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A pioneer of interracial comedy

Tom Dreesen, who with Tim Reid formed one of the first interracial stand-up duos in the United States and years later opened for Frank Sinatra, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by his publicist Lori De Waal. The cause of death was not revealed.

From Chicago to history

The duo met in Chicago and in 1969 they created Tim and Tom. Amid racial tensions, they used humor to address social issues and unite diverse audiences. They worked together until the mid-seventies. Reid later shined solo as DJ Venus Flytrap in the comedy WKRP in Cincinnati; Dreesen was a guest star on that show.

Solo career and television

After separating, Dreesen perfected his stand-up and achieved more than 500 appearances on national television. He was a guest 60 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and frequently appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, with whom he had been friends since the seventies at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood.

His last television appearance was last week on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. For 14 years he opened for Frank Sinatra, with whom he established a close relationship.

Legacy and family

Dreesen leaves behind his daughters Amy and Jennifer — from his marriage to Maryellen Subock, which ended in divorce in 1984 — and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Tommy.

A Los Angeles judge issued a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, 31, after attempting to enter singer Sabrina Carpenter’s home on more than a dozen occasions.

During the hearing, Applegate claimed that he and Carpenter are part of a classified military program. According to their version, they must “be together as soon as possible” for reasons of “national and global security.”

The most recent incident occurred last month, when Applegate hit a security guard and was arrested. He reached the front door of Carpenter’s residence in Los Angeles after crossing a neighboring property. He returned in the following days, prompting the judge to issue a temporary restraining order on May 29.

Applegate admitted to having been at all of the aforementioned appearances. He claimed Carpenter wanted him there, but said he was “more than willing” to stay away if she asked him personally. He maintained that the police and the singer’s representatives were conspiring against her.

Carpenter’s attorney, Blair Berk, said in court that “she fears for her own personal safety and the safety of her family members.” Berk questioned Applegate only to confirm that the social media posts about Carpenter were his.

Judge David L. Wasserman took Applegate’s claims seriously. “I understand that it is your belief that, to save the world, you and the petitioner must be together,” he stated. “I expect you to obey the order, not what you think is right, not what you think the military tells you.”

The order requires Applegate to stay at least 100 yards (91 meters) from Carpenter, her sister and her sister’s partner, who live with her. It also prohibits him from any type of communication and the possession of firearms.

In his petition, Carpenter described Applegate as “a complete stranger” with whom he has never spoken nor does he wish to do so.

Jason Momoa walked the ‘Supergirl’ red carpet with his family

The 46-year-old actor arrived at the premiere in London accompanied by his two children and his girlfriend, Adria Arjona. In front of the cameras, the couple starred in a kiss that confirmed the strength of their relationship, which began in 2024.

Momoa wore a gray three-piece suit. Her eldest daughter, 18, wore a strapless black dress, while her 17-year-old son opted for a black outfit with a vest and silver accessories. The family posed together, showing a close atmosphere.

Adria Arjona, daughter of the singer Ricardo Arjona, has accompanied the actor on several red carpets. The couple does not hide their affection and is already one of the most talked about in Hollywood.

Momoa’s role in the new DC film

In ‘Supergirl,’ Momoa plays Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter popular in the comics. The film will hit theaters on June 26. With several pending releases and the success of the highest-grossing film of 2025 in the United States, the actor claims to be experiencing a special moment in his career.