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Tyler Perry’s Open Letter to Penn State 11-Year-Old

Al Sharpton — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:04:40 +0000

In this week’s Newsweek, producer/director Tyler Perry has penned an open letter to one of the alleged victims of Jerry Sandusky in the scandal that has rocked Penn State University and the entire country:

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I don’t know your name, but I know your face. I don’t know your journey, but I know where you are. I am your brother!

I must tell you, what you have done is so courageous. The strength that it must have taken for your 11-year-old voice to speak out about such a horrible act is something that I didn’t have the strength or courage to do at that age.

I was a very poor young black boy in New Orleans, just a face without a name, swimming in a sea of poverty trying to survive. Forget about living, I was just trying to exist. I was enduring a lot of the same things that you’ve come forward and said happened to you, and it was awful. I felt so powerless. I knew what was happening to me, but unlike you, I couldn’t speak about it because no one saw me. I was invisible and my voice was inaudible.

So to think that you, when you were only 11 years old, spoke up—you are my hero! I’m so proud of you. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I want you to know you didn’t do anything wrong. It’s not your fault. Please know that you were chosen by a monster. You didn’t choose him. You didn’t ask for it and, most of all, you didn’t deserve it. What a huge lesson that was for me to learn. Your 11-year-old self was no match for wicked, evil tactics of this kind. You were hunted like prey. A pedophile looks for the young boys he thinks he can manipulate. The ones who have daddy or mommy issues, the ones who are broken, and the ones who are in need. But this wasn’t you.

Read The Entire Letter At Newsweek

Tyler Perry Is The Highest Paid Man In Entertainment

J J — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:20:17 +0000

Today, funnyman Tyler Perry celebrates his 42nd Birthday, but another year is only the beginning of his celebration.

According to new Forbes magazine tally, the list of the highest-paid men in entertainment is led by actor/director/screenwriter/producer/author Tyler Perry, whose films have grossed more than $500 million worldwide.

Forbes compiled the list based on the earnings of the men from May 2010 to May 2011.

1. Tyler Perry ($130 million)
2. Jerry Bruckheimer ($113 million
3. Steven Spielberg ($107 million)
4. Elton John ($100 million)
5. Simon Cowell $90 million
6. Author James Patterson ($84 million)
7. Dr. Phil McGraw ($80 million)
8. Leonardo DiCaprio ($77 million)
9. Howard Stern ($76 million)
10.Tiger Woods ($75 million).

Congratulations Tyler Perry!

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Celebs Attend the Premiere of “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Fam

RobinRazzi — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:28:54 +0000

From Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com/ Mario, Keke Palmer, Lauren London and others attend “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family” Los Angeles Premiere at The Dome at Arclight theater in Hollywood. Read more..

Why Is Everyone Hating On Tyler Perry? He Is Putting African-Americans To Work

Al Sharpton — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:14:06 +0000

Roland Martin talks with Janell Snowden, Kevin Frazier and Jawn Murray about the lack of African-American representation at this years Oscars, supporting Black filmmakers and the backlash against Tyler Perry. WATCH: Read more..

Theater Cleared In Discrimination Case

Larry Young — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:39:08 +0000

Dover, Delaware– UPDATE: The Delaware Supreme Court ruled on February 17th 2011 that the white movie theater manager, David Stewart, did not discriminate against a theater mostly full of black patrons when he gave an announcement prior to a showing of “Why Did I Get Married” in 2007.

We originally reported that the Human Relations commissions ordered the Carmike theater to pay the patrons in the 2007 ruling. The theater was actually vindicated by the Delaware Supreme Court days prior, which we failed to report.

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Justices Randy J. Holland, Carolyn Berger and Jack B. Jacobs ruled the non-racial explanations for the announcement were reasonable and pointed to uncontested evidence that a week earlier Stewart had made the same announcement at a showing of the movie “Halloween” to a largely teenage audience.

Academy Awards Worthy Gospel Moments In Film [Video]

Elev8 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:15:37 +0000

There are moments captured on film which leave an invaluable social etching on the soul of society. Gospel music is one form of music that has been used over the years in movies to set the tone.

The Academy Awards will be held this weekend rewarding the greatest moments on film. There is a key facet of film that often gets overlooked. It is the music. Music shapes a scene. It is our visceral reaction to what is going on in a scene that leaves an indelible mark on our minds and souls

# 4 “Wattstax”- The Emotions “Peace Be Still”

It would stand as the most severe riot in Los Angeles history until the Los Angeles riots of 1992. The concert was held at the Los Angeles Coliseum on August 20, 1972, and organized by Memphis’s Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. Wattstax was seen by some as “the Afro-American answer to Woodstock”. The concert was to call to the mind the Watts Riots of 1965 refers to a large-scale riot which lasted 6 days in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in August 1965. By the time the riot subsided, 34 people had been killed, 1,032 injured, and 3,438 arrested. It would stand as the most severe riot in Los Angeles history until the Los Angeles riots of 1992.

# 3 “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” “Father Can You Hear Me”

In this scene a young girl comes of age in her talent with the confirmation that she will use her voice for God only. Tyler perry is known for always placing a spiritual awakening moment in his movies. This movie is subtle in that it is placed early and is not the crux of the film.

# 2 The Color Purple “God Is Trying To Tell You Something”

The emotion and raw reality of sin meets the real world is the message of this scene. You are taken by the emotion . The silence that is prolonged in the scene as all the sinners head down the road of redemption sends chills through your body. When the young sings “Thank You Lord “ the message is delivered.

# 1 Imitation of Life “Trouble of This World”

This movie told the time honored battle of the relationships of mother and daughters. In the powerful climax of the movie a heartfelt song that is a warning to the young girls. If ever there was a Godmother of Gospel Mahalia Jackson hands down would be.

A Conversation With Phylicia Rashad [EXCLUSIVE]

J J — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:04:24 +0000

via: Mymajicdc.com

One of the prominent leading ladies of Tyler Perry’s dark new movie “For Colored Girls” spoke with John Monds about her thoughts on Perry’s attempt to turn the celebrated play about multiple Black women’s growing pains into a feature film. Phylicia Rashad was in town to attend the Washington, DC premiere of the film at the Lincoln Theater and she also participated in a panel that followed.

Essence Mag Cover Feature’s Cast Of “For Colored Girls”

RobinRazzi — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:31:22 +0000

via: Necolebitchie.com

Essence Magazine is celebrating the release of Tyler Perry’s new film “For Colored Girls” with the release of 2 special edition covers featuring the cast of the movie. The cover features Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Janet Jackson and Kerry Washington while the men cover includes director Tyler Perry, Hill Harper, Michael Ealy and more.

Make sure you head to the theaters Friday November 5 to see “For Colored GIrls.” Take your momma, a girlfriend, sister, sister-in-law. Just make sure you see it.

Janet Jackson Talks ‘Colored Girls’ And Denounces Engagement Rumors

Civil Jones — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:15:38 +0000

Currently on the promo grind for the Tyler Perry drama For Colored Girls, a glowing Janet Jackson appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” for a candid interview with Robin Roberts. The soft-spoken entertainer explained how she learned of the Broadway play For Colored Girls by visiting her bro Michael as a kid when he appeared in The Wiz, how she played such a passionate role in the film, and squashed rumors that she’s engaged. (Rap-Up)

Tyler Perry Speaks Out To Oprah About His Childhood Full Of Sexual Abuse

Larry Young — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:13:52 +0000

via: UrbanInformer.com Tyler Perry went on Oprah Wednesday afternoon to share details about his painful childhood memories of physical and sexual abuse and a choice that almost took his life as a teen. Read more..