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The Beverly Hills Cop and Dreamgirls star was named as the father on the birth certificate, but he has never publicly acknowledged paternity. He already has five children from his marriage to Nicole Mitchell Murphy, from whom he was divorced last year. (Sky News)
'Scary' paternity suit for Eddie Aug 2, 2007
Brown, who dated Murphy in 2006, said she had planned her pregnancy with Murphy, the star of 'Dreamgirls', 'Beverly Hills Cop' and 'Shrek. Brown is divorced and has an eight year-old girl. (iAfrica.com)
Business' best Jul 30, 2007
Hollywood thought the man who greenlighted hits including Beverly Hills Cop was crazy in 1992 when he became a TV home-shopping mogul. But the business evolved into e-commerce, and Diller created an Internet power that includes Ticketmaster, Citysearch, Match. (USA Today -- Money)
We planned the baby - Mel B Jul 29, 2007
" Mel admits she was completely stunned when Eddie, 46, ended their relationship last December during an interview with a Dutch TV show. After watching the 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor say he wanted a DNA test after the baby was born to prove he was the father, Mel felt sick, saying "When I saw it my heart dropped down to my gut. " The British star, also known as Scary Spice, now believes she had a lucky escape because there were aspects of Eddie's lifestyle she was unhappy with. She said, "I have... (Stuff.co.nz)
25 years later Fast Times keeps its cool Jul 24, 2007
Two years after Fast Times, Judge Reinhold became a household name because of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise and Phoebe Cates co-starred in Gremlins but cut short her acting career after marrying Kevin Kline. Its kind of unbelievableRomanus career never took off the way many of his castmates did, yet he holds no grudges or regrets. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Actress Nielsen checks into rehab Jul 21, 2007
Her film career also includes appearances in Red Sonja, Rocky IV and Beverly Hills Cop II.. In the UK, she also appeared on the third series of Channel 4's reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brigitte Nielsen in rehab Jul 20, 2007
The tall, blond actress and former model has appeared in such films as Red Sonja, Rocky IV, Cobra and Beverly Hills Cop II. She was married to Sylvester Stallone in the 1980s. She turned 44 on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Murphy considers fourth 'Cop' Jun 29, 2007
Eddie Murphy could return for a fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie ... Eddie Murphy could return for a fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie ... 28, 2007 07:59 AM Eddie Murphy could return for a fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Live Free or Die Hard' Jun 27, 2007
(This line echoes even more, since slick movie villains are always saying this to salt-of-the-earth movie cops; Beverly Hills Cop was on TV over the weekend, and the bad guy said the line, almost verbatim. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
DNA proves Eddie Murphy is the father of Angel Iris Jun 26, 2007
is currently starring as the voice of Donkey in Shrek the Third and is slated to two more sequels, Beverly Hills Cop IV in 2009 and Shrek 4 in 2010. Search our database of Celebrity Galleries. (Actress Archives)
Eddie is the daddy Jun 25, 2007
Brown, 32, gave birth to Angel Iris Murphy Brown in April and listed Murphy as the father on the child's birth certificate, but the star of movies like Beverly Hills Cop and Dreamgirls has never publicly acknowledged paternity. Earlier this month, media outlets reported that Murphy, 46, had taken a DNA test and Brown's representative, Liza Anderson, told People the results, confirming Murphy's paternity, were given to Brown yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Murphy's Scary news: he's the daddy Jun 24, 2007
Brown, 32, gave birth to Angel Iris Murphy Brown in April and listed Murphy as the father on the child's birth certificate, but the star of movies such as Beverly Hills Cop and Dreamgirls has never publicly acknowledged paternity. It was reported earlier this month that Murphy, 46, had taken a DNA test and Brown's representative, Liza Anderson, told People the results, confirming Murphy's paternity, had been given to Brown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Murphy is father of Spice Girl's baby Jun 24, 2007
Mel, who will appear with the Spice Girls to announce a reunion tour next week, fell pregnant weeks after meeting the Beverly Hills Cop star. But Murphy dumped her on Dutch TV last December and said he wanted a paternity test. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hirst artwork fetches $19.1m Jun 23, 2007
Brown, 32, gave birth to Angel Iris Murphy Brown in April and listed Murphy as the father on the child's birth certificate, but the star of movies "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Dreamgirls" has never publicly acknowledged paternity. Murphy's spokesman declined to comment. (Boston Globe)
