Rich Hill reportedly called up by Royals, becoming MLB's oldest active player and joining record-tying 14th team

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<p>Ian CasselberryJuly 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM</p>

<p>Rich Hill just keeps on pitching. The veteran left-hander is being called up by the Kansas City Royals on Monday after he signed a minor-league deal with the team in mid-May. Hill's promotion from Triple-A Omaha was reported by FanSided's Robert Murray.</p>

<p>By joining the Royals, the 45-year-old Hill supplants Justin Verlander, 42, as the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. Hill will be the sixth 40-year-old on an MLB roster this season.</p>

<p>Kansas City is the 14th MLB team Hill will pitch for in his 21 seasons, tying Edwin Jackson for the most teams a player has joined during his career. Hill last pitched for the Boston Red Sox in 2024, when he made four appearances and compiled a 4.91 ERA in 3 2/3 innings.</p>

<p>Hill's role with the Royals isn't yet clear, as the team hasn't officially announced his recall. Kansas City's starting pitcher for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Cubs is TBD as of Monday, so Hill could get the start in that game. All nine of Hill's appearances for Triple-A Omaha were starts, averaging 4 2/3 innings. He collected a 5.36 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 25 walks in 42 innings.</p>

<p>In his July 13 start against the Toledo Mud Hens, Hill notched 10 strikeouts while allowing one run and four hits. With that, he became the first 45-year-old to reach double-digit strikeouts in a professional baseball game since Nolan Ryan did so against the Athletics on Aug. 6, 1992, according to FanSided.</p>

<p>The Royals currently have starting pitchers Cole Ragans (left rotator cuff strain), Alec Marsh (right shoulder soreness) and Michael Lorenzen (left oblique strain) on the injured list. Additionally, reliever Daniel Lynch IV (left elbow nerve irritation) has been sidelined since July 6.</p>

<p>Hill signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 13 and moved to Triple-A after two appearances with the club's Rookie League team. He could've opted out of his deal on June 15 but chose to remain with Omaha for the opportunity to be called up or sign with another team if one showed interest.</p>

<p>During his career, Hill's record is 90-74 with a 4.01 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. His best season was arguably 2007, when he went 11-8 with a 3.93 ERA in 32 starts, striking out 183 batters in 195 innings with the Cubs.</p>

<p>The 14 MLB teams Hill has played for are as follows:</p>

<p>Cubs (2005-08)Orioles (2009)Red Sox (2010-12, 2015, 2022, 2024)Guardians (2013)Angels (2014)Yankees (2014)Athletics (2016)Dodgers (2016-19)Twins (2020)Rays (2021)Mets (2021)Pirates (2023)Padres (2023)Royals (2025)</p>

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<p>Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAYJuly 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM</p>

<p>Rapper Ca$h Out attends day 2 of the 2012 BET Awards Radio Room held at The Shrine Auditorium on June 30, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.</p>

<p>Rapper Ca$h Out was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, July 21, after being convicted in a rape and racketeering case in Georgia, attorneys said.</p>

<p>The Atlanta-based rapper, whose legal name is John-Michael Gibson, was found guilty July 18, of charges including rape, aggravated sodomy and violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for leading a prostitution enterprise, a spokesperson for the Fulton County District Attorney's Office told USA TODAY.</p>

<p>Gibson was also convicted of two counts of trafficking a person, pimping, pandering, keeping a place of prostitution, battery, possession of a firearm during commission of felony and other crimes, Fulton County media relations director Pallavi Bailey said.</p>

<p>He was found not guilty of felony aggravated assault, Gibson's defense Attorney Careton R. Matthews said.</p>

<p>During the trial, Matthews told USA TODAY he argued the state failed to prove its case, called some of the charges against him "overblown," and said testimony from the accusers showed they "voluntarily reconnected with Gibson and contradicted themselves repeatedly."</p>

