It was a nice thought for the culture, anyway.

Reports suggested Tyler Perry successfully purchased BET, but none of those reports were confirmed, sparking wild speculation across social media, especially Black Twitter.

Biz/Media

Tyler Perry and Byron Allen are reportedly each talking with Paramount Global about the purchase of a majority stake in BET Media Group.

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The senior citizens were at risk of losing their homes due to gentrification.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama will launch a podcast in March inspired by her memoir ‘The Light We Carry.’

From the Derek Chauvin verdict to "Da Butt," these were still some of the most talked-about moments during the 2021 Academy Awards that involved Black people and/or being unapologetically Black.

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Tyler Perry will be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Oscars for his philanthropic efforts.

Tyler Perry donated $100,000 to a legal defense fund for Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker.

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The National Action Network revealed the five winners' names for the annual Triumph Awards that recognize people for working to promote social, racial and economic justice in their communities.

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Tyler Perry is funding an initiative designed to increase Black voter turnout in Florida.

The entertainment mogul interviews like a pro.

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Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.