Eddie Murphy and Rocsi Diaz have ignited rumors that they are dating after they were spotted holding hands while out on a coffee run in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon (May 24).

The paparazzi snapped a series of photos of the veteran A-list actor and the (former) BET “106 & Park” host as they were seen with huge smiles on their faces exiting a Coffee Bean in Los Angeles while holding hands, and gazing into each other’s eyes.

The casually dressed twosome appeared to be VERY comfortable with one other … but they stopped holding hands and making googly eyes at each other once they noticed the flashing lights from photographers, and sped off in Eddie’s Benz.

According to sources, Rocsi — who was recently fired from her hosting gig on “BET’s 106 & Park” along with her co-host Terrence J — has caught the acting bug, and is moving to L.A. to further her career … and obviously her “new boo” Eddie Murphy can help out in that department.

And at 28 years old, Rocsi clearly has a thing for older men too … from LisaRaye McCoy‘s 40-something-year-old (now) ex-husband Michael Misick, to 46-year-old Raphael Saadiq, to now, 51-year-old Eddie Murphy.

Rocsi also has a thing for younger men too, as she has been linked to her former “106 & Park” co-host Terrence J in the past, and at one point, was rumored to be dating R&B singer Bruno Mars too, so yeah … she definitely “gets around” with ALL types of men.

But Rocsi doesn’t want us to think that way about her … because in response to the rumors that she’s ‘gettin it in’ with Eddie Murphy, she told Global Grind:

“We are not dating we were just getting coffee.”

Riiiight. And y’all were just holding hands to cross the street, too … and making googly eyes at each other because the sun was so bright.

Do you think Rocsi and Eddie Murphy are dating?

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Has Toni Braxton finally found love?

According to US Weekly, the singer/reality star is dating actor Eddie Murphy!

“They are seeing each other and very into it,” a source revealed, adding that the romance started up to four months ago.

Just a few weeks ago, the “Tower Heist” star was spotted backstage cheering Toni on at her L.A. concert.

Braxton’s rep is denying dating rumors, however a source close two both parties claim they have already introduced their families to each other.

“Toni and Eddie are just friends and have been fans of each other’s work for a long time,” the rep said, while the insider says, “Their kids have met and everything. It’s getting very serious.”

Toni Braxton and Eddie Murphy? Dating? Sounds like an odd pairing, but at the same time we could see them becoming a Hollywood power couple.

What do you think?

Eddie Murphy and family gathered at the Juliet Supperclub in New York City on Tuesday (Jan 18) to celebrate his daughter Bria Murphy’s new partnership with Softsheen-Carson as their new spokes model.

Bria’s mother Nicole Mitchell and sister Shayne looked happy to be there in support of the 21-year-old. In addition, actress Nia Long and model Tyson Beckford were also at the event. Congrats, Bria!

Check out the pics below!

In recent news, Diddy has been heard comparing his new client Rick Ross to the almighty Notorious B.I.G. and this rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Here’s what Diddy told XXL to clear this up:

“I want to make it clear that I never compared [Rick] Ross to Biggie—there’ll never be another Biggie,” he said. “I feel like [Rick Ross] really just begun. He has a great sense of musicality and he’s from a different space. He’s an exciting artist…and he has a long way to go before he reaches greatness, but he’s on his way.”

Diddy, thank you for clearing that up sir!

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Actress Regina King was spotted sitting courtside at a 2010 NBA Playoff basketball game Monday night (May 17) as she attended Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in LA.

Ladies man Boris Kodjoe hit up the 2010 NBC Upfront presentation in New York City. The “Soul Food” actor was there for the announcement of his new show “Undercovers.”

Actor Eddie Murphy posed for pics before an exclusive screening of “Beverly Hills Cop” during AFI & Walt Disney Pictures’ Cinematic Celebration of Jerry Bruckheimer at Mann Chinese 6 in Los Angeles Monday.

BET personality Wendy Williams attended the New York Restoration Project’s 9th Annual Spring Picnic at Fort Washington Park in New York City.

Actress Anika Noni Rose was on hand for the 69th Annual Peabody Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC.

R&B singer/songwriter John Legend performed at the Gulf Aid Benefit Concert Sunday night (May 16) at Mardi Gras World River City in New Orleans.

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Naomi Campbell posed for pictures together at the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party Honoring Martin Scorsese Saturday evening (May 15) at the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc in Cannes, France. The pair, along with lots of other celebs, are in the area for the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson attended the Belvedere Pink Grapefruit “In the Pink” Launch Party in New York City Friday night (Mary 14).

