Hundreds of airport security workers are being asked to return $1,000 gift cards that were generously handed out by filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry, after the gifts reportedly raised concerns over federal ethics rules. According to multiple reports, the gift cards were distributed to Transportation Security Administration employees at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during…
In a major shakeup in the streaming industry, BET’s streaming service BET+ is officially being shut down, with its content set to move to Paramount+, according to multiple reports. The decision comes as parent company Paramount Skydance restructures its streaming strategy, consolidating its digital platforms under a single flagship service. The shutdown will take place in June 2026, when BET+ programming—including…
Hollywood heavyweight Tyler Perry is setting his sights on a new frontier: the high-stakes world of firefighting. The filmmaker and producer has officially announced Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke, a 16-episode drama series centered on the professional and personal lives of firefighters, now in production for Netflix. The series marks another major collaboration under Perry’s ongoing multi-year creative partnership…
Newly surfaced text messages allegedly exchanged between filmmaker Tyler Perry and his latest accuser appear to show the plaintiff discussing money and financial hardship with Perry months before filing a $77 million lawsuit, according to TMZ and other outlets. The messages, which were obtained by TMZ and published Sunday, show aspiring actor and model Mario…
Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit filed by actor Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in the 2016 comedy Boo! A Madea Halloween. The complaint, filed in California state court, marks the second high-profile civil case this year alleging Perry used his industry power to make unwanted sexual advances. Rodriguez’s lawsuit claims that Perry repeatedly subjected him to unwanted physical…
Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry is once again putting his money where his faith is — this time donating $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church in Detroit, following a viral fundraising controversy that’s been making waves across social media. The generous gift was revealed by Bishop Winans during Sunday service, days after video footage surfaced showing him publicly correcting a congregant…
Los Angeles — Actor Derek Dixon, who filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, opened up in a national TV interview with ABC News Live PRIME, sharing gut-wrenching details about the alleged sexual harassment and assault while working on Perry’s series The Oval. The full interview will air tonight, but a preview clip offers a glimpse into the…
