Tyler Perry defends Kardashian casting to fans

ATLANTA (AP) - Filmmaker Tyler Perry is defending his controversial decision to cast reality television star Kim Kardashian in an upcoming film about marriage...

Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams wrap Perry film

theGrio

The reality star was spotted jetting out of Atlanta early Saturday morning with co-star Vanessa Williams after wrapping up her scenes in Tyler Perry's 'The Marriage Counselor'...

Tyler Perry fans bash Kim Kardashian casting

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry's loyal fans are outraged that Kim Kardashian will be starring in his latest film project 'The Marriage Counselor.' His loyal followers are speaking out....

Tasha Smith talks faith and films in Essence

Clutch Magazine

CLUTCH - Tasha Smith, the brazen star of Tyler Perry's hit film franchise 'Why Did I Get Married?' snagged the December cover of Essence magazine...

Faith-based films gaining foothold in Hollywood

Ashley Michelle Williams

theGRIO REPORT - At its forefront is 33-year-old DeVon Franklin, who is vice president of production for Columbia Pictures (a division of Sony)...

Casting Kim Kardashian: Has Tyler gone too far?

Ronda Racha Penrice

OPINION - It's no secret that Perry has made a fortune off of catering to African-American women, especially in the Christian community. How will they react to him further legitimizing Kardashian?...

Kim Kardashian cast in next Tyler Perry film

theGrio

Now that she dominates reality television, fashion and nightlife coast to coast, Kim Kardashian has set her sights on the biggest spotlight of them all: the big screen...