New this week: J.Lo doc, 'Martin' reunion and 'Spiderhead'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include an album of guided meditation by Alanis Morissette, a Jennifer Lopez documentary leading up to her halftime performance at the Super Bowl in 2020 and a new โFather of the Brideโ remake starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan.
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
NEW YORK โ When Eddie Murphy made the original โComing to America,โ he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. โNow I take nothing for granted and appreciate everything.โThirty-three years after โComing to America,โ Murphy and Hall have returned to Zamunda. At the barbershop, where Murphy and Hall also reprise their characters, the conversation bounces from Teslas to transgender people. Before making โBlack Panther,โ Murphy has said Ryan Coogler approached him about a โComing to Americaโ sequel. Ruth E. Carter designed the costumes of both โBlack Pantherโ and โComing 2 America.โ Both were shot in Atlanta.
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in โComing 2 America,โ 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, Murphyโs character returns to the U.S. to find a son heโs never met. Adโ A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.โs computer animated โRaya and the Last Dragon,โ featuring the voices of โStar Warsโโ Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced โBaby, Iโm Hollywood!โ โ which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
Full list of 2021 Golden Globes award winners
In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Tracy Morgan presents an award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)Complete list of nominees for the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards:Best motion picture, drama: โNomadlandโBest motion picture, musical or comedy: โBorat Subsequent MoviefilmโBest actress in a motion picture, drama: Andra Day, โThe United States vs. Billie Holiday.โBest actor, motion picture musical or comedy: Sacha Baron Cohen, โBorat Subsequent MoviefilmโBest director: Chloรฉ Zhao, โNomadlandโBest actor in a motion picture, drama: Chadwick Boseman, โMa Raineyโs Black BottomโBest supporting actress, motion picture: Jodie Foster, โThe Mauritanian.โBest limited series or TV movie: โThe Queenโs GambitโBest actress, limited series or television movie: Anya Taylor-Joy, โThe Queenโs Gambit.โBest drama TV series: โThe CrownโBest actress, television series, drama: Emma Corrin, โThe CrownโBest actor, television series, drama: Josh OโConnor, โThe CrownโBest supporting actress, television: Gillian Anderson, โThe CrownโAdBest comedy or musical TV series: โSchittโs CreekโBest actor, television series, musical or comedy: Jason Sudeikis, โTed LassoโBest actress, motion picture musical or comedy: Rosamund Pike, โI Care a LotโBest actor, limited series or television movie: Mark Ruffalo, โI Know This Much Is TrueโBest screenplay, motion picture: Aaron Sorkin, โThe Trial of the Chicago 7โBest supporting actor, motion picture: Daniel Kaluuya, โJudas and the Black MessiahโBest supporting actor, television: John Boyega, โSmall AxeโBest actress, television series musical or comedy: Catherine OโHara, โSchittโs CreekโBest animated movie: โSoulโBest original song: โIo Sรฌ (Seen)โBest original score, motion picture: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste, โSoulโBest motion picture, foreign language: โMinariโ
'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March
โComing 2 America,โ the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film which reunites Murphy and Arsenio Hall will debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, Amazon Studios said Friday. Originally a Paramount Pictures theatrical release, the studio sold the film to the streamer last month but had yet to finalize a date. โComing to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,โ said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, in a statement. โWe know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.โJames Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos will also be reprising their roles alongside new additions like Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and KiKi Layne.
Al Pacino, Tina Fey to appear in 'Heroes of New York' lineup
NEW YORK โ Al Pacino, Tina Fey and Eli Manning will join a star-studded lineup to celebrate the selfless acts of New Yorkers. Robin Hood and iHeartRadio announced a collaboration Thursday to present โHeroes of New York,โ which will air Dec. 1 on television and radio stations in New York. The show will feature musical performances from Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett and Andra Day. Carey will perform a medley, Bennett will sing โSmileโ and Day will perform โSilent Night.โOther special guests include Jon Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest and Tracy Morgan. In May, the New York-based poverty fighting organization, Robin Hood, and iHeartMedia held the โRise Up New York!โ telethon.
Tracy Morgan, wife to divorce after 5 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES Tracy Morgan and his wife of five years are ending their marriageThe actor-comedians representative said in an emailed statement Wednesday that Morgan and Megan Wollover have filed for divorce. This is a challenging time for all involved, so I ask that you please respect our privacy, Morgan said in a statement. Morgan and Wollover married after the former Saturday Night Live cast member recovered from a 2014 highway crash. One man was killed in the crash that left Morgan and two friends seriously injured. The crash happened when a Wal-Mart truck slammed into the back of a limo Morgan was riding in.
'30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules
The cast of the Emmy-winning, 2006-13 sitcom will be in character, including Jack McBrayers enthusiastic network page, the company said Tuesday. Were all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC, series executive producers Fey and Robert Carlock said in a statement. Also Tuesday, NBC played catch-up by releasing its schedule for the fall TV season, which remains shadowed by COVID-19. Mayor, a Fey-Carlock sitcom starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, and Young Rock, inspired by Dwayne Johnsons life and produced by and starring the pro wrestler-turned-actor. NBC is saying goodbye to the series Sunnyside, starring Kal Penn; Bluff City Law with Jimmy Smits, and Indebted with Fran Drescher.
HISD teacher turned actor gets guest role on NBC's New Amsterdam'
HOUSTON - Houston teacher Kedrick Brown is in the classroom by day, and on your television and movie screens by night, working in Hollywood projects alongside stars like Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan and Oprah Winfrey. The multitalented actor shared with Houston Life how he could shoot an episode of the hit NBCS show New Amsterdam, while teaching at Audrey H. Lawson Middle School, one of HISD's performing arts magnets schools. For him it's all about time management and the support of school principal Kasey Bailey. And I think that my passion behind this is one of the key things that keeps it going for me, he said. You can catch Kedrick on NBCs "New Amsterdam," tonight at 9 on KPRC channel 2.
