence. “Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's recent comments to Esquire about wanting to ‘keep my politics to myself’ have divided fans, with some calling out his silence,” Takei wrote. In a now-deleted Thread post, the former ‘Stand By Me’ star blasted Johnson as a “coward” on Monday. In the interview, Johnson asserted that “creating” was his main goal and that he would “keep my politics to myself”.

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The Daily Wire

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Star Labeled A ‘Coward’ For Refusing To Bash Trump

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is under fire for choosing to stay quiet on politics, with multiple celebrities publicly disparaging him for his choices. “Star Trek” star George Takei commented on The Rock’s stance in a Threads post, writing, “Silence is complicity.” “So disappointing to find out he is such a coward,” Wil Wheaton chimed in, ...

Fox News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson branded a coward by Hollywood stars after refusing to speak out on politics

Dwayne The Rock Johnson faces Hollywood backlash from George Takei and actor Wil Wheaton after telling Esquire he will keep politics private.

That Park Place

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood “Celebrities” Call Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a “Coward” for Staying Out of Politics

For years, Hollywood has insisted that celebrities have a responsibility to use their platforms to speak out on political issues. But Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s decision to step away from public commentary on politics has now sparked backlash from several prominent entertainment figures, with some branding the actor a “coward” for choosing to remain silent. [] The post Hollywood “Celebrities” Call Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a “Coward” for Staying Out of Politics appeared first on That Park Place.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Good on him’: The Rock defended for keeping politics private

Sky News Lifestyle Reporter Chloe Walker reacts to actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson being branded a “coward” for keeping his political opinions private. “I don’t think Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a coward, and I think it’s perfectly fine for him not to want to get involved in politics,” Ms Walker told Sky News host James Morrow. “I don’t think actors need to get involved in politics. Good on him.”

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· Jul 13, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Reveals Plans to Star in ‘The Odd Couple’ on Broadway With Kevin Hart

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ABC7 New York

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· Jul 6, 2026

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has emotional reaction to live-action 'Moana'

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has emotional reaction to live-action 'Moana'

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jeff Hiller on Bodies and Money in a Changing Hollywood

An interview with the Emmy-winning HBO star.

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· Jun 28, 2026

Mike Johnson “Obsessing Over Losing House,” Says Raskin

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Twitchy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trek Tantrums: Wil Wheaton and George Takei Throw Hissy Fits Over The Rock Not Being More Political

Trek Tantrums: Wil Wheaton and George Takei Throw Hissy Fits Over The Rock Not Being More Political

E! Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Memes About Maui’s Hair in Moana

When it came to the jokes about his character’s hair, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had no idea how far fans would go. Ahead of Disney’s live action Moana hitting theaters July 10, the star, who...

Variety

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· Jun 30, 2026

Dwayne Johnson Slammed as a ‘Coward’ for Staying Quiet on Politics; ‘Star Trek’ Icon George Takei Fires Back: ‘Silence Is Complicity’

Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Hollywood voices criticizing Johnson’s stance, writing on Threads: “Silence is complicity.” “So disappointing to find out he is such a coward,” replied []

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rep. Roger Williams: NY DSA Wins Show US Must ‘Get Serious’ About Threat

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Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jun 24, 2026

The very postmature end of Camelot

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Wonkette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Wonkette Movie Night: Stonewall Uprising

'That night the police ran from us.'

RedState

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· Jun 22, 2026

Things Go From Bad to Worse for Dan Goldman on the Eve of the NYC Primary

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ArcaMax

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· Jun 30, 2026

How Donny Hathaway turned this soft rock cover into America's defining song

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Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?

The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.

Townhall

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· Jul 1, 2026

What Caused This GOP Rep to Tear Into Jamie Raskin

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

Hooked on classic sitcoms, haunted by family tragedies - the truth about the real comedian behind... Count Binface

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KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jul 8, 2026

Spencer Pratt Meets with Trump

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Knewz

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thomas Massie melts down over Lauren Boebert affair allegations in heated on-camera interview

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Emmy Winner Rips Trump for Turning Presidency Into a Cash Grab

Getty/Reuters/The Daily BeastBreaking Bad star Bryan Cranston issued a scathing critique of Donald Trump, who he said has “blatantly” turned the presidency into a tool for his own “financial reward.”Without actually naming the 80-year-old president, Cranston torched Trump’s various cash grabs. The Emmy-winning actor made his assessment during a conversation with Vanity Fair, in which the publication asked several actors—including Jeff Daniels and Kiefer Sutherland—about their experience portraying presidents onscreen. Cranston discussed his award-winning depiction of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 2012’s Broadway play All the Way, and 2016’s film adaptation of the same name, intertwining criticism of the current administration with his reflections. Read more at The Daily Beast.

BingNews

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· Jun 22, 2026

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Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Is Broadyway ready for Dwayne Johnson?

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The Hill

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· Jun 29, 2026

Massie gets into confrontation with Fox digital reporter

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) confronted a Fox News digital reporter and asked him if he likes gay porn as part of a video he posted online over the weekend. So let me ask you, I heard that you like gay porn, is that true? Massie asks the reporter in the video he posted on the...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 7, 2026

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UPI

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· Jun 25, 2026

Movie review: 'Jackass: Best and Last' an emotional, raunchy send-off

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Jezebel

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· Jul 6, 2026

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Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

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EL PAÍS

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tom Morello: ‘America is a much more dangerous place today’

Three decades after Rage Against the Machine broke onto the scene, the guitarist maintains that rock has always been political

New Musical Express

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· Jul 11, 2026

Robbie Williams joins CMAT on stage during day two of Bilbao BBK Live 2026

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9 News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Hawks stars learn their fate after off-season shenanigans landed pair in US jail | 9 News Australia

#EXCLUSIVE: Hawthorn star Dylan Moore has learned his fate for the off-season shenanigans that landed him and team mate Connor MacDonald in an Arizona jail. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

SB Nation

· Jul 8, 2026

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Salon

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump wrecked America’s 250th in DC, but other blue cities will save it

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