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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eddie Murphy Recalls 'Clairvoyant' Girlfriend Who Predicted He'd Become Famous
Eddie Murphy says his teenage girlfriend accurately foresaw that he'd become famous. During his recent interview on Complex's 360 With Speedy, The Pickup star recalled believing that he'd be famous when he was 13 years old. But it wasn't just from Murphy's own admission: He said his then-girlfriend, Sherry Bell, was a "clairvoyant" who knew he'd become a star. "She could really, like, read stuff. She could like put her hands on stuff and see stuff with her hands," Murphy told Speedy Morman around the 1-minute mark of the video above. "She could put her hand in the newspaper and tell you the stuff in the paper," he continued. "And you could put money in her hands, she could tell you what the bill was. She could put her hand in the photo album and tell you who was on the picture." COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. The actor-comedian said Bell's predication about his career arose when he was 13 or 14 years old. "She told me, 'You're going to be famous,'" Murphy said. "I was like, 'Yeah, I knew it, I knew it.'" Murphy called Bell the first person who "really solidified" that he'd make his mark in Hollywood, adding that she had a "neurological problem" that caused her to be "bedridden" throughout her 20s. "She passed away when I was doing [1996 comedy] Nutty Professor," Murphy said. "And I took care of her all the way from high school all the way up to those years when she was bedridden." Murphy, who was married to his then-wife Nicole Murphy at the time, said a strange occurrence during filming seemed to indicate that Bell had passed away. "We're shooting one big scene and all the lights go out. And the whole set is all black. All the power left," he said. "We go back to the trailer. Then on the way to the trailer, somebody came and told me, 'Hey, Sherry Bell passed away.' Lights out." Murphy's sit-down with Speedy marks the first time he's publicly talked about Bell. His movies have grossed $6.5 billion globally. Related Products Blue Note Records Grant Green - I Want To Hold Your Hand LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 , Blue Note Records Bobbi Humphrey - Fancy Dancer LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) $27.98 , Blue Note Records Terence Blanchard - The Comedian CD $13.98 , Blue Note Records Kenny Burrell - Kenny Burrell LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 Related News , , Related News Jeremy 'Prison Bae' Meeks Says He's Been Celibate for Almost 3 Years: 'I'm Not Being Distracted' Seth Rogen Recalls Pounding Coffee in Futile Effort to Cancel Out Shrooms Before Maron Interview COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eddie Murphy Says Turning Down 'Rush Hour' for ‘Holy Man' Was a ‘No-Brainer'
Hindsight is 20/20. Eddie Murphy is among the many Hollywood stars who have passed on a role that they regret until this day. In an interview with Speedy Morman on 360 with Speedy, Murphy spoke about choosing Holy Man over the role of Detective James Carter, which ultimately went to Chris Tucker. "They came to me, and they was like, it was two scripts," he recalled. "It was like, 'It's Rush Hour, and it's going to be [an] action comedy, and you're gonna be [with] Jackie Chan. And it's action, summertime, running, and all this physical stuff." "And this other one was, 'You in a robe in Miami.' I was like, hey, hey, hey," Murphy continued, referencing his role in Holy Man. "It was a no-brainer! And we went to Miami, and made a horrendous film." COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. The 64-year-old actor and comedian almost immediately walked back calling Holy Man "horrendous." The 1998 movie currently has a 12 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so he may be onto something. Murphy also confessed to turning down the role of Hoke Colburn in Driving Miss Daisy, which earned Morgan Freeman an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Even though the part was initially developed for him, Eddie was adamant that he "wasn't doing no s**tlike that." Murphy confirmed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that he turned down Ghostbusters in favor of Beverly Hills Cop, and passed on Who Framed Roger Rabbit because he did not believe in the idea of pairing animation with actual people. Related Products Blue Note Records Terence Blanchard - The Comedian CD $13.98 , Blue Note Records Freddie Roach - Good Move LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 , Blue Note Records Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 , Blue Note Records Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) $27.98 Related News , , Related News Shooting Near Atlanta's Emory University and CDC Leaves Suspect Dead, Officer Injured Dave Franco 'Open' to Playing Luigi Mangione — With One Condition COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows. Solve the daily Crossword
Metropolis Japan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Blue Note Jazz Festival in Japan 2025
The Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to Tokyo for its second year at Ariake Arena, bringing two days of exceptional live performances that bridge jazz, soul, funk and R&B. Since its debut in New York City in 2011, the festival has become a global celebration of music, attracting top international talent. Tokyo audiences can expect an outstanding mix of Grammy winners, jazz innovators and genre-defying artists. Day 1 – Saturday, September 27 ‣ Norah Jones – Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist, and Blue Note Records icon ‣Take 6 with Miho Hazama Jazz Orchestra – Acclaimed gospel a cappella group meets orchestral jazz arrangements ‣ Don Was & Pan Detroit Ensemble – Led by the Blue Note Records president and multi-instrumentalist ‣Amaro Freitas – Brazilian pianist celebrated for his rhythmic, improvisational style ‣Valerie June – Americana artist praised by Bob Dylan for her distinctive voice and songwriting Day 2 – Sunday, September 28 ‣Ne-Yo – Three-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer ‣Tower of Power – Funk and soul band with a signature horn section ‣Daichi Miura – Japanese vocalist and dancer known for his powerful stage presence ‣Incognito – UK jazz-funk pioneers led by Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick ‣ SOIL& 'PIMP' SESSIONS with Ryosuke Nagaoka – Jazz ensemble Details
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jazz world mourns Sheila Jordan
The jazz world is paying tribute to Sheila Jordan, the trailblazing vocalist whose intimate, improvisational style made her one of the genre's most revered figures. She died peacefully at her home in New York at the age of 96, according to family members. Jordan, born Sheila Jeanette Dawson in Detroit in 1928, carved out a unique place in jazz history by combining bebop precision with deeply personal storytelling. She began performing in her teens, inspired by Charlie Parker, and quickly earned the respect of the New York jazz scene after moving there in the early 1950s. She worked with Parker, Charles Mingus, and George Russell, among others, developing a sound that was as fearless as it was tender. Her career was not without its challenges. In a male-dominated industry, Jordan faced resistance for her refusal to conform to commercial trends. She often performed with just a bass accompaniment, creating an intimate, stripped-back sound that allowed her voice and emotional expression to take centre stage. Critics once dismissed her for being unconventional, yet over time she became celebrated for exactly that. Jordan's 1963 debut album 'Portrait of Sheila', released on Blue Note Records, is now considered a landmark recording. She continued to perform well into her nineties, captivating audiences with her ability to turn a song into an emotional conversation. Social media has been flooded with tributes from fellow musicians and fans alike. Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater called her a "fearless innovator who taught us all the power of vulnerability in music." Younger artists credited Jordan with inspiring them to find their own voice without compromise. Her passing marks the end of an era in jazz, but her influence will live on through countless singers who carry her spirit of honesty, risk-taking, and deep connection with the audience.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jazz world mourns Sheila Jordan after legendary singer dies at 96
The jazz world is paying tribute to Sheila Jordan, the trailblazing vocalist whose intimate, improvisational style made her one of the genre's most revered figures. She died peacefully at her home in New York at the age of 96, according to family members. Jordan, born Sheila Jeanette Dawson in Detroit in 1928, carved out a unique place in jazz history by combining bebop precision with deeply personal storytelling. She began performing in her teens, inspired by Charlie Parker, and quickly earned the respect of the New York jazz scene after moving there in the early 1950s. She worked with Parker, Charles Mingus, and George Russell, among others, developing a sound that was as fearless as it was tender. Her career was not without its challenges. In a male-dominated industry, Jordan faced resistance for her refusal to conform to commercial trends. She often performed with just a bass accompaniment, creating an intimate, stripped-back sound that allowed her voice and emotional expression to take centre stage. Critics once dismissed her for being unconventional, yet over time she became celebrated for exactly that. Jordan's 1963 debut album 'Portrait of Sheila', released on Blue Note Records, is now considered a landmark recording. She continued to perform well into her nineties, captivating audiences with her ability to turn a song into an emotional conversation. Social media has been flooded with tributes from fellow musicians and fans alike. Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater called her a 'fearless innovator who taught us all the power of vulnerability in music.' Younger artists credited Jordan with inspiring them to find their own voice without compromise. Her passing marks the end of an era in jazz, but her influence will live on through countless singers who carry her spirit of honesty, risk-taking, and deep connection with the audience.
