“Scared Straight” is pretty much the textbook example of a Saturday Night Live sketch that’s built on a “dumb joke,” but gets ...

Taking advice from the late Sidney Potier, Eddie Murphy was told to avoid starring in a 1992 Spike Lee classic that starred ...

Actor Nicky Katt, who is remembered as the unorthodox teacher Harry Senate on the high school drama "Boston Public," has died ...

T o most moviegoers, Eddie Murphy is a comedic legend. After all, the stand-up comedian-turned-actor made a name for himself ...

Eddie Murphy looked back on confusing career advice he received from Sidney Poitier.In the new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, the Beverly Hills Cop ...

The film was first directed by Norman Jewison, the director of Poitier's In the Heat of the Night, who cast Denzel Washington in the starring role before Spike Lee took over as director.

In a candid revelation, Eddie Murphy has shared a surprising piece of advice ... Poitier's unexpected comment, "You are a breath of fresh air, and don't mess with that!" left Murphy confused, unsure ...

Eddie Murphy is one of the highest grossing film stars in history and one of the most celebrated comedians of the last decade. Murphy also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar for his ...

Eddie Murphy says he’s only had to audition once in his entire life. It doesn’t seem like that much of a stretch, right? Eddie Murphy is one of the most successful actors in human history, with major ...

Celebrate the birthdays of Sofia Boutella, Paris Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and more.

You are a breath of fresh air, and don’t f*** with that!'" Murphy recalls. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor “They were talking about doing Malcolm X,” Murphy recalled. “Norman Jewison was ...

Rescued NASA astronauts deliver message to Trump, Musk after 'incredible' nine months in space The deepest US lake is closing to tourists for at least 3 years Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier ...