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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Terri J. Vaughn Stars In ‘Tyler Perry's She The People' Comedy Series
Terri J. Vaughn is ready for her political career, or so she thought, as the star of Tyler Perry's She the People. In her latest role, the actress brings to life Antoinette Dunkerson, who, after running a successful campaign for lieutenant governor, must figure out, 'how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor, while attempting to keep her family in line now that they're all in the public eye.' The first eight episodes of the series are set to premiere on Netflix on May 22, 2025, with the second half due to be released on Aug. 14. Alongside Vaughn, the comedy stars Jo Marie Payton, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, and Dyon Brooks. Tyler Perry's She the People is created by the acclaimed filmmaker who also serves as writer, director, and producer. Niya Palmer is co-creator of the series with Perry. Additionally, Palmer, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Vaughn executive produce. Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland will also produce for Tyler Perry Studios. The series is one of several projects that Perry currently has in the works at the streamer. As the hit drama Beauty in Black continues to play out, both original series and new movies are set to come from the 55-year-old. Fans of Perry's work can also expect Madea's Destination Wedding, Straw starring Taraji P. Henson, and the faith-based film R&B later this year. Also, last month, the Louisiana native announced the Dream Collective program to help empower the next generation of filmmakers from marginalized communities. Take a look at the trailer for Tyler Perry's She the People above and images from the comedy series below. More from Yvonne Orji Addresses 'Pop The Balloon' Backlash, Comparisons To OG Host Arlette, And More 50 Cent "Ain't Jackin" Courtney A. Kemp's Alleged 'Power' Inspired Netflix Series Maia Campbell's Ready To Revive Her Career With Tyler Perry's Help
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tyler Perry's ‘Madea's Destination Wedding' Movie Gets Release Date
Tyler Perry is bringing Madea back to the screen this summer in a brand-new adventure filled with laughter, chaos, and family drama — Madea's Destination Wedding. Written and directed by Perry, the film marks the 13th installment in the beloved franchise and arrives just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Perry's first Madea film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which debuted in 2005. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Bahamas, Madea's Destination Wedding finds the sharp-tongued matriarch navigating a tropical family gathering that, of course, doesn't go as planned. Joining Perry are franchise veterans Cassi Davis, Tamela Mann, and David Mann, along with Diamond White, Taja V. Simpson, Xavier Smalls, and Jermaine Harris. 'I'm filled with a tremendous amount of pride when I think of how Madea has continuously captivated audiences throughout the years,' Perry told People in a statement. 'She's meant to bring joy, laughter and comfort, and to see people are still watching and enjoying is a wonderful thing,' he adds. 'Audiences have enjoyed watching Madea in hilariously entertaining scenarios as the family's matriarch, but now she's a fish out of water on vacation. There was a lot more fun and ridiculousness to play with in this Bahamas setting. A family vacation with Madea at the helm also invites audiences to laugh together and feel like they're along for the journey.' The film is one of several projects currently in development under Perry's creative partnership with Netflix, which includes Tyler Perry's Straw, Ruth & Boaz, She the People, and new episodes of Beauty in Black. With Madea's Destination Wedding, Perry continues to expand his ever-growing creative universe — delivering heartfelt comedy while showcasing Black family life in his signature style. Madea's Destination Wedding premieres globally on Netflix on July 11. More from Tyler Perry's Hit BET+ Series 'Sistas' Gets 'Divorced Sistas' Spinoff Starring LeToya Luckett Terri J. Vaughn Stars In 'Tyler Perry's She The People' Comedy Series Yvonne Orji Addresses 'Pop The Balloon' Backlash, Comparisons To OG Host Arlette, And More
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
World's richest actor hasn't act in films since 2022, still outranks Tom Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, Shah Rukh Khan
The world's richest actor hasn't faced the camera for last three years, but his fortune continues to soar. In fact, he is not as popular as Tom Cruise, Jerry Seinfeld, Dwayne Johnson or Shah Rukh Khan. Earlier, Forbes dropped its list of billionaires in the world for 2025 and revealed the realist actor in the world. According to Forbes, Tyler Perry is the world's richest actor in 2025. The actor, filmmaker has a net worth of $1.4 billion at 55 as per Forbes. With the massive net worth, he outranks other popular actors including Jerry Seinfeld ($1.1 billion), Tom Cruise ($800 million), Shah Rukh Khan ($770 million), and Dwayne Johnson ($700 million). Tyler Perry has written, produced and acted in several films, shows and plays. However, his most successful franchise is the Madea franchise. While he is not best known for any global hit, the series grossed over $660 million worldwide. As per Forbes, 'Perry's wealth comes both from his cut as a producer and from a library dating back to the early 1990s: he owns 100% of the content he's created. In 2019, he opened Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre property in Atlanta with 12 sound stages and custom sets that include a to-scale White House.' Beyond this, Tyler Perry also ventured into smart business investments that added significant weight to his financial empire. The magazine also mentioned, 'After seven years creating content for Oprah Winfrey's OWN, Perry struck a similar deal with Viacom in 2019, getting 25% of streaming service BET+.' Perry took the joint 2356th spot in the Forbes list of billionaires, which featured 3000 billionaires across the globe. Tyler Perry was last seen as an actor in the 2002 film A Madea Homecoming, based around the titular character. He also served as the writer, director and executive producer of the show. Since then, he has not acted in films, though he continued to back them as a filmmaker. Among them were A Jazzman's Blues, Mea Culpa, Divorce in the Black and The Six Triple Eight. His recent work as a director, producer and writer was Amazon Prime Video's Duplicity. Tyler will be next seen reprising his iconic role in the upcoming Madea's Destination Wedding. He will also be working on Joy Ridge as the writer, director and producer at the same time.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madea's Destination Wedding OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Tyler Perry & Cassi Davis Patton's film
