VIDEO: Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall Explain Why There Was Never A Sequel to ‘Coming to America’

Why was there never a Coming to America sequel? Well, the complicated answer involves lawsuits and angry African royalty.

Eddie Murphy, who played Prince Akeem in the 1988 classic, sat down for an interview with Arsenio Hall on his self-tiled talk show this week. Along with gushing about the movie’s 25th anniversary, Murphy explained why fans may never see a much-talked-about remake.

“When Coming to America came out it was a bunch of lawsuits,” the comedian shared about one of the greatest Black comedy films of all time.

“There was some dude who was claiming he was the prince,” he said. “I be out in the club and this African dude would roll up on me and say, ‘I am the real prince! You stole my life from me! And I want my money! I’ll kill you!”

Murphy said this happened on a regular basis. “I actually had depositions where I had to sit across the table from this dude,” he added. “It was so many lawsuits so we were like ehhhh.”
Due to all the chaos, the cast cast and crew decided to keep that chapter closed.

Check out the VIDEO clip below and tell us if you would be interested in a Coming to America 2 after all these years. The Best Man made a success comeback after 15 years. If they got the green light, do you think Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall could bring back the same magic on screen?







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Twenty two Nigerians died during this year’s holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia- NAN

Twenty two Nigerians died during this year’s holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

The head of Information, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Alhaji Uba Mana, said this on Tuesday in a telephone interview with Punch correspondent.

Mana, who did not give the state-by-state breakdown of the figure, said majority of the victims died of natural causes, and had been buried in Saudi Arabia in accordance with Islamic rites.

He said the death toll was lower than that of the previous years, due to adequate medical arrangement provided by the commission.

Mana also attributed the low casualty rate to the awareness created by the commission on personal hygiene and the performance of a stress-free hajj.

NAN reports that 44 pilgrims died in 2011 and 36 pilgrims in 2012 out of the over 95,000 pilgrims who performed the hajj in each of the years.

Speaking on the transportation of pilgrims back home, Mana said the commission was able to complete the exercise four days ahead of the Nov. 19 deadline given to it by the Saudi Arabia authorities.

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‘RHOA’ Star NeNe Leakes Hospitalized, Recovering From Blood Clots

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” takes-no-mess diva, NeNe Leakes (pictured) has been hospitalized after suffering from blood clots in her lung, according to a statement published on her official website and Twitter account.

“Late last week I wasn’t feeling well and was feeling a little short of breath,” the statement reads. “I know my body and I know when I should be concerned so I went to the hospital to get checked out. After some routine tests I was diagnosed with blood clots in my lung. I’m told this happened to me because of the constant traveling around the country that I do for my job”

The “I Dream of NeNe,” star tweeted a photo of herself, sans a headshot, with intravenous feeds in her arms and dressed in a typical hospital gown, covered up to her waist with a white blanket.



On Sunday evening, after her RHOA show had aired, Leakes tweeted to her fans that she had not been feeling well for a couple of days but, in true form, wanted to thank her 1.3 million loyal followers for watching the reality series.

Just one day after Leakes had reported that she felt out of sorts, she tweeted the following brow-raising notice:

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My arms are hurting wit these IV's #blessedtobealive... http://bit.ly/1fP6SHv 

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Up until this point, Leakes has worked unceasingly as a RHOA cast member and on her own reality spinoff as well. She also co-starred in the now defunct comedy series, “The New Normal.” Leakes also has a recurrent role on the TV hit, “Glee.”

Since both “Glee” and “The New Normal” were located in Hollywood, Leakes has had to travel back-and-forth from her home in Atlanta to California which can be taxing on the body. She also has to juggle her career and family life, as she has a teenage child to raise.

But it seems like the Reality TV Diva is getting healthy and had this to say to her fans:

I’m thankful to be alive as the doctor advised me that most people don’t recognize the symptoms of blood clots and don’t go to the doctor and that’s when the big problems start happening.

Contrary to published reports I did not have a heart attack.

I am fortunate to have had a wonderful experience with the doctors and nurses who took care of me.

I’m blessed to be home with my wonderful Husband and family! Look who crawled in the hospital bed with me ….

~ NeNe Leakes




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VIDEO: Kim Kardashian Stars Unclad In Kanye West’s Sexy New ‘Bound 2′ Video

 
Kanye West appeared on "Ellen" today, where he premiered his new music video - 'Bound 2', featuring an unclad Kim Kardashian. Check out the video below...

The top 10 worst ingredients in cigarettes....think before you light up your next stick...

The top 10 worst ingredients in cigarettes were identified in a list submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services during 1994.

The list of additives in cigarettes was compiled using information submitted by five major tobacco corporations: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris, Liggett Group, Brown and Williamson and the American Tobacco Company.

The list includes 599 additives and since burning alters the chemical compositions, more than 4 thousand are created when cigarette is burned, impacting onyou and those around you. 

Among the most hazardous ingredients in cigarettes are the following:

1. Nicotine – one of the most important ingredient in cigarettes

Nicotine is an addictive psychoactive alkaloid. It is the primary compound in a cigarette. Since it is a stimulant, it increases blood pressure and constricts veins and arteries. It prompts the body to release cholesterol and fat into the blood stream, and may lead to the development of blood clots.

2. Benzene

This is a carcinogen substance. It increases the possibility of developing leukemia  In addition, it damages the central nervous system and can lead to a variety of health problems. Among them are paralysis, convulsions, tremors, dizziness, coma, sleepiness, tightness in the chest, anemia and bone marrow damage.

3. Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is colorless  odorless  and taste-less. This gas is used to preserve dead bodies. When a cigarette is burned, formaldehyde is synthesized. It is responsible for eye, nose, and throat irritations. It can also cause nausea, wheezing, skin irritations and nasal cancer.

4. Arsenic

This is one of the toxic chemicals commonly used in rat poisons. Pesticides that are commonly used on tobacco farms leech arsenic into the plants. Potential health effects include cancer of the kidneys, liver, bladder, skin and lungs.

5. Cadmium

Cadmium is a poisonous heavy metal which is present in cigarette smoke. People who smoke have twice the levels of cadmium in their bodies as compared to non-smokers. Health risks include nausea, vomiting, renal failure, shock, convulsions, muscle cramps and sensory disruptions.

6. Ammonia

Ammonia is a toxic ingredient found in fertilizers and cleaning products. It is incorporated into cigarettes in order to enhance the effects of nicotine. Its potential effects on health include damage to the lungs as well as death.

7. Hydrogen cyanide

Which is a toxic compound used during the manufacture of paper, plastic, and textiles. This poisonous chemical was used by the Nazi soldiers in the deadly gas chambers during World War II. Potential health risks include headaches, weakness, dizziness, seizures, irregular heartbeats, fainting, vomiting and death.

8. Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a lethal compound which is present in car exhaust. Very high concentrations are contained in cigarettes. Among its health hazards are chest pain, dizziness, confusion, vomiting, nausea, disorientation, loss of consciousness and death.

9. TSNA

This is a compound composed of four carcinogenic chemicals. Its hazards to health include cancer of the mouth, pancreas, lungs, esophagus and liver.

10. Polonium and lead

These 2 ingredients are among the radioactive chemicals in cigarette smoke. These toxic metals stick to cigarette tar and cause radioactive hot-spots to develop in the lungs. Ultimately, it can cause lung cancer.

THESE INGREDIENTS ARE JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. NUMEROUS OTHER TOXINS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. THEY INCLUDE CHEMICALS PRESENT IN ROLLED CIGARETTES, AS WELL AS THOSE WHICH ARE SYNTHESIZED THROUGH THE BURNING PROCESS.






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