<p>Gibson, who rose to fame more than a decade ago with hits including "Cashin' Out" and "She Twerkin," had been on trial since June 2 before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Melynee Leftridge.</p>

<p>Gibson's mother, Linda Smith, and his friend, Tyrone Taylor, were also convicted in connection to the case in which prosecutors told a 12-person jury they ran a business and lured victims into prostitution.</p>

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<p>Before sentencing, the judge said evidence at trial had "shown the very worst of human behavior toward other human beings," local media outlet WXIA-TV reported. The judge said the verdict reflected prosecutors had "proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the diabolical conduct of the defendants occurred, and her sentence would be responsive to that."</p>

<p>The judge sentenced Gibson to life and an additional 70 years in connection to the case.</p>

<p>Smith was sentenced to 30 years for her crimes, and Taylor received the same sentence as Gibson, Matthews confirmed.</p>

<p>"We do respect the court's process and jury's decision, however we're disappointed with the verdict and the sentence," Matthews said Monday afternoon. "He maintains his innocence on many of these charges and may file an appeal or a motion for a new trial."</p>

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<p>Who is Ca$h Out?</p>

<p>Rapper Cash Out performs onstage during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California</p>

<p>Ca$h Out, is 34, and was born in Columbus, Georgia.</p>

<p>He signed with Epic Records to release his 2011 single "Cashin' Out", which peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.</p>

<p>In August 2014, Gibson released the album, "Let's Get It," supported by the single hit, "She Twerkin."</p>

<p>Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.</p>

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<p>Sabrina WeissJuly 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM</p>

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<p>James Cromwell in 'Babe'</p>

<p>Babe actor James Cromwell's time on the fictional farm transformed his way of eating.</p>

<p>The Succession star, 85, who played farmer Arthur Hoggett in the Oscar Award-winning 1995 children's movie, told The Guardian how just a few days on set made him opt for a plant-based diet.</p>

<p>"On the second day of filming, I broke for lunch before everybody else. All the animals I'd worked with that morning were on the table, cut up, fricasseed, roasted and seared. That was when I decided to become a vegan," he recalled in the July 21 article.</p>

<p>In the movie, Cromwell's character wins the titular pig and rather than eating the piglet, he chooses to show it at an upcoming fair. During this time, Babe bonds with fellow farm animals and learns to herd sheep.</p>

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<p>James Cromwell in 'Babe'</p>

<p>Cromwell described the cooperation and disobedience of a gaggle of ducks, sheep, border collies, horses and other farm animals (most of which were real despite one animatronic sheep and some puppets) behind the scenes of the heartwarming film.</p>

<p>He explained that a trainer worked with the sheep for "five months" trying to perfect the final scene. When the animals did as they were supposed to, the crowd of "extras we'd gathered from the local town – went berserk," Cromwell said.</p>

<p>According to Cromwell, viewers had similar dietary responses to the beloved movie. "The only negative thing I ever heard about Babe was from a woman who said it ruined her relationship with her daughter," he said. "They used to enjoy Big Macs together and now her daughter wouldn't eat animals. I thought: 'If that's what you based your relationship on, it sucks anyway!'"</p>

<p>The actor is a longtime animal activist and PETA advocate — in 2023, he even helped save a piglet (aptly named Babe) from slaughter.</p>

<p>"Having had the privilege of witnessing and experiencing pigs' intelligence and inquisitive personalities while filming the movie Babe changed my life and my way of eating, and so I jumped at the chance to save this real-life Babe," Cromwell said in a statement from PETA at the time. The pig was taken to an animal shelter, according to Cromwell.</p>

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<p>Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY July 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM</p>

<p>From Comedy Central's World News Headquarters in New York, it's "The Daily Show" with… wait, who is Josh Johnson?</p>

<p>The award-winning news comedy show, which propelled Jon Stewart to fame and saw him return as a one-day-a-week anchor in 2024, is adding a new rotating host to its lineup.</p>

