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Coroner, director Tony Scott's family dispute cancer reportupdated: Tue Aug 21 2012 11:34:00

Tony Scott's fatal plunge from a California bridge Sunday remained a public mystery Tuesday as medical investigators and his family disputed a report that the British director suffered from inoperable brain cancer.

Box office report: '21 Jump Street' cops a $35 million weekendupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 10:00:00

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill may play totally inept undercover cops in "21 Jump Street," but at the box office, they're proving much more effective.

Former SNL writer Joe Bodolai found deadupdated: Tue Dec 27 2011 17:10:00

Former "Saturday Night Live" writer Joe Bodolai has been found dead of an apparent suicide, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday.

Eddie Murphy drops out as Oscars hostupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 17:02:00

Eddie Murphy announced Wednesday he would not host next year's Academy Awards, one day after colleague and show producer Brett Ratner quit over an anti-gay remark he made over the weekend.

Brett Ratner resigns 2012 Oscars -- Will Eddie Murphy follow? updated: Wed Nov 09 2011 10:39:00

Brett Ratner tendered his resignation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Tuesday after apologizing for using an offensive term to describe homosexuals.

Overpaid movie actors? Forbes' No. 1 is...updated: Fri Nov 04 2011 16:43:00

When she gets a look at the latest list on Forbes.com, Drew Barrymore won't be smiling anymore.

Review: 'Tower Heist' is overblingedupdated: Fri Nov 04 2011 10:16:00

Although the tower in question in the gimcrack action comedy "Tower Heist" is fictional, many New York tourists will recognize the aggressive nouveau-riche opulence of the building's exterior as that of an actual Manhattan hotel condominium owned by aggressive nouveau-riche Donald Trump.

Film producer: 'Heist' based on Madoffupdated: Fri Nov 04 2011 10:16:00

"Tower Heist" producer Brian Grazer tells Piers Morgan how the new movie is based on Bernie Madoff.

Eddie Murphy: Why he's quitting family movies -- and may return to stand-upupdated: Wed Oct 26 2011 11:11:00

After years of near-silence, Eddie Murphy gives a rare extensive print interview in the new issue of Rolling Stone, on stands and available through Rolling Stone All Access on October 28th.

People.com: Eddie Murphy to Host Oscarsupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 08:29:00

The actor takes over for the tandem of James Franco and Anne Hathaway

Eddie Murphy to host next Oscarsupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 16:34:00

Comedian Eddie Murphy will host the Oscars next February, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.

People.com: Charlie Sheen Jokes About Online Death Rumorsupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 10:50:00

The actor says he "quickly called my mom" when he saw Internet reports of his demise

She drops 100 pounds, gains new worldupdated: Thu Sep 02 2010 13:03:00

I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.

People.com: Martin Lawrence Ties the Knotupdated: Mon Jul 12 2010 09:48:00

The Big Momma's House actor marries his longtime girlfriend at his Beverly Hills home

'Big' concerns surround new reality showupdated: Wed Jan 13 2010 15:40:00

The Cole family has a message for the detractors of their new TLC reality show: You're just making us more determined.

People.com: Eddie Murphy's Ex: No Tension Between Eddie and My Fiancéupdated: Mon Nov 23 2009 20:11:00

Nicole Murphy, the future bride of Michael Strahan, is planning a wedding on the beach

People.com: Michael Strahan & Nicole Murphy Are Engagedupdated: Tue Jun 16 2009 09:49:00

Eddie Murphy's ex and the former New York Giants star have "a great relationship," says Strahan

People.com: Usher Files for Divorceupdated: Mon Jun 15 2009 11:34:00

The singer is splitting from his wife, Tameka, according to court records

What happened to movies made for grown-ups?updated: Thu Jun 11 2009 07:52:00

Give Robert Downey Jr. a glass of scotch and a suit made of metal, and lines will form around the block. But cast him as a newspaper columnist who befriends a cello-playing homeless man, and these days the only crowds gathering will be for the movie playing next door.

People.com: Slumdog Millionaire Sweeps Oscar Awardsupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 15:07:00

Kate Winslet, Sean Penn take top honors; Heath Ledger, Penélope Cruz also win

People.com: Mike Myers, Paris Hilton Take Razzies Triple Crownsupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 08:48:00

Both the comic actor and the socialite win three worst-achievement awards

People.com: Mike Myers, Paris Hilton Lead Razzie Nominationsupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 17:48:00

The Love Guru and The Hottie & The Nottie are decidedly not hot

Seven 'deadly' sins, seven great tripsupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 09:09:00

Envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth and wrath -- here are vacation ideas with all the decadence and none of the guilt.

