Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Suits star looks genuinely unrecognisable after astonishing transformation: ‘Didn’t recognise him’

Metro

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July 7, 2026

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The actor appeared in all nine seasons of the legal drama.

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Actor, 56, Reveals His Secret to Losing Weight Without Medication

Ian West/Pool via ReutersActor Rick Hoffman revealed the secret to his dramatic weight loss.The 56-year-old Suits star showed off his transformation with a selfie on Instagram, shocking fans with his slimmed-down figure and thick head of hair.“Wow, I didn’t recognize him for a [second],” read one comment with over 5,000 likes.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

Unrecognizable Suits star, 56, leaves fans stunned as he reveals secrets to his bombshell transformation

Unrecognizable Suits star, 56, leaves fans stunned as he reveals secrets to his bombshell transformation

E! Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Suits’ Rick Hoffman Reveals Hair, Weight Loss Transformation

Rick Hoffman litt up the internet with his new look. The Suits star unveiled his latest hair and body transformation, sharing a mirror selfie to Instagram on June 26 captioned,...

The Root

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· Jul 7, 2026

Teyana Taylor, Cardi B and More Black Celebs Who Slayed at Paris Fashion Week

Stars like Teyana Taylor, Cardi B, and more made sure to show their faces in France for Paris Fashion Week! Let's take a look at what they wore!

Metro

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· Jul 6, 2026

9 of the least convincing celebrity disguises of all time

9 of the least convincing celebrity disguises of all time

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 24, 2026

Can Kylie Jenner Really Make AI Glasses Cool?

The mega-influencer and beauty mogul partnered with Meta for a new style of Meta Glasses. Will she be able to help them bridge the gap between nerd-world and the fashion-verse?

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Related coverage for "Suits star looks genuinely unrecognisable after astonishing transformation: ‘Didn’t recognise him’": The Daily Beast — Actor, 56, Reveals His Secret to Losing Weight Without Medication. Daily Mail — Unrecognizable Suits star, 56, leaves fans stunned as he reveals secrets to his bombshell transformation. E! Online — Suits’ Rick Hoffman Reveals Hair, Weight Loss Transformation. The Root — Teyana Taylor, Cardi B and More Black Celebs Who Slayed at Paris Fashion Week. Metro — 9 of the least convincing celebrity disguises of all time. Vanity Fair — Can Kylie Jenner Really Make AI Glasses Cool?