After catching heat for accepting Vladimir Putin's denials of Russian election hacking, President Donald Trump sought to clarify his stance by insisting he had misspoken and reiterating his confidence in U.S. intelligence findings.

• Reality Television Star, U.S. President, Business Leader
  (1946–)

Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr, has become the second member of The Beatles to be knighted, after Sir Paul McCartney. Ringo, who was honored for “services to music,” said, “It means recognition for the things we've done. I was really pleased to accept this."

• Actor, Songwriter, Drummer, Singer
  (1940–)

Ted Nugent called the Parkland students who survived a mass shooting “mushy-brained children.” In a radio interview, the 1970s rocker and outspoken NRA board member said their organization of gun-control protests was “ignorant, dangerous and stupid.”

• Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
  (1948–)

After nine years with Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo officially took a wage cut to leave for the Italian club Juventus. While his reported $340 million, four-year deal lags that of players Lionel Messi and Neymar, Ronaldo outearns his peers with the $47 million he earns in endorsements.

• Soccer Player
  (1985–)

Jim Carrey is a comedian and actor best known for comedic and dramatic film roles in movies including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Truman Show.

• Film Actor, Comedian
  (1962–)

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies who’s also forged a successful pop and dance music career.

• Reality Television Star, Dancer, Singer, Actress
  (1969–)

Gary Oldman is an English actor and film director whose edgy, intense style has brought him acclaim in such hits as 'Sid and Nancy,' 'JFK,' and 'The Dark Knight.'

• Actor, Director
  (1958–)

Kristin Davis is an American actress known for playing the inhibited and romantically naive Charlotte York on 'Sex and the City.'

• Film Actress, Television Actress
  (c. 1965–)

Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother who was jailed in 1996 for taking part in a cocaine distribution ring, was just granted clemency by President Trump. Kim Kardashian West lobbied for Johnson’s release from prison through a campaign by the clemency foundation CAN-DO.

• Reality Television Star
  (1980–)

In the sequel to the novel on which the upcoming film ‘Annihilation’ is based, characters, played by Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh, are of Asian and Native American descent. Both actresses have said they didn’t know until recently about the controversy that their characters were whitewashed.

• Film Actress
  (1981–)

Sarah Silverman is best known for her politically incorrect humor, courting controversy through stand-up specials and shows like 'Jesus is Magic.'

• Comedian
  (1970–)

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre told CNN the only way to make the game safer is to not play. Medical pros have questioned serious brain injuries sustained by players. Meanwhile, Favre is being sued for $16 million over his failed social media startup, Sqor.

• Football Player, Athlete
  (1969–)

The newly-released documentary on Mister Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” shows the TV personality’s tough side. The ordained Presbyterian minister and puppeteer set out to create a different kind of show for kids, taking on tough concepts like bullying, fear, divorce and death.

• Television Personality, Minister
  (1928–2003)

Sir Elton John has announced he’s retiring from global touring after his three-year concert series kicks off this September. The singer told Entertainment Tonight his two young sons are too important for him to continue playing more than 100 shows a year.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1947–)

Former star of the hit TV drama 'St. Elsewhere,' actor/director Denzel Washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including 'Glory,' 'Malcolm X,' 'Training Day,' 'American Gangster,' 'Flight' and 'Fences.'

• Film Actor, Television Actor, Filmmaker, Director
  (1954–)

Prosecutors will announce a decision on whether to press criminal charges in Prince’s 2016 death from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Authorities have spent two years determining if anyone can be held responsible for giving Prince the drugs that killed him.

• Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Music Producer
  (1958–2016)

Chris Martin is lead singer, rhythm guitarist and pianist for the alternative band Coldplay. The group has won multiple Grammy Awards over the years, one being for their debut album.

• Guitarist, Pianist, Activist, Singer
  (1977–)

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton's 1992 single "Tears in Heaven" became a top five hit. The song was a heartfelt tribute about the death of his son.

• Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer
  (1945–)

A 90-minute documentary David Bowie: The Last Five Years, has begun airing on HBO. Previously broadcast on British TV, the film includes new Bowie footage and interviews with musicians, producers, and directors who worked with him on his final tour.

• Singer
  (1947–2016)

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor first received worldwide acclaim with his role in Trainspotting, and has since played Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

• Philanthropist, Producer, Film Actor, Television Actor, Theater Actor
  (1971–)

Samuel L. Jackson is known as one of the hardest-working Hollywood actors. In 2011, he was named the highest-grossing actor of all time.

• Film Actor
  (1948–)

After almost a decade in the making, the film 'Gotti' has finally opened. The low-budget film about the notorious mobster John Gotti, played by John Travolta, opens in just 503 theaters and so far has 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from the Cannes Film Festival.

• Theater Actor, Television Actor, Film Actor
  (1954–)

Actress Christina Ricci was a successful child actress who transitioned into critically acclaimed adult roles in films including 'The Ice Storm,' 'Buffalo '66,' 'The Opposite of Sex' and 'Monster.'

• Film Actress
  (1980–)

Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain found success by combining country and pop music. She became an international star following the release of her 1997 album ‘Come On Over.’

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1965–)