Tyler Perry extends agreement with BET, BET+

Tyler Perry has solidified his position in the entertainment industry by extending his agreement with BET and BET+ for additional seasons of his nine shows.

Tyler Perry directs his 1st script, 27 years later, for Netflix

Before Madea made him a media mogul, Tyler Perry was a struggling writer and actor who wrote his first screenplay, titled "A Jazzman's Blues." Twenty-seven years later, he's returned to that old script for his first film for Netflix.

Tyler Perry announced as 2020 Governors Award recipient

The Television Academy announced that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award "in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium."