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Da Brat and Vic Mensa to guest star on Showtime’s ‘The Chi’; Tyler Perry developing Madea series

Thursday, April 8

The Chi has added two Grammy-nominated Chicago rappers to its star-studded cast: Da Brat and Vic Mensa. According to Deadline, Da Brat will join the Showtime series as LaPortia, "a truck driver who’s just as comfortable passing through beds as she is through state... Read More.

Tyler Perry ends studio quarantine bubble, sets up COVID-19 vaccine center

Wednesday, April 7

The quarantine bubble at Tyler Perry's studios is coming to an end. About a year ago, the mogul enacted a strict protocol that allowed crews to safely return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now

Tyler Perry calls for DOJ investigation of “unconstitutional” Georgia voting law

Wednesday, March 31

(ATLANTA) -- Tyler Perry weighed in on Georgia's new voting law on Tuesday, suggesting the Department of Justice should take action. However, the media mogul, whose Tyler Perry Studios is based in Atlanta, also... Read More.

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Cicely Tyson’s private memorial attended by Lenny Kravitz, Tyler Perry and more in NYC

Wednesday, February 17

(NEW YORK) -- A private memorial for legendary actress Cicely Tyson was held in Harlem on Tuesday, PageSix reports. The service was held at the Abyssinian Baptist Church on West... Read More.

Viola Davis, Tyler Perry, Oprah and more honor and celebrate Cicely Tyson’s legacy

Friday, January 29

(LOS ANGELES) -- Hollywood legend Cicely Tyson, a pioneering actress whose career spanned seven decades, died Thursday at the age of 96, ABC News confirmed. A cause of death has not been revealed. Following news... Read More.

Tyler Perry to receive Oscar for his humanitarian efforts

Thursday, January 14

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced Thursday that its Board of Governors voted to present the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to actor, filmmaker,... Read More.

Katy Perry apologizes to Zooey Deschanel for posing as her during her “wild child” years

Tuesday, December 22

(LOS ANGELES) -- Katy Perry tapped actress and singer Zooey Deschanel to star in her new video for "Not the End of the World" because for years, fans have bee talking about... Read More.

Tyler Perry donates $100k to the legal defense fund of Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend

Monday, December 14

(ATLANTA) -- Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of the late Breonna Taylor, received a major boost in his legal defense fund thanks to Tyler Perry. TMZ reports that Walker is facing a lawsuit from Louisville, Kentucky police officer Jonathan... Read More.

Tyler Perry thanksgiving food drive draws thousands

Monday, November 23

(ATLANTA) -- Tyler Perry put the "giving" in Thanksgiving on Sunday, feeding thousands of needy families ahead of the holiday. The star of the Medea franchise opened up his Tyler Perry studios in Atlanta for the... Read More.

Matthew Perry says ‘Friends’ reunion shoots in March

Thursday, November 12

(LOS ANGELES) -- Could Matthew Perry be any more excited? Obligatory Chandler Bing joke aside, the actor took to Twitter to tout that the long-awaited, oft-delayed Friends reunion is set to shoot in the... Read More.