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Tyler Perry is a creative force to be reckoned with, and he says that he feels as though he is just getting started. Perry sat down with CBS This Morning’s Gayle King at his 330-acre movie studio complex in Atlanta, where they spoke about the “poetic justice” of building the studio on …

The grand opening gala for Tyler Perry’s ‘Tyler Perry Studios’ marked history over the weekend, making Perry the first black American to own a major film studio outright! The Atlanta film complex extends over 330 acres with 12 sound stages, which makes it larger than Warner Brothers lots in Burbank, …

Tyler Perry promised to help, and to keep his word, he reportedly used his personal plane to ship water, hygiene items, sleeping bags, and other necessities down to the hardest-hit areas, according to CNN, also stating he’s made two trips to the Abaco Islands so far. The movie-maker posted on …

The actress who invested $2,000 in a billboard to pitch herself to filmmaker Tyler Perry is reaping the benefits, as she’s reportedly been cast in a recurring role in his new drama “Sistas.” This past May, 32-year-old actress Racquel Bailey spent $2,000 on a billboard that read: “Attention Mr. Perry. …

Tyler Perry is bringing a new series that will highlight drama in the White House to BET. “The Oval” is Perry’s next TV series,  which will tell the story of a new first family entering the White House. #EdQuinn has been cast as President Hunter Franklin, while #KronMoore will play …

Tyler Perry explained to PeopleTV how Colin Powell gave his blessings for the actor to portray him in “Vice.” Perry has had many big accomplishments since the start of 2019. He kicked off his “Madea Farwell” stageplay tour with a bang, and now, he’s preparing for the movie version to …

It wasn’t an easy road for Tyler Perry, but it was all worth it. From humble beginnings, putting on stage plays to own his own production company. Tyler’s success was not overnight. Variety sat with the actor/director to look back at his long adventure into stardom.  Little do many realize, …

It looks like Tyler Perry may be putting an end to his Madea franchise. The world was introduced to Mabel Earlene “Madea” Simmons for the first time in Perry’s 1999 play “Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All by Myself.” The play was directed and written by Perry, who also …

Just one week after ”The Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens was publicly shamed for working at Trader Joe’s, the actor is set to return to the small screen. According to CNN, a rep for Owens confirmed that the actor has accepted a job offer from #TylerPerry to appear on his …

Well, it looks like Tyler Perry may be out here married in these streets.   As we know, the filmmaker shares a two-year-old son, Aman, with his longtime girlfriend, Gelila Bekele. However, in an upcoming episode of ‘Dr. Phil’, a random woman claims that she is actually married to Perry …

In 2015, Mo’Nique claimed that she was blackballed in Hollywood for allegedly being “difficult” to work with and failing to properly campaign and promote “Precious,” which won her an Oscar. At the time, she placed blame on Lee Daniels, even claiming that she was denied a role on Empire as …

Amidst all of the chaos around the world regarding racial tension among Americans, black filmmakers, who’ve been known to open opportunities for black actors, have made a shift in their casting and creation. A few months ago, Lee Daniels, best known for his hit show Empire, created a new series …