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Jamie Foxx has been all over the map in the past week—and not just on movie sets. The Oscar winner made headlines for a surprise, high-energy appearance at William Paterson University in New Jersey, where he’s currently filming the upcoming Netflix sports drama "The Fight for ’84." According to Atlanta Black Star, Foxx was seen dancing, joking, and drawing crowds of students—some so excited they swarmed him for selfies, while others questioned whether it was really him, speculating about his changed physique and new haircut. Social media was flooded with reactions, some fans even joking he was a doppelgänger, but sources like the campus newspaper The Beacon confirm it’s indeed Foxx, who’s portraying the coach of the U.S. Olympic boxing team in the film. Much of the production is transforming local New Jersey towns into 1984, with additional reports from the North Jersey news site noting Foxx’s playful antics while filming in Passaic, where he hammed it up with the mayor, improvised for the camera, and even played "Hail to the Chief." His on-set behavior—described as humble, funny, and genuine—shows he’s not just doing the job but truly connecting with people, something long a hallmark of his career.

On the business and creative front, while his new film is generating buzz, there’s been no official word on a release date from Netflix, though their Tudum magazine promises it’s coming soon. The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets confirm Foxx’s ongoing acting projects but haven’t indicated any major new business ventures or endorsements in the past few days—his primary focus remains on this high-profile Netflix project, which could anchor another phase of his dramatic career. Meanwhile, the same trade publications are buzzing about a "Miami Vice" reboot, but it’s clear from Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap that Foxx is not involved in the new Universal movie, which instead features Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan in the roles he and Colin Farrell played in 2006.

Social media has been abuzz not just with college campus videos but also with revived conversations about Foxx’s health. While he has been candid in recent months, most notably in his Netflix standup special where he revealed his 2023 medical emergency included a brain bleed and stroke, CBS News notes there have been no recent health updates—just ongoing public admiration for his recovery and continued work ethic. Foxx's public appearances are punctuated by frequent, sometimes playful online speculation about his appearance, but the overwhelming sentiment is admiration for his enduring connection to fans and his resilience post-health scare.

There was one unverified incident widely discussed in gossip circles—That Grape Juice reports Foxx "erupted" at a Halloween party after a bottle was thrown at rapper GloRilla, but as of now, there’s no confirmation from mainstream outlets, and details remain murky, so this should be treated as rumor, not fact. Major outlets have not reported on any other public appearances, business deals, or social media controversies involving Foxx in the past few days.

In summary, Jamie Foxx's most significant and verified developments remain his high-profile movie shoot, his magnetic public appearances on set, and the enduring online fascination with his health and authenticity—while business as usual means no major new ventures, just steady, superstar work. Gossip is swirling in the margins, but for now, the headlines are about Jamie Foxx as people’s champ, not tabloid champ.

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