Eddie Murphy

In 1980, producer Lorne Michaels and the Not Ready for Primetime Players quit over a contract dispute and were replaced by a new cast that included Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo and, um, Charles Rocket? The shakeup ushered in the first dark period in the show's long history, but in retrospect...

failed to earn back 63% of its budget. Eddie Murphy in Imagine That Murphy has the dubious honor of starring in two movies on our list. This 2009 stinker starred Murphy as a finance executive getting stock tips ...the box office worldwide, failing to recoup 30% of its production budget. Eddie Mur...

in Morgan Hill" during westerns week on AMC. 14:17:18 : Tyler Perry, Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy Have A Fat Lady Catfight to the Death #unseensequels 14:35:05 : RT @narcissusholmes: Photo:... took http://post.ly/JjOJ 20:57:54 : I'm more like Eddie Bauer than Jack Bauer. Actually, I'm m...

all 3 of his medicines and Poe her throat medicine. its my calling. Me: Dr. Frances Doolittle starring Eddie Murphy F: Eddie Murphy is my odball partner and Kevin Bacon is the evil hunter who is searching for the black ... dog: John Goodman   F: Hillary duff as the angry teen, Brittany Murphy as the a...

There was lots about Brittany Murphy. We got confirmation that she was...Oh is not Autumn Reeser, Brittany Murphy, Brittany Snow, Jessica Biel, Mischa Barton...- Jordache Junky is not Brittany Murphy, Charlize Theron, Claire Danes, Jessica Alba... but is "officially" not Brittany Murphy, Gin...

In 2006, screenplay writer and film director Bill Condon translated the musical to film with stars that included Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles ... and more »

By Wilson Morales If nothing else, when his live action films are bombing out at the box office, there's always an actor's voice-over work in a major animated film franchise to come back to delight fans. Such is the case for comedian Eddie Murphy, who will lend his voice again to the character Donkey in animat...

Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls and Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line quickly come to mind. Marion Cotillard in La Vie en Rose and Jamie Foxx in Ray were ... and more »

Tisha Taylor Murphy, wife of comedian and actor Charlie Murphy (the infamous brother of Eddie Murphy who starred on "Chappelle's Show"), died Sunday night ... and more »

Comedian Charlie Murphy, brother to Eddie Murphy, lost his wife to cancer this Sunday after she died in her sleep. His wife Tisha Taylor-Murphy has been battling cancer for the past two years. ... dies, but this must be especially hard on the Murphy family, knowing Tisha isn’t there to celebrat...

Thaindian.com I will, however, gladly state that the star of each is capable of greatness. Yes, I will publicly declare that I still love Eddie Murphy. ... Eddie Murphy's 'Nash' named Biggest Flop of 21st centuryIndia Business Blog (blog)

By Jessica Barnes I have a personal kink when it comes to a good old fashioned fairy tale subversion. I can't explain it, but there's just something about messing with those classic tales that never fails to amuse me -- so you can see why I have a soft spot for the Shrek franchise. News of a fourth film first hit bac...

By Eric D. Snider Less than eight months ago, it was confirmed that Eddie Murphy would play the lead role in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?, a biopic about the legendary comedian. Bill Condon, who directed Murphy to an Oscar nomination in Dreamgirls, wrote the screenplay and was set to direct. The fil...

By Rob GI Joe star Marlon Wayans is in negotiations to play Richard Pryor in a biopic on the comedian. Bill Condon’s movie, Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said, had been considered a star vehicle for Eddie Murphy, who has long been keen to play his comedic idol.

By The Cajun Boy So how does Hollywood "entertain" people these days? By making films that are well-written and well-acted OR feature storylines that are too fast-moving and complex for most people to understand with massive explosions mixed in every 7 minutes or so. Either make smart films that stimul...

By T.A.N. Eddie Murphy: This post was seeded by Brooks Barnes in the NY Times (who also was involved with NYT coverage of MJ) wondering how/why Eddie Murphy still had so much Hollywood clout, despite being the butt of more jokes than he makes these days. In the sidebar they list his top 5 box office gros...