Review: Cast brings 'Role Models' homeupdated: Fri Nov 07 2008 07:53:00

It's probably fair to say that no one goes to a Seann William Scott movie in anticipation of anything more than a few laughs and a quick exit. And on that score, "Role Models" doesn't disappoint.

Time.com: David Cameron: UK's Next Leader?updated: Thu Sep 11 2008 11:00:00

Conservative leader David Cameron's rise is proof of his political prowess -- and of how much the country has changed

People.com: Mel B Admits She Doesn't Talk to Victoria Beckhamupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 14:32:00

The two Spice Girls live just a few miles apart, but they are "very different," says Scary

People.com: Will Smith, Cameron Diaz Named Top Hollywood Moneymakersupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 15:27:00

He made $80 million last year; she made $50 million – and Oprah: $275 million!

Time.com: Journey to the Center of Daveupdated: Fri Jul 11 2008 11:00:00

Two PG fantasies offer the mildest diversion from the action-film juggernaut

People.com: Eddie Murphy Misses His Movie Premiereupdated: Wed Jul 09 2008 10:35:00

The Meet Dave star, who was working, is "at peace with himself," says a costar

People.com: Hilary Duff, David Beckham Out for Lakers Victoryupdated: Wed Jun 11 2008 18:50:00

Boosted by immense star power, the L.A. team beat Boston, 87-81

People.com: Tracey Edmonds & Diddy: We're Not Datingupdated: Sat May 24 2008 15:15:00

The producer and the music mogul shoot down tabloid reports of a romance

People.com: Talk Show Host Byron Allen & Wife Expecting a Girlupdated: Tue Apr 01 2008 21:45:00

The former Real People star and Jennifer Lucas "are so excited"

People.com: Mel B's Husband Makes Her 'Feel Like a Woman'updated: Tue Feb 26 2008 16:03:00

Melanie Brown might be a Spice Girl but thanks to her new husband, she feels more like a Spice Lady.

Lohan's 'Killed Me' sets worst-film recordupdated: Mon Feb 25 2008 17:38:00

Lindsay Lohan received an exclamation point on her terrible 2007 at the 28th annual Golden Raspberry Awards on Saturday morning, with her film "I Know Who Killed Me" earning a record eight Razzies -- including three for Lohan herself.

People.com: Lindsay Lohan Gets Razziedupdated: Sun Feb 24 2008 21:25:00

Lindsay Lohan is raking in the statues this Academy Awards weekend, just not the kind named Oscar.

Time.com: Lindsay Lohan Tops Razziesupdated: Sat Feb 23 2008 19:00:00

Lindsay Lohan topped Saturday's Razzies, where she was awarded two worst-actress trophies for the thriller "I Know Who Killed Me," the worst-picture winner in which she played dual roles

People.com: Eddie Murphy Emerges In Las Vegasupdated: Mon Jan 28 2008 12:42:00

Eddie Murphy – who's been laying low since announcing his shocking split from Tracey Edmonds – emerged in Las Vegas Saturday night for the grand opening of the Bellagio's new nightclub, The Bank.

People.com: Lindsay Lohan Scores 'Worst Actress' Nodupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 09:42:00

Lindsay Lohan landed her first nominations of the 2008 awards season Monday. But it's probably best to leave this one off the résumé.

People.com: Eddie Murphy, Tracey Edmonds Suddenly Splitupdated: Thu Jan 17 2008 14:42:00

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have called it quits just two weeks after their intimate wedding, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

People.com: Eddie & Tracey to Hold Legal Wedding Ceremony in U.S.updated: Fri Jan 04 2008 13:04:00

Any legality questions surrounding the New Year's Day wedding of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia are about to be properly addressed, their reps tell PEOPLE.

People.com: Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Marryupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 08:43:00

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds were married on New Year's Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 friends and family, their reps tell PEOPLE.

People.com: Mel B Says She Wants 'Maybe Two' More Kidsupdated: Wed Nov 07 2007 16:13:00

When her hectic show-business life calms down a bit, Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice, would love to give daughters Phoenix and Angel a few more siblings.

People.com: Tracey and Eddie's Old-Fashioned Romanceupdated: Thu Nov 01 2007 10:03:00

In a showbiz world of lightning-fast engagements, marriages and breakups, Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy are taking it slow.

People.com: Tracey Edmonds Will Wed Eddie Murphy 'Before the End of the Year'updated: Wed Oct 17 2007 21:42:00

Last month they revealed what their wedding will be like – fun, casual and small – and now Tracey Edmonds is hinting at when and where her marriage to Eddie Murphy will take place.