ESPYS 2019: Stars and athletes arrive on the red carpet
The biggest names in sports hit ESPYS red carpet Wednesday for one of the biggest nights in sports. Click here to see a full list of winners The ESPYS are airing live from the Microsoft Theater on ABC, and Emmy-nominated actor Tracy Morgan will be hosting.The recently victorious U.S. Women's National Team will be in attendance just hours after their ticker-tape parade through New York City.For the past 26 years, the ESPYS have honored the best in sports while raising funds and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research . The foundation was started in 1993 by ESPN and legendary N.C. State basketball coach and sportscaster Jim Valvano.
abc13.comESPYS 2019: Stars and athletes arrive on the red carpet
The biggest names in sports are arriving on the ESPYS red carpet Wednesday, ahead of the awards show set to begin at 8 p.m. ET.The ESPYS are airing live from the Microsoft Theater on ABC, and Emmy-nominated actor Tracy Morgan will be hosting.The recently victorious U.S. Women's National Team will be in attendance just hours after their ticker-tape parade through New York City.For the past 26 years, the ESPYS have honored the best in sports while raising funds and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research . The foundation was started in 1993 by ESPN and legendary N.C. State basketball coach and sportscaster Jim Valvano.
abc13.com'The Lion King' Premiere: See All of the Star-Studded Pics From the Family Affair!
It was a family affair at The Lion King premiere. The "Who Run the World" songstress, who voices the character of Nala in the movie, arrived to the red carpet with her 7-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesTracy Morgan was all smiles with his wife, Megan Wollover, daughter Maven Sonae Morgan and family. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesKevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe Lion King arrives in theaters on July 19. RELATED CONTENT:Donald Glover Says His Son Was Excited to See 'Lion King' Because of Beyonce (Exclusive)Michelle Williams on What Beyonce's 'Lion King' Role Means for Her Daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi (Exclusive)Beyonce and Blue Ivy Shut Down 'Lion King' Premiere in Fierce Matching Outfits
2019 ESPYS: When to watch, who's being honored and more
One of the biggest nights in sports is just around the corner: We're one week away from the ESPYS!The ESPYS are airing LIVE on ABC on Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET.Emmy-nominated actor Tracy Morgan has been tapped to host, the show announced last month So far we know that the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance will be going to Rob Mendez, a football coach born without arms or legs . The Pat Tillman Award for Service will go to Kirstie Ennis, a Marine Corps veteran who launched a nonprofit after losing her leg For the past 26 years, the "ESPYS" have honored the best in sports while raising funds and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research . The foundation was started in 1993 by ESPN and legendary N.C. State basketball coach and sportscaster Jim Valvano.
abc13.comNTSB: Trucker who hit Tracy Morgan was awake for 28 hours
Federal investigators blame fatigue for the crash that badly injured Morgan and killed his friend, James McNair. The Walmart truck driver who crashed into Tracy's limo van missed signs warning of a work zone and reduced speed limit. Kris Van Cleave reports.
cbsnews.comTracy Morgan rejects Walmart's claim he shares the blame
Tracy Morgan rejects Walmart's claim he shares the blame In a statement, comedian Tracy Morgan said he "can't believe" Walmart is blaming him for an accident he believes the company caused when a company truck slammed into his limo, killing one passenger. Norah O'Donnell reports.
cbsnews.comIs Walmart shifting the blame on Tracy Morgan's lawsuit?
Is Walmart shifting the blame on Tracy Morgan's lawsuit? Walmart is making a controversial counter-charge against Tracy Morgan, the "30 Rock" star who is suing the retailer over severe injuries he suffered in a highway accident. Vinita Nair reports.
cbsnews.comTracy Morgan is on the mend
Tracy Morgan is on the mend Comedian Tracy Morgan was released from rehab, where he has been recovering from injuries sustained from an auto accident. Also, actors Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new film, "Sex Tape." Suzanne Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment report.
cbsnews.comNew details released about Tracy Morgan car accident
New details released about Tracy Morgan car accident Investigators released a new report on the accident that sent comedian Tracy Morgan to the hospital. Plus, Mark Wahlberg hits the red carpet in Hong Kong for the premiere of "Transformers: Age of Extinction." Suzanne Marques has that and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.
cbsnews.comFX promises to wait on Tracy Morgan's TV series
FX promises to wait on Tracy Morgan's TV series FX Networks says Tracy Morgan's new TV series will be waiting for him when he's well enough to work again, Sandra Bullock takes the "Decade of Hotness" award -- and more. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
cbsnews.comTrucker in Tracy Morgan crash hadnโt slept in 24 hours
Trucker in Tracy Morgan crash hadnโt slept in 24 hours According to the criminal complaint, the driver of the Wal-Mart truck that slammed into the luxury van carrying actor Tracy Morgan hadnโt slept โin excess of 24 hours.โ Investigators are looking into whether 35-year-old Kevin Roper had spent too much time behind the wheel. Jeff Pegues reports.
cbsnews.comTracy Morgan: "SNL" and "30 Rock" star returns to stand-up roots
Tracy Morgan: "SNL" and "30 Rock" star returns to stand-up roots Tracy Morgan's comedy career has taken him from "Saturday Night Live" to "30 Rock," but it all started for him on some of Brooklyn's toughest streets. He joins the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts for a conversation on his latest comedy special.
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