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Word on the curb is that ‘Girl’s Trip’ producer Will Packer has signed a deal for his media company to create content for the OWN Network.
The exiting news comes just as Tyler Perry is preparing his exit from the network.
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Perry partnered with Winfrey to help save her failing OWN network back in 2012 and there has been lots of chatter about the two bumping heads over creative differences.
Those rumors gained quite a bit of traction when one of Perry’s shows ended up on another network.
[READ: Tyler Perry Makes Surprise Visit at TLC’s ‘Too Close to Home’ Screening… ]
Well, after news of Perry’s latest deal, it’s crystal clear that he and his fellow media mogul are parting ways. Continue Reading…
Oprah Winfrey has always been transparent about her humble beginnings and has shared many a story through her years as host of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
While she’s shared her own story, it’s not often that the 63 year-old media mogul has spoken about those tough times in interviews.
During a recent Hollywood Reporter podcast, Winfrey opens up about being molested by relatives and later becoming pregnant at 14 by her uncle. She also discusses her career path and reveals that she made a lot of mistakes to get to where she is today.
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As you know, a few weeks ago Mo’Nique revealed the full details of her phone conversation with Tyler Perry, stating that he apologized but wasn’t willing to speak publicly at this time (click HERE if you missed that).
The couple returned to the airwaves earlier today to address Tyler Perry again and even dedicates the episode to him, asking “Do You Run From The Truth?”
[READ: WGN Cancels Underground + Cast Responds to News… (VIDEO)]
Oprah heard your cries, but unfortunately, the OWN network isn’t picking up the show.
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Ooooh chile… this Mo’Nique blackballing story is getting deeper and deeper!
About a week ago, the comedian/actress went viral after telling Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry AND OPRAH to all ‘s*ck her d*ck’ (if she had one).
[READ: Shots Fired! Mo’Nique Blasts Black Hollywood Elite During No Holds Barred Comedy Set… (VIDEO)]
After a slew of media backlash, Mo’Nique hit the net to say that she meant what she said and said what she meant (click HERE if you missed that).
Now, Mo’Nique is offering some clarity about exactly where her beef started with Oprah and in a recent hour long rant on Periscope, she reveals her bitterness has more to do with some underhanded things Oprah did regarding her family members than the movie “Precious”.
