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  1. movie review
    The New Beverly Hills Cop Is a Predictable Retread, and I Don’t CareYou can (justifiably) complain about its flaws, or you can relax and groove on its recycled rhythms.
    By Jen Chaney
  2. legacy crafting
    NBC's 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Show
    Eddie Murphy ‘Forced’ Himself to Change Beverly Hills Cop Laugh“In the ’80s, I was like, ‘I don’t want to be known for a laugh.’”
    By Zoe Guy
  3. from the archives
    BEVERLY HILLS COP 3, Eddie Murphy, 1994
    From the Archives: David Denby on Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)“The original idea of the Axel Foley character … has been completely lost.”
    By David Denby
  4. from the archives
    BEVERLY HILLS COP II, Eddie Murphy, 1987, (c)Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection
    From the Archives: David Denby on Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)“… The excruciatingly pragmatic Tony Scott, the director of Beverly Hills Cop II, is interested only in whipped-up excitement …”
    By David Denby
  5. from the archives
    Bewitched, Bored, and Bewildered: ‘Notes on Beverly Hills Cop II’From 1985: David Denby on the bad lessons Hollywood is learning from the success of Beverly Hills Cop II.
    By David Denby
  6. from the archives
    From the Archives: David Denby on Beverly Hills Cop (1984)“Murphy overwhelms everyone, even himself, with his gift of gab. He wants the world to be a faster place…”
    By David Denby
  7. from the archives
    From the Archives: Eddie Murphy LiveThe razor-edged king of late-night comedy, profiled in 1982.
    By Chet Flippo
  8. donnnn-keigh!
    Merry Shrek-mas and a Donkey New Year!Shrek 5 is coming … in two years.
    By Jason P. Frank
  9. the 8h days
    Gail Matthius’s Short Time on the SNL ‘Playground’The voice behind iconic ’90s kids’ cartoons reflects on her brief stint during the Eddie Murphy era.
    By Andy Hoglund
  10. freeze
    Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley Is Finally HappeningThe long-awaited fourth film has a release date.
    By Jason P. Frank
  11. hey now!
    The Super Mario Bros. Movie Producer Is Eyeing Shrek 5And a possible spinoff series for Donkey!
    By Rebecca Alter
  12. the slap part 5238
    Eddie Murphy Brings Oscars Slap to the Golden GlobesIn his acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
    By Zoe Guy
  13. lifetime achievement award
    Eddie Murphy to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2023 Golden GlobesThe Cecil B. DeMille has previously been given to Tom Hanks, Jane Fonda, and DeMille (duh).
    By Bethy Squires
  14. movies
    Eddie Murphy Is Coming 2 a First-Look Film Deal With AmazonIncluding three starring roles.
    By Zoe Haylock
  15. casting
    Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill to Explore ‘Differences’ in New Kenya Barris ComedyApparently, that’s all we need to know.
    By Zoe Haylock
  16. snl
    Jim Belushi Has Always Been an Outsider“SNL is the hardest thing I ever did, and that’s including divorce. I survived it, barely.”
    By Andy Hoglund
  17. get your game on
    Shrek Is Love. Shrek Is Life. Shrek Is 20. Time for Trivia.Now that you’ve read 300 anniversary stories about the franchise, let’s test your knowledge.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. beat for the gods
    How Coming 2 America’s Makeup Team Crafted Eddie Murphy’s Wild ProstheticsBelieve it or not, making Eddie Murphy an old white guy is pretty tough.
    By Dan Reilly
  19. deep dives
    A Guide to Every Easter Egg in Coming 2 America“This is true about sequels. If something is good, why ruin it?”
    By Jason Bailey
  20. deep dives
    How Coming to America Flipped the Script on Eddie Murphy’s CareerThe film would influence so much of what Murphy did in the years to follow — and continue to have a hold on contemporary audiences.
    By Jason Bailey
  21. movie review
    Coming 2 America Is Both Figuratively and Literally a Nostalgia TourYou should probably bone up on the first movie before you watch it.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  22. rip
    Richie Tienken, Comic Strip Live Founder, Dies at Age 75The comedy club owner nurtured the early careers of Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  23. trailer mix
    Coming 2 America Trailer: Is This Your King?Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall return as every character they can, including the immortal barbers.
    By Zoe Haylock
  24. snl
    The 13 Best SNL Sketches of Season 45Rounding up the funniest moments from the weirdest season of the NBC series.
    By Matthew Love
  25. advice
    Eddie Murphy Shares the Bad Comedy Advice He Got From Rodney Dangerfield“Hey, who knew?”
    By Megh Wright
  26. snl
    Eddie Murphy Remembers the SNL Sketch That Saved His JobIt involved dog food.
