Tyler Perry responds again to Spike Lee’s harsh criticism of Madea character
For years, Tyler Perry has made people laugh and giggle with his Madea character, but not everybody thinks that it’s funny, including those in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Chris Wallace on his show “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace” Perry talked about his inspiration for creating Madea, and responded to comments about the […]
2-time Tony winner Michael R. Jackson discusses hit play ‘A Strange Loop’
Two-time 2022 Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson discusses the inspiration behind his hit Broadway musical A Strange Loop, including the many social issues it tackles, its success and impact on him, as well as the icons it pokes fun at.
Fans defend Tyler Perry’s ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ similarity to ‘The Notebook’ (video)
Tyler Perry dropped the emotion-packed teaser to his second film for Netflix titled A Jazzman’s Blues, a story about forbidden love and family secrets in the Deep South in the 1940s. Perry penned A Jazzman’s Blues in the ’90s, and it was the first screenplay he wrote. He was going to drop the movie in […]
Why Lala Milan says Investfest made her feel ‘blessed, Black, beautiful’
The hilarious Lala Milan is a social media guru, entrepreneur and comedian who started out making content on Instagram and YouTube. Her following grew and she is now teaching others how to do the same. Milan is among the many who were inspired to take her brand to the next level at the 2022 Investfest. […]
Is the Black community to blame for Whitney Houston’s downfall?
Whitney Houston’s birthday was just a few days ago, and people will never forget her legacy and amazing talent. Of course, later on in her career things began to spiral, and drugs became a big part of her downfall which led to her death. In an interview with Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry addressed Houston’s downfall […]
Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey respond to criticism from celebrities at Investfest
The hosts of the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast brought out some of the biggest names in entertainment and business for 2022 Investfest in Atlanta. The two-day conference at the Georgia World Congress Center was headlined by Steve Harvey and Tyler Perry. The two media moguls focused on the importance of setting big goals and negotiating […]
Earn Your Leisure secures Tyler Perry for event
Lifelong friends Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings founded an organization in their youth. As they matured, they combined their business acumen to educate members of their communities regarding economic literacy. Together, they lead a successful business known as Earn Your Leisure and work collectively to promote generational wealth and knowledge on investing. The founders of […]
Tyler Perry explains why he paid Cicely Tyson $1M for 1 day of work
Tyler Perry gave the queen of Black Hollywood, Cicely Tyson, her flowers while she was alive —and then some. The movie impresario revealed that he gave Tyson $1 million for a single day of work when she showed up for the filming of Why Did I Get Married? in 2007. Perry worked with Tyson on […]
Tyler Perry reacts to the actors who turned down his latest movie
TV and movie magnate Tyler Perry says he “feels so sad” for the actors and actresses who had the temerity to turn down an opportunity to star in his latest dramatic flick, A Jazzman’s Blues. The founder of America’s largest film studio – which is reportedly the grandest such movie campus in the world – […]
Tyler Perry hosts luncheon to show appreciation for Atlanta police officers
On June 19, Tyler Perry Studios hosted an appreciation luncheon for the Atlanta Police Department. Mayor Andre Dickens, interim Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, and Perry were present at the luncheon as this event was used to help boost morale in the police department. Mayor Andre Dickens told WSB-TV that he was glad that Perry decided […]
Tyler Perry explains difficulty of being friends with Will Smith and Chris Rock
Media and movie mogul Tyler Perry said he was thrust into an impossible predicament when Will Smith stomped on stage and slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars on March 27. Smith then returned to his seat and blurted out loudly to Rock, who was an Oscar presenter, to keep “my wife’s name out of […]
Taja V. Simpson bringing the heat to ‘The Oval’ and the care to your hair
Taja V. Simpson shares her experience working with Tyler Perry on “The Oval.” She also explains why her hair care line, Taja Hair Growth, is essential. “The Oval” airs on BET and BET Plus.
Mo’Nique goes in deep on D.L Hughley, adds slam on Oprah, Tyler and Lee (video)
Well, if nothing else, Monique never pulls her punches. Nada, not even a little. This time around she took the stage in Detroit and put in work on D.L Hugley who was also on the same show. Monique said her contract says that she was the headliner of the show but that DL refused to […]
Man arrested after threatening to blow up Tyler Perry Studios
The nation’s largest film production studio was under duress from a menacing man who allegedly threatened to blow up the entire campus. Police arrested Coles Arrasheed after he made a vow to level Tyler Perry Studios in May 2022. According to the Atlanta Police Department incident report obtained by TMZ, Coles called the studio’s main […]
50 Cent casts Mo’Nique in ‘BMF’
Rap mogul and TV show producer 50 Cent has announced to the world that he has kept his promise to give comedian Mo’Nique the come up by casting her in the hit series “BMF.” Fifty posted a photo of the 54-year-old Oscar-winning actress for his 28 million Instagram followers, alerting “BMF” devotees that “GOLDIE” is […]
Kodak Black has an interesting proposal for 50 Cent and Tyler Perry
Kodak Black is trying to be more than a rapper. On March 29, 2022, Kodak had an interesting proposal for 50 Cent and Tyler Perry, both of whom are doing amazing things in the entertainment world. On his Instagram story, Kodak said “I Got Movie Ideas I Wanna Pitch To Tyler Perry or 50 Cent. […]
Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ details what to expect in season 3
Cast members Melissa Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny Thomas, Baadja-Lyne Odums and Blue Kimble spoke with rolling out about what to expect in season three of Tyler Perry‘s BET+ Original series “Ruthless.”
LaShun Pace, powerhouse gospel singer-songwriter, has died
Gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace, of The Anointed Pace Sisters, has died. She was 60 years old. Pace’s family confirmed her death on Monday, March 21. Pace had been on dialysis for five years awaiting a kidney transplant. The Grammy-nominated Atlanta native was best known for her hit singles, “I Know I’ve Been Changed” and “Act […]
Tyler Perry’s ‘A Madea Homecoming’ scores No. 1 spot, gets positive reviews
Many fans were suffering from Madea withdrawal after the manic matriarch had been retired by its creator Tyler Perry back in 2019 following A Madea Family Funeral. The unforeseen pandemic, however, convinced Perry to unearth the sassy, gun-toting and English-language-mutilating grandmother from her metaphorical grave to make A Madea Homecoming and earned some good reviews […]
Tyler Perry is back with some your favorite characters in ‘A Madea Homecoming’
Tyler Perry is back with some of your favorite characters in the new movie A Madea Homecoming. That’s right, Madea is back, and she is not putting up with any nonsense as the family erupts at her great grandson’s college graduation celebration. Tyler Perry shares how he was excited to bring Madea back and give people […]