Madea's Destination Wedding OTT Release Date: The legendary Madea is back, and this time not in her usual living room, but under the sunny skies of the Bahamas. Tyler Perry's 13th Madea movie, titled Madea's Destination Wedding, is all set to release globally on Netflix on Friday, July 11, 2025, as reported by What's on Netflix. After the roaring success of A Madea Homecoming in 2022, which spent four weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 Films list and was watched for over 72 million hours, fans have been eagerly waiting for her next big comeback. And now it's official: Madea is packing her bags, calling the family, and heading to a destination wedding that's anything but ordinary. What is Madea's Destination Wedding all about? Just when things seem to be getting peaceful for Madea's family, drama strikes again, and this time, it comes with wedding invitations. Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are left stunned when their daughter Tiffany reveals she's getting married in just two weeks to a rapper she recently met on a yacht! What's more? The wedding is happening in the Bahamas, and the entire family is invited. As the crew heads out for this whirlwind trip, they're met with more than just sunshine and cocktails. Madea isn't exactly thrilled about flying out of the country. Brian doesn't trust Tiffany's impulsive fiancé. Debrah starts acting strangely, and Tiffany herself begins to have second thoughts about the whole thing. What starts off as a fancy getaway turns into a rollercoaster of secrets, family conflicts, and classic Madea-style madness. Meet the cast of Madea's Destination Wedding Madea's Destination Wedding brings back all the fan-favourite Madea characters, along with some new ones you'll love (or love to hate): Tyler Perry – As Madea, Joe, and Brian Cassi Davis Patton – As Aunt Bam David Mann – As Mr. Brown Tamela Mann – As Cora Diamond White – As Tiffany Taja V. Simpson – As Debrah Jermaine Harris – As Brian Jr. Xavier Smalls – As Zavier (the rapper groom-to-be) Rocky Myers – As Fred Brandon Sutton – As Dennis The film is written, directed, produced, and led by Tyler Perry, reprising his iconic role as the straight-talking Madea. He also plays dual roles as Joe and Brian, showing his typical on-screen range. Madea's Destination Wedding is produced under Tyler Perry Studios, with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland as producers. Niya Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Terri J. Vaughn serve as executive producers.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie tells young actors to think like investors and diversify their portfolios
Anthony Mackie said actors need to behave like investors and diversify their portfolios. The "Captain America" star warned it's risky to rely solely on acting income as it could dry up. Mackie said he keeps his four sons "humble" and they've "never had a pair of Jordans." Actors should think like investors and make sure to spread their bets, Anthony Mackie says. The "Captain America: Brave New World" star recently told "The Pivot" podcast he's seen many of his peers get "hot" and land a bunch of leading roles, only for their careers to flatline a few years later. "It's like, yo, you have no staying power," Mackie said, "because you're not diversifying your portfolio. If all you're investing in is Walmart, and Walmart has a bad week, you're fucked. So you've got to be able to do all the other shit, and that's what I always tell young actors." Investors typically buy multiple assets to avoid betting the farm on a single horse. They might offset the risk of holding stocks by owning bonds too, and within a stock portfolio, they might balance the higher volatility of a growth stock like Tesla with the stability of a more staid name like Walmart. Mackie repeated his point when asked how to achieve longevity in an entertainment career. "By diversifying your portfolio," he said, adding that now he's in his mid-40s, he's eager to do more producing and curate his own experiences for moviegoers. "Tyler Perry has shown us the mold," Mackie said, adding that the billionaire filmmaker behind the "Madea" franchise has "created the wheel, so it don't make sense for me to get a chisel and try to make another one." Perry's income streams include his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, along with other investments. Mackie — known for portraying the superhero Falcon in past Marvel movies and his roles in "The Hurt Locker" and "8 Mile" — said athletes have been parlaying their fame into owning car dealerships, barbecue joints, and other businesses for decades. George Foreman, who died earlier this month, made way more money from his grills than from his boxing career. Mackie also echoed Warren Buffett's famous advice to find a job you're passionate about. The legendary investor has often said he enjoys being Berkshire Hathaway's CEO so much that he tap dances to work. Similarly, Mackie said that "if you love it, you never work a day in your life." The actor also spoke about ensuring his four sons remain grounded despite his success. "I keep my boys humble," he said, adding they've "never had a pair of Jordans." Mackie said they "don't do all that internet fly shit," and the message he sends them is: "I could be the biggest star in the world, do not let me catch you being stupid." Ben Affleck, another actor who's played multiple superheroes, recently said that he frequently gives his teenage son a reality check. "There's always some grift why I need to be buying," the "Daredevil" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" star said about his son's taste for luxury goods. "I'm like, bruh, you do not need $1,000 shoes. He's like, 'We have the money.' I'm like, 'I have the money — you're broke.'" Read the original article on Business Insider