    By Megh Wright
  27. snl
    Bill Cosby’s Publicist Calls Eddie Murphy a ‘Hollywood Slave’ After SNL EpisodeOne person wasn’t a fan of Murphy’s SNL monologue.
    By Megh Wright
  28. snl
    Eddie Murphy’s Velvet Jones Made His Glorious Return on SNL’s ‘Black Jeopardy’“Mr. Jones, folks on the internet are gonna be upset if you keep talking like that.”
    By Megh Wright
  29. last night on late night
    It’s Not a Beautiful Day for Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood to Start Gentrifying“It’s like a magic trick. White people pay a lot of money, and then poof, all the black people are gone.”
    By Devon Ivie
  30. overnights
    SNL Recap: Eddie Murphy Is Mr. Robinson, Gumby, Buckwheat, and Entirely HimselfThis was the triumphant return both Murphy and his fans were hoping for.
    By Matthew Love
  31. last night on late night
    Half of Netflix’s Budget Was on Eddie Murphy’s SNL Monologue StageDave Chappelle! Chris Rock! Tracy Morgan!
    By Devon Ivie
  32. last night on late night
    Eddie Murphy Challenges Your Knowledge of Eddie Murphy Folklore on Tonight ShowCan you describe Prince’s roller skates? Do you know who caught Prince’s hubcap? Why did Eddie turn down Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
    By Halle Kiefer
  33. snl
    Lizzo Is As Excited for Eddie Murphy’s SNL Episode As You Are“Sexual Chocolate! Sexual Chocolate!”
    By Megh Wright
  34. snl
    Eddie Murphy Is Too Cool for a Silly SNL PromoMurphy returns to Studio 8H in the first promo for his hosting gig.
    By Megh Wright
  35. snl
    6 of Eddie Murphy’s Most Iconic SNL SketchesFrom “Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood” to “James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party.”
    By Dave Schilling
  36. snl
    Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, Colin Jost’s Fiancée to Visit SNL in DecemberHere’s everyone performing for the final month of 2020.
    By Megh Wright
  37. movies
    Who’s Afraid of an Eddie Murphy Comeback?Dolemite Is My Name allows Eddie Murphy to reclaim a potent swagger that made him both inescapably magnetic and undeniably threatening.
    By Dave Schilling
  38. words of wisdom
    Obama Encouraged Eddie Murphy to Return to Stand-Up, Share His Hair-Dye SecretsHe asked Eddie Murphy to share his secret to battling gray hair, but the only secret is: Don’t be President.
    By Halle Kiefer
  39. last night on late night
    Eddie Murphy Plans to Revive His Favorite Characters on SNLIt will be a very special Christmas episode, indeed.
    By Megh Wright
  40. movie review
    Dolemite Is My Name Gives Eddie Murphy a Second ActThe writers of Ed Wood provide the actor with his best material in years.
    By David Edelstein
  41. trailer mix
    Dolittle Trailer: This Is Not Your Mother’s Dr. DolittleThis time the animals aren’t funny … they’re scary!
    By Chris Murphy
  42. comebacks
    Eddie Murphy Won’t Squeeze Into His Old Leather for His New Stand-Up Special“Nah, man, you can’t wear a leather suit at 58.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  43. stand-up
    Eddie Murphy Is Going on Tour in 2020“Next year I am going to tour, do some stand-up.”
    By Bethy Squires
  44. trailer mix
    Dolemite Is My Name Trailer: Eddie Murphy’s Comeback Is OfficialOkay, this looks great.
    By Megh Wright
  45. casting
    Wesley Snipes, James Earl Jones, and Rick Ross Are Coming to AmericaPlus Beale Street’s KiKi Layne, with SNL’s Leslie Jones in talks to join.
    By Hunter Harris
  46. trailer mix
    Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy Catch Up in the Comedians in Cars TrailerSeinfeld returns with a new batch of episodes on July 19.
    By Megh Wright
  47. conversations
    Eddie Murphy, Ricky Gervais, and More to Get Coffee in Cars With Jerry SeinfeldSeth Rogen, Melissa Villaseñor, Martin Short, and more will also show up.
    By Megh Wright
  48. snl
    Alan Zweibel Looks Back on Working With Gilda Radner and His Other SNL Friends“Even to this day, when I write for certain women … I’ll write for Gilda, though she’s been dead 30 years.”
    By Andy Hoglund
  49. remakes
    Eddie Murphy to Star in Tim Story–Directed Film Inspired by Grumpy Old MenReady for more Eddie Murphy on the big screen?
    By Megh Wright
  50. underrated
    Wyatt Cenac on the Eddie Murphy–Produced CBS Pilot What’s Alan Watching?The comedian looks back on the bizarre pilot featuring Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Ellen Cleghorne, and more.
    By Bethy Squires
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