Tyler Perry

Oprah and Tyler Perry on Their Amazing Friendship

May 03, 2013 Magazine Covers

In the June 2013 issue of Essence magazine, cover stars Winfrey and Tyler Perry describe the ways they've helped and inspired each other through the years.

Oprah and Tyler Perry on Their Amazing Friendship

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"We both know how rare this is," Oprah told the mag. "Where else in the history of our African-American culture have two really, really successful people who can do whatever they want said, 'Let’s come together and be even more powerful -- let’s take it to the tenth power?'"

The Extra List: Tyler Perry’s Top 5 Movies

March 27, 2013 The Extra List

Tyler Perry’s movies have grossed over half a billion dollars worldwide! The actor and director returns to the screen on Friday, March 29 with his latest venture, “Temptation.” In his honor, we’ve compiled a list of Tyler Perry’s Top Five Films.

'Paranormal Activity 4' Scares Up a Box Office Win

October 21, 2012 Movies

The found footage flick “Paranormal Activity 4” nabbed the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $30.2 million.

'Paranormal Activity 4' Scares Up a Box Office Win

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Although the demon-friendly film fell short of its predecessors it will still show a healthy profit. According to the Los Angeles Times, it cost just $6 million to produce.

Tyler Perry Joins Oprah’s Network

October 01, 2012 Television

Filmmaker and television producer Tyler Perry is headed to OWN. The man behind hit shows like “House of Payne” and “Meet the Browns” is bringing his signature comedy to Oprah Winfrey’s network.

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Perry, who signed an exclusive deal with the network, will launch two scripted shows in mid-2013. His existing sitcoms, including “For Better or Worse,” will continue to run in repeats on TBS.

Tyler Perry: Bobbi Kristina Is Shockingly Good

June 25, 2012 Movies

Tyler Perry thinks people will be “shocked” when they see Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina in his new show, “For Better or Worse.”

He invited her to be a part of the comedy after they spoke at her mother’s funeral.

Tyler Perry: Bobbi Kristina Did Not Walk Off Set

May 30, 2012 Television

Reports that Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown walked off the set of “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse” simply aren’t true, according to Perry himself.

Tyler Perry: Bobbi Kristina Did Not Walk Off Set

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He also explained that he could relate to what she was going through, having lost his own mother. He said he spent time with her after Whitney’s funeral and learned about her goals and dreams.

Report: Bobbi Kristina Walks Off Sitcom Set

May 30, 2012 Television

Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, 19, has called it quits on “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse,” according to RadarOnline.com.

Report: Bobbi Kristina Walks Off Sitcom Set

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“Bobbi Kristina had a private breakdown and barely anyone saw it,” a source told Radar. “She was crying and said she needed a minute, she needed a break to get herself together. But then she decided she couldn’t handle doing the show right now. She’s still mourning her mom.”

Tyler Perry Studio Survives Fire

May 02, 2012 Hot Topics

"Good Deeds" director Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio caught fire Tuesday night, but is still standing, reports CBS news.

More than 100 firefighters responded to the blaze that began around 9PM in Atlanta. No injuries were reported, according to Atlanta Fire Capt. Jolyon Bundrige.