Who's been on top of their game for the past 25 years? Jun 7, 2007
Eddie Murphy is tops, thanks to his Shrek and Beverly Hills Cop 2 and Coming to America roles. Since 2000, though, the list looks quite different. (USA Today -- Life)
Bandier Gets Famous In Sony Deal May 31, 2007
As expected, Sony/ATV won a heated auction for Famous Music run by investment bank UBS, outbidding more than a dozen potential buyers for Viacom's music-publishing division, which includes the rights to songs from Shakira, Eminem and Akon to music from such films as "The Godfather," "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop.". The Famous Music deal follows Sony/ATV's purchase last month of the legendary Leiber/Stoller catalog, which includes the rights to such hits as "Stand By Me," "Jailhouse Rock" and... (New York Post -- Business)
More Business Digest May 31, 2007
Famous Music was founded in 1928 to publish music from movies, and it owns the themes to many films including The Godfather and Beverly Hills Cop. AcquisitionsICE gains leverage in bid for CBOTIntercontinentalExchange Inc. announced a deal yesterday that it has settled with the Chicago Board Options Exchange - long affiliated with CBOT - on a legal dispute over trading rights and giving Board of Trade members more cash if the ICE-CBOT deal goes through. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Cormier set for June 5 return May 30, 2007
Beverly Hills Cop theme song. Yeah, nice career choice buddy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Posh cops a ticket in LA VIDEO: VICTORIA Beckham gets a Beverly Hills Cop role – police give her ticket May 24, 2007
May 24, 2007 I KNOW VICTORIA BECKHAM wants to make her mark in Hollywood but a role in Beverly Hills Cop was surely not in the plan. Posh looked devastated when police stopped her for taking a wrong right-turn all in front of the waiting paparazzi. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- News)
Bruckheimer's hunt for more doubloons May 24, 2007 Murphy's Fantasy Island May 12, 2007 Summer Of Sequels May 6, 2007 The Rule of 3 May 5, 2007 'Scotsman' takes cycling to an extreme May 4, 2007 Is three a magic number? May 4, 2007 "Hot Fuzz" trio: These blokes throw lit matches, make hit films Apr 24, 2007 Our Neighbor: Mariann Carothers Apr 21, 2007 'Hot Fuzz': Lawn Order, By Kurt Loder Apr 21, 2007 'Hot Fuzz': Lawn Order, By Kurt Loder Apr 21, 2007 'Hot Fuzz' could be geek squad's ticket to ride Apr 19, 2007 Musical Chairs For Famous Music Apr 12, 2007 Hollywood: They want to remake everything Apr 7, 2007 Baby girl for ex-spice girl Mel B Apr 4, 2007 Funnyman Rock is a family man Mar 16, 2007 Taking the lead Mar 11, 2007 Not All of This Year's Oscar Winners Are Equal In the Eyes of American Consumers Says Advertising & Marketing Expert Mar 11, 2007 Ronny Cox will kick off Music Through Time Concert Series Mar 1, 2007 Films with black stars look to cross the international 'color line' Mar 1, 2007 'Hot Fuzz' is quite an arresting comedy Feb 25, 2007 Bring back the '80s sequels Feb 20, 2007 Actor-comedian's career takes off (again) Feb 16, 2007 Reviving the Murphy touch (Christian Toto) Feb 16, 2007 Norbit may come between Eddie and Oscar Feb 15, 2007 Here's Eddie, and Eddie, and Eddie in 'Norbit' Feb 14, 2007 'Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1 Feb 13, 2007 'Norbit' Rising: Eddie Murphy Beats 'Hannibal,' Scores Another #1 Feb 13, 2007 Fat suits and Oscar buzz: Murphy a real character Feb 12, 2007 Interview : Eddie Murphy Feb 11, 2007 Murphy goes from donkey to asinine Feb 9, 2007 Projection Booth: Will 'Norbit' Flatten 'Hannibal Rising' Feb 9, 2007 Is this an Oscar winner? Feb 8, 2007 Monday's best bets Feb 4, 2007 Oscar race lacks best-picture favorite as 'Dreamgirls,' 'Departed,' 'Babel' square off Jan 19, 2007 Golden Globe Winners Gush Backstage Jan 17, 2007 'Betty,' 'Borat' Yield Golden Globe Surprises Jan 17, 2007 Globes coronation for Queen and King of Scotland Jan 17, 2007 Back with a bullet Jan 13, 2007 Hone your acting skills here in Hanford Jan 13, 2007 Back in the day, police were portrayed as good guys. Not anymore. Jan 12, 2007 Mel B's police guard Jan 9, 2007
His cinematic hit parade (Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, Bad Boys, The Rock, Dangerous Minds, Armageddon, Remember the Titans, National Treasure and assorted sequels are among the biggest ones) is matched by his roster of high-rated TV series (the three CSIs, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The Amazing Race) ... " Special to The Globe and Mail ***** Bruck-o-graphy He's best known for his TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and The Amazing Race. But the film and television producer... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Imperia Entertainment Finishes Final Print of 'Say it in Russian' in Time for May 20th Cannes Premiere May 19, 2007
