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13 Things I Did (And Did Not) Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective

March 13, 2021 • Our Nigerian critic wants you to know: We Africans do not see wild animals in our backyards! Women are allowed to own businesses! But I did admire the awesome head-ties — and powerful princesses!

Eddie Murphy Brings Classic Characters Back To 'SNL'

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Eddie Murphy Brings Classic Characters Back To 'SNL'

December 22, 2019 • Eddie Murphy was back hosting Saturday Night Live after 35 years. He brought back some old favorites, with plenty of guest stars to boot.

Eddie Murphy Jokes After Accepting Top Prize For Humor

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Eddie Murphy Jokes After Accepting Top Prize For Humor

October 19, 2015 • The Kennedy Center presented the comedian with the Mark Twain Prize on Sunday. While honored, Murphy did jokingly point out one thing: "Usually when there's a prize, there's money."

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"Now, What Are Commodities?"

August 2, 2011 • The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has ended the trade of pork bellies. The frozen slabs of meat were a victim of their own success. With year round bacon consumption, traders no longer sold more in the summer.

Eddie Murphy: Hollywood's Million-Dollar Donkey

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Eddie Murphy: Hollywood's Million-Dollar Donkey

May 21, 2010 • Jimi Izrael says the actor's choices have befuddled critics and admirers alike. Love him or not, he remains money at the box office -- even as a sidekick in the Shrek series -- and he generally gets the last laugh.

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13 Things I Did (And Did Not) Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective

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Eddie Murphy Brings Classic Characters Back To 'SNL'

Culture

Eddie Murphy Jokes After Accepting Top Prize For Humor

Blog Of The Nation

"Now, What Are Commodities?"

Opinion

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Eddie Murphy: Hollywood's Million-Dollar Donkey