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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1912, Peta Taylor, English cricketer (died 1989) was born. In 1923, Tun Tun, Indian actress and comedian (died 2003) was born. In 1924, Brett Somers, Canadian-American actress and singer (died 2007) was born. In 1929, Danny Flores, American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (died 2006) was born. In 1931, Thurston Harris, American doo-wop singer (died 1990) was born. In 1932, Alex Hassilev, French-born American folk singer and musician (died 2024) was born. In 1968, Daniel MacMaster, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Taylor Swift killed rock ‘n’ roll – good

The i Paper

The i Paper

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July 8, 2026

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Taylor Swift killed rock ‘n’ roll – good

Today's pop stars operate very much on their own terms, mindful of their mental and physical health

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Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Teyana Taylor stunned, Lauryn Hill inspires at BET Awards 2026

Teyana Taylor is left stunned as Janet Jackson presents her with BET's Icon of the Year Award; Lauryn Hill named Living Legend Icon, and D'Angelo's children introduce a musical tribute to the late star. (June 29) #laurynhill #betawards2026 #teyanataylor Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' and G.R.L. singer, dies at 37

LOS ANGELES — Lauren Bennett, the British singer who told millennials to put yo' hands up in LMFAO's megahit Party Rock Anthem, and a member of pop group G.R.L., has died. She was 37. G.R.L. members Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and ...

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 30, 2026

Broadway Box Office: ‘Giant’ Ends Run on $1.6 Million High

'Death Becomes Her' and 'The Fear of 13' also played their final performances. 'Rocky Horror' broke a box office record.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 28, 2026

Taylor Swift gets BOOED at Alan Jackson's final concert... as Travis Kelce wedding details remain shrouded in secrecy

Taylor Swift gets BOOED at Alan Jackson's final concert... as Travis Kelce wedding details remain shrouded in secrecy

The i Paper

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· Jun 28, 2026

I swerved a massive wedding – Taylor Swift may live to regret hers

Poppy Jay: The bigger the spectacle, the bigger the risk

The Root

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· Jun 25, 2026

Black Music Legends Near 80 and Over Who Are Still Thriving!

BLACK MUSIC MONTH: These Black music legends keep showing us that age ain't nothing but a number and true talent and showmanship only gets better with time!

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Related coverage for "Taylor Swift killed rock ‘n’ roll – good": Associated Press — Teyana Taylor stunned, Lauryn Hill inspires at BET Awards 2026. ArcaMax — Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' and G.R.L. singer, dies at 37. The Hollywood Reporter — Broadway Box Office: ‘Giant’ Ends Run on $1.6 Million High. Daily Mail — Taylor Swift gets BOOED at Alan Jackson's final concert... as Travis Kelce wedding details remain shrouded in secrecy. The i Paper — I swerved a massive wedding – Taylor Swift may live to regret hers. The Root — Black Music Legends Near 80 and Over Who Are Still Thriving!