Eddie Murphy meant the Oscars no harm. The actor, 64, is setting the record straight on why he exited the 2007 Academy Awards early after being nominated for the first time for Best Supporting Actor. Murphy played James “Thunder” Early (Jimmy) in the 2006 musical “Dreamgirls” opposite Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx and Beyoncé. Eddie Murphy in … Read more
David Spade is reflecting on his long-running feud with Eddie Murphy. The “Tommy Boy” star opened up about his relationship with the “Coming to America” comedian during a recent episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast with guest Dana Carvey. Spade, 61, confirmed that Murphy, 64, “hated” him after he made a joke at … Read more
The Lakers’ hot November had plenty of stars flocking to see them at the start of December. Eddie Murphy, Austin Butler and Pat Sajak all made their way to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night to catch L.A. in action vs. the Phoenix Suns. Eddie Murphy had one of the best seats in the house for … Read more
Eddie Murphy says he has a few regrets when it comes to his film career. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, the 64-year-old “Coming to America” star shared which movies he turned down over the course of his career he wishes he would have said agreed to. “Yeah, there’s a couple of movies. ‘Ghostbusters,’ I … Read more
Throughout his career, Eddie Murphy has had some memorable celebrity run-ins. In Netflix’s documentary, “Being Eddie,” the actor and comedian, 64, recalled a sexual proposition from Yul Brynner that has stayed with him all these years. “My 21st birthday party, I had at Studio 54,’” Murphy recalled. “Yul Brynner, ‘Ten Commandments,’ he was with his wife and he … Read more
Eddie Murphy vs. “SNL.” The comedian, 64, is looking back on his years-long beef with the NBC sketch comedy program in his new Netflix documentary, “Being Eddie.” Murphy, who shot to stardom as a cast member on “SNL” from 1980 to 1984, explained how he felt betrayed by the show for letting David Spade make … Read more
Eddie Murphy isn’t holding back — and he’s not done making people laugh, either. The 64-year-old comedy icon marked 45 years since his breakout on “Saturday Night Live” in 1980 — and now he’s set to release a new documentary, “Being Eddie.” During an appearance on the “Today” show, Murphy opened up about fame, family and a … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. As soon as my conversation started with Eddie Pepitone, the jokes flowed. For the next 45 minutes, the “Last Comic Standing” alum … Read more
Eddie Murphy isn’t afraid to admit that he loves “Norbit.” The actor and comedian, 64, recently defended his critically maligned 2007 comedy which many believe caused Murphy to lose an Oscar for his performance in 2006’s “Dreamgirls.” “I love ‘Norbit,’” Murphy told Complex. “‘Norbit’ came out right after I got that Oscar nomination. There were … Read more
Eddie Murphy is about as candid as Hollywood stars come, with the actor name dropping the “worst movies” he’s featured in. The US blockbuster legend, 64, sat down for an interview for Complex’s “360 With Speedy” series when he was asked to rank his top four best films. With a stacked resume of beloved movies, Murphy flipped the … Read more
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s daughter Gabriela told The New York Times that her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after “an extended illness.” … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Eddie Murphy is back in action with a brand-new comedy that’s just landed on streaming. “The Pickup,” a heist comedy featuring Murphy alongside Pete Davidson, is now available to watch … Read more
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian’s infamous affair came with major fallout. The “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” singer, 42, looked back on “all of the craziness” that she and Cibrian, 52, dealt with when they cheated on their respective former spouses over 15 years ago. “I realized very quickly that there are a lot of women … Read more
Eddie Murphy has never struggled to find work. The “Coming to America” star, 63, recently revealed that he’s only had to audition for one role in his almost 50-year career. Murphy opened up about his early days in the industry and first few gigs in the new Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet.” … Read more
Eighties music icon Lisa Lisa portrayed her own mother in her recent Lifetime biopic “Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story.” But she almost made an even splashier acting turn as Eddie Murphy’s love interest — who also just so happened to be named Lisa — in the 1988 classic “Coming to America.” … Read more
Saoirse Ronan is in disbelief that a comment she made on “The Graham Norton Show” is getting so much attention. The “Lady Bird” star, 30, recently appeared on the British comedy talk show and responded to a conversation about safety that silenced male actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne. Saoirse Ronan on “The … Read more
Comedic actor Eddie Griffin shredded Vice President Kamala Harris as a “liar” during a podcast, declaring he might support former President Trump. Griffin, known for films like “Undercover Brother” (2002) and “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (1999), spoke on his podcast about the two candidates for president, arguing Trump appears to be the lesser evil compared to … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor tried to kill herself when she was married to her fourth husband, Eddie Fisher. The new HBO documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” which premiered Aug. 3, features interviews that the late movie star had with journalist Richard Meryman from 1964 to 1965. Taylor called her marriage to Fisher “one big friggin’ awful mistake” … Read more
movie review BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F Running time: 118 minutes. Rated R (language throughout, violence and brief drug use). On Netflix. After the overhyped letdown that was 2021’s “Coming 2 America,” the misguided sequel to “Coming to America,” it’s understandable that viewers approach Eddie Murphy’s new “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” with some trepidation. … Read more
A dinner invite from Marlon Brando was simply an offer Eddie Murphy could not refuse. Recalling a memorable conversation he had with the late 2-time Oscar winner, Murphy, 63, recalled a couple of exchanges he had with Brando, who was known to never mince words. In an interview with the New York Times’ podcast “The Interview,” the … Read more