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Tyler Perry exemplifies drive, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit, essential qualities for scaling the heights of success, particularly in an industry as select as Hollywood. Perry has never shied away from a challenge. Although from humble beginnings, he has risen to much acclaim. Perry’s versatility extends across various roles in the industry, including writer, actor, director, […]
Contrary to rumors, Tyler Perry did not win the bid to acquire BET, as the network is no longer available for purchase. After five months of deliberation, Paramount Global has chosen to retain ownership of its BET Media Group, which includes the BET channel, streamer BET+, VH1, and BET Studios. READ: Kevin Hart & BET […]
UPDATE: This is the type of things we like to see! Tyler Perry is not the only person eyeing BET’s majority ownership. According to Deadline Byron Allen said he wants to buy BET as Paramount Global is looking at sale of the asset. “Byron Allen is interested in buying BET, and he will be pursuing […]
Tyler Perry, the multi-talented entrepreneur, has made it to Forbes’ “World’s 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers” list for the second year in a row. The list includes notable names from the world of music, cinema, and digital media, with a combined earning of $1.35 billion this year. Interestingly, Jay-Z and Kanye West, who featured in the list […]
The cast of Tyler Perry upcoming fourth film at Netflix Six Triple Eight has been revealed. And we’re loving all of the talent involved. Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, and Kylie Jefferson will star in the inspiring true story of the 6888th battalion. It was the only all-Black, all-female World War II […]
Tyler Perry has set his fourth film at Netflix with Six Triple Eight. Perry will write, direct and produce Six Triple Eight which is based on the true story of the 6888th battalion. It was the only all-black, all-female battalion in the World War II effort. READ: 1992-2022: 30 Movies That Turn 30 in 2022 […]
Amazon Studios announced on Monday that it has closed a four-picture film deal Tyler Perry. Under his pact with the studio he will write, direct, and produce four features that will be released on Prime Video which is in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. READ: 14 of the Blackest Movies to Watch on […]
Tyler Perry’s Sistas has produced its first spinoff titled Zatima, centered on fan favorites Zac and Fatima (portrayed by Devale Ellis and Crystal Hayslett). READ: A Madea Homecoming: Tyler Perry is Bringing Madea Out of Retirement For Netflix Film BET+ gave a 10-episode series for Zatima in which Ellis and Hayslett will reprise their roles […]
Madea is back. Perry is bringing his notable character out of retirement for A Madea Homecoming. A Madea Homecoming will be the 12th installment of his Madea Franchise and is heading to Netflix for its debut. Details on the project are being kept underwraps but like all of his films, Perry will write and direct […]
Madea is getting her own TV show. Tyler Perry is developing a Madea prequel drama series for Showtime. Titled Mabel, the show’s logline says “long before she was the force of nature known as Madea she was a smart, fierce, irresistible, dangerous, crazy 20-something black woman named Mabel Simmons. When she moved to Atlanta in […]