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If so, will he be able to summon up the gumption to break off his engagement, given the little matter of his fast-approaching wedding day? That difficult dilemma is the raison d’etre of Good Deeds, the latest modern morality play written by, directed...
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Among the many in attendance at Houston’s funeral were her good friends BeBe and CeCe Winans, Tyler Perry, Ray J, Brandy, Alicia Keys, R. Kelly, Oprah Winfrey, her “Bodyguard” co-star Kevin Costner, her music mentor Clive Davis, and of course her...
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Sign up to receive daily digest via email and other site updates! Sunsets Remembered: The Winans, Tyler Perry, Kim Burrell, Kevin Costner, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonders and many more shared voices of love for singer and actress... Associated Press (AP)...
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And when asked to put his stamp of celebrity on "Undefeated" as executive producer, he agreed. Winning his backing is not unlike what happened to 2009's "Precious." That movie had screened at festivals and earned critical raves before Oprah Winfrey and...
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John, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Ray J. , Roberta Flack, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and numerous others attended the invitation-only “home going” service. Pastor Donnie McClurkin sang the first song,...
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Celebrities from far and wide came to pay their respects at the late Whitney Houston’s funeral. Held at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ (Whitney’s childhood church), the funeral was a star-studded hodge-podge of actors, actresses, singers, and...
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Actor Kevin Costner, who picked Whitney Houston for the 1992 movie, "The Bodyguard" spoke at her funeral in Newark, New Jersey, saying she was the only... At the Newark, New Jersey funeral for singer Whitney Houston, actor-director Tyler Perry said...
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Perry joined a slew of stars at Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday to bid the late diva farewell. While Alicia Keys honored the late singer in song, actors, Kevin Costner and Tyler Perry offered up words. “Before I could get words out to encourage her...
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Both sides of Houston were recalled at the service at New Hope, which was filled with about 300 mourners, including Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Diane Sawyer and Houston’s...
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Its about how much we share. Give me a f#$ing break. Tyler Perrys movies typically fall in the same critical range with Madeas Big Happy Family (41%), Why Did I Get Married Too (27%), For Colored Girls (33%) and quasi-outlier I Can Do Bad All By Myself...
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He said Ms Houston was full of self-doubt about her role in Bodyguard. "Whitney, if I could tell you now, you weren’t just good enough, you were great.” Actor and producer Tyler Perry said she was a person of deep faith. “I’m just completely thankful...
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But her life was not without struggles. An addiction to drugs and a tumultuous union with ex-husband Bobby Brown saw her tumbling from grace. Continued... Both sides of Houston were recalled at the service at New Hope, which was filled with about 300...
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"The Bodyguard." But her life was not without struggles. An addiction to drugs and a tumultuous union with ex-husband Bobby Brown saw her tumbling from grace. Both sides of Houston were recalled at the service at New Hope, which was filled with about...
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Veterans' Auditorium (today). Movies Act of Valor (R), Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez. Gone (PG-13), Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter. Khodorkovsky (not rated), documentary. In Darkness (R), Robert Wieckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska. Roadie (R), Ron...
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Among the great lists of guests were of course the diva's entire family, including heartbroken mother Cissy Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina, and celebritries like; Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey, L.A. Reid, Monica, Brandy, Ray...
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But her life was not without struggles. An addiction to drugs and a tumultuous union with ex-husband Bobby Brown saw her tumbling from grace. Both sides of Houston were recalled at the service at New Hope, which was filled with about 300 mourners,...
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"So off you go, Whitney, off you go. Escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father, and when you sing before him, don't worry you'll be good enough." The church was full of stars of song and show business for the service. Attendees included...
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She's an angel to us and a beautiful human being. I think we've been sent an angel for a long time." Cory Booker- Newark mayor "God is in our heaven, and with him is one of our angels, Whitney Houston. We love you, Whitney, thank you”. Tyler Perry-...
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“Whitney, you’re the only one that could bring all of us together. Today is your day.” A female soloist led the choir in a rendition of Psalm 23, “The Lord is My Shepherd”. Whitney’s cousin Dionne Warwick introduced her friend producer and director...
