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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 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. 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.
Jay-Z Documentary Series Set at HBO

Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series “Jay-Z in 8,” debuting on HBO this fall. Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for “The []
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The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 25, 2026
HBO Announces Jay-Z Doc Series Directed By Rick Rubin
The eight-part series is set to release in the fall.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
HBO’s ‘JAY-Z IN 8’ Docuseries Unveiled as Reasonable Doubt Turns 30
HBO unveiled 'JAY-Z IN 8,' an eight-part documentary series with Jay-Z directed by Rick Rubin, on the exact day Reasonable Doubt turns 30. The fall HBO premiere reunites the rapper and the producer for a candid conversation more than two decades after The Black Album.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Jay-Z Documentary Series in Development
Jay-Z is teaming up with Rick Rubin for an eight-part documentary series titled, “Jay-Z in 8,” debuting on HBO this fall.
Hello Magazine
· Jul 1, 2026
'Extraordinary' BBC drama with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is streaming for free
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People.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Jay-Z Discusses the Value of 'Pain' with Rick Rubin in the Official Teaser for 8-Part Docuseries “JAŸ-Z IN 8”
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· Jul 10, 2026
Where Is Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino From Netflix’s ‘Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea’ Now?
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Telex
· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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