As the first 10 minutes of Norbit seem to go on for hours, it was hard not to think, “Oh God, not another Codename: The Cleaner!” But as long as the opening scenes seemed to drag, when Rasputia steps ...

Notes to self while watching "Norbit," the new Eddie Murphy comedy: "Oh, that's Murphy as Norbit. He's so cute." "Is that Murphy playing the mean Rasputia? Must be." "Rasputia can't be Murphy. Those ...

Eddie Murphy is cognizant of the movies he's made in his long and decorated career in Hollywood. Some are must-watch films — think Beverly Hills Cop or Dreamgirls-- while others are a hard pass.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaning into every racial stereotype imaginable to generate humor, Norbit feels like a warped mirror of the wholesome yet ...

Two recent film portrayals of African-American women have drawn huge audiences: Tyler Perry's Madea character, which has spawned a franchise; and Eddie Murphy's Rasputia in Norbit. Both characters are ...

Although Eddie Murphy worked with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in the aughts, he might have been his own favorite leading lady. The Oscar nominee recently defended his 2007 comedy Norbit as a “funny” ...

Eddie Murphy Defends His Controversial Movie Nearly 2 Decades After Its Premiere originally appeared on Parade. Actor and comedian Eddie Murphyis defending his highly criticized 2007 film, Norbit. He ...

Rasputia: [''laughs after Kate doesn't believe Norbit's story about Deion is a corrupt goldigger/cheater''] Well, well, well, Norbit. You lose again! Once a loser, always a loser. Now, come on! Let's ...

Eddie Murphy is standing by Norbit, the critically loathed 2008 comedy that is widely believed to have cost him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for Dreamgirls. The Hollywood actor played a number ...