Tyler Perry donates $750K to keep Atlanta senior citizens in their homes
The 53-year-old filmmaker, philanthropist and Tyler Perry Studios owner shared his concern with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens that even modest increases in property taxes could push seniors who live on a fixed income out of their homes.
Tyler Perry directs his 1st script, 27 years later, for Netflix
Before Madea made him a media mogul, Tyler Perry was a struggling writer and actor who wrote his first screenplay, titled "A Jazzman's Blues." Twenty-seven years later, he's returned to that old script for his first film for Netflix.
Atlanta media mogul Tyler Perry set to deliver Emory University commencement address
Tyler Perry is set to give the keynote address at Emory University’s commencement ceremony.
Tyler Perry delivers passionate speech while accepting Humanitarian Award at 2021 Oscars
Atlanta media mogul Tyler Perry was honored once again for his humanitarian work at Sunday's Academy Awards.
Tyler Perry to receive humanitarian award at Oscars
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry will be honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Tyler Perry flies to vote in Georgia after his absentee ballot never came
The Atlanta resident and media mogul flew back to Georgia to vote after his absentee ballot never came
Lines extend for miles for Tyler Perry's Thanksgiving giveaway
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
Tyler Perry offers Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families on Sunday
Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.
Tyler Perry on 2020 TIME 100 list of most influential people
Tyler Perry has been named to TIME Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire
The Atlanta media mogul went from living in and out of his car to being worth a billion dollars.
Tyler Perry announced as 2020 Governors Award recipient
The Television Academy announced that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award "in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium."
Atlanta police hand out gift cards thanks to donation from Tyler Perry
The Atlanta Police Depament gave back to the community in the area of the University Avenue Wendy's, after movie mogul Tyler Perry donated gift cards.
Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner
Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.
Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks' funeral expenses
Tyler Perry is paying for the funeral costs of the man shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer Friday night, a lawyer for the victim's family announced on Monday.
Tyler Perry urges Atlanta protesters to 'please stop the violence'
Atlanta media mogul Tyler Perry is asking demonstrators to "please stop the violence" in their protests over the death of George Floyd.
Perry’s studio moves toward reopening while industry waits
Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart production in July, other studios in Georgia and beyond are anxiously waiting for Hollywood’s green light.
Tyler Perry Studios surprises Grady healthcare workers with gourmet meals
The Tyler Perry Studios team gave the Atlanta hospital hundreds of gourmet meals as a great start to National Hospital Week.
Tyler Perry shocks seniors by paying for groceries at Atlanta Krogers
Senior shoppers at Kroger across metro Atlanta were shocked find out that Tyler Perry had already paid their entire grocery tab.
TMZ: Tyler Perry gives $21K tip to Atlanta restaurant servers
Tyler Perry has been picking up food from the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic and decided to leave the servers a way more than 20% tip.
Man freed from life sentence offered job from Tyler Perry
A new initiative named in Fulton County named "Conviction Integrity Unit" kicked off Wednesday, and the first defendant that was released from prison, received a surprise job offer from media mogul Tyler Perry.