coming to america
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David Spade’s ‘Racist’ Joke Still Haunts Eddie Murphy After 30 Years
In a recent interview, Eddie Murphy tells exactly why it took so long for him to return to SNL.
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How to Have the Sexiest Valentine’s Day in NYC
We've rounded up some of the sexiest places in the city to spend time with your Valentine.
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John Amos Provides Health Update: ’I Am Not in ICU, nor Was I Ever Fighting for My Life’
The Good Times star discusses his recent hospitalization and his reaction to the GoFundMe campaign started by his daughter.
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Insecure Intermissions: We May Be Saying Our Final Goodbyes, but ‘Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!’
Team Lawrence secured the long-awaited W for Issa's heart, Molly secured a ring and beautiful wedding with Taurean, and Kelli secured love and a baby!
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This 94-Year-Old Was Denied Her Wedding Fantasy by Jim Crow. Nearly 70 Years Later, She Got to Say Yes to the Dress
As a Black woman, Martha Tucker wasn't allowed to try on wedding dresses ahead of her 1952 marriage. Her granddaughter decided it was never too late.
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Did Queen Aoleon Joffer and Cleo McDowell Eventually Bone?
In anticipation of the upcoming Coming to America sequel, we decided to devote a week to some observations, questions, and theories we’ve always had about the iconic original. Reason(s) Why I Think They Eventually Boned: The final scene in Coming to America is Akeem and Lisa’s wedding parade, and all of Zamunda is there to…
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Here's Why Your Favorite Coming to America Characters Are Not That 'Fun' for Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall to Play
When it comes to comedic royalty, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are the kings of the multi-performance. With an array of beloved Coming to America characters between them—including but not limited to Prince Akeem, Randy Watson, Semmi and Baba—you never know which of the many faces you’ll see these two actors don next. In the…
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Coming to America Questions That Need Answers: Was McDowell's Better than McDonald's? An Examination
This week at VSB, in dedication to and preparation for Friday’s release of Coming 2 America, we’ll be digging deep-ish and having fun with the original, 1988’s Coming to America. I don’t remember the first time I saw Coming to America. Considering that it was released when I was 9 years old and very early scenes…
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The Fits of Coming to America's Darryl Jenks, Ranked From 'He Looks Warm' to 'WTF Is That?'
In anticipation of the upcoming Coming to America sequel, we decided to devote a week to some observations, questions, and theories we’ve always had about the iconic original. Juicy-headed Darryl Jenks might not have been the first person 10-year-old me was jealous of, but he’s the first person I can remember where I saw them…