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Tyler Perry wants the latest sexual assault and battery lawsuit against him dismissed ... because he says the whole thing is just a $77 million money grab. via: People In an answer filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Feb. 27, Perry denied “each and every allegation” made by Mario Rodriguez and laid out 19 affirmative defenses. The 56-year-old's attorneys argue the complaint fails to state valid legal claims, that Rodriguez did not suffer damages and that any alleged

Tyler Perry’s next Netflix drama will focus on the world of firefighting. via: THR The ever-busy Tyler Perry has set a new firefighter drama, Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke, at Netflix. The Madea filmmaker has cast Tyler Lepley to play Owen, Mike Merrill in the role of Cameron, Da’Vinchi (BMF, All American) will play Noah and Eltony Williams will play Jermaine. The 16-episode show will follow “the lives of a group of firefighters as they navigate the intense challenges of

Actor Christian Keyes is calling out BET and Tyler Perry over their handling of his original series, All the Queen’s Men, which he claims Perry tried to “steal my creative credit.” via: The Root Keyes, the actor most notably known for his various roles in Tyler Perry plays and movies over the years, is airing out his issues against his former boss. And this time he’s not holding back about the alleged shady behavior Perry displayed when it came to the popular BET show, “All t

Tyler Perry's alleged text messages with his sexual battery accuser Mario Rodriguez seem to show the other man asking Perry for money prior to filing his $77 million lawsuit against him. via: Page Six Mario Rodriguez, who had an acting role in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” allegedly contacted Perry in August to say he was struggling financially amid unspecified health issues. “brother haven’t been feeling ok confused and lil nauseous I got blood work thinks its my teeth I know it

Tyler Perry has been sued for alleged "sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress" by an actor named Mario Rodriguez, who played "Frat Guy No. 10" in 2016's Boo! A Madea Halloween. via: THR Mario Rodriguez, in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in California state court, claims that Perry subjected him to unwanted sexual advances, including one occasion in 2018 in which the filmmaker “tightly hugged” him and “grabbed his penis.” In a statement,

Mo’Nique is once again asking for transparency — this time, in front of the world. via: Complex The billionaire media tycoons were brought up by the actress and comedian during the Wednesday (October 28) episode of podcast The 85 South Show, where Mo'Nique again requested a public dialogue with Perry and Winfrey. The Academy Award winner has claimed for years that Perry and Winfrey caused her to be blacklisted for refusing to participate in the promotional tour of the 2009 dr

Tyler Perry continues to deny the serious harassment claims from former The Oval actor Derek Dixon. via: People On Oct. 1, Perry's legal team filed documents with the United States District Court's Central Division of California, alleging that Dixon's sexual assault lawsuit against Perry is “profoundly disappointing, cynical, and—most of all—false.” In June, Dixon accused Perry of quid pro quo sexual harassment, sexual battery, sexual assault, intentional infliction of emotio

Two months after being served with a $260 million civil lawsuit from former The Oval actor Derrick Dixon, media mogul Tyler Perry is...

Taraji P. Henson will appear in part 3 of Tyler Perry’s fan-favorite “Why Did I Get Married” series alongside Jill Scott, Tasha Smith,...

Derek Dixon, who is suing Tyler Perry for $260 million and sexual harassment, claimed that the media mogul threatened his role on The...

Derek Dixon is ready to share his truth. via: The Grio Actor Derek Dixon, who accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed...

Mo’Nique is doubling down on her long-running feud with Tyler Perry, calling him out for what she says was a career-damaging falsehood....

A month after the news of the headline-making lawsuit for sexual harassment and assault against Tyler Perry hit the internet, the media...

Tyler Perry has been sued by an actor alleging Perry threatened the man's series regular role on TV and for several years used his...

Tyler Perry’s new film “Straw” has reignited old debates around common themes in the filmmaker’s movies and shows. via: The Root Tyler...

Once again Tyler Perry is responding to long-standing criticism that his films often center on the trauma and hardships faced by Black...

Just when you thought Mo’Nique was done airing out her grievances, the veteran comedian-actress returns with another heated tirade...

Mo’Nique was not feeling Tyler Perry’s remarks at Angie Stone’s funeral. via: Vibe Mo’Nique has a message for Tyler Perry . After seeing...

Angie Stone tragically and suddenly died in a car accident earlier this month, and the music community has been shaken up ever since. At...

Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter are adding a few more NAACP Image Awards to the family trophy case. via: Deadline Reigning...