The Pink Ladies of “Grease,” the most colorful Rydell High students, are back on April 6 on Paramount+. However, this won’t be the same collection of young women from the original film — or even its cult classic sequel. This round, we see how the popular clique got its start. The girls now have a show of their own: “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” a salute to 1950s teens who refuse to conform to conventional standards. The new musical series shows us Rydell High before Sandy and Danny start strutting down the halls. The show stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, and Tricia Fukuhara.
Watch the “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” trailer:
Paramount+ is also producing an original series “Fatal Attraction,” based on the 1980s hit thriller. The TV version refocuses the lens, exploring a modern approach to women, infidelity, personality disorders, and coercive control. It’s...
Watch the “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” trailer:
Paramount+ is also producing an original series “Fatal Attraction,” based on the 1980s hit thriller. The TV version refocuses the lens, exploring a modern approach to women, infidelity, personality disorders, and coercive control. It’s...
- 3/29/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Updated: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office issued its report today on the death of Anthony Johnson. The document indicates that the Friday and House Party actor died from “chronic ethanol use.” In other words, chronic drinking. The report also reveals that Johnson died in the hospital and had no other significant conditions.
Previously on September 20: Anthony Johnson, the actor and comedian who appeared in the movies Friday and House Party, died Sept. 6 at the age of 55.
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his rep LyNea Bell, owner and president of Bh Talent.
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again,” said Bell in a statement. “Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold.
Previously on September 20: Anthony Johnson, the actor and comedian who appeared in the movies Friday and House Party, died Sept. 6 at the age of 55.
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his rep LyNea Bell, owner and president of Bh Talent.
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again,” said Bell in a statement. “Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold.
- 2/9/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Anthony “Aj” Johnson was remembered Monday by the writers of his movie “Friday,” Ice Cube and DJ Pooh.
Shortly after news of Johnson’s death broke, Ice Cube called the late actor a “naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time.” He added that he wished he could have brought back Johnson’s “Friday” character, Ezal, for the upcoming sequel film “Last Friday.”
Writer DJ Pooh said in a tweet, “Rest easy Aj,” while also sharing a Gif of Johnson running down the street with stolen merch in his arms, as seen in “Friday.”
Other stars also paid their respects to the late comedian, who, according to his reps, died earlier this month. No cause of death was revealed.
In addition to appearing in “Friday” in 1995, Johnson got his big break with the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’s “House Party.” His other notable...
Shortly after news of Johnson’s death broke, Ice Cube called the late actor a “naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time.” He added that he wished he could have brought back Johnson’s “Friday” character, Ezal, for the upcoming sequel film “Last Friday.”
Writer DJ Pooh said in a tweet, “Rest easy Aj,” while also sharing a Gif of Johnson running down the street with stolen merch in his arms, as seen in “Friday.”
Other stars also paid their respects to the late comedian, who, according to his reps, died earlier this month. No cause of death was revealed.
In addition to appearing in “Friday” in 1995, Johnson got his big break with the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’s “House Party.” His other notable...
- 9/20/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Anthony “Aj” Johnson, a comedian and actor best known for his parts in “Friday” and “House Party,” has died, representatives for Johnson confirmed to TheWrap Monday. He was 55.
According to Johnson’s reps, the actor — who played addict and thief Ezal in “Friday” and E.Z.E. in “House Party” — died earlier this month. His cause of death has not yet been released.
“Our Bh Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” Johnson’s spokespeople said in a statement to TheWrap. “We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved Wife, Children, Siblings and Manager. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
Per TMZ, Johnson’s nephew said the actor “was...
According to Johnson’s reps, the actor — who played addict and thief Ezal in “Friday” and E.Z.E. in “House Party” — died earlier this month. His cause of death has not yet been released.
“Our Bh Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” Johnson’s spokespeople said in a statement to TheWrap. “We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved Wife, Children, Siblings and Manager. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
Per TMZ, Johnson’s nephew said the actor “was...
- 9/20/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Anthony Johnson, the comedian and actor who played the memorable Ezal in Friday, has died, his rep LyNea Bell confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 55.
No additional information about his passing was disclosed.
“We lost an icon. He will be greatly missed,” Bell told THR.
Sometimes credited as “A.J. Johnson,” the actor appeared in several television shows and films, including House Party, Menace II Society and Lethal Weapon 3. He also appeared in the I Got the Hook-Up film series. The comic-actor had credits for such TV shows as Martin and Malcolm & Eddie.
A Compton, California native, the stand-up comic got ...
No additional information about his passing was disclosed.
“We lost an icon. He will be greatly missed,” Bell told THR.
