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Oscars 2012: Was Billy Crystal To Blame For Losing Younger Audience?
There weren't too many shocks or surprises at this year's Academy Awards, and any eyebrow raisers became largely mocked or criticized, like replacement host Billy Crystal 's blackface routine and Angelina Jolie's now infamous show...
By Lew Irwin on 28 February 2012
Oscars First Reshearsal: Billy Crystal Gets The Jokes Rolling
As the world gears up for this weekend's Oscars ceremony, the stand-in host Billy Crystal has already started on the gags. The City Slickers star took to his Twitter page yesterday (February 22, 2012) and...
By Lew Irwin on 23 February 2012
Tv Reviews The Golden Globes
In the end, the TV critics concluded, Sunday night's Golden Globes telecast amounted to yet another letdown, not so much because of the choice of winners -- best drama The Descendants ; best comedy or...
By Lew Irwin on 16 January 2012
T.i. Missed Out On Tower Heist, World War Z Roles In Prison
Rapper T.I. missed out on starring roles opposite Eddie Murphy in Tower Heist and Brad Pitt in World War Z - because he was behind bars.The Live Your Life hitmaker, real name Clifford Harris, Jr.,...
By WENN on 12 January 2012
Oscars Trailer 2012: The Search Is On For Host Billy Crystal
A trailer for the Academy Awards 2012 hit the web this week, featuring numerous celebrities undertaking a cinematic style adventure in search of host Billy Crystal, who returns to the Oscars for the ninth time....
By Lew Irwin on 06 January 2012
Eddie Murphy's Ex-wife 'Conned Out Of Millions'
A man accused of stealing $7 million (£4.3 million) from Eddie Murphy's ex-wife has been indicted on charges of money laundering.Troy Stratos is alleged to have defrauded Nicole Murphy out of almost half of her...
By WENN on 21 December 2011
Eddie Murphy In Line For Mayoral Role
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star in a biopic about controversial US mayor Marion Barry.The comedian - who recently stepped down from hosting the Oscars - is being attached to the family friendly film...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2011
Eddie Murphy To Play Scandal-hit Marion Barry
Funnyman Eddie Murphy is set to tackle a controversial new role playing shamed U.S. politician Marion Barry in an upcoming biopic.Filmmaker Spike Lee will direct Murphy in the as-yet-untitled movie about the former Washington D.C....
By WENN on 09 December 2011
Oscar Unaffected By Economic Downturn
Despite deteriorating ratings in recent years, next February's Oscar telecast commands the same price for a 30-second commercial as it did a year ago, about $1.6-1.7 million, according to Advertising Age , which cited "a...
By Lew Irwin on 15 November 2011
Immortals Kills At Weekend Box Office
There was a lot more life in Immortals than most box office pundits had expected. The swords-and-sandals epic that drew thumbs-down reviews from nearly every major newspaper critic debuted with an estimated $32 million. Even...
By Lew Irwin on 14 November 2011
Billy Crystal, Comedy Icon, Returning To The Oscars
Billy Crystal will host the 2012 Academy Awards following the shock departure of actor Eddie Murphy, with the 63-year-old comedian confirming the news on his Twitter page on Thursday (10th November 2011).The comedy veteran has...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Billy Crystal To Host The Oscars
Billy Crystal has been confirmed as the new host of the 2012 Oscars following Eddie Murphy's decision to step down.The When Harry Met Sally star, who has hosted the Oscars eight times, emerged as the...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Billy Crystal To Host Oscars 2012
Billy Crystal has replaced Eddie Murphy as host of the Oscars 2012. The comedian and actor â who has previously hosted the ceremony eight times â is returning to front the show for the first...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 November 2011
Oscar The Grouch To Host The Oscars?
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...
By Lew Irwin on 10 November 2011
Piers Morgan Quits America's Got Talent
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 November 2011
Eddie Murphy Quits As Oscars Host Following Brett Ratner's Resignation
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...
By WENN on 09 November 2011
Eddie Murphy Quits Hosting Oscars 2012
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2011
Cause Of Heavy D Death Reportedly Heart Attack
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...
By WENN on 09 November 2011
Eddie Murphy To Be A Clean Host For This Year's Oscars
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...
By Lew Irwin on 05 November 2011
Drew Barrymore And Eddie Murphy Are Hollywood's Most Overpaid
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)...
By WENN on 04 November 2011
Ashley Olsen Not Dating Jason Sudeikis, But Mary-kate Could Be
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...
By Lew Irwin on 26 October 2011
Eddie Murphy: 'I'm Gonna Be The Worst Oscars Host Ever'
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...
By WENN on 25 October 2011
Hugh Jackman Offers Eddie Murphy Sage Oscars Advice From Martin
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...
By WENN on 27 September 2011
Mel B Wants More Kids
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 September 2011
Eddie Murphy Confirmed As Oscar Host
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...
By Lew Irwin on 07 September 2011
Eddie Murphy To Host 2012 Oscars
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...
By Lew Irwin on 05 September 2011
Mel B's Pregnancy Cravings
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 August 2011
Gabourey Sidibe Worried About Murphy Movie
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 -...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2011
Eddie Murphy To Receive Comedy Honour
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 March 2011
Beyonce Debuts New Platinum Blonde Hair
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...
By WENN on 18 February 2011
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