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The entire cast of Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls..” cover the December 2010 issue of Essence Magazine. I was blessed to have previewed the movie earlier this week [CLICK HERE for my review] and I’m excited to see how it appeals to the masses.
[READ: Atlanta Premiere of Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls” ~ PHOTOS]
Oh… and Essence didn’t leave out the men from the cast. They got a cover as well. Check it the testosterone version of Essence’s December cover below: Continue Reading…
Tyler Perry Studios hosted the Atlanta premiere of “For Colored Girls” last night at Atlantic Station. The enthusiastic crowd was greeted by Producer Roger Bob and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for the private screening of the highly anticipated film.
I don’t want to give it all away, but this movie will be a classic! FOR COLORED GIRLS is written for the screen and directed by Tyler Perry, and based on the stage play ?For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf? written by Ntozake Shange.
[CLICK HERE for the official trailer]
Producer Roger Bob (Tyler Perry Studios)
Also spotted at the screening were Ne-Yo (and his baby Mom), Lisa Wu-Hartwell, Derek J, Devyne Stephens, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Jasmine Guy and more.
Two of my favorite people! Lisa Wu-Hartwell & Derek J
More photos + my mini review of the flick below: Continue Reading…
Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls‘ premiered in New York last night (Oct. 26) at the Ziegfeld Theater and the star-studded cast came to support the launch of the powerful film based on the 1974 choreopoem “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf’ by Ntozake Shange.
[WATCH: Sneak Peek: Janet Jackson in”For Colored Girls” – OFFICIAL TRAILER]
Janet Jackson with Ntozake Shange (author)
Ciara workin the red carpet…
More photos: Continue Reading…
Tyler Perry will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show today to reveal “devastating secrets,” about being molested as a child. Oprah bills the interview as one of the most groundbreaking she’s done this year:
He was beaten, scarred and nearly broken. In a groundbreaking interview, Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry reveals the devastating details of his childhood sexual abuse.
Perry promises, “It’s the most in-depth and revelatory interview I have ever done.”
In a preview of the interview, which can be seen HERE, the filmmaker chokes back tears as he recalls the day he “died,” when he was first molested. He recounts to Oprah that it happened more than once – with men and a woman. He said he once blacked-out for three days afterward, telling Winfrey, “It’s so disgusting.
Tyler first acknowledged being abused as a child after receiving after experiencing a flood of memories following a screening of the Oscar-nominated Precious, which he co-produced, he even revealed that it was a man in his church who molested him.
[READ: Tyler Perry Blogs About His Abusive Childhood]
I wonder if Oprah will bring up the obvious similarities to the Bishop Eddie Long sex scandal…
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Sneak Peek: Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry?s ?For Colored Girs?? [VIDEO]
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Tyler Perry says he’s exhausted and can’t do no more! In a recent letter to his fans, Tyler apologizes but says he’s gonna have to cancel the extended leg of his “Madea” tour:
You have no idea how hard this is for me to do but I wanted you to hear it from me first. After 125 performances in 126 days last spring, and doing two movies back-to-back this summer, then coming right back on tour and doing another 30 performances in as many days it’s all become too much. I?m truly so exhausted.
So, with that said, unfortunately starting next week, October 19th, I am going to have to cancel some dates of the “encore leg” of the MADEA’s BIG HAPPY FAMILY tour. I know a lot of you worked really hard to buy those tickets and I want to assure you that you will be refunded for the ticket price at your point of purchase.
I feel terrible about this and hope you can understand but right now I?m not capable of giving you the show you want and deserve. I hope one day soon I will be able to make it up to you.
I want to thank the nearly 750,000 fans who bought tickets and have crowded these arenas and theaters across the country this year, and made this one of the most special tours I’ve ever had. With me dealing with so much personal grief after the loss of my mother, it could not have come at a better time. You all helped me through it and feeling the love and support of the people who started it all was just what I needed. I felt it and I still do. Thank you.
I am so sorry, but I am starting to realize that I am human and I have to know when to slow down. Again, I am so sorry. I feel like I’ve let you down.
Tyler
Critics may be applauding TP’s decision to shed his fat suit, but 750,000 tickets sold ain’t nothing to sneeze at. Rest assured that the fans love Madea and she’ll be back after getting a bit of R&R.? Next up… Madea’s Family Vacation. LOL!
In case you missed it:
Tyler Perry Rescues Atlanta Cub Scouts…
Sneak Peek: Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry?s ?For Colored Girs?? [VIDEO]
The Boondocks ?Outs? Tyler Perry ~ Full Episode
Tyler Perry Addresses Boondocks Rumors
Tyler Perry is something like a superman these days.? Just last year the Atlanta-based movie mogul pledged a million dollars to the NAACP and now he’s coming to the rescue of a few local Atlanta cub scouts.
Thieves recently hauled away trailers belonging to a DeKalb County Cub Scout troop. Someone took two trailers loaded with scout camping equipment from the parking lot of Clairmont Hills Church. Cub Master Derek Bell says he believed someone hooked up their truck to the trailers and just drove off. “Tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, stoves, tarps, everything you would need to take 30 to 40 people camping,” was stolen and several disappointed Cub Scouts were left with nothing.
Perry saw the story and called Channel 2 Action News on Tuesday morning asking to help and quickly brought back their dreams of a wilderness adventure.
Hours later a representative from Tyler Perry studios presented the scouts with check for $10,000. Studio President Ozzie Areu said the check came from Perry?s personal account.
“Man, I can’t believe Tyler Perry cares for us so much that he would give us that much money,” exclaimed one of the excited cubs. (source)
Yaaaay Tyler!!? Oprah would be so proud…
In case you missed it:
Sneak Peek: Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girs…” [VIDEO]
Tyler Perry Auctions Off Contents of His Home… [PHOTOS]
The Boondocks “Outs” Tyler Perry ~ Full Episode
Tyler Perry Addresses Boondocks Rumors
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