Jamie Foxx News

Spike TV's premiere of 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' on November 14 (10:00pm-12:00am ET/PT) was the highest-rated and most-watched special event in channel history. The first-ever televised tribute to the comedic legend delivered 1.9 million viewers, 1.5 household rating and ranked #3 in all of cable television with Men 18-49 in its timeslot.

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in our nation's public schools, announced their 2013 Ambassador class this week with an innovative social media campaign entitled 'Pass the Note' kicked off by Mariah Carey and a traditional announcement by Andy Grammer on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live!

Broadway performer Janet Hubert, best known as the outspoken notorious Viv Banks, the original mom from the hit 90's sitcom THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, returns to New York with FROM BROADWAY TO TV, NOW BACK TO ME. It will be presented for one night only, Saturday, December 1 at The Laurie Beechman Theater at West Bank Café. John Fischer will serve as Musical Director.

NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival presents an evening of independent shorts and features, showcasing the faces of Young Hollywood, and created by the next wave of filmmakers and screenwriters sure to be on the tips of tongues during future award seasons.

As Variety reported earlier this afternoon, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx is in early talks to portray the villian 'Electro,' in the upcoming sequel to this year's THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN.

"Last Comic Standing" and "Chappelle's Show" veteran, Kyle Grooms, will bring his stand-up routine to New England this December. Grooms will be showcasing his act for four shows on the Comix At Foxwoods stage, beginning Thursday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., with additional shows Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale now for $20 ($30 the day of), and VIP admission tickets for $40 ($50 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only.

For the first time in nearly 10 seasons on the air, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will travel to the east coast. From tonight, October 29 - November 2, 'JKL' will broadcast from the host's birthplace, Brooklyn, NY.

Comedy fans will be treated to an evening filled with some of Hollywood's biggest comedic superstars appearing and performing at Spike TV's 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,' the first-ever televised tribute to the comedy legend. Joining the all-star talent roster, which features many of Murphy's peers and co-stars, includes Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Tyler Perry, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Nick Nolte. In addition, The Roots will perform throughout the evening as the show's house band. 'Eddie Murphy: One Night Only' will tape on Saturday, November 3 at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles and will air on Wednesday, November 14.

Universal Television has signed a first-look development deal with Eva Longoria (NBC's 'Ready for Love,' 'Desperate Housewives'), it was announced jointly today by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment, and Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment.

Returning with a fresh assortment of newly-hitched couples, GSN announces the premiere of 65 all-new episodes of THE NEWLYWED GAME, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, premiering tonight, October 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM ET. THE NEWLYWED GAME will air in back-to-back episodes every Thursday night starting at 8:00 PM ET on GSN.

From filling clubs across the nation to being seen weekly as a regular guest on Chelsea Lately, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest start performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the '10 Comics to Watch.'

Sony Pictures has released a new international trailer for Quentin Tarantino's DJANGO UNCHAINED. The film will be released in theaters on December 25th. Check it out below!

Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES tonight, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.

Nick at Nite will premiere its brand-new live-action family comedy executive produced by and starring Scott Baio, SEE DAD RUN tonight, Oct. 14, at 8p.m. (ET/PT).

NBC has announced the cast of the upcoming CELEBRITY APPRENTICE ALL-STAR season. The fourteen returning contestants, who were revealed on NBC's Today show this morning, includes former winner Bret Michaels

The second official trailer for Quentin Tarantino's DJANGO UNCHAINED featuring Jonah Hill and starring Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chrisoph Waltz and Kerry Washington has just been released. Check it out below!

Nick at Nite will premiere its first-ever original live-action family comedy executive produced by and starring Scott Baio, See Dad Run tonight, Oct. 6, it was announced by Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon Group. A multi-camera scripted half-hour, the series follows David Hobbs (Baio) an actor who, after ten years of starring as America's favorite TV dad, becomes a stay-at-home father to honor the deal he made with his soap star wife (Alanna Ubach, Meet the Fockers) so that she may return to the limelight. Mark Curry (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper) also joins the series as David's friend, Marcus. The series is currently in production on the former Happy Days stage in Los Angeles.

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that screenwriter/director Quentin Tarantino will be given the 'Hollywood Screenwriter Award,' at this year's awards gala.

The Improv Standup Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre is opening in Atlanta with a bang. The Improv perhaps best known for its A&E network show An Evening at the Improv will open in the prestigious Buckhead nightlife destination, Andrews Entertainment District, tonight, October 4th, 2012. Headlining the Atlanta Improv opening is comic legend Louie Anderson who made his television debut on the 'The Tonight Show' in 1984 with Johnny Carson.

Returning with a fresh assortment of newly-hitched couples, GSN announces the premiere of 65 all-new episodes of THE NEWLYWED GAME, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, premiering on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM ET. THE NEWLYWED GAME will air in back-to-back episodes every Thursday night starting at 8:00 PM ET on GSN.