Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes’, Dies at 63
The longtime alternative‑music champion and original host of MTV’s iconic program passed away, prompting tributes from artists and industry insiders.
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readEntertainment
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Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Fetches $3.75 Million, Setting New Star Wars Record
The original prop sold at a Phillips auction in New York, eclipsing previous Star Wars memorabilia prices.
Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min readDave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63
The pioneering VJ and alternative‑music champion passed away, prompting tributes from artists and industry peers.
Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min readIntruder Disrupts NBC’s ‘Today’ Studio, Lunges at Craig Melvin and Yells Racial Slur
A man broke into the studio at 30 Rock, confronted co‑anchor Craig Melvin, shouted a racial epithet and was taken into custody by…
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readBrianna LaPaglia Accuses Bunnie Xo of Shielding Jelly Roll Amid Divorce Fallout
Reality star Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia publicly rebukes Bunnie Xo for allegedly protecting ex‑husband rapper Jelly Roll as their marital split spirals on…
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readIntruder storms ‘Today’ studio, confronts Craig Melvin and hurls slur while searching for Al Roker
An unauthorised individual broke into NBC’s New York studio during the morning broadcast, targeting Al Roker, confronting co‑anchor Craig Melvin and shouting…
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readRobert Plant to Receive Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award
The former Led Zeppelin frontman will be honored at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards for his decades‑long influence on roots music.
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readDanny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to Open 2026 Venice Film Festival, Spotlighting Rupert Murdoch’s Legacy
The biographical drama directed by Danny Boyle will launch the 2026 Venice Film Festival, marking the first major festival premiere of a…
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readJuly 16, 2026: Notable Birthdays and Historic Anniversaries Marked Across the U.S.
A roundup of the prominent figures celebrating birthdays and the key events commemorated on July 16, 2026, drawn from local news listings.
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readDanny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to Open 2026 Venice Film Festival
The Rupert Murdoch biopic starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy will launch the Venice International Film Festival next month.
Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min readMastodon Unveils New Album ‘Marrow Deep’ and Josh Homme Collab ‘Snakes For Dinner’
The progressive‑metal veterans announced their forthcoming record and dropped the first single, a track featuring Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh…
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min readJustin Bieber headlines FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show alongside BTS
The 2026 tournament’s closing match will feature a multi‑artist spectacle, marking a new era for FIFA’s entertainment strategy.
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min readJulia Garner and Mark Foster End Six‑Year Marriage, Sources Say
The Emmy‑winning actress and the Foster the People frontman have separated after more than six years together, according to multiple entertainment outlets.
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min readSavannah Guthrie Announces Weeks-Long Leave From “Today” Amid Family Concerns
The co‑anchor says she will be off the broadcast for the next few weeks to attend to personal matters, prompting NBC to…
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min readDanny Boyle’s Murdoch Biopic ‘Ink’ Set to Open 2026 Venice Film Festival
The controversial drama about media mogul Rupert Murdoch will headline the prestigious festival, sparking debate over artistic freedom and corporate scrutiny.
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min readNYT Connections puzzle solved: July 16, 2026 answers released across media
Major outlets publish the solutions to the New York Times Connections game, sparking discussion about its theme, difficulty and the growing fan…
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min readDanny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to Open 2026 Venice Film Festival
The Rupert Murdoch‑centric drama starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy will headline the prestigious event.
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min readSam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Icon, Dies of Pneumonia, Agents Confirm
The veteran actor’s representatives said pneumonia was the cause of death, prompting tributes and reflection on his lasting impact on film and…
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read