Actor Tom Skerritt arrives at the TV Land cable channel taping of the AFI Life Achievement Award honoring actress Shirley MacLaine in Los Angeles June 7, 2012. The show will be telecast June 24. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo Oct 22 (Reuters) - Versatile actor Tom Skerritt,

Tom Skerritt, an actor best known his roles in “Top Gun," “M*A*S*H," “Alien" and “Picket Fences," died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 93. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)

The veteran actor was nominated for an Emmy twice and won once for his role in "Picket Fences" and played authority figures in a number of big films.

Tom Skerritt died on October 21, 2026, at age 93, according to a statement from his family shared by People, marking the loss of a veteran film and television presence. The family said the Top Gun

Stevie Wonder has filed a lawsuit to evict a woman from his Hollywood house. He claims the woman has lived there rent-free since 1988.

Stevie Wonder filed an eviction lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Carmen Efferson, who has lived rent-free in his Hollywood Hills home since 1988. H

The singer claims that the woman, reportedly his former fiancée, refused to allow an insurance company to inspect the property Stevie Wonder is asking a California court for permission to evict a woman who has lived in one of his California homes for nearly four decades for free.

The music icon is suing Carmen Efferson with claims that she has lived on his property rent-free for nearly four

Michael Gray, a former teen idol known for his portrayal of Billy Batson in the 'Shazam!' TV series, has died at age 75.

Michael Gray, the star of the 1970s "Shazam!" television series, died on Friday in Palm Desert from natural causes. He was 75. Gray first got his break in television in 1972 when he was cast in NBC's "The Little People" alongside Brian Keith and Shelly Fabares. Early in his career, he held several supporting roles […]

Michael Gray, best known for playing Billy Batson in the 1970s live-action TV series “Shazam!,” has died at 75 of natural causes. He also appeared in shows including “The Brady Bunch” and “The Little People” and became a teen-magazine favorite.

Michael Gray, who starred on the 1970s TV show "Shazam!" and appeared on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 75. LOS ANGELES — Michael Gray, who became a teen idol for his starring role in the TV series "Shazam!

Raye wins Mercury Prize. October 23, 2026. Singer Raye won the Mercury Prize for her second studio album "This Music May Contain Hope"

Speaking to the BBC afterwards, Raye said '[I] poured everything I had' into the record, which features the global hit song 'Where Is My Husband?'

Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album This Music May Contain Hope. The jazz-pop record beat the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Jade to win the prestigious accolade and £25,

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