Why is Tyler Perry so powerful?
theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry’s real estate in Hollywood has accrued to such high value over the past decade, he now steers the ship of what some consider an unrivaled dynasty...
Oprah reprises 'Color Purple' role in ad
VIDEO - In a new online ad heralding Tyler Perry's move to the OWN cable network at the end of May, talk show host Oprah Winfrey resurrects her most iconic acting role to date...
Farrakhan praises Tyler Perry, calls Madea 'strong black woman'
theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry's most famous creation, Madea, has an unlikely fan -- Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan...
Man dressed up as Madea attempts to rob bank
theGRIO REPORT - On this past Black Friday 45-year-old man of Girard, Kansas decided to dress up as Madea and rob a bank, according to News Channel 3 Memphis...
Is 'Madea' a drag on 'Alex Cross'?
theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry has become a multimedia mogul on the strength of his most famous characterization but it has become a double-edged sword...
Tyler Perry becomes man of action in 'Alex Cross'
theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry has tried on a variety of outfits in his career – some more admirable than others – but it’s his latest get-up that has many of his fans wondering if it could be the most outlandish of all...
Report: Tyler Perry already cast in 'Alex Cross' film sequel
theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry is reportedly finalizing a deal to star in an 'Alex Cross' film sequel...
WATCH: New clips from Tyler Perry’s ‘Alex Cross’ film
theGRIO REPORT - Three new promotional clips of Tyler Perry from his upcoming 'Alex Cross' film have been released...
Tyler Perry graces cover of November Essence magazine
Tyler Perry graces the cover of the November 2012 issue of Essence magazine, and dishes about his career and more in the related feature.
Tyler Perry to direct new TV series for OWN
theGRIO REPORT - The Oprah Winfrey Network has announced a new partnership with award-winning actor and director Tyler Perry...
