"I was offered the part of Lisa in Coming to America," she says of being hand-picked to play superstar Eddie Murphy's love interest, a character seemingly named after her, in the hit 1988 comedy.

Trailblazing 'All Cried Out' singer Lisa Velez reflects on her past ahead of her emotional new Lifetime movie 'Can You Feel the Beat,' debuting Feb. 1 Janine Rubenstein is Editor-at-Large at ...

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She brought with her 10 years as superintendent in Hampton and a 2017 recognition as New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year. In 2021, Murphy signed a three-year contract with the district.

SALEM — Murphy Funeral Home recently unveiled a memorial portrait of former owner Frank Murphy, whose likeness will now be held in a place of honor in the Salem funeral home’s foyer ...

The two married young and Velez says he is behind one of her biggest career missteps. "I was offered the part of Lisa in Coming to America," she says of being hand-picked to play superstar Eddie ...

Charlotte Hoose Murphy, 98, of Amenia, NY passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Charlotte was a life-long resident of Amenia, born on June 26 ...

Gov. Phil Murphy’s seventh State of the State address is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and while he wouldn’t give much away as to what he plans to talk about, the governor did tell reporters ...