American singer and former Detroit city councilor
A roundup compiles notable birthdays from this week across Independent, AP News and other outlets, highlighting a cast of performers aged from 36 to 82 as of mid-July 2026.
The inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game has drawn attention after Martha Reeves’s national-anthem performance went viral for its shaky vocals, prompting discussion about age, artistry, and the pressures on veteran performers amid a historic league debut.