August 20, 2025 • 3 mins
Eddie Murphy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Eddie Murphy is everywhere this week and making waves, as usual. The entertainment world is still buzzing about his latest action-comedy The Pickup, which debuted on Prime Video August 6 and sprinted straight to number one on the streaming charts. On the ongoing press tour for the film, Murphy gave a candid interview to Sky News declaring he doesn’t expect to win an Oscar soon, despite the movie’s hot reception. According to MovieWeb, Murphy said he’s never picked up that golden statuette and doesn’t think that will change, even as The Pickup pulls in big numbers. Meanwhile, his sharp sense of humor is still front and center in the media circuit. During an interview with Complex, as covered by Civic Media and reiterated in BET, Murphy reflected on how Norbit—yes, that Norbit—might have cost him the Oscar for Dreamgirls, even though he still has a soft spot for the film, which he co-wrote with his late brother Charlie. He’s also getting honest about his off-screen anxieties, joking to Speedy Morman of Complex that his worst fear is becoming the next courtside NBA meme if a giant basketball player comes barreling into him at a game—a revelation recently highlighted by BET.
Murphy’s career remains a model for reinvention. His playlist of recent hits includes stand-up specials and streaming deals with Netflix—each netting him sizable paydays and reinforcing his legendary status. In what is fast becoming the streaming era of his career, he’s keeping things fresh while cultivating the next generation at the same time. Social media is fueling the interest, with Essence posting an August 18 Instagram reel featuring Keke Palmer, who stars with Murphy in The Pickup, sharing her joy at working alongside him. Instagram buzzed again with news of Murphy’s upcoming US tour, suggested by a Laurence Mason photo post on August 17, signaling that the king of comedy might soon be back on stage live. Meanwhile, Murphy nostalgia is alive and well with a fan-organized Monday night double feature of Harlem Nights on August 25, a reminder that his classics are just as beloved as his newest work.
On the business side, recent profiles from outlets like Corpfeeds and MonitorBP underscore Murphy’s shrewdness not just as a performer but as a businessman, with investments in production companies and a knack for leveraging streaming deals into multi-million dollar opportunities. There’s no big legal or personal drama overshadowing the achievements this week—just Eddie Murphy making headlines for all the right reasons, working, reflecting, and staying as relevant and relatable as ever. No confirmed rumors swirling about major new film signings or surprise projects for now, but if the current momentum is any clue, don’t look away. All eyes are still on Eddie.
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Eddie Murphy is everywhere this week and making waves, as usual. The entertainment world is still buzzing about his latest action-comedy The Pickup, which debuted on Prime Video August 6 and sprinted straight to number one on the streaming charts. On the ongoing press tour for the film, Murphy gave a candid interview to Sky News declaring he doesn’t expect to win an Oscar soon, despite the movie’s hot reception. According to MovieWeb, Murphy said he’s never picked up that golden statuette and doesn’t think that will change, even as The Pickup pulls in big numbers. Meanwhile, his sharp sense of humor is still front and center in the media circuit. During an interview with Complex, as covered by Civic Media and reiterated in BET, Murphy reflected on how Norbit—yes, that Norbit—might have cost him the Oscar for Dreamgirls, even though he still has a soft spot for the film, which he co-wrote with his late brother Charlie. He’s also getting honest about his off-screen anxieties, joking to Speedy Morman of Complex that his worst fear is becoming the next courtside NBA meme if a giant basketball player comes barreling into him at a game—a revelation recently highlighted by BET.
Murphy’s career remains a model for reinvention. His playlist of recent hits includes stand-up specials and streaming deals with Netflix—each netting him sizable paydays and reinforcing his legendary status. In what is fast becoming the streaming era of his career, he’s keeping things fresh while cultivating the next generation at the same time. Social media is fueling the interest, with Essence posting an August 18 Instagram reel featuring Keke Palmer, who stars with Murphy in The Pickup, sharing her joy at working alongside him. Instagram buzzed again with news of Murphy’s upcoming US tour, suggested by a Laurence Mason photo post on August 17, signaling that the king of comedy might soon be back on stage live. Meanwhile, Murphy nostalgia is alive and well with a fan-organized Monday night double feature of Harlem Nights on August 25, a reminder that his classics are just as beloved as his newest work.
On the business side, recent profiles from outlets like Corpfeeds and MonitorBP underscore Murphy’s shrewdness not just as a performer but as a businessman, with investments in production companies and a knack for leveraging streaming deals into multi-million dollar opportunities. There’s no big legal or personal drama overshadowing the achievements this week—just Eddie Murphy making headlines for all the right reasons, working, reflecting, and staying as relevant and relatable as ever. No confirmed rumors swirling about major new film signings or surprise projects for now, but if the current momentum is any clue, don’t look away. All eyes are still on Eddie.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Eddie Murphy is everywhere this week in making waves. As usual,
the entertainment world is still buzzing about his latest action comedy,
The Pickup, which debuted on Prime video August sixth and
sprinted straight to number one on the streaming charts. On
the ongoing press tour for the film, Murphy gave a
candid interview to Sky News, declaring he doesn't expect to
(00:20):
win an oscar soon, despite the movie's hot reception. According
to MovieWeb, Murphy said he's never picked up that golden
statuette and doesn't think that will change even as The
Pickup pulls in big numbers. Meanwhile, his sharp sense of
humor is still front and center in the media circuit.
