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Eddie Murphy‘s ex wife Nicole Murphy has been the talk of the town this past week after jaw dropping photos surfaced of her lip-locking with Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, who is reportedly still married to Waiting to Exhale actress Lela Rochon. But now, it seems Murphy wants to make amends and has issued an apology.

Initially, the stunning 51 year old issued a statement claming, ““Antoine and I are just family friends. I ran into him in Italy and we exchanged a friendly hello and that was it.”

When that explanation went out the public not only didn’t buy it, but also slammed her for insulting their intelligence given how blatant the photos were. Now it appears Murphy is singing a different tune, revealing to TMZ on Wednesday, “Without going into the entire situation, I want to apologize to my family, and to Lela and the Fuqua family for what transpired.”

The mother of 5 goes on to explain, “It was not my intention to be in this situation. I do not condone women kissing or interacting in anyway inappropriately with a married man. I too was once married and I would never intentionally undermine another woman, despite what has been written.”

Sources have also reportedly told TMZ that Murphy feels blindsided by the backlash because she only kissed Fuqua – who’s been married to actress Lela Rochon since 1999 – because she was informed that the couple had divorced and he was free to see other people.

Sources also say that Murphy is devastated about being painted as the other woman, feels terrible about hurting anyone, and hopes people can forgive her for her mistake.

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The Thor movies have become one of the most beloved parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, thanks in large part to the Taika Waititi-directed Thor: Ragnarok, which injected the series with some much-needed quirk and humor, while still capturing the essence of the god of thunder. The series seems perched to continue in that vein, judging by the new details revealed at Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con 2019 panel.

During the Marvel panel, the studio confirmed Thor 4’s full, official title: Thor: Love and Thunder. Disney also confirmed Thor: Love and Thunder’s release date: November 5, 2021. And lastly, the panel confirmed that Natalie Portman’s character Jane Foster, last seen in any significant capacity in Thor: The Dark World, will return in this movie.

During the SDCC 2019 panel, Thor 4 director Taika Waititi took the stage with stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, who will both return to their respective roles as Thor and Valkyrie in the upcoming film.

“There’s nothing more powerful in the world than love and thunder,” Waititi said, giving the newly revealed title a little bit of context.

In addition, the panel’s big surprise came when Natalie Portman arrived onstage, taking hold of the hammer Mjolnir as she emerged.

“This feels pretty good,” the actress laughed. “I’ve always had a little hammer envy.”

During the panel, Waititi specifically brought up Jason Aaron’s “Jane Thor” run of the comics, in which the character Jane Foster took up the mantle of the god of thunder–giving Portman fans something to look forward to in Love and Thunder.

“When we were shooting Ragnarok, I was reading Jason Aaron’s Mighty Thor, and it introduces female Thor [Jane Foster],” the director said. “So, there’s only one person who can do that.”

What about Thor himself? Hemsworth didn’t have much to share, although he did make some references back to Thor’s Lebowski-like behavior in Avengers: Endgame.

“He’s headed to 7/11, he got a Netflix subscription,” Hemsworth laughed. “But I think Taika’s got something planned.”

“Who knows? Only me because only I have read the script!” Waititi replied.

As for Valkyrie, who Thor named King of Asgard during Endgame’s conclusion, Thompson shared some details. “As new king, she needs to find her queen,” the actress said of Valkyrie’s role in Love and Thunder. “She has some ideas. She’ll keep you posted.”

Finally, Waititi didn’t forget about Thor: Ragnarok’s other most important additions to the MCU: Korg and Miek.

“Will we see Korg and Miek again?” Waititi speculated. “Is there an ongoing relationship between Thor and Korg? Who knows?” That sounds like a yes to us.

Waititi was confirmed as Thor 4’s director in a report from earlier during Comic-Con week–a report that also suggested the director’s live-action adaptation of the Akira manga has been delayed by what’s being called “development concerns.” However, that wasn’t the only Taika Waititi news out of Comic-Con, as the actor and director was also confirmed to be guest-starring in an episode of Rick and Morty Season 4.

During Marvel’s Comic-Con panel, the studio also discussed a ridiculously large number of other movies and shows, including Marvel’s Eternals, the Black Widow movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Kate Bishop Hawkeye Disney+ show, Marvel’s “What If…?” animated series, Loki’s Disney+ show, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the Vision and Scarlett Witch Disney+ series WandaVision, the Falcon and Winter Soldier Disney+ show, a new freaking Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali, and more.

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PAUL Hollywood was granted a “quickie divorce” from his estranged wife Alexandra today.

The Great British Bake Off star, 53, split from Alex, 55, in 2017 after calling time on their 19 years of marriage.

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Neither Paul, nor Alex, attended the 10 second divorce hearing as full details about their split will be released soon.

The couple first separated in 2013 after Paul admitted to having an affair with his co-star Marcela Valladolid on the US version of Bake Off.

The reconciled a few months later and at the time he described the affair as “the biggest mistake of my life” in an interview with BBC Radio 5 live.

Paul, 53, who is dating 24-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam, faces a £5million payout to Alex after their acrimonious split in 2017.

Last August, we revealed Alex had filed for divorce on the grounds of adultery.

But Paul and Summer insist their relationship began after the 20-year marriage ended.

Alex broke her silence for the first time in January, admitting Paul’s cheating left her devastated.

