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Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy’s Son Engaged to Martin Lawrence’s Daughter

Comedy Gold

“We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny,” wrote Jasmin Lawrence.

Amethyst Martinez | Published Dec 01, 2024

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Star Dies at 76

‘LEGACY OF LOVE’

The actor appeared in more than 200 film, TV and stage productions during his 50 years in Hollywood.

Lily Mae Lazarus | Published Sep 29, 2024

SNL Fans Are Speculating About Bowen Yang’s Mean Host

WHO COULD IT BE?

While the Daily Beast has no idea who Yang may have been talking about, here are some of the names fans seem to believe may have made multiple cast members cry.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Aug 13, 2024

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Shrek Is Love, Shrek Is Life: Fifth Movie in the Works

YAY!

The beloved children’s movie will get another installment in 2026.

Anna Conkling | Published Jul 10, 2024

The ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Legacy Is Surprisingly Problematic

‘DISTURBING THE PEACE?!’

Eddie Murphy dubbed the original movie the first Black blockbuster, but its significance in the industry is way more complicated—as the new Netflix sequel proves.

Stereo Williams | Published Jul 05, 2024

New ‘Beverly Hills Cop’: Funnier Than It Has Any Right to Be

NOSTALGIA

While almost every retread of formerly beloved franchises are typically exhausting and cynical, Eddie Murphy’s return as Axel Foley recaptures much of the original’s magic.

Nick Schager | Published Jul 02, 2024

Eddie Murphy Calls Out David Spade for ‘Racist’ SNL Joke

‘IT WAS PERSONAL’

The comedian reflected on a joke David Spade made in 1995 and questioned the show's intent in allowing it.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Jun 29, 2024

Several Crew Injured in Crash on Set of Eddie Murphy Film

‘DID NOT GO AS PLANNED’

Eddie Murphy and the film’s other stars, Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson, weren’t on the set at the time.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 23, 2024

‘SNL’ Used to Be a Movie Star Factory—What Happened?

LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD

Lorne Michaels and his more recent casts have pivoted to small-screen success, and “Saturday Night Live” hasn’t effectively launched a new comedy movie star in many years.

Sean L. McCarthy | Published Feb 18, 2024

Eddie Murphy Reveals Why Richard Pryor Still Owes Him $100K

HOW COULD IT BE

“He said, ‘You’ll never do it.’ And then I did it, and he never paid me.’”

Helen Holmes | Published Nov 30, 2023

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