Sometimes credited as “A.J. Johnson,” the actor appeared in several television shows and films, including House Party, Menace II Society and Lethal Weapon 3. He also appeared in the I Got the Hook-Up film series. The comic-actor had credits for such TV shows as Martin and Malcolm & Eddie.
A Compton, California native, the stand-up comic got ...
- 9/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CBS is sticking with “The Talk” talent to host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards, but with a twist: This year, Sheryl Underwood will handle solo duties. The Eye network announced on Tuesday that Underwood will host the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which airs on Friday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Et on CBS, as well as streaming live on Paramount Plus.
This is the fifth time that Underwood has hosted the show; in the past, she has done it with her “The Talk” colleagues. Underwood will emcee the show from Los Angeles, where a stage has been set up for the show, but the pre-taped broadcast will also include presenters and honorees from their own show studios and homes to accept their awards. Although many of the key daytime drama, game and talk show awards will be presented on the telecast, additional winners will be announced simultaneously on Twitter,...
This is the fifth time that Underwood has hosted the show; in the past, she has done it with her “The Talk” colleagues. Underwood will emcee the show from Los Angeles, where a stage has been set up for the show, but the pre-taped broadcast will also include presenters and honorees from their own show studios and homes to accept their awards. Although many of the key daytime drama, game and talk show awards will be presented on the telecast, additional winners will be announced simultaneously on Twitter,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The title for “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers” makes it sound like a movie about a now-obscure troupe of singing-dancing siblings who once opened for Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas, and were audience favorites back in the day on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” As it turns out, however, this engagingly freeform comedy has an entirely different sort of showbiz pedigree, being the joint effort of four real-life Filipino-American brothers — Dante, Derek, Dionysio and Darion Basco — with scads of film and TV acting, writing and producing credits on their respective IMDb pages. And while one can only wonder just how autobiographical this enterprise may be for any of them, there can be no doubt that their family ties are a major reason why the interactions of the characters they portray resound with a solid ring of truth that greatly enhances all the funny business.
Working from a loosely knit episodic script he wrote with brother Darion,...
Working from a loosely knit episodic script he wrote with brother Darion,...
- 3/19/2021
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Master P will be honored at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards. The No Limit Records founder is set to receive the “I Am Hip Hop” Award at the October 27 event. The show will be co-hosted by the 85 South Show.
“Hip Hop has something to say” will be the show’s mantra; since its inception in 1980, BET has continually strived to highlight the Black experience and culture through music. This year, the award ceremony will display solidarity for Black lives while also promoting the #ReclaimYourVote campaign.
Percy “Master P” Miller built No Limit Records into an empire, selling over 100 million records since the label’s launch in 1991. The rapper and businessman has also expanded his resume to include actor, producer and philanthropist. He has appeared in such films as “I Got the Hook Up,” “Soccer Mom” and “Gone in 60 Seconds,” and starred alongside his son Romeo Miller in the sitcom...
“Hip Hop has something to say” will be the show’s mantra; since its inception in 1980, BET has continually strived to highlight the Black experience and culture through music. This year, the award ceremony will display solidarity for Black lives while also promoting the #ReclaimYourVote campaign.
Percy “Master P” Miller built No Limit Records into an empire, selling over 100 million records since the label’s launch in 1991. The rapper and businessman has also expanded his resume to include actor, producer and philanthropist. He has appeared in such films as “I Got the Hook Up,” “Soccer Mom” and “Gone in 60 Seconds,” and starred alongside his son Romeo Miller in the sitcom...
- 10/8/2020
- by Shirley Ju
- Variety Film + TV
Fatboy Sse -- the comedic social media influencer co-starring with Master P in his "I Got the Hook Up" sequel -- hooked up with cops who busted him for marijuana and outstanding warrants. According to cops in Jersey City, Fatboy was pulled over Monday night for a traffic violation. He was in the car with 2 other guys -- his manager and security guard -- and when cops ran his license, they discovered it was suspended.
- 5/22/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Master P is going back to slangin' cell phones for the big screen -- but this time he wants a bunch of nobodys to join him. P tells us he's working on the sequel to his 1998 movie, "I Got the Hook-Up" ... only now, he'll be looking to cast some unknown talent to star in it. We're told P plans to reprise his role, except with all the technology updates since '98. It's also gonna star some big names,...
- 12/4/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
We just discovered that comedian and actor Anthony “Aj” Johnson probably best known from several films such as Friday, Players Club, I Got The Hook Up, House Party 1 and 2, and more, had a heart attack at Laguardia Airport in New York yesterday on his way to a comedy show. Currently Johnson is resting comfortably Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY. More news on this story as it develops.
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- 7/30/2009
- by noreply@blogger.com (The Humor Mill Magazine)
- Humor Mill Magazine
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