<p>Johnson, who has been a writer on the show since 2017 and an onscreen presence since 2024, will take his first turn as a host this week, anchoring the July 22 show (11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central). He will join the rotating cast of anchors who have helped to guide the program into a new format after host Trevor Noah (Stewart's first replacement) left the desk in 2022.</p>

<p>Other anchors include Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic.</p>

<p>Comedian Josh Johnson is joining "The Daily Show."</p>

<p>Jon Stewart questions fate of 'The Daily Show' amid merger as Colbert's 'Late Show' axed</p>

<p>Who is Josh Johnson?</p>

<p>Johnson, a fresh face with a healthy social media following, represents a new wave of comedians who win fans beyond traditional stand-up gigs and performances on the late-night circuit, adding internet fame into the mix.</p>

<p>He enters the hosting circuit at a perilous time for late-night programming, fresh off the heels of the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which shares parent company Paramount with "The Daily Show."</p>

<p>Colbert, an ex-"Daily Show" comic and Stewart disciple, announced Paramount's decision, which will axe not just his position but the entire CBS late-night show, during an episode last week. The decision, the company said in a statement, was "purely financial," while some in the industry have cast doubt on that claim, arguing instead that it may be the result of political kowtowing.</p>

<p>Paramount is seeking the FCC's approval for a proposed $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.</p>

<p>Days before "The Late Show's" sunsetting was announced, Colbert criticized Paramount for settling President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit, calling the $16 million donation to Trump's future presidential library "a big fat bribe" to his administration that could help earn FCC approval for the merger.</p>

<p>Whether the ramifications of Colbert's cancellation will reach across channels to Comedy Central remains to be seen. "The Daily Show" caters to a slightly different, more politically wonky audience, while "The Late Show" was once known for its more entertainment-focused tone. Colbert brought a sharper, politically critical timbre.</p>

<p>Before Colbert's cancellation was even announced, though, Stewart said his spidey senses were activated.</p>

<p>During a July 17 episode of his podcast, the comedian said he's uncertain about the future of "The Daily Show" but knows it brings "value."</p>

<p>"They haven't called me and said, 'Don't get too comfortable in that office, Stewart.' But let me tell you something. I've been kicked out of" worse "establishments than that. We'll land on our feet," he continued.</p>

<p>"Without 'The Daily Show,' Comedy Central's kind of like Muzak at this point," he said. "I think we're the only sort of life that exists on a current basis, other than 'South Park.' I'd like to think we bring enough value to the property, like if they're looking at it as purely a real estate transaction, I think we bring a lot of value."</p>

<p>Contributing: KiMi Robinson</p>

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<p>Emlyn TravisJuly 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM</p>

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<p>Tom Troupe in 1978</p>

<p>Tom Troupe, a prolific character actor who appeared in dozens of series, including Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Frasier, has died. He was 97.</p>

<p>The Kansas City, Mo., native died of natural causes in his Beverly Hills, Calif., home Sunday morning, a representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.</p>

<p>Born July 15, 1928, Troupe grew up acting in local theater productions before making the move to New York City at age 20.</p>

<p>Tom Troupe in 'Star Trek'</p>

<p>He was later awarded a scholarship by Uta Hagen to attend classes at the Herbert Berghof Studio, where his fellow students included Geraldine Page, Jason Robards, Sandy Dennis, and Lee Grant.</p>

<p>After serving in the Korean War, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star, Troupe returned to New York City and made his Broadway debut in the 1957 stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. He moved to Los Angeles the following year and quickly found success as a character actor on television, landing roles in episodes of shows such as Lock Up, Rawhide, Lawman, The Fugitive, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.</p>

<p>Troupe would continue to act on screen for the next six decades on programs including Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, The Rookies, Ironside, Planet of the Apes, CHiPs, Quincy, M.E, Archie Bunker's Place, Cheers, Cagney & Lacey, Murder, She Wrote, Who's The Boss, Frasier, and ER. He also enjoyed success on the silver screen, playing characters in a variety of films, including 1959's The Big Fisherman, 1968's The Devil's Brigade, 1987's Summer School, and 1991's My Own Private Idaho.</p>

