Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy is back! The legendary comedian and actor has made few appearances on the big screen in the last decade or so but with Dolemite Is My Name, he’s returning and channeling one of the comedy greats in Rudy Ray Moore, one karate-chop and dirty joke at a time. The Netflix produced film features Murphy starring as […]

It’s an understatement to say that Eddie Murphy changed the face of comedy, between being the first comedian (and first of color) to become a huge blockbuster draw and star in some of the biggest film franchises of all-time, he is largely considered the modern blueprint for a comedian crossover. However, while he is considered […]

"When she gets knocked down, she doesn’t complain. She doesn’t cry foul," Michelle Obama said while incredulously tapping her microphone.

  Eddie Murphy is making his return to the big screen after five years of absence. To help promote Mr. Church, which has garnered Murphy some of the best reviews in his career, Murphy sat down for his first-ever podcast interview with The Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter. During the interview, Murphy opened up about his recent past, saying, […]

When one of the greatest comedians of all-time decides to make comeback to the screen, it’s definitely a cause for celebration and something to take note of. If swirling rumors are believed to be true, legendary comedian Eddie Murphy and Netflix could be teaming up for a project that sounds absolutely hilarious.   Film industry […]

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Comedian Eddie Murphy recently received one of the highest honors in comedy, the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor. The fact that he’s received this award is being overshadowed by his references to Bill Cosby. In February, Eddie made headlines for turning down the opportunity to impersonate Cosby during the 40th anniversary episode of Saturday Night […]

In the ’80s, Eddie Murphy nailed impersonations of Michael Jackson, James Brown and Stevie Wonder. He was supposed to resurrect his Bill Cosby act for Saturday Night Live‘s 40th anniversary…

TV One and The National Cable Television Cooperative are joining forces in a multi-year distribution agreement. Under the partnership, the two enterprises will provide original content for African-Americans throughout the country.

This would make Oprah's second film with Lee Daniels, after The Butler with Forest Whitaker and David Oyelowo.

Biopics are obviously in demand after the success of Straight Outta Compton. One that’s been in the making for a while is Richard Pryor‘s story. The Weinstein Company…