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At the beginning of 2020, Tyler Perry was criticized when he bragged that he’s the only writer and director of all of his many television shows and movies. It appears that the founder and CEO of the gargantuan Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta has pivoted from the previous posture that he has “no writer’s room.”…

Tyler Perry recently shed light on how he was affected by Spike Lee’s judgement. During an interview with Variety, Perry discussed Lee’s past comments about his work. Lee once called Perry’s films “buffoonery.” Perry said that he viewed Lee as an inspiration as a filmmaker. “If any criticisms stung, it would have been his, because…

Tyler Perry has never been shy about his desire to build up the Black community. The movie mogul recently joined an initiative that will target 25 counties and 250k Black residents in Florida in an effort to mobilize the Black vote in the republican dominant state, according to TMZ. Equal Ground Education is the nonpartisan…

Kim Kardashian West has signed up for PAW Patrol: The Movie. The 39-year-old star — who has children North, 7, Saint, 4, Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 17 months — joked that she is now a “cool mom” to her kids after joining the cast of the animated movie, which will also feature the vocal talents…

Tyler Perry is set to be honored with the People’s Champion award at the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards. The 51-year-old actor, writer, producer and director, who has been hailed a “natural leader,” will be recognized for his contributions to entertainment and his support of charitable organizations such as Feeding America and Covenant House. Perry…

Tyler Perry movingly reflected on his family history as he accepted the Governors Award at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The 51-year-old filmmaker and his foundation received the award in recognition of his work on inclusivity and philanthropic efforts and spoke about a quilt his grandmother had sewn for him…

When inclusive images of Black characters are missing from the TV screen, Tyler Perry always creates the content that is needed. This is what he is doing with one of his newest shows, “BRUH.” The show that stars Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr. and Monti Washington, is unlike any other on TV. “BRUH”…

Paris Bennett was raised in a musically gifted family, so she was destined to be in the spotlight. Following in the footsteps of her mother Jamecia Bennett and grandmother Ann Nesby, she was sure to create a lane of her own and make a name for herself. Bennett, also known as Princess P, was a…

Tyler Perry has officially become a billionaire. The 50-year-old filmmaker has been named as Hollywood’s latest member of the club after earning $1.4 billion in pre-tax income since 2005, and it’s said he’s currently worth $1 billion overall. According to Forbes magazine, Tyler has earned his wealth through shrewd business prowess, and he owns 100…

On Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, two of the darlings of the 1990s R&B scene will face off in a Verzuz battle at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandy and Monica, both teenagers during the ’90s, will take viewers down memory lane as they play their hits. Here are five predictions from the Verzuz battle…

Tyler Perry (Photo credit: Cliffe Fraser / Splash News) Tyler Perry thinks his late mother is responsible for his charitable spirit. The 50-year-old star is set to receive a special Emmy at next month’s ceremony for his charitable efforts, and he’s credited his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, for his generosity. Perry — whose mother died…

Tyler Perry will be honored with the Governor’s Award at the 2020 Emmy Awards, which he will receive for his dedication to “philanthropic initiatives.” The 50-year-old actor, writer, producer, and director is set to receive the prestigious honor alongside his company, The Perry Foundation, at this year’s annual awards ceremony, which is due to take…

Vaughn Hebron is an actor who bet on himself and, in turn, had Tyler Perry bet on him as well. The Baltimore native who graduated from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. After a stint in the pharmaceutical industry, Hebron moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career…

Tyler Perry has donated a van to Project U First, a charity in Atlanta, Georgia, that helps people experiencing homelessness. The 50-year-old actor, writer, and director has handed over a 2020 Ford Transit XL Cargo Van to Erica Wright, the founder of non-profit organization Project U First, which helps to provide much-needed provisions to those…

Melissa L. Williams has quickly shaken up Hollywood as a breakout star in Tyler Perry’s “Ruthless,” a spin-off to his hit show “The Oval.” While growing up, the Oklahoma City native always had a passion for performance art, from commanding audiences at family gatherings as a young girl to becoming a theater student at Clark…

Lawrence Robinson recently scored a breakout role on Tyler Perry‘s series “Sistas” where he plays Chris, the love interest of Shari Belafonte’s character, Lisa Mott. He spoke with rolling out about how his son helped him maintain focus on his greater goals while simultaneously holding down a gig at the airport.

Tyler Perry took to his Instagram account to share what experts say will improve your chances of surviving the coronavirus if you contract the disease. Perry, 50, told his nearly 6 million IG followers that Blacks, who are contracting and dying from COVID-19 at inordinate numbers compared to their White counterparts, need to increase their…

Tyler Perry’s majestic 330-acre studio complex has remained shuttered since the outbreak of the pandemic in the U.S. The 51-year-old movie mogul is anxious to return to work on his six TV shows and he has a military-style plan to bring his wishes to fruition, TMZ reports. Anyone who is working on his shows, as…

Tyler Perry continues to lend a helping hand during the global pandemic. On April 8, Perry reportedly paid the grocery bills for all shoppers during senior citizens’ hour at 44 metro Atlanta Kroger supermarkets. He also paid the grocery bill for 29 stores in New Orleans. Each day from 7 a.m. — 8 a.m., Kroger…

Joel Osteen, the pastor of the Lakewood megachurch in Houston, will host his Easter Sunday service online with three entertainment heavyweights. Osteen, 57, who is head of arguably the largest church in America at about 30,000 congregants, is holding the special service via the internet as a result of this era of self-quarantine and social…