"Say it in Russian," () starring Faye Dunaway, Rade Sherbedgia (Snatch), Steven Brand (The Scorpion King) , Agata Gotova, and Steven Berkoff (Beverly Hills Cop), is directed by Jeff Celentano (Gunshy) and edited by award winning editor William Anderson (The Truman Show). The film follows the story of an American man who falls in love with a young Russian girl and follows her to Russia, where he gets involved in a hurricane of events surrounding her father, a rich Russian oligarch. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Murphy was first linked to the project a few months ago by IESB.net and now The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the Dreamgirls and Beverly Hills Cop star will topline the Columbia project. Fantasy Island will be produced by John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Leonard Goldberg and Lucas Foster. (IGN FilmForce)
Looking at the number of new old ideas this summer -- more than a dozen sequels, even without the "Halloween" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" remakes -- it's clear that we're just a year or two away from a summer filled with nothing but the continuation of the "Beverly Hills Cop," "Problem Child" and "Nutty Professor" sagas. So why fight it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Any re-viewing of "Beverly Hills Cop" is hindered by the fresher memory of "Beverly Hills Cop III." Same goes for "Aliens 3," "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" or "The Bad News Bears Go to Japan.". And "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island," the third "Gilligan's Island" telefilm after the CBS series ended, may be the most disturbing movie ever made. (Albany Times Union)
Steven Berkoff , respected stage actor/director and former "Beverly Hills Cop " villain, sneers through his one-note role as Ernst Hagemann , the official who does his best to quash the upstart. Miller gives the right performance, though, and his Graeme is always intently listening to something the rest of us never quite hear. (Boston Globe)
"Beverly Hills Cop III" was a joke, and not in a good way. "Back to the Future Part III" was the one set in the Wild West. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
To prepare, Wright and Pegg watched dozens of cop films, revisiting their favorites and discovering new ones: "Dirty Harry," "The French Connection," "Serpico," "Bullitt," "Lethal Weapon," "Die Hard," "The Last Boy Scout," "Beverly Hills Cop." And they spoke to numerous cops, both in London and in the country. "We all went down to the west country to spend some time with the country coppers to see how they did things down there," said Frost, who played the laid-back young Sandford cop Danny... (Seattle Times)
"Sixteen years later, her film credits include "Beverly Hills Cop III," "American Daughter," "Phenomenon" and "The Rainmaker. " She has worked on films directed by such well-known names as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, John Landis and Wayne Wang."I had a very good career there," she says. "It was hard to walk away, but I have not missed one day of being in California. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
They satirize the knucklehead conventions of those old films the "Die Hard" and "Bad Boys" and "Beverly Hills Cop" pictures because they were dumb then and they're dumb now. But what the director and his two stars really love about those movies, and what they capture most rousingly, is their sheer exuberance the uncomplicated fun they provided. (MTV.com)
") Wright is especially adept at shorthand montage, and his tight editing gives the movie the comic punch of good blackout skits. Best of all, though, he and his partners don't use their deep knowledge of old action movies as an instrument of forced education for the audience. They satirize the knucklehead conventions of those old films the "Die Hard" and "Bad Boys" and "Beverly Hills Cop" pictures because they were dumb then and they're dumb now. But what the director and his two stars really... (VHI.com -- Music News)
"Beverly Hills Cop was R-rated and that's a comedy. Nowadays, most action films are PG-13. But back when we were teenagers, you would have moments of shocking violence in those films. Those would be the kind of illicit thrills you wanted to see. Someone's kneecap exploding in Die Hard.". Co-writers Wright and Pegg eagerly boned up on 138 DVDs as part of their research, bingeing on the likes of French Connection as well as Steven Seagal's less award-worthy oeuvre. (USA Today -- Life)
Many of the company's 125,000 copyrights - and much of its worth - is tied to music used in films including "The Godfather," "Titanic," "Mission: Impossible" and "Beverly Hills Cop.". And while the knock on Famous Music is that it lacks for hits from contemporary musicians, one source said the theme music to films such as "Mission: Impossible" and "Beverly Hills Cop" is so recognizable that licensing it shouldn't be a problem. (New York Post -- Business)
