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It has been reported that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 53, is interested in buying a majority stake in BET. Variety reports that the music mogul is “exploring the opportunity to purchase BET as a part of his strategy to build a Black-owned global media powerhouse”. It was revealed that his dream is to see BET return…
Actor and filmmaker, Tyler Perry, 53, is helping low-income senior homeowners in Atlanta pay their property taxes. TMZ reports that the increase in property values could be a direct result of his own studio’s success. The value of land around his studio is increasing, which ultimately causes an increase in property taxes. Perry reached out…
Tyler Perry is bringing more original content to streaming services. The filmmaker revealed in a press release that he has signed a 4-movie deal with Amazon. “I’m excited and grateful to start working with Amazon Studios to bring movies to Prime Video,” said Perry in a press release. “I’m looking forward to continuing telling unique stories and bringing…
At an event where Tyler Perry was being honored, the filmmaker flips the script by giving back to the organization. After EGOT actress and daytime host Whoopi Goldberg presented him with the Impact Award at the Apollo Theater’s spring benefit on Monday, Perry was so “moved and inspired” that he gifted the historic Harlem music hall with a $500,000…
The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees, and the list is iconic. According to the organization’s Instagram page, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr. will be honored, along with legends Smokey Robinson, the late Ray Charles, and recently passed Hollywood star Cicely Tyson. Other deserving artists who will be inducted…
At the second annual BlumFest today, filmmakers Tyler Perry and Jason Blum announced their first feature production together, the thriller entitled Help. According to Deadline, production will take place in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios. Perry and Blum are producers of the film. Alan McElroy (Star Trek: Discovery, Wrong Turn) is set to write and direct Help. Blumhouse Productions are responsible…
Tyler Perry is no stranger to giving back to the community but the filmmaker pulls fans heartstrings every time. In his latest act of kindness, Tyler donated at least 5,000 meals to families in need before the Thanksgiving holiday. The giveaway took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Sunday and reports say that…
Earlier this year, Tyler Perry shared a post on Instagram that was meant to be inspirational but instead received much criticism. The filmmaker revealed that he doesn’t have a writer’s room and that left many followers wondering why wouldn’t he give young writers an opportunity. Tyler defended his method by saying the audience knows his…
Now this is something to celebrate. After years of consistency and hard work, Tyler Perry is now officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The publication — which famously tracks the wealth of celebrities and business leaders across the globe — revealed in a new cover story that Tyler has taken in $1.4 billion in pre-tax income since 2005,…
After 27-year old Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by Atlanta police in a Wendy’s parking lot last Friday, Tyler Perry wanted to do something to help the family during this difficult time. According to attorney L. Chris Stewart, the filmmaker has offered to pay the funeral expenses for Brooks. The family lawyer made the…