During an interview with Complex, as covered by Civic Media
(00:40):
and reiterated in BT, Murphy reflected on how Norbit Yes,
that Norbit might have cost him the oscar for dream Girls,
even though he still has a soft spot for the film,
which he co wrote with his late brother Charlie. He's
also getting honest about his off screen anxieties, joking to
Speedy Mormon of Complex that his worst fear is becoming
(01:01):
the next court side NBA meme if a giant basketball
player comes barreling into him at a game, a revelation
recently highlighted by B. E. T. Murphy's career remains a
model for reinvention. His playlist of recent hits include stand
up specials and streaming deals with Netflix, each netting him
sizeable paydays and reinforcing his legendary status in what is
(01:23):
fast becoming the streaming era of his career. He's keeping
things fresh while cultivating the next generation. At the same time,
social media is fueling the interest, with essence posting in
August eighteenth Instagram reel featuring k K. Palmer, who stars
with Murphy in the Pickup, sharing her joy at working
alongside him. Instagram buzzed again with news of Murphy's upcoming
(01:47):
US tour, suggested by a Lawrence Mason photo post on
August seventeenth, signaling that the King of Comedy might soon
be back on stage live. Meanwhile, murphy nostalgia is alive
even well, with a fan organized Monday night double feature
of Harlem Nights on August twenty fifth, a reminder that
his classics are just as beloved as his newest work.
(02:10):
On the business side, recent profiles from outlets like corp
Feeds and monitor BP underscore Murphy's shrewdness not just as
a performer, but as a businessman with investments in production
companies and a knack for leveraging streaming deals into multimillion
dollar opportunities. There's no big legal or personal drama overshadowing
the achievements this week. Just Eddie Murphy making headlines for
(02:34):
all the right reasons, working, reflecting, and staying as relevant
and relatable as ever. No confirmed rumors swirling about major
new film signings or surprise projects for now, but if
the current momentum is any clue, don't look away. All
eyes are still on Eddie and that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
(02:55):
an update on Eddie Murphy. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet Please perduction. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term biosnap wherever you listen.
Eddie Murphy is everywhere this week in making waves. As usual,
the entertainment world is still buzzing about his latest action comedy,
The Pickup, which debuted on Prime video August sixth and
sprinted straight to number one on the streaming charts. On
the ongoing press tour for the film, Murphy gave a
candid interview to Sky News, declaring he doesn't expect to
(00:20):
win an oscar soon, despite the movie's hot reception. According
to MovieWeb, Murphy said he's never picked up that golden
statuette and doesn't think that will change even as The
Pickup pulls in big numbers. Meanwhile, his sharp sense of
humor is still front and center in the media circuit.
During an interview with Complex, as covered by Civic Media
(00:40):
and reiterated in BT, Murphy reflected on how Norbit Yes,
that Norbit might have cost him the oscar for dream Girls,
even though he still has a soft spot for the film,
which he co wrote with his late brother Charlie. He's
also getting honest about his off screen anxieties, joking to
Speedy Mormon of Complex that his worst fear is becoming
(01:01):
the next court side NBA meme if a giant basketball
player comes barreling into him at a game, a revelation
recently highlighted by B. E. T. Murphy's career remains a
model for reinvention. His playlist of recent hits include stand
up specials and streaming deals with Netflix, each netting him
sizeable paydays and reinforcing his legendary status in what is
(01:23):
fast becoming the streaming era of his career. He's keeping
things fresh while cultivating the next generation. At the same time,
social media is fueling the interest, with essence posting in
August eighteenth Instagram reel featuring k K. Palmer, who stars
with Murphy in the Pickup, sharing her joy at working
alongside him. Instagram buzzed again with news of Murphy's upcoming
(01:47):
US tour, suggested by a Lawrence Mason photo post on
August seventeenth, signaling that the King of Comedy might soon
be back on stage live. Meanwhile, murphy nostalgia is alive
even well, with a fan organized Monday night double feature
of Harlem Nights on August twenty fifth, a reminder that
his classics are just as beloved as his newest work.
(02:10):
On the business side, recent profiles from outlets like corp
Feeds and monitor BP underscore Murphy's shrewdness not just as
a performer, but as a businessman with investments in production
companies and a knack for leveraging streaming deals into multimillion
dollar opportunities. There's no big legal or personal drama overshadowing
the achievements this week. Just Eddie Murphy making headlines for
(02:34):
all the right reasons, working, reflecting, and staying as relevant
and relatable as ever. No confirmed rumors swirling about major
new film signings or surprise projects for now, but if
the current momentum is any clue, don't look away. All
eyes are still on Eddie and that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
(02:55):
an update on Eddie Murphy. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet Please perduction. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term biosnap wherever you listen.
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