People.com: Mel B Says She 'Terrorizes Her Family with Kisses'updated: Sun Sep 23 2007 11:53:00

Melanie Brown is "very happy" with her life - and she can't help but gush about her new husband, Stephen Belafonte.

People.com: Tracey Edmonds & Eddie Murphy Want a 'Fun and Casual' Weddingupdated: Fri Sep 21 2007 17:35:00

They haven't revealed a wedding date - yet - but engaged couple Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds are in the planning stages for their nuptials.

People.com: Talk Show Host Byron Allen Marries TV Producerupdated: Tue Sep 04 2007 10:02:00

Byron Allen, the host of talk shows Entertainers With Byron Allen and Comics Unleashed, married producer Jennifer Lucas on Saturday in Los Angeles, the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively

People.com: Mel B. Wants More Childrenupdated: Sat Aug 11 2007 12:23:00

Spice Girl Melanie Brown and her husband of two months, music producer Stephen Belafonte, hope to have more children - in addition to the three they already have between them.

People.com: Mel B. Secretly Weds Boyfriend Stephen Belafonteupdated: Thu Aug 09 2007 15:54:00

Spice Girl Melanie Brown has secretly married her boyfriend, music producer Stephen Belafonte, in Las Vegas in June, according to marriage records in Nevada.

People.com: Eddie Murphy Says He's Paid Child Support to Mel B.updated: Mon Aug 06 2007 11:56:00

Just one day after his exes Nicole Murphy and Melanie Brown lunched together, Eddie Murphy spoke out about his 4-month-old daughter with the Spice Girl.

People.com: Eddie Murphy's Exes Meet Up for Lunch and Laughsupdated: Fri Aug 03 2007 18:15:00

Remember the adage "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"? Melanie Brown seems to be putting it into practice.

People.com: Mel B: I Want My Child to Know Her Two Parentsupdated: Thu Aug 02 2007 15:44:00

Melanie Brown, aka "Scary Spice," and her lawyer Gloria Allred stepped out for a press conference on Wednesday accusing Eddie Murphy of not doing "the right thing" in regard to Brown's baby.

People.com: Mel B: Eddie Murphy and I Planned Baby, Marriageupdated: Wed Jul 25 2007 18:34:00

"Scary Spice" Melanie Brown says that when it came to her now-damaged relationship with Eddie Murphy, the original plan was to marry after the birth of their now 3-month-old daughter.

People.com: Eddie Murphy Steps Out to Support His Girlfriendupdated: Wed Jul 25 2007 08:42:00

Further proof that Tracey Edmonds and Eddie Murphy are still very much an item: The diamond sparkler that film producer Edmonds has been sporting on her left ring finger since May, which she showed off at her movie premiere Monday night.

People.com: Tracey Edmonds Denies Split with Eddie Murphyupdated: Thu Jul 05 2007 13:13:00

Tracey Edmonds is shooting down rumors that she and Eddie Murphy and have split up, telling PEOPLE the couple are actually "very happy."

People.com: Isaiah Washington: 'There's No Rehab for Homophobia'updated: Fri Jun 29 2007 14:12:00

Now that Isaiah Washington has been fired from Grey's Anatomy, he wants to set the record straight about his so-called trip to rehab.

People.com: Tracey Edmonds & Babyface Finalize Divorceupdated: Mon Jun 25 2007 15:12:00

Grammy-winning R&B singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his ex, Tracey Edmonds, have finalized their divorce, court papers show.

People.com: Mel B: DNA Proves Eddie Murphy Fathered Her Babyupdated: Mon Jun 25 2007 11:03:00

Eddie Murphy is the father of "Scary Spice" Melanie Brown's 2-month-old daughter, Brown's rep confirms to PEOPLE.

People.com: Melanie Brown's Ex Eddie Murphy Takes a DNA Testupdated: Wed Jun 13 2007 21:43:00

Eddie Murphy has finally taken a DNA paternity test to determine whether he's the father of "Scary Spice" Melanie Brown's 2-month-old daughter, sources tell PEOPLE.

