Source: “Atlanta Has Never Seen a Party Like That!”
Tyler Perry with his date in a photo dated Oct. 4, 2007. The two were described as “very close” at the Grand Opening of Tyler Perry’s Studio tonight.  Photo: Wireimage/Getty Tyler Perry Studio’s Grand Opening is being called the party of the year by those lucky enough to be in attendance tonight. It was a veritable who’s who of Hollywood stars such as Oprah (who brought along Stedman AND Gayle), Will Smith (who came solo), Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson and Ruby Dee (who

WGA pickets Tyler Perry studios
No mainstream media outlets (People, CNN) mentioned the WGA protest. Barack Obama, though invited, did not attend the gala Atlanta event at Tyler Perry Studios. Here's who did: Will Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Cicely Tyson, www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com

Hollywood legends celebrate Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
Cicely Tyson, Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee were among stars at the opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta over the weekend. Fireworks kicked off Saturday night’s festivities as Oprah Winfrey, Louis Gossett Jr., Will Smith and others visited the first major studio owned by an African-American. “I never dreamed I would witness this in my lifetime,” Tyson, 74, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “What I’ve been able to achieve in my career is minuscule in comparison.” Posted

TYLER PERRY CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF HIS STUDIO
Tyler Perry LOOKING REAL FLY...Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta.His new Tyler Perry Studios contains more than 200,000 square feet of studio and office space in an area that once housed Delta Air Lines' finance, reservation and computer center. It was vacant when Perry found it.The guest list included Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Hank Aaron and Whitney Houston. R&B singer Mary J. Bl

Are Will Smith, Oprah Winfrey and Other Tyler Perry Guests Hollywood’s Hottest New Scabs? [Labor Pains]
Tyler Perry's crisp white tuxedo was a bold choice of attire at the opening of his new studio Saturday night, when the mogul was dodging the worst of his fired former writers' union-busting accusations reported here last week. The WGA came through with its picket line on behalf of Kellie Griffin, Christopher Moore, Teri Brown-Jackson, and Lamont Ferrell — the House Of Payne Four whom Perry allegedly let go for their attempts to unionize the show's writing staff. One reported list of attendees had Will

Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith at Tyler Perry's Studio Opening
ET's Kevin Frazier was on the red carpet as Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith joined other Hollywood A-Listers over the weekend to celebrate the opening of Tyler Perry's new film and TV center in Atlanta, GA. The actor/director/producer made history as the first African American ever to open his own full-service motion picture and television studio and hundreds of guests were on hand to celebrate the unveiling of Tyler Perry Studios. The 30-acre facility -- decked out with

Tyler Perry Studios Opens in Atlanta
Tyler Perry has opened a new movie and television studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Tyler Perry Studios opening ceremony took place on Saturday with R&B singer Mary J Blige entertaining the audience, which included celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Whitney Houston, Sidney Poitier,  Hank Aaron and Forest Whitaker. The new multimillion-dollar studio is housed on 30 [...]

Brave Celebrities Defy Writers Guild, Support Union-Busting Tyler Perry
Photo: Getty ImagesCross-dressing comedy mogul Tyler Perry is currently under fire for terminating four writers on his TBS sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne last Tuesday, supposedly because they were seeking representation from the Writers Guild. On Friday, the WGAW filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Perry's production company alleging that he told the scribes, "Be careful about pushing the WGA deal or you could be replaced." But how did the controversy affect the openi

Oprah Winfrey offers show on male menopause, hair transplants and "sex question no one dared to show his face to ask"
Oprah Winfrey has some big shows planned Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday's installment features Dr. Oz answering questions about male menopause, heart attacks and hair transplants. Oh, and the Oprah folks dangled this as another discussion topic: "the sex question no one dared to show his face to ask. From the bathroom to the bedroom, this is a no-embarrassment zone!" Will you prefer it to the no-spin zone? But first, on Monday, Winfrey talks to Kent Whitaker who has a devastating story to share

Tyler Perry Makes History – & Oprah Is There!
Winfrey, Sidney Poitier and sports legends all help open his film and TV center

On "Oprah Winfrey Show," Suze Orman to explain five things you need to do with your money right away
Here's a tease that caught my attention: "Suze Orman reveals five things you need to do with your money ASAP." That lure comes from "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The Oprah folks are so good with their teases. Orman offers the...

