August 9, 2025 • 3 mins
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Eddie Murphy has been making headlines in the past few days with several high-profile interviews, candid revelations, and streaming buzz. First, there's his wry reflection on major awards. According to Sky News, Murphy openly admitted he never expects to win an Oscar, joking that when he's old and toothless, the Academy might give him an honorary trophy for his long, storied career. He emphasized that lasting impact and the joy people get from his movies mean more than awards, a sentiment echoed by Keke Palmer, his co-star in his latest heist comedy The Pickup, which features Murphy alongside Pete Davidson.
Murphy’s media circuit this week also included a feature with Complex, where he spilled Hollywood “what ifs.” The biggest reveal: he turned down Rush Hour, now considered a genre classic, to star in Holy Man—calling it one of his worst movies, especially compared to the blockbuster franchise Rush Hour became for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. He explained the choice as one of comfort over challenge, admitting that Holy Man was a mistake while poking fun at his own decision-making in hindsight. This story has rippled across entertainment pages and social media, highlighted on Instagram by The QGentleman.
Defending his legacy, Murphy stands by Norbit, despite persistent rumors it cost him an Oscar for Dreamgirls. During a recent sit-down on "360 With Speedy," covered by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Murphy stated plainly he loves Norbit and finds it funny, regardless of its critical drubbing and multiple Razzie Awards. He shifted blame for his near-miss at the Oscars away from the film, arguing that commercial success and fan response ultimately outweigh trophy hunts.
Murphy also shared a previously untold behind-the-scenes moment from filming Dreamgirls with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson. On "360 With Speedy," he recalled how Beyoncé offered Hudson some hand cream after noticing she was self-conscious about ashy fingers. The quiet solidarity between two music superstars was a rare glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes and quickly made the rounds on Black news platforms and social media.
As for business moves, Murphy continues to expand his influence. The QGentleman reported that he has joined forces with Roc Nation and Caesars Palace Times Square to found the New York Coalition of Legacy Theatres of Color—a significant step for cultural preservation and representation in entertainment which could have long-term industry impact, though the exact business details remain emerging.
On social media, Murphy’s wisdom and humor stoked conversations. As seen on elnetwork.tv’s Instagram reel from August 5, he reflected on the brevity of life, urging followers to spend their years wisely—a sentiment that resonated broadly given his career and personal narrative.
Murphy’s recent public appearances and interviews reveal a superstar at ease with his hits, his misses, and the unpredictable twists of show business, making these past few days not just newsworthy but biographically significant for one of comedy’s true icons.
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Eddie Murphy has been making headlines in the past few days with several high-profile interviews, candid revelations, and streaming buzz. First, there's his wry reflection on major awards. According to Sky News, Murphy openly admitted he never expects to win an Oscar, joking that when he's old and toothless, the Academy might give him an honorary trophy for his long, storied career. He emphasized that lasting impact and the joy people get from his movies mean more than awards, a sentiment echoed by Keke Palmer, his co-star in his latest heist comedy The Pickup, which features Murphy alongside Pete Davidson.
Murphy’s media circuit this week also included a feature with Complex, where he spilled Hollywood “what ifs.” The biggest reveal: he turned down Rush Hour, now considered a genre classic, to star in Holy Man—calling it one of his worst movies, especially compared to the blockbuster franchise Rush Hour became for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. He explained the choice as one of comfort over challenge, admitting that Holy Man was a mistake while poking fun at his own decision-making in hindsight. This story has rippled across entertainment pages and social media, highlighted on Instagram by The QGentleman.
Defending his legacy, Murphy stands by Norbit, despite persistent rumors it cost him an Oscar for Dreamgirls. During a recent sit-down on "360 With Speedy," covered by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Murphy stated plainly he loves Norbit and finds it funny, regardless of its critical drubbing and multiple Razzie Awards. He shifted blame for his near-miss at the Oscars away from the film, arguing that commercial success and fan response ultimately outweigh trophy hunts.
Murphy also shared a previously untold behind-the-scenes moment from filming Dreamgirls with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson. On "360 With Speedy," he recalled how Beyoncé offered Hudson some hand cream after noticing she was self-conscious about ashy fingers. The quiet solidarity between two music superstars was a rare glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes and quickly made the rounds on Black news platforms and social media.
As for business moves, Murphy continues to expand his influence. The QGentleman reported that he has joined forces with Roc Nation and Caesars Palace Times Square to found the New York Coalition of Legacy Theatres of Color—a significant step for cultural preservation and representation in entertainment which could have long-term industry impact, though the exact business details remain emerging.
On social media, Murphy’s wisdom and humor stoked conversations. As seen on elnetwork.tv’s Instagram reel from August 5, he reflected on the brevity of life, urging followers to spend their years wisely—a sentiment that resonated broadly given his career and personal narrative.
Murphy’s recent public appearances and interviews reveal a superstar at ease with his hits, his misses, and the unpredictable twists of show business, making these past few days not just newsworthy but biographically significant for one of comedy’s true icons.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Eddie Murphy has been making headlines in the past few
days with several high profile interviews, candid revelations, and streaming buys. First,
there's his rye reflection on major awards. According to sky News,
Murphy openly admitted he never expects to win an Oscar,
joking that when he's old and toothless, the Academy might
give him an honorary trophy For his long, storied career,
(00:23):
He emphasized that lasting impact and the joy people get
from his movies mean more than awards, a sentiment echoed
by Kecky Palmer, his co star in his latest heist
comedy To Pick Up, which features Murphy alongside Pete Davidson.
