Tyler Perry's Obama Embarrassment
Heated labor union issues in the entertainment community have a presence in Hollywood "East", aka Atlanta, Georgia where filmmaker Tyler Perry, an Obama supporter, is based.  05/08/2008 - Tyler Perry - Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World - Red Carpet Arrivals - Frederick P. Rose Hall - New York City, NY, USA

Tyler Perry’s Union Woes No Longer Concealable Beneath XXXL Dress [What Would Madea Do?]
One of the advantages of being a self-contained media emperor also happens to be one of that job's thorniest disadvantages: You are on the hook for everything. Take Tyler Perry, whose ability to print money you'll already have gleaned from reading our probing Defamer Answers study: Between grossing $225 million in three years at the box office and nabbing a $200 million deal for his syndicated series House of Payne, this weekend's opening of his new Tyler Perry Studios outside Atlanta should have been a lan

Tyler Perry fires 4 writers for union activity
"The Writers Guild of America, West is taking on the fight for justice of writers who were fired when they tried to get a union contract with Tyler Perry’s production company, House of Payne, LLC. The Guild today filed unfair labor practice charges www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com

Arts, Briefly: Writers File Complaint Against Tyler Perry
The Writers Guild of America West has filed an unfair-labor-practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Tyler Perry’s production studio after the studio fired four writers for the TBS comedy “House of Payne” who were seeking union representation. Jeff Hermanson, an assistant executive director for the Writers Guild, said the four writers — Kellie Griffin, Christopher Moore, Teri Brown-Jackson and Lamont Ferrell — had sought a union contract because they fel

Tyler Perry Charged with Unfair Labor Practices
The Writers Guild of America brings action against Perry, regarding the firing of four writers.

Director Tyler Perry donates food for families
Tyler Perry may be a successful director, playwright and actor, but he knows what it's like to be hungry. "The Family That Preys" director, who grew up the poor son of a carpenter in New Orleans and was homeless for a time, has donated enough food to feed 1,000 families for two weeks in Atlanta, where he lives now. He spent part of Tuesday morning unloading and packaging food at Hosea Feed the Hungry and the Homeless care center, where organizers say a tanking economy has brought more people seeking

TYLER PERRY DONATES FOOD IN ATLANTA: Mogul spent early Tuesday pitching in at Hosea center.
*Tyler Perry is fighting back against the bad news on Wall Street by helping some needy citizens on Main Street. The director of "The Family That Preys" spent part of Tuesday morning at Hosea Feed the Hungry and the Homeless care center in Atlanta.

Today's News: Our Take - VIDEO: Tyler Perry: How Does He Do It All?
Tyler Perry began as a humble playwright, but thanks to his insane work ethic, seemingly ...

Tyler Perry and Taraji Henson Are Engaged?
Trust me, I know this one smells like a publicity stunt. But too many industry heads are talking, so there must be something to it. In fact, the source who gave me this info also gave me a hot tip two weeks ago — which I chose to dismiss — and by the next day, [...]

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

Writer’s Guild Files Complaint Against Tyler Perry
An unfair labor practice complaint was filed after Tyler Perry’s production studio had fired writers for “House of Payne” who were seeking union representation.

Hollywood: Writers Take On Tyler Perry Citing 'Unfair' Practices
The Writers Guild of America is taking on actor/director Tyler Perry after the "Family That Preys" star reportedly fired four writers.The guil...

TYLER PERRY STUDIO OPENING TO BE PICKETED THIS WEEKEND: Fired writers ask invited guests to respect their picket line.
*Tyler Perry is being charged by the Writers Guild of America, West along with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for unfair labor practices.      The Guild says it's taking on the fight for justice for writers who were fired when they tried to get a union contract with Perry’s production company, House of Payne, LLC.      The charge also alleges that the company bargained in bad faith with the Guild, which is seeking to negotiate a contract covering t

Writers Sue Tyler Perry
Playwright/screenwriter/actor/director/producer Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry Fires Four 'House of Payne' Writers
Media Mogul Tyler Perry may be in the market for a few good pen-men. Four writers, who are involved with a Writers Guild of America organizing effort, were recently fired from the writer-dire...

Wga West Files Complaint Against Tyler Perry
The Writers Guild of America West has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Tyler Perry's production company after four writers working on the TBS sitcom House of ...

Tyler Perry: I Was Becoming a Prisoner
Tyler Perry is a one-man production machine: He hit Forbes Celebrity 100 list ($125 million last year); he makes audiences happy and many critics furious; and he gets big actors to star in his movies...

D. Mawl Makes His Mark in Atlanta
D. Mawl laced the hands of global djs, radio hosts and media executives with his latest project, "The Lost 16". Some of Atlanta's prominent outlets, including Rolling Out, Vertical Fix and WRFG granted interviews after reviewing his profanity-free, roots hip-hop music. D. Mawl gained hundreds of additional fans when he distributed water to aspiring actors, actresses, singers and performers waiting for their one-minute shot of fame for an upcoming Tyler Perry production. D. Mawl has been requested to perf

You Sittin' Here Looking Like 412 Pounds... of A Clogged Artery
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgUeWe8vvI&eurl=http://www.thatgrapejuice.net/ I know ontd seems to hate Tyler Perry but this was the funniest Madea stage play and will probably be funny as hell(Post a new comment) jilicious 2008-09-25 06:46 pm UTC (link) Why does ONTD hate Tyler Perry?(Reply to this)(Thread) coloursofsouls 2008-09-25 07:03 pm UTC (link) Because he plays into the preachy black stereotype(Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread) wolfsbane813 2008-09-25 07:09 pm UTC (link) but i

EXCLUSIVE: O.J. Milks The Juice For All It’s Worth
Yesterday, we told you about the press kit we received promoting the upcoming DVD release of O.J. Simpson’s Juiced. Today, we bring even better news: Exclusive footage from the hour-long pay-per-view special, featuring O.J. pulling a Tyler Perry and donning various wigs and prosthetic pieces in order to conceal that he is, in fact, the murderer known as O.J. Simpson. While his rap video featuring the saddest strippers on Earth might be the highlight of the special, we’re more partial to his im

When The Checks Stop Coming In
Four writers involved with a Writers Guild of America organizing effort at writer-director-producer Tyler Perry’s cable TV show “House of Payne” have been fired. The production company says they were fired for cause, but the union said Thursday that they were dismissed because they were involved in the organizing effort. The WGA West plans to picket Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta when the facility opens the weekend of October 3. The guild claims that the problems began in April when the

KANYE IN NEW SPIKE LEE JOINT & GETS COMEDY CENTRAL SHOW?!
Spike Lee is set to redo his 1988 classic “School Daze” and is looking to make Kanye West the star. Since ‘Ye has done the whole college thing The College DropOut, Late Registration, and Graduation seems like Mr. West would be the perfect fit. Problem is nobody is willing to fund the flick. Tyler Perry is too busy taking over and Oprah is busy opening schools in Africa. Can’t BET help?! Word is the film is to be shot at the same college but with different issues. And thanks to Alicia