In a radio interview more than 35 years ago, the late Jim Henson and Frank Oz discussed the possibility of doing a Muppets sketch in which Oscar the Grouch would host -- what else? The...
Piers Morgan has quit 'America's Got Talent'. The TV star has stepped down from the judging panel of the talent show after six years because he can no longer juggle his commitments with his CNN...
Eddie Murphy has quit as Oscars host a day after pal Brett Ratner resigned as the big event's producer.The Rush Hour director stepped down over a homophobic slur he made during a movie question-and-answer session...
Eddie Murphy has quit as host of the Oscars. The comedian and actor follows Brett Ratner, who resigned from producing the 2012 show earlier today (09.11.11) so as not to tarnish the reputation of the...
Heavy D, the US recording artist who became of the rap's biggest stars in the 1980's, died on Tuesday (8th November 2011) after being found unconscious at his Los Angeles home. Although the cause of...
Eddie Murphy has stated that he won't need the extra delay for swearing whilst hosting this year's Oscars. Whilst talking on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', Eddie Murphy said that he doesn't intend on creating controversy...
Drew Barrymore and Eddie Murphy have been named and shamed as the most overpaid actors in Hollywood.The Forbes.com poll suggests Barrymore's recent movies have generated a return of just $0.40 (£0.25) for every $1 (£0.63)...
Despite initial reports, Ashley Olsen wasn't spotted getting close to Jason Sudeikis at the Stone Rose Lounge in New York on Monday (24th October 2011), but her twin sister MARY-KATE OLSON did cosy up to...
Eddie Murphy is lowering the expectations of Oscars fans by insisting he'll be the worst host ever when he takes charge of the show next year (12).The funnyman was confirmed as the host of the...
Hugh Jackman is offering first-time Oscars host Eddie Murphy the same advice funnyman Steve Martin gave him when he fronted the Academy Awards in 2009 - be funny and get to the end of the...
Mel B wants to have more children.The former Spice Girls singer â who gave birth to Madison, her third daughter, earlier this month â and her husband Stephen Belafonte want to expand their family further...
Eddie Murphy has been confirmed as the host of the 84th annual ACADEMY-awards which will take place in February 2012.The veteran comedian will host the ceremony alone following unpopular shows hosted by James Franco and...
Eddie Murphy is in talks to host the 84th Academy Awards in February 2012 according to deadline.com.The comedian is the first choice for OSCAR producer Brett Ratner who will discuss Murphy as a potential presenter...
Mel B is "eating for England" during her pregnancy.The former Spice Girls star - who has daughters Phoenix, 12, and Angel, four, from previous relationships - is eight months pregnant with her and husband Stephen...
Gabourey Sidibe was "so nervous" about working with Eddie Murphy on 'Tower Heist'. The Oscar-nominated actress stars alongside the comic legend in the new movie - which also stars Ben Stiller and Matthew Broderick -...
Eddie Murphy is to receive a Comedy Icon award.The 'Beverly Hills Cop' star will be honoured at the first-ever Comedy Awards for his 30-year career in stand-up, sketch, film and television at the event, which...
BEYONCE was spotted in Hollywood this week sporting a dramatic new look.BEYONCE, the American singer and wife of music mogul JAY-Z, debuted a new platinum blonde hairstyle during a shopping trip in Los Angeles this...
OWEN WILSON is the latest star to fall victim to fictional reports about his death, following fellow hoax victims EDDIE MURPHY, ARETHA FRANKLIN and ADAM SANDLER.The Zoolander star was rumoured to have passed away after...
A representative for EDDIE MURPHY has dismissed gossip the star passed away following a snowboarding accident, the latest in a new round of celebrity death hoaxes.The actor suffered fatal injuries during a Christmas skiing trip...
Akon used to pretend he was an African prince to get girls.The 'Lonely' singer split his time between Senegal and the US while growing up and admits he would play on his African roots as...
Casey Affleck has joined the cast of 'Tower Heist'.The actor will appear alongside Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe and Michael Pena in the new action-comedy movie, which will be directed by Brett Ratner.The movie...
Mel B stopped her daughter's first date.The former Spice Girls singer and her husband Stephen Belafonte acted as chaperones when 11-year-old Phoenix Chi was asked out by a boy to a Los Angeles bowling alley.However,...
Former SPICE GIRLS star MELANIE BROWN has opened up about the pain of coming face to face with her former lover EDDIE MURPHY at the SHREK FOREVER AFTER premiere earlier this year (10).In an upcoming...
MELANIE BROWN has opened up about her relationship with former lover EDDIE MURPHY - insisting their previous battles over daughter ANGEL are "water under the bridge".The former Spice Girl hit the headlines in 2006 after...
Mel B and Eddie Murphy are putting their feud behind them for the sake of their child.The former lovers - who have a three-year-old daughter Angel Iris together - were both at a party at...
EDDIE MURPHY's ex-wife is attempting to evict music producer DAMON THOMAS from her California home, alleging he's failed to pay more than $100,000 (£67,000) in rent.Nicole Murphy claims Thomas, who was once married to reality...
Cameron Diaz doesn't want anyone to know she is princess Fiona in Shrek. The actress voices the ginger haired green Ogress in the film series, but doesn't like people to tell their children, so as...
EDDIE MURPHY is worried about bachelor life as he nears 50 - because the comedian fears he's becoming a "creepy" old man.The Nutty Professor star split from wife Nicole Mitchell in 2006 after 13 years...
EDDIE MURPHY's sister-in-law TISHA TAYLOR MURPHY has died at the age of 44.Tisha, who was married to the Hollywood star's brother Charlie, passed away on Sunday (13Dec09) at her home in New Jersey following a...
EDDIE MURPHY's ex-wife NICOLE is opting for a small beach wedding when she marries retired American footballer MICHAEL STRAHAN - because her first marriage to the Hollywood comedian was so "extravagant".Nicole Murphy has been busy...