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Tyler Perry Studios president dies in plane crash

According to multiple news reports, Mensch was flying a single-seater plane when it crashed on a road in Homosassa, Florida.

December 07, 2024
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  • Sammie Purcell
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves with former President Barack Obama at a campaign rally at James R. Hallford Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Clarkston, Ga.

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Harris rallies with Obama, Tyler Perry and Bruce Springsteen in Clarkston

An enthusiastic crowd danced to DJ sets and listened to a parade of high-profile speakers before welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama to the stage.

October 25, 2024
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Kristi York Wooten

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  • Economy

Wendy's pricing mind trick and other indicators of the week

It's Indicators of the Week, our weekly look under the hood of the global economy! Today on the show: Tyler Perry halts his film studio expansion plans because of AI, Wendy's communications about a new pricing board goes haywire and a key inflation measure falls.

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The Birth And Death Of The Price Tag

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March 01, 2024
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  • Adrian Ma,
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The Tyler Perry Exhibit

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There's a Tyler Perry experience you can only have in Macon

"It's Black History Month. It's The Harriet Tubman Museum, It makes sense." The entertainment mogul is honored with an exhibit in Macon.

February 21, 2023
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  • Sonia Murray
Tyler Perry

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Tyler Perry to donate $2.5M to help older Atlanta homeowners

Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating $2.75 million to older homeowners in Atlanta to help ensure they're able to stay in their homes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Perry reached out a few weeks ago to Atlanta Mayor Andrew Dickens about providing assistance for residents on fixed incomes whose rising real estate taxes could force them out of their homes.

February 16, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Columbus resident Morgan Harrell (center) is a dancer in the movie “A Jazzman’s Blues” on Netflix. The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry (left) and choreographed by Debbie Allen (right).

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Columbus resident believes faith and God helped her land role in Tyler Perry’s new movie

Columbus resident Morgan Harrell believes faith and divine intervention helped her land this role three years after being so severely injured, it was unclear whether she would dance again.

September 26, 2022
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  • Mark Rice
Filmmakers transform Cherry Street in Macon.

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Downtown Macon Backdrop For New Tyler Perry Film

A street in downtown Macon is being transformed for the production of a Tyler Perry film that was written by Perry 26 years ago. A Jazzman’s Blues, a story that follows an investigation into an unsolved murder that unveils a story of forbidden love, will be filming in Macon on Friday and Saturday.

May 25, 2021
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  • Jenna Eason
Tomika Miller weeps over her husband Rayshard Brooks as his coffin is closed at the conclusion of his public viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Monday.

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Rayshard Brooks' Funeral Held At Church Where Martin Luther King Jr. Preached

"Rayshard Brooks wasn't just running from the police. He was running from a system that makes slaves out of people," the historic church's pastor says. Brooks was fatally shot by police in Atlanta.

June 23, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
Media mogul Tyler Perry pens essay for "People Magazine."

Tyler Perry Pens Essay On Racism, Police Brutality In People

Tyler Perry says “we must never give up” in a heartfelt first-person essay in People Magazine detailing his thoughts on racial injustice and police...

June 17, 2020
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  • Associated Press and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Tyler Perry is looking to reopen his 330-acre Atlanta-based mega studio soon, but other studios in Georgia are anxiously waiting for Hollywood's green light to return back to work.

Perry's Studio Moves Toward Reopening While Industry Waits

Tyler Perry is looking to reopen his 330-acre Atlanta-based mega studio soon, but other studios in Georgia are anxiously waiting for Hollywood's green...

May 22, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Tyler Perry Studios will reopen with temporary housing for production and staff.

Tyler Perry To Reopen Studios With Housing For Production Crews, Staff

Tyler Perry Studios is set to reopen in a limited capacity. A studio spokesperson says the changes will include temporary housing on-site for production...

May 06, 2020
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  • La'Raven Taylor
Tyler Perry has been called "the Atlanta angel," but he says he's just doing what he can to help others during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tyler Perry Buys Seniors' Groceries At Over 40 Atlanta-Area Krogers

Tyler Perry has been making his rounds on good deeds in Atlanta. First, he gave one of his favorite Atlanta restaurants a $21,000 tip. Last week, he...

April 15, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Tyler Perry gave a $21,000 tip while picking up his food order a Houston's on West Paces Ferry Road.

Atlanta Media Mogul Tyler Perry Gives $21K Tip at Houston’s Restaurant

Atlanta resident Tyler Perry not only supported one of his favorite restaurants by ordering take-out food Sunday, but he also dropped a $21,000 tip....

April 06, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
An aerial view of Areu Bros. Studios in Atlanta.

Atlanta's Areu Bros. Open First Latinx-Owned Studios In US

Brothers Ozzie and Will Areu spent a decade in supporting roles at the Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios . During their time there, they helped produce...

December 05, 2019
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  • Kenny Murry
Tyler Perry poses for a photo on the red carpet at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios at Tyler Perry Studios on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta.

Tyler Perry Brings Opportunities, Optimism With New Studio Opening

Film producer and Atlanta resident Tyler Perry recently celebrated the opening of his new studios with a black-tie event Saturday evening. The new...

October 09, 2019
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  • Kenny Murry
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