Eddie Murphy

'Trading Places': More Than 7 Things You May Not Know About The Film (But We Won't Bet A Dollar On It)

Thirty years ago, "Trading Places," John Landis' classic comedy, premiered to critical and commercial success. Not only was it the 4th highest grossing film of 1983 (making over $90 million, behind "Flashdance," "Terms of Endearment," and "Return of the Jedi"), but the film also received praise from...

The Continuum of Black Stand-up Comedy, Pt. 1: Eddie Murphy’s 'Raw'

Kevin Hart may be one of the most popular Black stand-up comedians today but, at one time, a young, leather jumpsuit-clad Eddie Murphy dominated the stand-up scene. His acclaimed "Eddie Murphy Raw" (1987) captured the attention and laughter of critics and audiences alike, with Murphy drawing compari...

It Looks Like That 'Twins' Sequel w/ Eddie Murphy Attached Isn't Quite Dead...

CBS Officially Orders Pilot For 'Beverly Hills Cop' Series Starring Brandon T. Jackson

I actually thought this was already a lock - at least, for a pilot.

Watch Test Footage From The Eddie Murphy 'Hong Kong Phooey' Project That Almost Happened

The short story goes... in August 2011, Eddie Murphy teamed up with director Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2) to make a live-action version of the classic cartoon Hong Kong Phooey.

Eddie Murphy Is The Most Overpaid Actor In Hollywood According To Forbes

Once seen as a series of soaring precedents afforded to Hollywood's best and brightest, the massive paychecks given to high-profile actors and directors today have since grown smaller with the film industry's cost-cutting measures. However, for an elite group of individuals, their price tag ...

'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' Draws Spike TV's Highest-Rated And Most-Watched Special Event Ever!

Not a surprise that it was a huge draw...  I know many were eagerly anticipating it. But I didn't expect it would be record-breaking.

Missed Spike TV's 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' Special? Watch 12 Clips From The Event

Brandon T. Jackson Will Star in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' Pilot as Axel Foley's Son

When news surfaced in August that Eddie Murphy and Shawn Ryan (creator of "Last Resort" and "The Shield") had sold a TV adaptation of "Beverly Hills Cop" to CBS, the big question was who would star in the show. Murphy, who's acting as executive producer, is als...