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In a highly personal blog post on his Web site, Tyler Perry reveals that 'Precious', the film he's producing with Oprah, is close to his heart because he grew up with sexual and physical abuse.
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The Oscar buzz-worthy movie 'Precious' -- based on the book Push by Sapphire -- was getting just the push it needed from the film's executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry at the movie's Toronto Film Festival premiere. Posted September 14, 2009 4:25:00 PM
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Madea is back for more in 'Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself,' in theaters Friday, and Tyler recalls the emotional moments working with Janet Jackson when she learned her brother had died.
Posted September 10, 2009 12:57:00 AM
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Stars of Tyler Perry's latest flick, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself,' caught up with ET at the film's premiere.
Posted September 09, 2009 1:34:00 PM
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Tyler Perry treated some happy campers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a trip to Orlando, Florida after hearing that the kids were turned away from a local pool.
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Writer-director Tyler Perry has cast legendary singer Gladys Knight in his latest film 'I Can Do Bad All by Myself.'
Posted April 02, 2009 9:22:00 PM
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Music superstar Mary J. Blige will soon be appearing in a big screen project from writer-director Tyler Perry.
Posted March 20, 2009 4:01:00 AM
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'Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,' -- starring the multi-talented Perry as a pistol-packing granny -- remained No. 1 at the box office this weekend, bringing in an estimated $16.5 million.
Posted March 01, 2009 11:00:00 AM
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Prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry came out to New York City to premiere his new comedy, 'Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,' and ET was there! In addition to the new movie, the Octuplet Mom and the Rihanna/Chris Brown situation was foremost on people's minds, from "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd to 'Madea' co-star Keshia Knight Pulliam to Tyler himself!
Posted February 19, 2009 10:26:00 AM
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ET was at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday and we spoke to Tyler Perry, Will Smith, Diddy, will.i.am, Rosario Dawson, Taraji P. Henson and many other stars who opened up about the special evening and the influential organization.
Posted February 13, 2009 2:14:00 AM
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Learn how Tyler Perry is helping keep homeless teens of the street -- and why the cause is especially close to his heart.
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Which big-name music stars are now set to join Jennifer Hudson and Seal as performers at next week’s NAACP Image Awards? Read on to find out!
Posted February 11, 2009 2:57:00 PM
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Tonight's "BET Honors," which this year takes place against the backdrop of historic change in Washington D.C., features electric performances from some of music's hottest stars!
Posted February 09, 2009 11:07:00 AM
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Tyler Perry is back with an all-new adventure with his most beloved character, Madea, and ET's own Kevin Frazier is with the prolific filmmaker and the cast of the movie!
Posted February 08, 2009 6:30:00 PM
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