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Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Judge Reinhold, Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson were among the prominent entertainers, comedians and actors who stepped out to celebrate Murphy at AFI's event.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026 -
In a venue full of comedians, the mood at the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Eddie Murphy on Saturday, April 18, was surprisingly earnest.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Marzullo tallied three doubles and drove in six runs Tuesday, leading West Aurora to an 8-2 Upstate Eight Conference win over visiting Larkin.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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From 2002 to 2005, Anderson was named to all three of his All-Star Games, leading the majors with 56 doubles in 2002 and the American League in that same category with 49 the following season.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the club’s eventual 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds on March 28, Watson threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the game within reach and allow the Red Sox to eventually force extras.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This new era of landscape design prioritizes biodiversity and sustainability as foundational elements rather than optional extras.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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