Those of you who were holding your breath for Beverly Hills Cop IV can exhale now 13 years later. Cue that catchy theme song. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Brown insists the 'Beverly Hills Cop' star is the father and is "astonished" by his claims. "There is absolutely no question that Eddie is the father," she said. (RTE.ie)
In 1987, Eddie Murphy cast Rock in "Beverly Hills Cop II"; in 1989, Rock joined "Saturday Night Live"; in 1993, he taped his first HBO special; his talk show, "The Chris Rock Show," ran on HBO from 1997-2000. Rock made his directorial debut in 2003 with "Head of State." He hosted the Academy Awards in 2005. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rock has certainly come a long way since his first screen appearance -- a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo as a valet in "Beverly Hills Cop 2." Raised in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Rock began performing stand-up as an 18-year-old high school dropout and scored his first big break in 1990, getting hired on "Saturday Night Live" as essentially the next Eddie Murphy and defecting to "In Living Color" three years later. The cancellation of the Fox sketch show fortuitously forced Rock... (Boston Globe)
So marketers have to widen their net," Pere says. He predicts the advertising possibilities for the Academy Award nominees: Best Actor Nominees * Leonardo di Caprio Already the recipient of many Academy Award nominations, di Caprio is also one of America's most popular stars, and an emerging advocate for social causes. His good looks make him attractive to advertisers. Endorsements: Men's clothing and luxury accessories, social, environmental and health PSAs. * Peter O'Toole Forget it. * Will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
As an actor, Mr. Cox has appeared in numerous movies and television shows, including "Deliverance" (where he played guitar in the celebrated "dueling banjos" sequence), "Beverly Hills Cop," "Total Recall," "St. Elsewhere," and "Desperate Housewives.". Tickets for the show are $13 for museum members and $18 for non-members. (The Standard-Times, MA)
com, a series of 2005 films that staked their success squarely on black leads showed a strength in foreign theaters that has rarely been seen since Eddie Murphy had a period of global appeal after "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). "Inside Man" and "D?j? Vu," both starring Denzel Washington, had more than half of their ticket sales abroad, while "Big Momma's House 2," starring Martin Lawrence, approached that level despite conventional industry wisdom that says comedies with actors of color don't... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
From 'Dirty Harry' to 'Lethal Weapon' and from 'Beverly Hills Cop' to 'Bad Boys' Hollywood just loves their cop movies and their police officer lead characters. A new British movie seeks to redress this trans-atlantic imbalance relating to British cop movies, albeit in a total 'tongue (firmly) in cheek' way. (Ulster Herald (subscription))
12:52 AM PST, February 20, 2007. If Indiana Jones can do it, why not the Ghostbusters. (Los Angeles Times)
Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop), a wide assortment of flops (including Vampire in Brooklyn, Showtime and The Adventures of Pluto Nash) and a sprinkling of later success with vehicles that blend the childish, the mean and the naughty Murphy personas (The Nutty Professor movies, the Dr. Dolittle movies and, now, Norbit). In other words, Murphy's rise and fall and rise didn't include a whole lot of stops in Dreamgirls territory. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
He was cool and compelling, whether he was staring down rednecks in "48 Hours" (1982) or outhustling the fuzz in "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). And how could you forget that laugh, so winning you couldn't help snickering, too. (Washington Times)
He's had his share of hits (48 Hrs, Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places and the Shrek movies) and flops (The Adventures of Pluto Nash, The Haunted Mansion). The Oscars will be handed out on February 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
He did it in the '80s, with films like Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop, and in the '90s with Bowfinger. Good luck on Oscar night, Eddie. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
" Like that flick, "Norbit" is another multi-character turn for Murphy, a gimmick audiences clearly haven't tired of yet. With Murphy the front-runner for the Best Supporting Actor prize at the Oscars and "Shrek the Third" slated for release this summer, 2007 could be the biggest year for him since he wore a skin-tight red-leather outfit. Remarkably, "Norbit" is the 14th #1 opening in Murphy's career. Bowing far behind in the second spot was "Hannibal Rising," which may mark the end of cinema's... (MTV.com)
"Shrek 2" (2004) - $441 million "Shrek" (2001) - $267 million "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984) - $234 million ($441 million) "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) - $153 million ($258 million) "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) - $144 million. Next week. (VHI.com -- Music News)