<p>When Troupe wasn't performing on screen, he would likely be found on stage. Over the course of his storied acting career, he starred in productions of The Lion in Winter, Fathers Day, and The Gin Game opposite his late wife and fellow actress Carole Cook, whom he married in 1964. His other theatrical credits include the national tour of Same Time, Next Year, the Broadway production of Romantic Comedy opposite Mia Farrow, and his co-written play, The Diary of a Madman. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.</p>

<p>Troupe and Cook, who died in 2023, were jointly honored with the L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievement in 2002.</p>

<p>Troupe is survived by his son Christopher, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, and granddaughter Ashley, as well as his many nieces and nephews.</p>

<p>No services or memorials are scheduled at this time. However, in lieu of flowers, Troupe's representative has requested that donations be made to either the Entertainment Community Fund or the Pasadena Humane Society.</p>

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<p>Julia MooreJuly 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM</p>

<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54, PEOPLE confirms</p>

<p>According to a source, the actor was on a family trip and drowned while swimming</p>

<p>He was best known for playing Bill Cosby's son Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show</p>

<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54.</p>

<p>The actor was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, a source confirms to PEOPLE.</p>

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<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner</p>

<p>A rep for Warner did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.</p>

<p>Warner's career began with his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show.</p>

<p>The actor played the only son of Bill Cosby's character, Heathcliff Huxtable, in the sitcom from 1984 to 1992.</p>

<p>In 2023, Warner told PEOPLE of the show, "I know I can speak for all the cast when I say The Cosby Show is something that we are all still very proud of."</p>

<p>Frank Carroll/NBCU Photo Bank</p>

<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable, Phylicia Rashad as Clair Hanks Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable, Bill Cosby as Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show'</p>

<p>"We share a unique experience that keeps us lovingly bonded no matter how much time goes between seeing or hearing from each other."</p>

<p>Warner did, of course, acknowledge how the show's legacy had changed given the allegations made against Cosby, 88, who was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 but later had the charge overturned in 2021, only for five more women to accuse him of sexual assault.</p>

<p>"Regardless of how some people may feel about the show now, I'm still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show that had such a profound impact on — first and foremost, Black culture — but also American culture," Warner said.</p>

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<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends the 2nd Annual Living Legends Gala at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta on September 30, 2023Following The Cosby Show, Warner went on to star in several other successful TV shows and movies.</p>

<p>He and Eddie Griffin led the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie from 1996 to 2000, and Warner was also well known for his role as Alex Reed on Reed Between the Lines, which he starred in alongside Tracee Ellis Ross from 2011 to 2015.</p>

<p>More recently, Warner had starred in Major Crimes as Chuck Cooper, as Julius Rowe in Suits and as AJ Austin in The Resident.</p>

<p>9-1-1 and Alert: Missing Persons Unit were his most recent credits.</p>

<p>His latest venture was a podcast, Not All Hood, that he launched with two others as a means of breaking down barriers to mental health in the Black community.</p>

<p>Last June, he launched the podcast with cohosts Weusi Baraka and Candace Kelley, and he told PEOPLE it was a space where he could be his "most vulnerable."</p>

<p>"It's been an interesting experience for me, because it's a place where I feel safe enough to be able to be as vulnerable as I allow myself to be," he said.</p>

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<p>Angela Bassett and Malcolm-Jamal Warner on '9-1-1'</p>

<p>"When we talk about the Black community, we tend to speak of it as a monolith when the reality is there are so many different facets of the Black community, and we wanted to have a space where we can really explore, discuss, and acknowledge all of those different aspects," he said at the time.</p>

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<p>Warner is survived by a wife and daughter, whose identities he opted to keep private.</p>

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