Latest Mike Epps News
Brawl Breaks Out At Mike Epps Stand-up Gig
Epps was performing at StandUpLive in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday (11Sep15), and began joking about an attendee over his resemblance to a member of U.S. band Hootie & the Blowfish, according to TMZ.com....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Oprah Winfrey To Play Brothel Boss In Richard Pryor Biopic - Report
According to the New York Post, the media queen will portray the brothel madam Marie Carter in director Lee Daniels' new film, in which comic Mike Epps will play the tragic Pryor....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 August 2015
Abc Renews "Uncle Buck" For Full Sitcom Season
It’s TV pickups season is upon us again and ABC is taking a walk down memory lane with a reboot of Uncle Buck. The series will be based on the John Candy 1989 eponymous film....
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 May 2015
'Uncle Buck' Set For Tv Remake On Abc, Starring Mike Epps
ABC has reportedly picked up a single-camera comedy based on the 1989 movie Uncle Buck, which will star Mike Epps. The show joins a string of new comedies the network announced yesterday, including the return...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2015
Eddie Murphy Is Reportedly In Talks To Join The Cast Of Upcoming Richard Pryor Biopic
Eddie Murphy is said to be in talks to join the cast of the as-yet-untitled Richard Pryor biopic, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film is being produced by the Weinstein Co, with award winning...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2015
John Candy's Uncle Buck Set For Tv Series Revamp
John Candy's comedy Uncle Buck is set for a rebirth on Tv with an all-black cast.Mike Epps will take on the role played by Candy in the 1989 film, while Nia Long will play his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Mike Epps To Play Richard Pryor In Biopic
Mike Epps will play comedian Richard Pryor in a forthcoming biopic of the US comedian.The news has been confirmed on Twitter by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels, who posted a picture of himself with Epps -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
Oprah Winfrey Reportedly Set To Play Richard Pryor's Abusive Grandmother In Upcoming Biopic
Oprah Winfrey has confirmed her involvement in an upcoming biopic of the late American actor and comedian Richard Pryor. The 60-year-old added a photograph to her Instagram account in which she posed alongside Lee Daniels...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2014
Arrest Warrant Issued For Mike Epps - Report
Georgia police have issued a warrant for the arrest of comedian/actor Mike Epps following an alleged assault at a comedy club, according to a U.S. report.An unnamed victim claims The Hangover star and two other...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2014
Richard Pryor's Widow Gave Mike Epps Go Ahead For Biopic
Funnyman Mike Epps got in touch with Richard Pryor's widow to ask her permission to play the late comedian in a new Nina Simone biopic.Epps is due to portray the See No Evil, Hear No...
By WENN on 18 October 2012
Bobbi Kristina 'Proud' Of Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina Brown is ''very proud'' of Whitney Houston's final work.The 19-year-old offspring of the late superstar and Bobby Brown is thrilled by new movie 'Sparkle', which the 'I Will Always Love You' singer worked...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2012
John Goodman To Star In The Hangover Iii
John Goodman is to star in 'The Hangover III'. The 60-year-old actor looks set to play an antagonist in the third instalment of the comedy franchise and his part is believed to be a similar...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2012
Mike Epps Digs Into His Troubled Past For New Sparkle Role
Funnyman Mike Epps got deadly serious about his new role as a pimp in Whitney Houston's final film - because it brought back a lot of bad memories from his criminal past.The Hangover star has...
By WENN on 07 August 2012
Whitney Houston Warns Kids Of Fame Game In 'Sparkle' Movie
Whitney Houston may have had only a supporting role in the forthcoming film 'Sparkle,' but following the singer's sad passing on the eve of this year's Grammy Awards, circumstances have obviously changed and thus it...
By WENN on 03 April 2012
Sparkle Trailer Features Whitney Houston's Final Performance
The trailer for Sparkle has just been released online, showing Whitney Houston's final movie performance before she passed away suddenly in February 2012. Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 movie of the same name....
By Lew Irwin on 03 April 2012
Tupac Shakur Confession Was 'Bold' Says Warren G
Tupac Shakur was remembered by leading figures in the world of rap and R&B during a 40th birthday concert in Atlanta on Thursday (16th June 2011). Tupac Shakur's legacy was celebrated by the likes of...
By WENN on 17 June 2011
Actor Mike Epps Handed Legal Papers Onstage
Comedian Mike Epps is facing legal action stemming from a fight last year (10) - he was served legal papers while performing onstage last week (ends05May12).The Hangover star clashed with cameraman Douglas Thornton during his...
By WENN on 10 May 2011
Snoop Dogg And Epps Team For Comedy Tour
Rapper SNOOP DOGG is set to show off his comedic skills this spring (10), in a U.S. tour featuring funnyman MIKE EPPS.The hip-hop star and Epps will combine their stand-up and stage shows for a...
By WENN on 08 March 2010
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