Murphy's media circuit this week also included a feature with
Complex where he spilled Hollywood what Ifs. The biggest reveal
(00:45):
he turned down Rush Hour, now considered a genre classic,
to star an holy Man, calling it one of his
worst movies, especially compared to the blockbuster franchise Rush Hour
became for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. He explained the
choice as one of comfort over challenge, admitting that Holy
Man was a mistake while poking fun at his own
(01:05):
decision making in hindsight, This story has rippled across entertainment
pages and social media, Highlighted on Instagram by the Q
Gentleman defending his legacy, Murphy stands by Norbit despite persistent
rumors it cost him an oscar for dream Girls. During
a recent sit down on Norbitt three hundred sixty with Speedy,
(01:26):
covered by The Hollywood Reporter in Variety, Murphy stated plainly
he loves Norbit and finds it funny, regardless of its
critical drubbing and multiple Razzie Awards. He shifted blame for
his near miss of the Oscars away from the film,
arguing that commercial success and fan response ultimately outweighed trophy hunts.
Murphy also shared a previously untold behind the scenes moment
(01:48):
from filming dream Girls with Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson on
three hundred sixty with Speedy. He recalled how Beyonce offered
Hudson some handcreen after noticing she was self conscious about
ashy fingers. A quiet solidarity between two music superstars was
a rare glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes and
(02:09):
quickly made the rounds on black news platforms. And social media.
As for business moves, Murphy continues to expand his influence.
The Q Gentleman reported that he has joined forces with
Rock Nation and Caesar's Palace Times Square to found the
New York Coalition of Legacy Theaters of Color, a significant
step for cultural preservation and representation and entertainment which could
(02:33):
have long term industry impact, though the exact business details
remain emerging on social media, Murphy's wisdom and humor stoked conversations.
As seen on l Network dot TV's Instagram reel from
August fifth. He reflected on the brevity of life, urging
followers to spend their years wisely, a sentiment that resonated
(02:54):
broadly given his career and personal narrative. Murphy's recent public
appearances and interviews reveal a superstar at ease with his hits,
his misses, and the unpredictable twists of show business, making
these past few days not just newsworthy, but biographically significant
for one of comedy's true icons. And that is it
(03:17):
for to day. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Eddie Murphy. Thanks for listening.
This has been a quiet Please production. For more check
out quiet. Please dot A I or search the term
bio snap wherever you listen
Eddie Murphy has been making headlines in the past few
days with several high profile interviews, candid revelations, and streaming buys. First,
there's his rye reflection on major awards. According to sky News,
Murphy openly admitted he never expects to win an Oscar,
joking that when he's old and toothless, the Academy might
give him an honorary trophy For his long, storied career,
(00:23):
He emphasized that lasting impact and the joy people get
from his movies mean more than awards, a sentiment echoed
by Kecky Palmer, his co star in his latest heist
comedy To Pick Up, which features Murphy alongside Pete Davidson.
Murphy's media circuit this week also included a feature with
Complex where he spilled Hollywood what Ifs. The biggest reveal
(00:45):
he turned down Rush Hour, now considered a genre classic,
to star an holy Man, calling it one of his
worst movies, especially compared to the blockbuster franchise Rush Hour
became for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. He explained the
choice as one of comfort over challenge, admitting that Holy
Man was a mistake while poking fun at his own
(01:05):
decision making in hindsight, This story has rippled across entertainment
pages and social media, Highlighted on Instagram by the Q
Gentleman defending his legacy, Murphy stands by Norbit despite persistent
rumors it cost him an oscar for dream Girls. During
a recent sit down on Norbitt three hundred sixty with Speedy,
(01:26):
covered by The Hollywood Reporter in Variety, Murphy stated plainly
he loves Norbit and finds it funny, regardless of its
critical drubbing and multiple Razzie Awards. He shifted blame for
his near miss of the Oscars away from the film,
arguing that commercial success and fan response ultimately outweighed trophy hunts.
Murphy also shared a previously untold behind the scenes moment
(01:48):
from filming dream Girls with Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson on
three hundred sixty with Speedy. He recalled how Beyonce offered
Hudson some handcreen after noticing she was self conscious about
ashy fingers. A quiet solidarity between two music superstars was
a rare glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes and
(02:09):
quickly made the rounds on black news platforms. And social media.
As for business moves, Murphy continues to expand his influence.
The Q Gentleman reported that he has joined forces with
Rock Nation and Caesar's Palace Times Square to found the
New York Coalition of Legacy Theaters of Color, a significant
step for cultural preservation and representation and entertainment which could
(02:33):
have long term industry impact, though the exact business details
remain emerging on social media, Murphy's wisdom and humor stoked conversations.
As seen on l Network dot TV's Instagram reel from
August fifth. He reflected on the brevity of life, urging
followers to spend their years wisely, a sentiment that resonated
(02:54):
broadly given his career and personal narrative. Murphy's recent public
appearances and interviews reveal a superstar at ease with his hits,
his misses, and the unpredictable twists of show business, making
these past few days not just newsworthy, but biographically significant
for one of comedy's true icons. And that is it
(03:17):
for to day. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Eddie Murphy. Thanks for listening.
This has been a quiet Please production. For more check
out quiet. Please dot A I or search the term
bio snap wherever you listen
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