When I think of Murphy on that particular night - before Beverly Hills Cop made him a superstar - who would have predicted the resilience of his career. The good. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Murphy, who recently agreed to reprise his role as Axel Foley for a fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop', says hell be re-teaming with director Brian Robbins on his next film, Starship Dave, a comedy about a team of tiny aliens try to save their planet from destruction. - Clint Morris. (Moviehole)
Beverly Hills Cop $234 ... Beverly Hills Cop II $153. (Denver Post)
Josh Horowitz, MTV Movies editor: "Norbit" ($31 million) "Much as it pains me to enable Eddie Murphy and predict a giant box-office haul for a silly comedy, I have to go with 'Norbit.' It's broad as can be, and Murphy is clearly hot. I just wish he'd take 'Dreamgirls' as a cue and class up the r?sum? a bit in the future. Please Eddie, no more 'Beverly Hills Cop'! Please!". Doug Jones, star of "Pan's Labyrinth": "Norbit" ($17 million) "My guess on the winner this week is going to be 'Norbit,'... (VHI.com -- Music News)
He's had his share of hits ("48 Hrs.," "Beverly Hills Cop," "Trading Places" and the "Shrek" movies) and flops ("The Adventures of Pluto Nash," "The Haunted Mansion."). Now, Murphy is in contention for the industry's top honors, which will be handed out Feb. 25. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The "Saturday Night Live" alum certainly has plenty to talk about, having packed a lot of work into his resume in the past quarter century, from his early star turns in "48 HRS," "Trading Places" and "Beverly Hills Cop" to his delightful voice work in "Shrek" and "Mulan." Host James Lipton can be excused for fawning. (PG) 643747. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
His infectious grin and manic temperament have won over audiences in "Beverly Hills Cop," "48 Hrs." and the "Doctor Dolittle" and "Nutty Professor" flicks, but he's tanked when straying too far from his likable, tried-and-true persona with such duds as "Holy Man," "Vampire in Brooklyn" and "The Adventures of Pluto Nash.". As a James Brown-like soul wailer in "Dreamgirls," Murphy finally has found an ideal fit for his in-your-face attitude, his edgier dark side and his innate talent to take the... (North County Times)
In the early '80s he was nominated for his three star-making hits, Murphy's 1982 film debut, "48 hours," 1983's "Trading Places" and 1984's "Beverly Hills Cop.". "I've been making movies for so long, like it's my 25th year in movies, and this is great for the 25th year to celebrate it," he said. (CBS News)
Murphy has certainly starred in his share of blockbusters, but "48 Hours" and "Beverly Hills Cop" aren't the sort of films that garner award-show attention, at least for actors. The actor beat out Jack Nicholson "The Departed" , Brad Pitt "Babel" , Mark Wahlberg "The Departed" , and Ben Affleck "Hollywoodland" , and could now be considered a front-runner for supporting actor honors when Academy Award nominations come out next week. (ABC News)
The male acting categories also provided colour, with Eddie Murphy - most famous for playing a Beverly Hills cop - now on the verge of his first Oscar after gaining more plaudits for his performance as a washed-up singer in Dreamgirls, which charts the rise of an all-girl group similar to The Supremes. Murphy lamented how difficult it had been to find a solid role. (The Australian)
After a 10-year hiatus from touring, the 61-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer -- whose music has been immortalized in Chevy truck ads and in blockbuster movies like "Risky Business," "Beverly Hills Cop 2" and "Forrest Gump" -- is bringing his 14-piece Silver Bullet Band to Bobcats Arena on Tuesday. The cross-generational fans who hit the show can expect a 2-hour-and-15-minute set that will include many of his classic hits, as well as six to eight tracks from his latest disc, "Face the... (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
He had speaking roles in many television shows and a bit appearance in "Beverly Hills Cop II.". Sotiropulos also spent many hours doing community theatre at Hollywood's "Theatre East." Sotiropulos said community theatre was a safe place for actors to hone their skills. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Even 1980s law enforcers once seen as rebels -- think Eddie Murphy from "Beverly Hills Cop" or Mel Gibson from "Lethal Weapon" -- are sticklers by 21st century standards. While older movies and TV shows might include one bad cop on a force filled with Boy Scouts, the police departments in recent years are structured the other way around. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mel was recently reported to be planning to announce the DNA test results on live television to take revenge on the 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
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