Young Money rapper Drake performed at the 2010 UCSD Sungod Festival in San Diego Friday.

And singer/songwriter/producer The Dream took the stage last Thursday (May 13) and performed during an episode of BET’s 106 & Park.

The Nutty Professor 3?!? Can you imagine it?

Eddie Murphy, the mastermind behind the 1st and 2nd installments of the hit movie is at it again! Access Hollywood recently spoke with Murphy and asked him if there was any chance of a 3rd installment of the “Nutty Professor” franchise and this is what the actor/comedian/director/producer had to say:

“You know what, there might be another Nutty Professor. We kind of wrote something that might be kind of funny. If the studios want to do it, we’ll do it. If you don’t see it, the studio was like, ‘This isn’t funny.’”

We hear that Eddie Murphy has pitched the new Nutty Professor project to Universal Studios, but everyone is being very tight-lipped on the outcome of that pitch meeting with studio execs, but we will keep you posted as more information is released. In the meantime, catch Murphy in the fourth installment of “Shrek,” aptly titled “Shrek Forever After.”

Are you looking forward to The Nutty Professor 3?

Since 2006, Eddie Murphy and his ex Melanie Brown have not been the best of friends and on top of that, Mr. Murphy has literally had zero involvement with their 3 year old daughter Angel Iris… until now.

NY Daily News is reporting that Eddie has actually attempted to get to know his youngest daughter for the first time in her 3 year existence. Apparently, Murphy hosted some big bash at his LA mansion recently and Mel and her husband Stephen Belafonte attended the event with she and Eddie’s little girl in tow:

“All of the children were there for the party, and it appeared that they’re one big happy, blended family,” the source added. “They’ve both said some really nasty things about each other to the press,” says our source. “So needless to say, some guests were shocked.”

“Eddie’s ex-wife Nicole helped them reconcile their issues, too,” the insider said of Murphy’s ex-wife, with whom he has six kids. “Angel is Eddie’s youngest child, and Nicole wanted her children to know her. That helped Eddie to come around and get past all the animosity he had toward Mel.”

We think that it’s nice to see that Eddie Murphy is finally stepping up and accepting the fact that little Angel is indeed his daughter. It’s never too late to start building a relationship with your child, even if you did act like a big ol’ busta in the past…

R&B singer Brandy was spotted posing for pics for the paparazzi while she was out and about n the Meatpacking Disctrict of NYC making her promo rounds for she and Ray J’s new VH1 reality show Thursday (Apr 22). If you look really closely you can see Ray J in the backseat of the car…

Randy Jackson (one of MJ’s brothers) was seen as he walked through Barbados’ airport earlier today (Fri. Apr 23).

Alicia Keys was spotted out and about with her handlers in New York City Thursday (Apr 22) as she made her promotional rounds and signed a few autographs for fans.

Pop singer Katy Perry stepped out with a friend Wednesday afternoon (Apr 21) in Hollywood to buy her fiancee Russell Brand a gift.

Actor Idris Elba was seen on crutches recovering from an apparent injury as he left Ronnie Scott’s in London Wednesday evening (Apr 21). The 37-year-old British actor reportedly tore his Achilles recently while playing a game of soccer.

Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy paid a visit to “The Late Show with David Letterman” Wednesday (Apr 21) in New York City and was spotted as he left the Ed Sullivan Theater after recording his appearance.

Actor/singer turned TV show producer Ray J was spotted leaving his downtown NYC hotel and walking around the Meat Packing District in the city Wednesday afternoon (Apr 21) with his entourage.

NFL player Terrell Owens was also spotted as he took a walk in the Meat Packing District in New York City Wednesday afternoon (Apr 21). The football star signed a few autographs as she strolled down the street.

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Lots of celebrities came out for the premiere of Sony Pictures‘ newest movie “Death At A Funeral” Monday night (Apr 12) at Arclight Cinema in Los Angeles.

Folks like Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, Martin Lawrence, Ciara, Zoe Saldana, Ne-Yo and more all walked the red carpet and took a lot of pictures for the paparazzi. Peep pics from the red carpet and inside the premiere below and when you continue reading…

Actor Eddie Murphy and his new girlfriend actress Maya Gilbert (from Cinemax‘s “Zane’s Sex Chronicles” were spotted boo’d up court side Tuesday night (Mar 9) at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors basketball game in LA.

