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Showtime Developing Series Starring Viola Davis As Michelle Obama
Eddie Murphy Returns To Host SNL For First Time In Over 30 Years
Eddie Murphy’s comedy comeback is coming full cir- cle. The veteran comedian will return to his old stomp- ing grounds at Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center to host- Saturday Night Live’s Christ- mas episode on December 21st.
Murphy worked on SNL from 1980 to 1984, during which time he rose to become one of the show’s most popu- lar and celebrated cast mem- bers. In 1982, after the evening’s original host, Nick Nolte, fell ill, Murphy stepped in to host SNL’s Christmas episode in 1982, making him the only cast member to host while still a series regular. In the decades since his departure, Murphy curiously stayed away from
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SNL, appearing only once — in 2015 — as part of SNL’s 40th anniversary special.
His return to SNL follows reports that he’s struck a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix for a new standup comedy special. What’s more, he’s currently filming a sequel to Coming to America.
Showtime is looking to give viewers a first-person look at some "First Ladies."
The premium cable net- work is developing a one- hour drama from Viola Davis' JuVee Productions that would star the Oscar winner as she plays former
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first lady Michelle Obama, the network told CNN.
The network has ordered three scripts, which will be used to determine whether the project moves forward.
Author Aaron Cooley is on board as an executive pro- ducer and writer.
Chanel Iman Is Pregnant With Baby No. 2 With Husband Sterling Shepard
There's a baby on board for Chanel Iman and Ster- ling Shepard!
The 28-year-old super- model is expecting her sec- ond child with the New York Giants football star. "Excited to announce we will be a fam- ily of four soon," the Dope ac- tress shared on Instagram, alongside a family photo. In
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the cute pic, she also showed off her growing baby bump!
Moreover, the special and exciting news for the pair comes a little over a year after they welcomed their baby girl and first-born, Cali Clay Shepard. In fact, the two lovebirds recently cele- brated their daughter's 1st birthday.
'Black Ink Crew' Star Alex Robinson Slaps Co-Stars Ceaser And Teddy With $1 Million Lawsuit
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Black Ink Crew star Alex Robinson is suing co-star Ceaser Emanuel and Emanuel's cousin and co- star, Teddy Ruckus, for battery.
Robinson claimed they both repeatedly struck him with closed fists, leaving him with permanent pain and disability. He is asking for more than $1 million in dam- ages.
seen charging at Robinson while Ruckus comes from behind and joins in. Follow- ing the massive brawl, Robinson was left with a large raised bump on his head.
According to TMZ, Robinson claims the two jumped him back in October 2018 in a physical altercation that was caught on tape. The incident also left him perma- nently injured.
The feud between Robin- son and Emanuel hit a new peak during a pre-wedding party for a coworker in the last season of Black Ink Crew. In a clip from the episode, Emanuel can be
Days after the fight, TV cameras followed Robinson as he was rushed to the hos- pital. While there, doctors told him he suffered signifi- cant tendon and ligament damage to his back.
In the court documents,
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