Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, Ronald Bladen, American painter and sculptor (died 1988) was born. In 1956, Michael Spinks, American boxer was born. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1963, Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model was born. In 1969, Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician was born. In 1988, Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, Ottavio Quattrocchi, Italian businessman (born 1938) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make $1billion at the box office

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July 13, 2026

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The Michael Jackson biopic has already broken a string of records The post ‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make 1billion at the box office appeared first on NME.

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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.

Variety

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· Jun 28, 2026

‘Michael’ Surpasses ‘Oppenheimer’ as Highest-Grossing Biopic With $977 Million Worldwide

“Michael” has grossed 977 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing “Oppenheimer” as the highest-grossing biopic of all time. Director Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” was the previous record-holder in terms of movies based on real people with 975 million globally, a remarkable total for an R-rated historical drama that’s nearly three hours long. “Michael” already ranked []

MovieGuide

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Pioneer, Neighbor, Friend’: The Real-Life Story Behind This LITTLE HOUSE Character

Netflix’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE blended fact and fiction to create their version of Dr. George Tann. “He’s the first person...

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 2, 2026

Jodie Foster Describes ‘F1’ as a Movie “Made by AI” at Aspen Ideas Fest: “I Don’t Say This Disparagingly”

The Oscar winner sat down with former Sony chief Michael Lynton for a session titled “Who Owns the Future of Hollywood.” Naturally, the conversation covered artificial intelligence, and Foster gave her take on how it’s being used.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

‘Michael’ Passes ‘Oppenheimer’ as Biggest Biopic of All Time With $977.4 Million Box Office

After two months in theaters, Lionsgate/Universal’s “Michael” now stands as the highest grossing biopic of all time with a 977.4 million box office, passing the 965 million record set three years ago by Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture Oscar winner “Oppenheimer.” Antoine Fuqua’s film starring Jaafar Jackson as his famous King of Pop uncle was well []

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inside CAA’s Secret AI “Vault,” Where Actors Can Live Forever—If They Want

One intrepid reporter journeys into the nondescript building where Hollywood’s biggest stars can be digitally cloned. What comes next for those replicas is anyone’s guess.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut...

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Controversial Tilly Norwood...

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 22, 2026

Madonna Reveals Why ‘Huge’ Movie About Her Life Fell Apart

STEPHANE CARDINALE / Corbis via Getty ImagesThe Queen of Pop unveiled that a major biopic about her life was canned over a disagreement with the production studio.Madonna, 67, told Interview Magazine that a budget dispute with Universal Pictures led to her autobiographical feature film being scrapped.“I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting,” the “Like a Virgin” singer told the publication. “We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed—I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know what I mean?”Read more at The Daily Beast.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 30, 2026

Movie review: 'Minions & Monsters' is Coffin's love letter to Old Hollywood

Pierre Coffin would like a little respect — and maybe an Oscar. So would James, the Minion hero of Coffin’s new movie, “Minions Monsters,” and they’re both going to go about it in the same way, by making a movie about Hollywood. ...

The Week

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· Jul 9, 2026

Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film

Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film

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...

PragerU

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· Jun 26, 2026

From Hollywood Writer to PragerU Co-Founder

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Invader Zim Creator Blasts Paramount, Nickelodeon For Revival Series

Paramount Jhonen Vasquez got his start in the entertainment world with some of the most disturbing comic books ever printed, with the likes of Johnny The Homicidal Maniac creating stories that were fit to bursting with buckets of blood. This made Nickelodeon’s decision to bring him on as an animator all the more surprising, as Vasquez []

URL Media

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· Jun 24, 2026

Hollywood’s Adaptation Boom Has a Black Author Problem

It’s been a turbulent ride for author LaDarrion Williams’ to get his story of a Black teen with ancestral magic adapted for the small screen. His short film, Blood at [] The post Hollywood’s Adaptation Boom Has a Black Author Problem appeared first on URL Media.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 29, 2026

"Michael" Surpasses "Oppenheimer" as Highest-Grossing Biopic

“Michael” has grossed 977 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing “Oppenheimer” as the highest-grossing biopic of all time.

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Guy Ritchie's 'excellent' gangster drama is your next must-watch

Guy Ritchie's 2019 gangster film, The Gentlemen, has arrived on ITVX – and there's no better time to watch it. This star-studded romp centers on American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), a formidable marijuana kingpin who decides to finally cash out and sell his lucrative business.