Check out a few pics of Eddie and his new woman checking out the game, which ended with a victory for the Lakers (109 – 107), below…

Here we go, another Shrek! Not that there was anything wrong with the first 3 they released, but 4 may be pushing it. But they always say “you can never judge a book by its cover” but they never said anything about judging a movie by its trailer. Head on over to The Film Wiz to check it out!

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Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy posed for a pic with his co-star (and on-screen daughter) Yara Shahidi on the red carpet at the premiere of their brand new movie, Imagine That at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles. Other celebrities who attended the premiere of Nickelodeon Movies’ latest release include Nicole Ari Parker, Arsenio Hall, Vanessa Williams and others. Continue reading to check out all of the photos!

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Sanaa Lathan, Kim Kardashian, Brittny Gastineau and Gabrielle Union posed for a pic together at the Carrera Vintage Sunglasses LA launch party at Chateau Marmont Thursday in Los Angeles. Four beautiful women in one pic … hot damn!

Comedians Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy spoke at the JDRF’s Annual “Finding A Cure: A Love Story” Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Thursday night in Beverly Hills, CA.

Ciara and Funkmaster Flex took a pic together at the grand opening of Next Level at Prime Wednesday in New York City.

Singer Estelle attended the launch party of the new Belvedere Black Raspberry Maceration Vodka at the Belvedered Pop-Up Shop Wednesday night in London, England. She and shoe designer Johnathan Kelsey hosted the exclusive event.

TV and music producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmunds and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager stopped and took a photo together Wednesday afternoon at the presentation of “Wounded” curated by Carole Bayer Sager at LA Art House in West Hollywood, CA.

Singer/songwriter/producer Wyclef Jean attended the launch of Nicole Richie’s new jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Collection, at Fontainebleu Miami Beach Wednesday in Florida.

Sandra “Peppa” Denton and Cheryl “Salt” James (formerly of hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa) lended their support to the 7th Annual Taste of NFL at Cipriani, Wall Street Tuesday night in NYC.

Rapper Kanye West and super producer Polow Da Don were spotted laughing it up courtside at Sunday night’s Lakers game against the Utah jazz at the Staples center in Los Angeles, CA. Eddie Murphy, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and more also enjoyed the game via the best seats in the house. Continue reading for the full gallery of photos.

Radio/tv personality Ryan Seacrest & Harvey Levin (of TMZ.com) share a secret

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According to reports published by Entertainment Weekly, famous movie director Bill Condon is currently shopping around an idea for a new biopic about the life of the late Richard Pryor. Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy has been hand picked by Condon to portray the Pryor, who died of a heart attack in December 2005.

Writer/director Bill Condon, who just completed his debut run as producer of the 2009 Academy Awards, is shopping his script Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? to the studio subsidiaries and independent distributors around town. Eddie Murphy is attached to star. Sources tell EW.com that Fox Searchlight, the studio behind this year’s big Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, is interested in the film. The studio, which declined comment, has a relationship with Condon, having partnered with the director on his 2004 feature Kinsey.

Condon, who most recently wrote and directed Dreamgirls, had the Pryor biopic set up at The Weinstein Company but was able to pull it out when the indie outfit put it into turnaround. He initially was hoping to secure $30 million to produce the film, but that number, sources say, has dropped down to $25 million. Murphy, who has featured Pryor impersonations in his act as far back as the 1987 concert movie Raw, seems a likely choice for this role.

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Beyonce and Hugh Jackman, among others, shared the stage during a performance at last night’s Academy Awards. Hugh Jackman, who also was the show’s host, and Beyonce performed a musical medley of hit musicals with High School Musical’s Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens and Mamma Mia’s Amanda Seyfried. Continue reading for more photos from the show!

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It’s also being reported that he has agreed to see his daughter for the first time since she was born. A friend of Mel B said that the former Spice Girl was happy about the court’s decision in the case.

“Mel is delighted that the case is over as she just wanted what was right for the girl. It was never about the money – it was Mel’s way of asking Eddie to show consideration for Angel.”

It’s good that Eddie finally decided to step up to the plate and take care of his child. And it only took 22 months!

MARY J. BLIGE & JAY-Z SUED OVER HIT SONG » R&B soul singer Mary J. Blige and long-time rapper friend Jay-Z are being sued over Mary J’s hit single, “Enough Cryin’” According to the federal lawsuit, which involves allegations of song theft, Jermaine Jumpp and MIchael C. Adams claim they dropped off a CD at Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins’ office, and that CD had a song on it caleld “On My Grind.”

