'The Rock' to play Hercules in Brett Ratner movie
theGRIO REPORT - The 'Scorpion King' is returning to the battlefield once again starring as Hercules in the film, Hercules: The Thracian Wars...
A-list comedy stars pay tribute to Eddie Murphy
theGRIO REPORT - Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Rock, Tyler Perry, Tracy Morgan, Martin Lawrence, Adam Sandler, Arsenio Hall and other came together to pay tribute to Eddie Murphy...
Scandalous news cycles make us miss Oprah
OPINION - Oprah arguably was the ultimate teacher, and it's in times like these some people may miss her ability to make sense of the sensational headlines in the news...
The week in pop culture: Rihanna's new single
theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the latest and greatest black entertainment news from the week that was...
Eddie Murphy backing out of Oscars: Big mistake
OPINION - Though not explicitly stated, it's as if Murphy is giving a silent nod of approval to what Ratner had to say...
Eddie Murphy follows Ratner, quits Oscar gig
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eddie Murphy has bowed out of his gig as host of the Academy Awards, following pal Brett Ratner's decision to leave the show as producer because of an uproar over a gay slur...
Ratner gay slur puts Murphy Oscar gig in peril
theGRIO REPORT - Hollywood director Brett Ratner has resigned as producer of this year's Oscar telecast, and many are left wondering if Eddie Murphy will follow...
Brett Ratner in talks for new Eddie Murphy project
The Wrap - "I'd make anything with Eddie," Ratner said in an exclusive interview with TheWrap, declining to offer specifics on the project...
Murphy hopes 'not to drop the ball' as Oscars host
NEW YORK (AP) - With four months to go until the Academy Awards, Eddie Murphy is already feeling the pressure about hosting the ceremony...
Eddie Murphy jokes he won't leave the Oscars early this time
Hitfix - 'I'm looking forward to doing it and I promise I'll stay there all night,' Murphy cracked...