Inc.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

A $40 Million AI Movie Was Nearly Finished—When Amazon Walked Away

Amazon has shocked Hollywood by abandoning ‘Artificial,’ a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The reason remains unclear.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Left’s New Antihero Just Got His Own Musical

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** Step aside “Chicago,” there’s a new show in town that glamorizes celebrity criminals. Featuring alleged sex trafficker Sean Diddy Combs, convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, and alleged assassin Luigi ...

9 News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Tyler, whose name at birth was Gaynor Hopkins, was famous for the ’80s hits 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding out for a Hero.' #9Today READ MORE: https://www.nine.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/bonnie-tyler-death-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-singer-dies-aged-75-20260709-p60e4t.html

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 2, 2026

'Michael' tops 'Oppenheimer' as highest-grossing biopic with $977M

'Michael,' the biographical drama about the life of late pop icon Michael Jackson, has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time after earning 977 million at the global box o...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jodie Foster Calls F1 ‘Made by AI’ at Aspen Ideas Festival

Jodie Foster called F1 'made by AI' at the Aspen Ideas Festival, not as an insult but as a diagnosis of modern filmmaking. The remark names a tension Hollywood has struggled to articulate: when structural predictability becomes indistinguishable from algorithmic output and the film still wins an Oscar.

Vogue

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· Jun 29, 2026

My First Job in Fashion: Tommy Hilfiger

The designer talks about his early beginnings on the shop floor, the early bankruptcy that shaped him, and the genesis of his iconic American brand.

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Millie Bobby Brown welcomes husband to 'Enola Holmes' team

Millie Bobby Brown explains what husband Jake Bongiovi brought as an executive producer on new action sequel, "Enola Holmes 3." #MillieBobbyBrown #JakeBongiovi #EnolaHolmes3

Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

Michael’s box office record doesn’t thrill me – biopics are lazy wins

Box office haul is not a marker of quality - and why do we care?

RedState

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· Jul 6, 2026

Morning Minute: George Washington...Rap Star?

Morning Minute: George Washington...Rap Star?

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spider-Man vs Minions — who can save Hollywood?

The summer box office battle is heating up. But behind Hollywood’s biggest franchises is a bigger question about the future of cinema. Who can revive moviegoing? Peter Devlin takes a look. #spiderman #hollywood #minions #cinema #movies

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer

A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer

Us Weekly

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nicole Kidman Uses This 'Miracle-in-a-Bottle' Conditioner for Soft Hair

When Nicole Kidman walked into the 98th Academy Awards, we thought her dress would steal the show. But her hair was equally showstopping, and her trick is available to all of Us. The exact conditioner used on Kidman is hiding right on Amazon! In an Instagram post, Kidman’s stylist showed the routine that left her []

That Park Place

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· Jul 9, 2026

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dodges Race Bait Question from Variety Reporter Marc Malkin at ‘Moana’ Premiere

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was presented with a question about race and representation from Variety reporter Marc Malkin while promoting Disney’s live-action Moana, but the actor refused to say he was unable to identify with one of his childhood heroes simply because they looked different. During the interview, Malkin asked Johnson if he remembered the [] The post Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dodges Race Bait Question from Variety Reporter Marc Malkin at ‘Moana’ Premiere appeared first on That Park Place.

Futurism

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· Jun 24, 2026

Failing Robot Cop Company Knightscope Now Publishing Bizarre AI Slop Fan Fiction About Its Robots Solving Absurd Crimes

The name matched. The money moved. Baby Bob was back. The post Failing Robot Cop Company Knightscope Now Publishing Bizarre AI Slop Fan Fiction About Its Robots Solving Absurd Crimes appeared first on Futurism.

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jun 26, 2026

LGM Night at the Movies Reminder

Recollect that this evening is the first LGM Night at the Movies. We’ll be featuring Ruthless People, a 1986 black comedy directed by the team of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker and starring Danny Devito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, Anita Morris, and Bill Pullman. There are some concerns that the film “hasn’t aged well;” [] The post LGM Night at the Movies Reminder appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

Famous birthdays for June 22: Bob the Drag Queen, Sean Kaufman

Famous birthdays for June 22: Bob the Drag Queen, Sean Kaufman

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 25, 2026

In Honor of Season 2: Who Is the ‘Next Gen NYC’ Cast Dating Right Now?

Don’t lie, you’re nosy.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

Andy Donato cartoon, June 28, 2026

Andy Donato

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