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The Oscar winning actor was close to tears in front of the congregation which included Houston’s friend Mariah Carey, singing legend Stevie Wonder and pop stars including Alicia Keys, R Kelly and popular American film star Tyler Perry. The mourners...
About Tyler Perry
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Tyler Perry (born September 14, 1969) is an American playwright, screenwriter, actor and director and producer of indie films and stage plays. His best-known character is "Madea", who is a physically imposing and overbearing, but well-intentioned, woman who serves both as comic relief and as the loud voice of conscience for the protagonists of... Full Article
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Writer/director Tyler Perry and actress Jessica Biel onstage during the auction at the 6th Annual Charity:Ball benefiting charity:water at the 69th Regiment Armory on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: charity: water founder Scott Harrison hugs writer/director Tyler Perry during the auction at the 6th Annual Charity:Ball benefiting charity:water at the 69th Regiment Armory on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
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Tyler Perry, recipient of the CinemaCon Visionary Award, poses during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, in Las Vegas, Nevada in this March 31, 2011 file photo. Actor Tyler Perry, who has his own film and TV studio in Atlanta, ranks atop...
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Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient Oprah Winfrey (L) and director/screenwriter Tyler Perry attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences 2011 Governors Awards in Hollywood, California, in this handout taken and released November 12, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Kristin Chenoweth, Gayle King, Oprah and Tyler Perry attend Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular at the United Center on May 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Tyler Perry attends Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular at the United Center on May 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2011 file photo, TV Personality Kim Kardashian attends the Vera Wang 2012 Spring collection during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York. Filmmaker Tyler Perry is defending his controversial decision to cast reality television star Kim...
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FILE - In this April 19, 2011 file photo, Tyler Perry arrives at the premiere of "Madea's Big Happy Family" in Los Angeles. Perry was honored, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, with the Chairman's Award by Al Sharpton's National Action Network.
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Tyler Perry arrives at the premiere of "Madea's Big Happy Family" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. "Madea's Big Happy Family" opens in theaters April 22.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Director Tyler Perry speaks onstage during the 2nd annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Director Tyler Perry (L) and comedian Chris Rock attend the 2nd annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Comedian Steve Harvey, Marjorie Harvey, model Gelila Bekele and director Tyler Perry attend the 2nd annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2011 in New York City.
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Tyler Perry, recipient of the CinemaCon Visionary Award, poses during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, in Las Vegas, Nevada March 31, 2011.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 31: Actor Tyler Perry accepts the CinemaCon Visionary Award at the CinemaCon awards ceremony at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, March 31, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Filmmaker Tyler Perry (L), recipient of the CinemaCon Visionary Award, leaves the stage with an award presenter during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, in Las Vegas, Nevada March 31, 2011.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 31: Director Tyler Perry, recipient of the CinemaCon Visionary Award, arrives at the CinemaCon awards ceremony at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, March 31, 2011 in Las Vegas,...
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Tyler Perry accepts a Big Screen Achievement Award, The CinemaCon Visionary Award, during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theater Owners, Thursday, March 31, 2011, in Las Vegas.
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Filmmaker Tyler Perry, recipient of the CinemaCon Visionary Award, poses with his award at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards, Thursday, March 31, 2011, in Las Vegas.
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Director Tyler Perry talks with actress Kerry Washington at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles March 4, 2011.
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Writer and director Tyler Perry accepts the award for Outstanding Motion Picture for "For Colored Girls" at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles March 4, 2011.
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Writer and director Tyler Perry stands up as his movie "For Colored Girls" is announced winner of the award for Outstanding Motion Picture at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles March 4, 2011.
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Director Tyler Perry (R) poses with actress Kimberly Elise as they arrive at the NAACP Awards in Los Angeles, California March 4, 2011.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: Writer/director Tyler Perry accepts the award for Outstanding Motion Picture onstage at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: Actor/filmmaker Tyler Perry and actress Kerry Washington in the audience at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Writer/director Tyler Perry and actress Jessica Biel onstage during the auction at the 6th Annual Charity:Ball benefiting charity:water at the 69th Regiment Armory on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
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