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Arsenio Hall stepped up to host Jimmy Kimmel Live while its star was on vacation, producing a special edition of the show’s “Lie Witness News” segment, where unsuspecting people happily weigh in on a fictional crisis in the equally fictional Zamunda. Yes, that Zamunda—the fabricated African nation from Coming to America, which got a sequel this year reuniting Hall and Eddie Murphy. “We asked […]
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence may be two of the funniest men in Hollywood, but there’s nothing funny about the relationship between their kids, which is now Instagram official. On Saturday, Martin’s daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, posted a pair of photos alongside Eddie’s son, her boyfriend Eric Murphy, confirming that the pair are in a relationship. “Happy […]
It’s a blessed week for Megan Thee Stallion fans. Just a day after releasing the video for the DaBaby-assisted track “Cry Baby,” Megan came through with “I’m a King” featuring “Savage” co-writer Bobby Sessions. The song is the first taste of the Coming 2 America Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via Def Jam Recordings. The imprint has yet to reveal the album’s full tracklist, but […]
Tracy Morgan is set to be the latest (new) cast member to join Paramount’s Coming to America sequel, Coming 2 America, according to reports. In addition to starring the original’s Eddie Murphy (who doubles as a producer) and Arsenio Hall, recently announced cast members for the sequel include Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, and Rick Ross. […]
John Amos has reportedly signed on for the Coming to America sequel, a gig that will reunite him with original cast members Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Paul Bates, and James Earl Jones. Deadline reports the 79-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Cleo McDowell, the manager of the McDowell’s fast-food joint where Prince Akeem (Murphy) was employed. Amos […]
Eddie Murphy and Akon appear to be on the same wavelength. Earlier this month, TMZ spoke to Akon about the long-awaited Coming to America sequel starring Murphy and Arsenio Hall. The 46-year-old artist, who lived in Senegal as a child, said the studio should cast actual Africans for the movie, and even name-dropped a certain Ghanaian-American comedian. […]
It’s happening. The long-awaited Coming to America sequel is finally moving forward. And Eddie Murphy has signed on to star. The 57-year-old comedian confirmed the news Friday, more than 30 years after the original comedy film hit theaters. The Paramount project will be directed by Craig Brewer, who helmed Hustle & Flow as well as the upcoming Netflix movie […]
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