There’s pride and self-esteem, and then there’s whatever magical confidence Eddie Murphy has. “My most important blessing is that I love myself,” the legendary comedian and movie star, 64, tells PEOPLE in a rare deep-dive interview for this week’s issue. Read more in our bio link. | People

Why Eddie Murphy hasn't returned to stand up 🎥: BEING EDDIE | Netflix

"Some of my biggest laughs in my life are Charlie." Eddie Murphy remembers his brother in BEING EDDIE. Now playing. | Netflix

Eddie doesn't get enough credit for this role 😭😂 “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) is a cult classic horror-comedy starring Eddie Murphy as Maximillian, a smooth-talking Caribbean vampire who comes to New York in search of a mate. Directed by Wes Craven, the film blends horror, comedy, and 90s flair, with Murphy playing multiple roles — including a crooked preacher and an Italian mobster. Though it wasn’t a box office hit at the time, it’s become a fan favorite for its outrageous humor, unique tone

Follow (me) @epicliveperformances to tune into the most iconic moments in live music history …. Angus Young and Eddie Van Halen were two completely different kinds of monsters on the guitar — but both rewrote the rulebook. Angus didn’t need ten fingers tapping or racks of effects; he could take a single pentatonic run, shake it like thunder, and make it feel like the whole stage was catching fire. Meanwhile, Eddie drops Eruption in ’78 and suddenly every guitarist on Earth is questioning their l