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Dean Stockwell of ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Blue Velvet’ dies at 85

NEW YORK – Dean Stockwell, a top Hollywood child actor who gained new success in middle age in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap” and in a string of indelible performances in film, including ...

Peter Scolari of ‘Newhart,’ ‘Bosom Buddies,’ dies at 66

LOS ANGELES – Peter Scolari, a versatile character actor whose television roles included a yuppie producer on “Newhart” and a closeted dad on “Girls” and who was on Broadway with longtime f...

Britney Spears’ father files to end court conservatorship

LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years. James Spears filed his petition to terminat...

Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87

NEW YORK – Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87. His successor on the...

After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

NEW YORK – Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possib...

Marilyn Manson surrenders on New Hampshire assault warrant

LOS ANGELES – Rocker Marilyn Manson surrendered to police in Los Angeles last week in connection with a 2019 arrest warrant out of New Hampshire where he allegedly assaulted a videographer ...

‘Voice’ stars Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton wed in Oklahoma

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma. The pop star and the c...

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court

PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged ...

Britney Spears asks judge to free her from conservatorship

LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008. The dramatic request at a Los Angeles hearing came w...

Gavin MacLeod, 'Love Boat' captain, dies at 90

LOS ANGELES – Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” before going on to even bigge...

Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Tawny Kitaen, the sultry red-haired actress who appeared in rock music videos during they heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy “Bachelor Pa...

Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ star, dies at 89

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died....