Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 9, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75. Welsh pop-rock singer Bonnie Tyler, whose gravelly voice powered 1980s anthems including 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died in a hospital in Portugal. She was the only Welsh-born singer to top the Billboard Hot 100.

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2026 Emmy nominations announced: 'The Pitt' leads with 25 nods. The Television Academy announced Emmy nominations Wednesday, with medical drama 'The Pitt' leading all shows with 25 nods, followed by 'Hacks' with 24. Apple TV+ scored a record 89 nominations.

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Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline World Cup final halftime show. Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop heavyweights BTS for the FIFA World Cup final's Super Bowl-style halftime show, organizers announced Wednesday.

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Cheryl Reeve becomes WNBA's all-time winningest coach after Lynx victory. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve surpassed Mike Thibault to become the WNBA's all-time leader in regular-season wins, reaching 380 victories Wednesday night.

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