Fortune: Captain's Blog, stardate 5/25/07updated: Fri May 25 2007 09:07:00

MARKETS: I know we've been down a bit for the past few days, but I'm sorry this is all too perfect for me. (Do you remember the tune "Itchycoo Park" by the Small Faces? "It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful") I don't disagree with Greenspan, but I wonder what his agenda is? Speaking fees? Telling the truth? Speaking out now that he can? Must drive Bernanke crazy!....Deep Blue speaks: "It's the new economy 2.0 - it's going to go on for another 3-4 years! [right] Why is everyone going to act shocked when this all ends ugly? And on a global scale - will the last non-correlated asset please stand up..... oil, real estate, timber, gold....... any left. Wampum anyone? Me, I'm moving back into gold and forestry/timber. Everyone scrambling to find the next buyout target kinda remind me of everyone running to find the next hot Internet company." Tell it Blue!

Scorsese finally an Oscar winnerupdated: Sun Feb 25 2007 17:11:00

After losing out five times, director Martin Scorsese was awarded his first Oscar on Sunday for his mob informer movie "The Departed."

Oscars get ready to grant goldupdated: Thu Feb 22 2007 14:17:00

Like a potential hit movie, the 79th Academy Awards come equipped with any number of promising storylines.

CNNMoney: And the Oscar goes to...who cares?updated: Wed Feb 21 2007 11:31:00

There is a good chance that Jennifer Hudson is going to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress this Sunday for her performance in "Dreamgirls."

EW review: 'Norbit' a waste of Murphyupdated: Fri Feb 09 2007 10:02:00

In "Norbit," Eddie Murphy is like a xylophone player who keeps banging away on the same two discordant notes; unfortunately, those monotonous, off-key tones are the characters he's playing.

Analysis: And Oscar nominations will go to ...updated: Mon Jan 22 2007 10:58:00

The first-round votes are in, the top fives are being finalized, and now all that's left is the announcement of the nominations for the 79th annual Academy Awards. The big moment is slated for Tuesday morning at 8:38 a.m. ET (5:38 a.m. on the West Coast).

'Babel,' 'Dreamgirls' top Globesupdated: Mon Jan 15 2007 16:55:00

"Babel," which earned a pack-leading seven Golden Globe nominations, won only one Monday night, but it was a biggie -- best drama -- cementing the film's position as an Oscar front-runner.

DiCaprio doubles up at SAG Award nominationsupdated: Thu Jan 04 2007 08:53:00

Leonardo DiCaprio doubled up at the 13th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations Thursday, with nods for best actor and best supporting actor.

Review: Exciting 'Dreamgirls' hurt by clichesupdated: Mon Dec 25 2006 08:44:00

A quarter-century after it opened on Broadway, "Dreamgirls" takes off like it means to make up for lost time.

CNNMoney: Will Rocky Balboa land a knockout punch?updated: Wed Dec 13 2006 11:13:00

Yo! I have a confession to make. I love Rocky, the fictional pugilist from South Philly.

FSB: Toolboxupdated: Fri Nov 01 2002 00:01:00

Spying Smartly Need to keep tabs on your workers? How to keep your "I spy" attempts from becoming a joke--or a crime:

Fortune: Wall Street Drama Bull Is Aptly Namedupdated: Mon Sep 18 2000 00:01:00

The financially obsessed should have been thrilled last month when TNT premiered Bull, a drama set on Wall Street. Unfortunately, about the only thing the writers got right was the show's name. Che...

Fortune: POWER LINE FEARS HIT THE BIG SCREENupdated: Mon Feb 22 1993 00:01:00

''It's the wires,'' says a character in CBS's recent TV movie about Long Island's would-be murderer Amy Fisher, attempting to explain her bizarre behavior. ''The wires aren't buried underground . ....

Fortune: WOMEN: HELL NO TO HEMLINE DECREES!updated: Mon Aug 10 1992 00:01:00

If some top designers have their way, hemlines will plunge this fall, stirring up the old brouhaha over long, short, and freedom of choice. As heralded by fashion journals like Women's Wear Daily, ...

Fortune: A NEW FACE IN JAPAN'S JOB DRIVEupdated: Mon Oct 23 1989 00:01:00

Does steel remind you of blast furnaces, hard hats, and grime? Nippon Steel, the world's biggest steelmaker, would much rather you envision Sigourney Weaver, the American actress best known in Japa...

Fortune: LESSONS FROM HOLLYWOOD HIT MEN You think your business faces uncertainty? Studio chiefs grapple with some of the worst. In this updated: Mon Aug 29 1988 00:01:00

AMONG the more improbable scripts to emerge from Hollywood in recent years is the story of the movie industry's own box office comeback. After a drop in admissions and theatrical revenues in the mi...

Fortune: Coming soon . . .updated: Mon May 09 1988 00:01:00

Motion picture studios always have a lot riding on their summer releases, and this year is no different. For investors interested in studio action, what follows is a preview of some of the potentia...

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