Eddie Murphy isn't the Eddie Murphy we first got to know at the movies. The actor and "Saturday Night Live" standout has morphed from an edgy, in your face talent to the cuddly star of movies like "Daddy Day Care" and this week's new comedy "Imagine ...

By Wilson Morales Whether this film gets off the ground or in theaters is another matter. Biopics on entertainment legends Marvin Gaye and Richard Pryor have yet to get underway despite the casting of Jesse L. Martin and Eddie Murphy in those roles, respectively. Previous projects based on the lives of Ray Ch...

By showbiznews.info It’s the second time Strahan, who now lives in California, used the Big Brother tactic on gal pal Nicole Murphy, the ex-wife of comedian Eddie Murphy, a source said. Spencer and Murphy subsequently called it quits, but remain friends, said one source. source)

By You Think(noreply@blogger.com) Former NFL star Michael Strahan gives new meaning to keeping an eye on his lover. It was recently exclusively reported by some New York tabloid that Strahan had a tracking device installed on the vehicle of his now former love-honey Nicole Murphy, the ex-wife of comic Eddie Murphy. Seems Mi...

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The Age  OR I mean, have these Oscars been plowing along at a good speed? 9:41 - jb - Nice, Eddie Murphy is introducing Jerry Lewis. Murphy is the biggest star of the 80s. Think about it. It’s true. My parents had me watch “The Nutty Professor” when I was a little ...

Now I can't have no 'curse' show. I mean, I gotta throw in a few jokes in between the curses." - Eddie Murphy Review By: Joel Cunningham Published: September 16, 2004 Stars: Eddie Murphy Director: Robert ...

Now I can't have no 'curse' show. I mean, I gotta throw in a few jokes in between the curses." - Eddie Murphy Review By: Joel Cunningham Published: September 16, 2004 Stars: Eddie Murphy Director: Robert ...

By Wilson Morales Last year, Murphy won three of the four worst acting categories for his comedy 'Norbit.' This year, fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alum Mike Myers is being nominated for worst actor in 'The Love Guru,' which received seven nominations, putting it in the lead.

By john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) Hey there folks! Ahh we’re getting close to Christmas… my favorite time of the year. Welcome to this installment of The Movie Blog Uncut. Joining me today is the great Soul Video. So do join in with us as we discuss: 2) Gran Tarino 3) Yes Man 4) Eddie Murphy as The Riddler in the next Batman film

I watched Saturday Night Live from its inception in the 70s, but over the years my attention went elsewhere. I have to admit that Dana Carvey and Eddie Murphy still seem like the new guys on SNL. So Tina Fey is absolutely foreign territory, and a bit intimidating. How dare the world move on! I was...

By terry Stay with the political material. "SNL" obviously has a point of view there and a momentum; Drag back some of its former superstars for cameos in political sketches. The Thursday-night "Weekend Update" used Will Ferrell and Bill Murray. Try snaring Eddie Murphy or Chevy Chase for appearan...

By ruud kerouac(noreply@blogger.com) Coming up for Murphy is a film by the director of Norbit, an untitled Eddie Murphy/Romeo and Juliet project, a remake of the incredible Shrinking Man, and Shrek 4. Can't really see the return from that slate. So watch Meet Dave if you get the chance, realise that it wouldnt get pummeled so much...

By DString One of my highlights of the night was them covering “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy. I’ve always wanted one my bands to cover this song and was jealous to be listening and not playing. A perfect cover song to get the crowd pumped ...

Gabrielle Union, who appears alongside Eddie in new comedy "Meet Dave", revealed the actor was well prepared for their passionate on-screen smooch. She said: "Eddie is a great kisser. He brushes and he flosses. That's all I can ask for. But I was terrified. I was like, 'He's going to think that I...

By STV We needed a little time today to digest our feelings after the miserable box-office showing of Meet Dave, whose free-fall over the weekend resulted in the ugliest opening of Eddie Murphy's career. Not having seen it, we have to assume that $5.1 million gross aside, the film is at least super...

