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Eddie Murphy Exits As Host Of 2012 Oscars, Following Brett Ratner’s Departure

Following the resignation of Brett Ratner as producer of the Oscars on Tuesday, the host the director brought on board – Eddie Murphy – has also parted ways with the awards show.

Eddie Murphy Talks Hosting The Oscars: ‘I’m Not Nervous’

Eddie Murphy might have signed up for one of Hollywood’s most scrutinized hosting gigs when he was tapped to host the 84th Academy Awards, but the funnyman is not feeling the pressure.

Eddie Murphy To Host The 2012 Oscars

He’s played cops, pet doctors, a talking animated donkey and a “Nutty Professor,” but Eddie Murphy has just lined up his highest profile role to date – host of the 2012 Oscars.

On Tuesday, the Academy confirmed to Access Hollywood that the actor would be pulling hosting duty at the Oscars during the February 26, 2012 ceremony.

Eddie Murphy On ‘Nutty Professor 3’: ‘We Wrote Something That Might Be Kind Of Funny’

The Klumps could be coming back for Round 3.

“You know what, there might be another ‘Nutty Professor,’” Eddie Murphy told Access Hollywood‘s Shaun Robinson at the LA premiere of “Shrek Forever After” on Sunday, breaking the news of the possible sequel’s latest development. “We kind of wrote something that might be kind of funny.”

Eddie Murphy In Talks To Star In Richard Pryor Biopic

Eddie Murphy is in talks to play Richard Pryor on the big screen, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Although talks are still preliminary, the deal would lead to Murphy starring in the biopic, reportedly titled “Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?,” about the groundbreaking comedian who died in December 2005 at the age of 65.

Eddie Murphy & Warner Respond To ‘Dark Knight’ Sequel Rumors

Rumors have run wild on who will play the villain or villains in the next Batman movie – but it looks like Eddie Murphy won’t be one of them.

Murphy had been rumored to play the Riddler in the ‘Dark Knight’ sequel – but his rep tells Access Hollywood it’s “not true.”

Eddie Murphy Missed His Own Premiere

Fans did not get to “Meet Dave” last night in Los Angeles.

The star of the 20th Century Fox film — Eddie Murphy, did not attend the “Meet Dave” premiere Monday night, Access Hollywood has learned.

Find out Eddie’s reason for missing his own movie premiere inside!

Casting Call: Eddie Murphy To Star In Fourth ‘Beverly Hills Cop’

Eddie Murphy is ready to get back on the beat.

The comedian is set to reprise his role as detective Axel Foley in a fourth installment of “Beverly Hills Cop,” according to Variety.

In addition, Brett Ratner is in talks to direct the film.

Lindsay Lohan & Eddie Murphy Lead Razzie Noms

Find out which other stars have been nominated for the worst in film!

Eddie Murphy & Tracey Edmonds Split

Just two weeks after their wedding, Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have split, Access Hollywood has learned.

Eddie Murphy & Tracey Edmonds Marry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 2, 2008) - Eddie Murphy celebrated New Year’s Day by tying the knot with film producer Tracey Edmonds.

Eddie Murphy Headed To The Altar Before Year’s End

Edmonds and Murphy got together not long after the actor split with Spice Girl Mel B, in 2006.