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Tom Hanks turns 70 as Rita Wilson shares sweet birthday tribute
Celebrity friends and fans joined the celebration
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Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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John Farnham celebrated his 77th birthday on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family and one very smiley grandson.
Us Weekly
· Jul 7, 2026
Pamela Anderson's Mediterranean-Coded One-Piece Look Flatters Women Over 50
Your summer is guaranteed to include a beach or pool day, and if you want to look as good as you feel, look no further than Pamela Anderson for inspiration. Her one-piece swimsuit style is equally fun and flattering, and we found the look for only 36! The actress celebrated her birthday in Saint-Tropez, sharing []
The Beat
· Jun 25, 2026
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES heading to the stage
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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Related coverage for "Tom Hanks turns 70 as Rita Wilson shares sweet birthday tribute": Fox News — Brittany Aldean wows in a cutout swimsuit as she rings in her birthday during tropical getaway. UPI — Famous birthdays for July 2: Lindsay Lohan, Richard Petty. The West Australian — John Farnham celebrates 77th birthday with family as he continues mouth cancer recovery. Us Weekly — Pamela Anderson's Mediterranean-Coded One-Piece Look Flatters Women Over 50. The Beat — TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES heading to the stage. Washington Examiner — Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers