BET is hoping to have a new hit reality show on their hands with David and Tamela Mann. They have been married for 26 years, with 4 adult children and work together in the entertainment industry. If you are a fan of Tyler Perry or Gospel Music in general, you will have seen or heard of the Mann's. They have both starred in movies, plays and television (Meet the Brown's). While … [Read more...]
New Tyler Perry Drama Premieres on OWN This Fall
Our friend, Tyler Perry, has a new drama series premiering on the Oprah Winfrey Network this fall. If Loving Your is Wrong, based on Tyler Perry’s film, Single Mom’s Club, follows the lives of five diverse couples living on the same street as they navigate love and life. The series definitely plans to take a deep look at the lives of these couples, touching on issues of … [Read more...]
Tyler Perry Narrates Documentary About Our Financial System
So many of us have easy access to our checking and savings accounts that we sometimes take for granted the millions of American who rely on pawn shops, money orders, check cashing locations and payday loans, just to take care of their day-to-day affairs. The new documentary, Spent: Looking for Change, reveals some of the harsh realities of our broken financial system and how … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Official Trailer for Tyler Perry’s ‘The Single Moms Club’ Starring Nia Long
Tyler Perry does it again with a new comedy that follows the lives of a group of single moms who bond over an incident at their children’s school. After forming a close friendship, these funny ladies in The Single Moms Club rely on each other to navigate the ups and downs of life with love and laughter. Starring Nia Long (The Best Man Holiday), Amy Smart (Shameless), Wendi … [Read more...]
VIDEO: BMWK Talks with Patrice Lovely from Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighbor
Have you checked out OWN/Tyler Perry's new sitcom, Love Thy Neighbor? Pretty funny stuff...especially Mama Hattie. Hattie Love (played by Patrice Lovely) is the hysterically funny mom and grandmom that you do NOT want to mess with! Her antics keep you rolling but her intentions keep you in love with her. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Patrice. She is as beautiful and … [Read more...]
Oprah & Tyler Perry Cover the June Issue of Essence Magazine
Two of Black America's biggest business people have teamed up and Essence goes inside of their story in the latest issue. The June issue of Essence magazine features Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry and hits newsstands on May 10th. From Essence: “We both know how rare this is. Where else in the history of our African-American culture have two really, really successful people … [Read more...]
Tyler Perry Covers Latest Issue of Essence Magazine
Rising past the haters"”and the sheer desolation of losing his beloved mother"”Tyler Perry has only just begun to soar. Respected as a writer, director and mogul, the man behind the $1 billion-plus "Madea" franchise is now moving into unchartered territory: action hero. ESSENCE goes along for the ride as the tireless entrepreneur and philanthropist talks about his love for … [Read more...]
VIDEO: See The Trailer For Tyler Perry’s Latest Flick, “Good Deeds”
Say what you want about the man, but Tyler Perry certainly is prolific. His latest film, Good Deeds, sees him in a starring role, acting alongside Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton and Brian White. Check it out below and let us know: How do you think it looks? Will you go see it? Good Deeds hits theaters February 24. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse Could Be Better
When I first saw the preview for For Better or Worse, the new sitcom based on the characters Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jai White) from Tyler Perry's popular Why Did I Get Married movies, I wasn't sure how I felt about it. While I thought the couple was good for some comic relief in the films, focusing an entire sitcom around a couple whose sole purpose in the … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Extended Trailer for Tyler Perry’s New Show For Better or Worse
Tyler Perry Studios has released an extended trailer for the new show For Better or Worse. The show is based on the "Why Did I Get Married" movies. The series will air on Fridays at 10/9c on TBS. Will you be watching? … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Look At Tyler Perry’s New Show, “For Better Or Worse”
Tyler Perry has a new show coming to TBS, "For Better or Worse," and it loosely follows the story of Marcus and Angela, from the Why Did I Get Married? franchise. Presented here for your viewing pleasure with no commentary. Leave your thoughts in the comments: … [Read more...]
Black Films and Black People: Why Do We Make Such A Fuss?
by Gwen Jimmere I work in an office full of highly educated and intelligent Black people, many of whom are women in their late twenties/early thirties, like myself. I love walking the hallway and not feeling like an anomaly amongst a bunch of balding middle-aged men who I have nothing in common with . My coworkers come from backgrounds similar to mine. They can talk the … [Read more...]
Black Marriage In Pop Culture: A Look Back At 2010
What does black marriage look like for 2011? Like the saying goes, you don't know where you're going until you know where you've been. Let's take a look at the top stories of 2010: "You Saved Me" Becomes Second Documentary Hit For The Tylers Lamar and Ronnie Tyler keep the positive images of black marriage flowing, this time with "the greatest love stories ever … [Read more...]
Why are Black Men Mad About For Colored Girls? *Spoilers*
by Aja Dorsey Jackson Black men are mad about For Colored Girls and I don't know why. I am generally not a fan of Tyler Perry's movies, not a hater, just not a fan. Honestly my hesitance toward Perry's films has nothing to do with the standard commentary about his movies. Yes, I think some of his films border on buffoonery (along with many of the other Black movies made … [Read more...]
Spoiler Alert: Review-Why Did I Get Married Too
by Aja Dorsey Jackson As opposed to the first film which seems to answer the question "Why Did I get Married", the sequel seems to ask "Why would anyone ever get married?" If I were to go by the marriages that I saw in this film my answer might be "No one really should". I know that a movie about four couples that were happy for the whole film with no conflict … [Read more...]