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
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
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
He’s on the defensive. Superproducer Ryan Murphy is blasting critics of his upcoming show “American Love Story,” which is about the ‘90s It couple, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. “It’s very interesting that people become so inflammatory,” Murphy told Variety in a story published Thursday. Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as JFK Jr. and … Read more
Former President John F. Kennedy’s grandson Jack Schlossberg put TV super-producer Ryan Murphy on blast for the “grotesque” new series on ‘90s it-couple John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The histrionic-prone Kennedy scion expressed his outrage in an Instagram-rant Wednesday — blasting the showrunners of the upcoming “American Love Story” for profiting off family tragedy. … 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
A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday after the 33-year-old avian died following intense storms that recently moved through Missouri. Murphy, who surpassed the average lifespan of 25 years, died last week at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri. Sanctuary officials believe the … Read more
On the 15-year anniversary of Brittany Murphy’s death, the actress’ co-stars are reflecting on her final days. The 32-year-old was found passed out in the bathroom of the home she shared with her husband, Simon Monjack, and her mom, Sharon. Her cause of death was listed as pneumonia. Murphy’s co-stars from her final movie, “Something Wicked,” detailed that in the months … Read more
It’s been nearly 20 years since Daniel Murphy was told his son Michael, a Navy SEAL Lieutenant from Long Island, had been killed in action in Afghanistan — along with two team members and 16 other military personnel. While the Medal of Honor recipient’s heroics were memorialized in the 2013 film “Lone Survivor,” his proud dad … Read more
No fighting. Netflix has released the first look photos of Cillian Murphy filming the long-awaited “Peaky Blinders” movie. Production began on Monday, Sept. 30. Per the streamer, creator Steven Knight said in a statement, “I’m thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of the Peaky Blinders story, set during World War II. … Read more
Ryan Murphy is standing his ground. The prolific and controversial TV creator and producer, 58, has remained unfazed, as his show “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has been slammed by the real Menendez brothers. “I have no interest in talking to them,” Murphy told Variety in an interview published Thursday. He added, “…I’m … Read more
Ryan Murphy has no regrets about his latest Netflix series. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has faced criticism for suggesting an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers who went to jail for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Erik, 53, spoke out in a statement and said the “dishonest” … Read more
Netflix fans are finding Ryan Murphy’s latest project to be a different kind of American Horror Story. The prolific 58-year-old creator’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”, which dropped Thursday, is facing backlash from viewers, who find the suggestion of an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers “disrespectful” and “disgusting.” The nine-part, fictionalized series … Read more