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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Tom Holland, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1956, Sela Ward, American actress was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1963, Lisa Rinna, American actress and talk show host was born. In 1964, Craig Charles, English actor and TV presenter was born. In 1966, Kentaro Miura, Japanese author and illustrator (died 2021) was born. In 1989, Laurence Olivier, English actor, director, and producer (born 1907) passed away. In 1993, Rebecca Bross, American gymnast was born. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Task’ Season 2 Becomes ‘Mare of Easttown’ Crossover With Julianne Nicholson Reprising Emmy-Winning Role (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s a “Task” and “Mare of Easttown” crossover. Julianne Nicholson has joined Season 2 of the HBO detective drama, reprising her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross, the mother of three children who lives in Easttown. While, until now, “Task” was not directly connected to “Mare of Easttown,” both series hail from creator and showrunner Brad []
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People.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Meet Brooke Shields' 2 Daughters, Rowan and Grier
Brooke Shields' daughter Rowan joined the cast of Bravo's 'Next Gen NYC' for season 2
E! Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Mare of Easttown’s Julianne Nicholson Reprising Role in Task Season 2
Julianne Nicholson is tackling a new task. Over five years after Mare of Easttown ended, the actress will reprise her role of Lori Ross—friend of Kate Winslet's Mare—in season two of the...
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· Jun 25, 2026
Laura Bailey introduces her new Critical Role character for Daggerheart's Age of Umbra
Laura Bailey's new character in Critical Role's upcoming miniseries, Age of Umbra: Sallowlands, is sure to cast a spell on you this July.
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· Jul 7, 2026
‘Young Washington’ Sequel Confirmed by Angel Studios
After Young Washington posted an impressive opening weekend, Angel Studios confirmed that a sequel is already moving forward. The post ‘Young Washington’ Sequel Confirmed by Angel Studios appeared first on That Park Place.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ Shifts to March 2027
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The summer TV schedule is overflowing with highly anticipated premieres and returns including Legally Blonde‘s Elle, a spinoff of Dancing With the Stars, Every Year After and more. Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all her time []
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Related coverage for "‘Task’ Season 2 Becomes ‘Mare of Easttown’ Crossover With Julianne Nicholson Reprising Emmy-Winning Role (EXCLUSIVE)": People.com — Meet Brooke Shields' 2 Daughters, Rowan and Grier. E! Online — Mare of Easttown’s Julianne Nicholson Reprising Role in Task Season 2. Polygon — Laura Bailey introduces her new Critical Role character for Daggerheart's Age of Umbra. That Park Place — ‘Young Washington’ Sequel Confirmed by Angel Studios. The Hollywood Reporter — Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ Shifts to March 2027. Us Weekly — Summer TV Preview 2026: Inside Must-Watch New and Returning Shows