Will Smith and Tyler Perry’s Sexy Swagger
Will and Tyler pause for the cameras at the opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.  Will looks on point as usual and Tyler looks good too.  Don’t know about so much white, but it works well enough.  Definitely feeling their swagger! Where’s Jada? This entry was posted on Monday, October 6th, 2008 at 8:45 am and is filed under Celeb Guide, Photos, Red Carpet. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 fee

Oprah’s Ex-Headmistress Sues for Defamation.
Nomvuyo Mzamane, the former headmistress of Oprah Winfrey’s South African Leadership Academy for Girls, filed a defamation lawsuit against the TV star in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Friday in an attempt to salvage her professional reputation. The civil suit was filed by attorney Tim McGowan, it states that Oprah “launched what amounted to a defamatory. Iy states that they were implying that Nomvuyo Mzamane is “untrustworthy, failed the students of the academy, did not care about t

Gayle King: Gayle King is Oprah Winfrey’s BFF
Gayle King has been Oprah Winfrey’s best friend for a very long time. Gayle King (right) and Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey’s Mom Got Money Issues.
  Winfrey’s mom, Vernita, sure knows how to shop!! I could learn a thing or two from her- buy everything you want and then when it comes time to pay the bill blame the store for selling the items to you in the first place- It’s Genius!!!!     Oprah sure is having some problems with her mom. In [...]

Oprah Winfrey - Winfreys Mother Sues Store Over Unpaid Bill
LATEST: Oprah Winfrey's mother is countersuing the bosses of a high-end Wisconsin fashion store who filed a lawsuit against her over an unpaid store account. Last ...

OPRAH'S MOTHER COUNTERSUES BOUTIQUE: Vernita Lee says store should've already known her credit was bad.
*The mother of talk show host Oprah Winfrey says she shouldn't have to pay her $156,000 debt at a high-end boutique because she shouldn't have been extended credit there in the first place.       Valentina Inc. sued Vernita Lee of Milwaukee for skipping out on $155,547 in purchases and interest owed as of July 1. The lawsuit claims she fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000.        Lee countersued on Friday, contending that Valentina to

Tyler Perry’s Big Weekend Marred by WGA Complaint
As some of you may know, Tyler Perry is throwing an A-list Grand Opening Bash this weekend for his new movie studio which officially opens today (10/3). Tyler Perry Studios is located behind Magic Johnson theaters in the Greenbrier Mall area. The studio actually opened last year, but Perry decided to expand the facility without obtaining the proper permits from the city. After a little back and forth with the city and some bad press in the local rag, the revamped studio will host the likes of Oprah Winfr

Applegate: 'I'm sitting here shaking remembering'
"So you just made the decision that you were gonna let both go?" Oprah Winfrey asked Christina Applegate today on her tear-filled show, a reference to the star's decision to have both breasts removed. "Yep. I was just gonna let...

MORE COVERAGE OF TYLER PERRY'S STUDIO PREMIERE
Sidney Poitier breaking the bottle on the new studioCecily Tyson and Will SmithCecily Tyson, Tyler Perry and Will SmithSteadman, Oprah, Tyler and his dateI wonder who was speaking for everybody to be teary eyed.Will Smith and Sidney PoitierOprah having a tearful moment with Sidney Poitier

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: The BEES Cast Visits Oprah!
The cast of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES spent an hour with Oprah Winfrey on her show on Thursday, October 2nd.

Kent Whitaker: Whitaker forgives son Bart Whitaker & assassin
Kent Whitaker is a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show today, Monday, October 10. Kent Whitaker will talk about his new book on his son, Bart Whitaker. Kent Whitaker wrote his book about his son, Bart Whitaker, who hired an assassin to kill his wife and another son. Kent Whitaker survived the shootings in Sugar Land, Texas, in Dec. 2003. Kent Whitaker wrote “Murder by Family” to record his tragedies. Kent Whitaker wrote about forgiving his son and the hired gun man. Bart Whitaker asked his roommate, Chri

Oprah Winfrey Accused Of Defaming
Nomvuyo Mzamane, the former headmistress of Oprah Winfrey's South African Leadership Academy for Girls, has filed a defamation suit against Winfrey. She obviously has many a bullet-proof vest and an army of bodyguards. Or a death wish. Mzamane's contract wasn't renewed last year after a child molestation scandal occurred at the school. Her lawyer is saying that Oprah publicly blamed the whole thing on her. Mzamane's lawyer's suit claims that Winfrey implied that Mzamane was "untrustworthy, failed the stu

Tyler Perry has a plan for party crashers tonight
I’m told Perry isn’t very fond of Atlanta’s entertainment industry and very few of them received invites to the Grand Opening bash at Tyler Perry Studios tonight. In fact, only two folks I talked to received an invite to the soirée. All other invited guests are either flying in from NY or the west coast. Perry plays host to the likes of Will and Jada Pinkett, Oprah, Usher, Mary J Blige, Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and others. Uninvited guests include WGA union members who will be picketi