In her first interview, she told Prima magazine: “No one should underestimate how separation and divorce can hit you.

“I compare it to a moment where you’re driving along the motorway and then the next moment, something beyond your control happens and you’re driving in a completely different direction.

“You have to give yourself time to get your head round it.”

District Judge Robert Duddridge confirmed the hearing lasted 10 seconds at the Central Family Court in London.

He granted the speedy divorce – a decree nisi – and now a divorce petitioner has to wait six weeks and a day to apply for a decree absolute – the final dissolution of the marriage.

Earlier this month, Judge Martin O’Dwyer was told a week-long trial will begin on July 22 to resolve financial remedy proceedings, which means to settle their dispute in court.

However, Paul’s legal team confirmed yesterday the trial will no longer go ahead after the couple came to an agreement with the court’s approval.

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This divorce comes after Paul spent thousands on his girlfriend for her 24th birthday.

He showered her in gifts at the Chester horse races by paying for a £330-a-head private box.

Summer enjoyed £80-a-pop Laurent-Perrier champagne. She also drank Pimms and downed some shots given to her by pals.

Paul bought Summer a £9,000 hot tub for her birthday.

He also bought her a £9,000 ring and a £1,000 Rottweiler pup earlier this year.

Judge O’Dwyer previously imposed reporting restrictions preventing the publishing of information related to their finances, but not on any information which was “legitimately in the public domain”.

Adam Wolanski QC, Paul’s barrister, express concerned over newspaper reports containing financial information was leaked.

Alex, 54, who has an 18-year-old son with the TV judge, told London’s High Court she had not spilled details about his financial worth.

They include a story in The Sun on Sunday that revealed his companies raked in £9.1million last year.

Adam Wolanski QC said: “We do not know whether these leaks came from the wife.

“But we are very anxious about leaks and making sure that nothing is reported wrongly.

Alexander Chandler, representing Alex, said: “She wants to make it absolutely clear that she was not the source of the story in The Sun on Sunday.”

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RUMOURS of a rift between the Sussexes and the Cambridges have been swirling since last year, but Kate and Meghan appeared to put those to bed at Wimbledon today.

The two duchesses put on a united front as they took their seats next to one another in the Royal Box joined by Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton to watch Serena Williams lose to Simona Halep in the Ladies Final.

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And body language expert Judi James says that the occasion provided Kate with the opportunity to act as “hostess” to Meghan, making an active attempt to include her in conversation.

Speaking to Fabulous Digital she said: “Sitting Meghan in between Kate and Pippa looks like a very active attempt to both host her and include her in a way that hasn’t quite occurred since she married Harry.”

Judi remarks that while Meghan is facing away from her, Kate continues to lean in to engage in conversation in what is seen as a “friendly” gesture.

She continues: “While Meghan sits with her torso facing front Kate leans in to engage her in conversation, using some illustrative gestures and then even a hand to her hair just behind the ear which is a partial cut-off ritual that implies confiding during a friendly chat.

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“There is a lot of eye contact between the sisters-in-law here too, which, along with the laughter, should be seen as a sign they want to be seen as friendly together.”

There was no sign of any-feud between between the sisters in law as they smiled, chatted and clap before the big match.

It’s the first time the royal women have stepped out, just the two of them, since they joined crowds at centre court together last year.

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Today’s united front comes despite rumours of a row between the Sussex and Cambridge families.

The speculated feud has even seen the palace deliberately try to avoid “diary clashes” between Harry, Meghan, William and Kate to prevent “competition”, a royal author claimed.

Kate, wearing a short-sleeved green Dolce and Gabbana dress with gold buttons, waved to cheering tennis fans ahead of the match on Centre Court.

The duchess met with Marion Regan, owner of Hugh Lowe Farms, the official supplier of strawberries to the tournament, with the pair sharing gardening tips.

The Middleton’s have been regular fixtures in SW19 this tournament, with Kate’s sister Pippa and brother James both attending to watch matches last week.

While the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in the Royal Box earlier in the tournament to watch close pal Williams in action.

In other royal news, Judi James explains that “wary” Meghan “deliberately” avoided Kate at the polo last week because she is “highly protective” of Archie.

And Meghan Markle “was a nightmare” when she visited Wimbledon to watch Serena Williams, an official has claimed.

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EVERWOOD actress Stephanie Niznik has died at the age 52, according to reports.

The star, who also appeared in Star Trek: Insurrection, passed away unexpectedly on June 23 in Encino, California, according to Variety.

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Stephanie is perhaps best known for her role as Nina Feeney in Everwood, the drama that ran for four seasons from 2002 to 2006 on The WB.

She also appeared on popular TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Life is Wild, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Lost and The Twenty.

The actress also played Perim in the 1998 movie Star Trek: Insurrection.

In 2017, Stephanie was among the Everwood stars that reunited at the Television Critics Association in honor of the show’s 15th anniversary.

Originally from Bangor, Maine, in the US, Stephanie was a graduate of Duke University, according to Variety, and studied Genetics in addition to Theatre and Russian.

Friends from her time at Duke have paid heartbreaking tributes to the star, describing her as “so kind”.

She attended Cal Arts for a master’s degree before starting to land acting roles in Hollywood.

Stephanie is survived by her mother and stepfather, brother and sister-law, her niece and nephews, aunt and uncle, and her dogs, Nucleus and Jake.

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