Despite not hearing back from the megaproducer, they say the track appeared on Mary J. Blige’s album, The Breakthrough, as a song titled “Enough Cryin’.” The song, which was produced by Darkchild, later went on to become a single and had a fairly successful run on the Billboard charts. Adams and Jumpp claim MJB’s song sounds awfully familiar to their “On My Grind” song.

No amount in damages has been specified, but the duo is likely to request something to the tune of millions of dollars since the album went multi-platinum. Jay-Z wasn’t featured on the track vocally, but he received album credit as the co-writer of the song. No trial date has been announced yet.

EDDIE MURPHY’S PUBLICIST DENIES RUMORS OF BEING “THE RIDDLER” » A representative from Eddie Murphy‘s camp is denying claims generated by Britain’s Telegraph newspaper that the comedic actor has been cast as “The Riddler” in the next Batman movie. The tabloid also published false claims that Shia LaBeouf will play Robin and that the movie “will end on a cliffhanger over whether Batman survives a blast at Wayne Towers.”

Other published rumors from British tabloids include claims of Angelina Jolie being cast as Catwoman and Johnny Depp, instead of Murphy, as The Riddler. But all of these reports are false as well, because casting hasn’t even taken place yet. Alan Horn, president of Warner Bros., said that the storyline is the project’s main priority right now, not the cast.

PLAXICO BURRESS SUED OVER TRAFFIC ACCIDENT » So not only does Plaxico Burress have the the law on his back for carrying an illegal firearm, in addition to cops uncovering more illegal guns in is home, the suspended New York Giants player is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she was rear-ended by him in a May 2008 car crash. She says that he hit her from behind in his uninsured $140,000 Mercedes-Benz.

The Associated Press uncovered court documents from the woman’s attorney, which said that his care insurance had lapsed three days before the crash. And a letter from Allstate, his insurance company, said that Burress had neglected to pay his premiums.

Poor guy … 2008 is really turning out to be kicking his ass. He’s due back in court March 31st 2009 for those gun charges.

Will Smith is currently Hollywood’s best paid actor! The “Hancock” star came first in the Forbes ranking to find the best paid actor 2007, with an estimated $80 million in the bank, just from making movies. “Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp earned $72 million last year, and came in second. Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers both tied for third, earning $55 million each. And Leonardo DiCaprio came in 5th place with $45 million.

As far as actresses go, Cameron Diaz is Hollywood’s best paid actress. In 2007, she raked in $50 million, with actresses Keira Knightly and Jennifer Aniston following behind with $32 million and $27 million, respectively.

Damn, can I just have a millie?

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES » Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian (not photographed together) hit up Friday’s Lakers Game (Apr. 11th) in LA.

For candids of Eddie Murphy, Terell Owens, Keri Hilson, and more, click below!

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES » David Beckham took his two sons to Friday’s Lakers Game (Apr. 11th).

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES » Terrell Owens enjoyed his courtside view at the Lakers Game on Friday (Apr. 11th) too.

PHOTOS: WIRE IMAGE » Akon and Fat Joe performed at the “Good Hope Centre Hospitality Suite” in Cape Town, South Africa Saturday night (Apr. 12th).

PHOTOS: WIRE IMAGE » Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy celebrated his birthday at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio in Vegas on Friday (Apr. 11th). The actor turned 47 on April 3rd. What, no Johnny Gill? I joke, I joke, I kid, I kid!

PHOTOS: WIRE IMAGE » Singer Janelle Monae and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton of Outkast (photographed with “Little Big” – cast member) attended The Atlanta Ballet presentation of “Big” this past Thursday (Apr. 10th) in ATL. Big Boi is a creative director and has a role in the play. He’s planning on releasing his next solo album, Sir Luscious Left Foot, sometime in July!

PHOTOS: WIRE IMAGE » Producer Wyclef Jean performed at the Fuse Upfront Bash ’08 at espace in NYC last Thursday (Apr. 10th). Check out home boy lickin’ the guitar. Rock star status! Lol!

PHOTOS: WIRE IMAGE » Singers/songwriters Keri Hilson and Johnta Austin spoke at the 2008 ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo at the Renaissance Hotel in LA last Thursday (Apr. 10th).

Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy has made it clear to the public that Melanie Brown (aka Mel B or “Scary Spice”) deliberately tricked him into getting her pregnant. According to The Daily Mail, the former Spice Girls singer stressed to the actor that she was on birth contol, and Eddie claims that the former couple only had sex 3 times. And although he accepts the fact that Angel Iris Murphy-Brown is indeed his daughter, a source close to Eddie says that he will not see her until she’s 18 years old. Why? Because he doesn’t want to set eyes on Mel.

“What was supposed to be a casual relationship ended with her having his baby and taking him to court for millions,” a source told The National Enquirer. “He says he will have to wait until Angel is older before he can get to know her without any interference from her mother.”

So basically the two were only supposed to be “friends with benefits” and home girl took it to another level by lying about her being on birth control. While I can’t (and won’t) take sides on this situation, I will say that they BOTH are wrong. She shouldn’t have lied to him, telling him that she was on the pill, when she knew she wasn’t. Or even if she was, if she stopped taking her birth control just so that she could cash in on the man’s fortunes by having a baby with him, that’s wrong as well. And as far as the situation on Eddie’s side goes, he had no business having unprotected sex with someone if he didn’t want to have a baby with them. Fellas, unless a woman is your wife, you should never trust the “I’m on birth control” nonsense.

Regardless of the circumstance, Eddie needs to step up to the plate and be a father to this baby. The little girl should not go through the next 18 years with some other man raising her. In the long run, Eddie will regret this.

PEOPLE, the same site who released the first official photos of Eddie and Tracey’s “wedding,” are now reporting that the couple has split. After only 2 weeks, Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have called it quits. The two participated in a spiritual ceremony New Year’s Day in Bora Bora, and were due to make their relationship as husband and wife official over here in the U.S.A. But it looks like that won’t be happening!

“After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forego having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further,” Murphy and Edmonds tell PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. “While the recent symbolic union in Bora Bora was representative of our deep love, friendship and respect that we have for one another on a spiritual level, we have decided to remain friends.”

According to a source, Norbit’s temper may have played a role in their break-up.

“Eddie started yelling at Tracey in front of people,” says one of Edmonds’s wedding guests. “He did it on a few occasions and it was very embarrassing.”

Welp, since the ceremony on Bora Bora wasn’t “official,” it looks like they won’t have to incur any costs associated with a divorce. So all isn’t lost … I guess?

People has the first exclusive photo of “newlyweds” Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds after being married during a sunset ceremony on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora. But hold up … a rep for Tracey Edmonds has come out stating that the marriage between Eddie and Tracey isn’t yet official.

“As is typical when couples get married in foreign countries, a legal ceremony will take place when they return to the U.S.,” says Edmonds’s rep.

“The wedding that took place in Bora Bora was a ceremony to bind Eddie and Tracey spiritually in the presence of family and friends,” according to the spokesperson. “The couple plan a legal ceremony as soon as they return to the States.”

The two exchanged vows in Bora Bora on New Year’s Day, and plan on legally binding the marriage as soon as they hit the U.S.

According to PEOPLE, comedian/actor Eddie Murphy and movie/tv producer Tracey Edmonds are officially husband and wife. It’s been reported that the two got married on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 close friends and family.

In a sunset ceremony on the beach Tuesday, Edmonds walked barefoot down the aisle to Gladys Knight’s “Makings of You.” The bride wore a custom-designed form-fitting dress by stylist and designer Sugia Nazel and Jill Baracci, designer and owner of Baracci boutique. Murphy wore a cream suit and vest with an off-white handkerchief. Among the guests were best man Johnny Gill, maid of honor Nicole Avant, matron of honor Julie Lev, as well as Edmonds’s parents Jacqueline and George McQuarn, her brother Michael, Murphy’s mother Lillian Lynch and his brother Vernon.

Edmonds, 40, gave her bridesmaids gold and diamond earrings from XIV Karats in Beverly Hills, and Murphy, 46, gave his groomsmen D.Atlantis watches. The wedding was designed by event designer Colin Cowie, who created a gazebo on the beach made out of 6,000 shells for the ceremony. After the ceremony, guests celebrated at a private dinner and after-party, where DJ Darrin Ebron from Los Angeles kept the guests dancing. The wedding cake was by Sam Godfrey of Perfect Endings in Napa, CA, and featured four layers in whites and cream with handmade sugar cymbidium and dendrobium orchids.

Eddie Murphy recently divorced his wife, Nicole Murphy, and Tracey Edmonds just got through with a divorce from her husband, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Eddie and Tracey have been dating since last fall, and have been engaged since July.