Anthony “A.J.” Johnson’s Cause Of Death Revealed; ‘Friday’, ‘House Party’ Actor Was 55 – Update

EXCLUSIVE: Saban Films has picked up world rights on Zach Golden’s action-comedy High Heat and will release later this year.

Boris Johnson has condemned President Vladimir Putin with his "strongest remarks yet" as the conflict continues in Ukraine.

NEW YORK -- While many people spent Valentine's Day with the traditional flowers and chocolates, Brittney Johnson was making theater history.The young Broadway veteran was gently lowered onto the Gershwin Theatre stage to become the first Black actor to assume the role of Glinda full-time in “Wicked,” shattering a racial barrier on the day of love.“One of the most rewarding parts of this is that it’s not just for me. I think it’s the least amount about me,” she says.

Queen Elizabeth II is still recovering after testing positive for the coronavirus -- but that hasn't stopped her from performing her royal duties.Buckingham Palace said that the queen held her weekly audience by telephone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday afternoon. While the queen usually meets with Johnson in person, she opted to have their weekly meeting over the phone due to her COVID-19 diagnosis.A royal source tells ET, «There were no other planned engagements in today’s diary, though for transparency purposes, there had been a planned in-person audience, but as Her Majesty has been diagnosed with COVID that was canceled on Monday as it would have broken guidelines to have gone ahead.»The virtual meeting comes just one day after the queen canceled a slew of pre-planned virtual events.«As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Fred Hechinger has joined Sony Pictures’ Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor Johnson in titular role. Although it’s unconfirmed, sources say Hechinger would play Chameleon, the brother of Kraven, in the movie.

Boris Johnson has told western world leaders that Russia's invasion of Ukraine appeared to be “in motion” but it may still be possible to avoid war.

was found dead at his home in Stockton, California, on Oct. 25. He was 22.

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Scottish independence would be an "economic disaster", Boris Johnson claimed yesterday while on a flying visit to Fife.

It’s a busy morning of pilot pickups at ABC.

Dwayne Johnson just made his NFL dreams come true.Johnson took the field at SoFi Stadium at the top of Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles Sunday where he introduced the NFC champions, the Los Angeles Rams and the AFC champions, the Cincinnati Bengals.Giving his signature WWE stare, Johnson hyped up the crowd with speech that had fans feeling like they were in the ring with him.«Finally, the Super Bowl has come up back to Los Angeles,» Johnson began. «It is time, time for a team to unleash a soul-crushing, unrelenting defense, a head-spinning onslaught of an offense, and take care of unfinished business, right here, right now.»He continued, «Ladies and gentlemen, the champions of the NFC, your Los Angeles Rams!»After a roar of applause for the home team, Johnson introduced the Bengals, who are competing for their first-ever Super Bowl trophy.«It is time, time for a team that has risen from the ashes to become one of the feared, dominant, absolutely electrifying teams in the NFL, time to give their city their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, ladies and gentlemen, the champions of the AFC, your Cincinnati Bengals,» Johnson said.«It is time, it is time for all of us here and millions around the world to bear witness to these incredible players who will leave every ounce of sweat, guts and pride and legacy on this hallowed field because that is what champions do,» the  actor added before officially kicking off the game.«Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to say, finally, it is time for the Super Bowl.».@THEROCK.

Anthony “AJ” Johnson’s cause of death has been revealed.

Comedian Anthony Johnson's cause of death has been revealed. The "Friday" actor died of natural causes stemming from "chronic ethanol use," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office told Fox News Digital. According to USA Today, Johnson, who was 55 at the time of his death, tested positive for coronavirus, but he showed no signs of pneumonia.

ABBA have responded to reports that their music was played during one of the alleged lockdown-flouting parties that was held at 10 Downing Street in 2020.One of the 12 alleged gatherings which were the subject of senior civil servant Sue Gray’s recent report – and are now under police investigation – reportedly took place on November 13, 2020 following the departure of Prime Minister Boris Johnson‘s controversial aide Dominic Cummings.Sky News reports that a “victory party” was allegedly held in Johnson’s flat on that date by friends of his now-wife Carrie Johnson, during which a number of ABBA tracks, including the 1980 single ‘The Winner Takes It All’, were played. Cummings also claimed last week that there would be “witnesses who say ‘we could all hear a party with ABBA playing’”.Both Boris and Carrie Johnson have denied the claims, while Downing Street said in a statement last week that the PM would “ask Sue Gray to update her work in light of what is found” by the Metropolitan Police when they have concluded their inquiries.In a new interview with PA (via i News), ABBA’s Benny Andersson has now given his reaction to the reports that his band’s music was apparently played at the alleged party.“You can’t call it an ABBA party,” he said.

CHICAGO -- Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists, has died at age 85, his family said Sunday."A fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound, he will truly be missed by all who crossed his path. His catalog and legacy will be remembered as impeccable and a historical blueprint to all who experience it," said a statement from his family, including Johnson's daughter, Syleena Johnson, a Grammy-nominated singer.Family members did not give further details on his death, including the cause.

Angela Rayner has hit out at the Prime Minister's new staffing appointments - describing the move as 'frantically rearranging deckchairs'.

is reportedly in talks to appear in a “Spider-Man” spinoff entitled “Madame Web” for Sony Pictures.S.J. Clarkson is set to direct, according to Deadline, while Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will write the screenplay.The Madame Web character was first introduced in 1980’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” comic, issue number 210.She is described as a mutant who can predict the future of Spidey superheroes and is usually drawn as an old woman who is blind and paralyzed.

Morgan Stevens‘ official cause of death has been revealed.