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Late-night television hasn’t changed a great deal since Johnny Carson took over The Tonight Show nearly 60 years ago. There’s been the odd exception, such as Arsenio Hall’s syndicated show finding a young audience and bringing Bill Clinton’s saxophone licks to the country, or Joan Rivers briefly interloping on Fox. However, it’s largely been the preserve of middle-aged white men, wearing suits, joking about the events of the day with a few celebrity guests and sketches thrown in.

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenio Hall has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for management, as he prepares to get busy again as an actor. BEP and ICM Partners (which also reps him for comedy touring) will help that effort.

Coming 2 America co-star Arsenio Hall.“I’ve been making movies for 40 years now,” Murphy said in his acceptance speech. “This is the perfect thing to commemorate that and be brought into the hall of fame.”He added that he was “very moved” by the honour, before responding to Hall’s jokes about Murphy’s classic red suit he wore during his Delirious stand-up special.“And my red suit wasn’t that tight, Arsenio,” Murphy said.

Eddie Murphy made it into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. The 59-year-old comedian and actor was honored at the civil rights organization's multimedia award show on Saturday.

Eddie Murphy is being honored for his extraordinary legacy. The 59-year-old actor was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony.

NAACP Image Awards — honoring people of color across television, music, literature and film — is a week-long celebration, with five nights of virtual awards leading up to Saturday's live broadcast.Eddie Murphy is 2021's inductee into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, presented to him by longtime collaborator Arsenio Hall, with the night's other awards handed out by the likes of Andra Day, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, Regina King and more.The preceding non-televised program includes a

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Over three decades ago, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall starred in the iconic comedy Coming to America, delivering plenty of lines, scenes and styles remembered and quoted often today. In the sequel Coming 2 America, Murphy’s Prince Akeem and Hall’s Semmi as well as many more beloved characters are enjoying life in the kingdom of Zamunda.

Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.

NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.The NAACP announced Thursday that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS.

The highly anticipated movie Coming 2 America is now available to watch from the comfort of your own home and the film features so many great new cast members.

is now streaming on Amazon Prime! The aptly titled sequel to Eddie Murphy's beloved 1988 comedy with Arsenio Hall,, has arrived on the streaming service as of Friday, March 5 in all its regal glory.Arriving more than 30 years after its predecessor, reunites Murphy and Hall, as well as original stars James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, Paul Bates and John Amos.

Prince Akeem and his loyal aide Semmi. “We were insane,” says Hall.The ’80s, Murphy says, are “all a blur.”“I was so young, all this stuff was happening.

Coming 2 America, on Amazon Prime Video, that’s a very good thing. Reuniting Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, the sequel to the 1988 comedy classic packs a hilarious punch with the same ridiculousness, laughs, and characters as the original. It’s been more than three decades since Murphy, in his role as Prince Akeem and Hall as his faithful sidekick Semmi, ventured to Queens, New York in search of the prince’s own queen.

Jermaine Fowler was one month old. It would be another eight years before he saw the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic for the first time as an elementary schooler.

Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall's latest Zamunda-to-New York City adventure with Coming 2 America has dropped one day early on Amazon Prime in the U.S. The sequel to the 1988 comedy Coming to America was to have dropped on March 5, but showed up Thursday on the streaming platform.

The “Coming 2 America” cast didn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating the film’s premiere in style, from their homes.

Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

First off, let’s be clear. While “woke” is often weaponized by the bad faith right as a pejorative—something that will “cancel” you— the entire concept of inclusivity and expanding compassion and understanding for everyone, but specifically the marginalized, overlooked, and those you may not have afforded empathy towards in the past, is inherently a good thing, period.

Eddie Murphy’s return to stand-up comedy was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Coming 2 America” darn near copies its predecessor, down to specific cherished bits: attractive royal servants emerging from the bathtub, Fresh Peaches the rapper, an arranged marriage where the bride-to-be’s favorite food is “whatever you like.” It’s all here in director Craig Brewer’s movie, for better or worse.And the repetition doesn’t end there. The comedy is once again about a fish-out-of-water man facing a dilemma about his future.

Coming to America fans who have been longing for a sequel to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic may have been surprised to learn that the comedy 33 years in the making would be rated PG-13. The original was rated R.

Eddie Murphy is opening up about one of his iconic movies.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are looking back on filming "Coming to America." Ahead of the release of the famed comedy's sequel "Coming 2 America," the duo appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that Paramount had a demand when it came to the movie's casting. Hall, 65, revealed that the studio made them cast a White actor to play the character of Maurice -- who was played by Louie Anderson.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were dying to share the screen with him.When the two of them appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote the sequel, “Coming 2 America,” they revealed the real reason.“I love Louie, but I think we were forced to put Louie in it,” Hall, 65, told the host.

Eddie Murphy, known not only for his comedy skills but also his entertaining on-screen transformations in titles including Coming To America and The Nutty Professor, will receive the Distinguished Artisan honor at the 8th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Awards.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall both claim Paramount Pictures forced them to cast a white actor in the original “Coming To America” movie in 1988. In the film, Emmy-winning actor Louie Anderson was part of the cast as Maurice.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphy’s character returns to the U.S.

Without a doubt, “Coming 2 America” is one of the most anticipated comedy sequels of all time. For many, the 1989 original is up there as one of the best comedies ever produced, with so many quotable lines and legendary performances (particularly from its two leads, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall).

is coming to Amazon Prime very soon! The aptly titled sequel to Eddie Murphy's beloved 1988 comedy with Arsenio Hall,, will arrive on the streaming service on Friday, March 5.Arriving more than 30 years after its predecessor, reunites Murphy and Hall, as well as original stars James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, Paul Bates and John Amos.

Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy made a pact some 30 years ago to never make a Coming to America sequel — but relentless fandom changed their minds. Dropping byThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, Hall explained what finally sparked Murphy's idea for a follow-up to the classic 1988 film about a wealthy African prince who comes to America looking for true love.

Arsenio Hall and Stephen Colbert discussed having their late-night TV status in common as the comedian appeared on Wednesday’s “The Late Show”.

Amazon Prime Video and, for one night only, will screen to 200 cars at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “‘Coming to America’ is the quintessential, iconic Queens film, and we are beyond thrilled to host one of the only screenings of its sequel, ‘Coming 2 America,’ right here in the film’s backyard,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. in a press release.

More than 30 years after “Coming To America” was released, the king has returned.

The show must go on for Arsenio Hall.