By Maria Heard about Meet Dave? The movie follows a group of aliens from the planet Nil, who, with their captain (Eddie Murphy) travel to Earth in a spaceship/robot named Dave who is also played by Eddie Murphy. Apparently, a mish-mash of fish-out-of-water and space traveling hijincks ensue unti...

By Wilson Morales Dave Ming Chang (Eddie Murphy), newly arrived in New York City, may be the ultimate fish out of water. There's something about him that's not quite right - for starters, he seems remarkably out of place and uncomfortable in his own body. And for good reason: 'Dave' is not a man at all, but a ship...

Murphy has been making people laugh since first appearing on "Saturday Night Live" in 1980. His parody of "Our Gang" child star Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas was an audience favorite, as were his impersonations of famous soul singers James Brown and Stevie Wonder. His television success led...

By Wilson Morales From 'Saturday Night Live' to 'Trading Places' to 'Beverly Hills Cop' to 'Shrek' to 'Dreamgirls', Eddie Murphy has done very good films, and very funny films. He, like any other actor, has also had his share of ups and downs, from losing out on an Oscar to receiving negative responses on 'No...

By gdaysunshine Friday, January 25, 2008 Eddie Murphy Physically Intimidated Tracey Edmonds photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds reportedly split because Eddie's "controlling Jekyll and Hyde-like character". Although there were earlier reports alleging t...

By orange pixie Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Split photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com That was quick! Only two weeks ago, Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds had a "spiritual ceremony" in Bora Bora and today they announced that they are breaking up. Here is Eddie Murp...

By Dodai Two weeks after they exchanged vows at a "spiritual" ceremony in Bora Bora, Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy have indeed split. The two will "remain friends" and since they never had a legal US wedding, Eddie -- who acted like a bit of an asshole to Tracey -- won't have to pay any alimony. [Peopl...

By Alexis Stodghill FILE**Eddie Murphy accepts the Golden Globe for best supporting actor for his work in "Dreamgirls" from presenter Rachel Weisz at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards in this Jan. 2007 file photo, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 th...

By mischalova was one of the first sites to break the story of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds getting married. And here’s proof of the event. Don’t they make an adorable couple? Perhaps Lindsay Lohan and Eduardo Costa - or Dario Faiella or Alessandro Di Nunzio - will one day follow in the marital footsteps...

Step Into My World. The combination of comedic heavies of Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd with John Landis, director of Animal House, looks like a odd one on paper. Eddie Murphy is funny enoug...

By Hartford Courant Shrek the Halls," the first TV special from the DreamWorks people who gave you the hit movie about a green troll. The half hour special on ABC Nov. 28 will include the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas reprising their roles.

In support of his film producer girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds, Eddie Murphy showed up at the "Who's Your Caddy?" premiere at the Arclight in Hollywood on Monday night. Murphy and Edmonds started their relationship last fall and appear to have weathered the messy paternity suit in which Edd...

Mel B aka Scary Spice has revealed that ex lover and baby daddy Eddie Murphy doesnt hold a patch to her new beau Stephen Belafonte, especially in bed.

New releases on DVD this week include Eddie Murphy in "Norbit," and the first season of the Discovery Channel hit, "Survivorman." Mark Barger Reports

Shrek aint dreck, it's just that the third chapter in the life of the bilious-green ogre is listing from taking on the heavy load of virtue, a poor substitute for mischief. I mean, really, isn't it way early in the sequel stage for our boy Shrek (again voiced by Mike Myers) to be facing a midlif...

NEW YORK Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown has listed Eddie Murphys name on the birth certificate of her infant daughter, her publicist said Friday.

By Monika Bartyzel Filed under: Comedy, Casting, DreamworksHave we heard enough about Eddie Murphy yet? I mean sure, he's had some big, fun hits mixed in with more questionable choices. While I plan to never see The Haunted Mansion, as much as I adore the ride it was based on, I can't help but like him as Donkey. H...

By Brian Orndorf Norbit," during its more unbridled moments, manages to catch that elusive Murphy rage. The comedian loves to get lost in these characters, and there's an abundance...