Actor, producer, writer AND director Tyler Perry recently called in to Q100’s “The Bert Show” in Atlanta to discuss his thoughts on Michael Jackson’s death and to criticize the media for bringing up Jackson’s child molestation charges instead of honoring his work.

“These are human beings, they’re human beings,” Perry said. “I wouldn’t wish the level of fame he achieved on my worst enemy. I am so disgusted, that, with every great thing that’s being said about him, there’s a million negative things being said. Why can’t it just be about his legacy rather than the tarnished part of what he was acquitted for? It bothers me that this is the focus.”

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Some crazy woman from Georgia named Dawne Wilson was arrested last Wednesday outside of Tyler Perry’s production studio in Atlanta after violating a restraining order Perry had previously obtained against her. Sources say Wilson had a long history of allegedly stalking Perry and he considers her “very dangerous.”

Well, TMZ obtained the restraining order Perry placed against the psycho and found some shocking details! The order claims that in March 2008, Dawne Wilson began contacting Perry via e-mail saying crazy things like “You need to check your heart condition because it is filled with murder…your love has been costly and deadly…Murder I say is the verdict….Why do you insist on assisting the devil?”

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Mary J. Blige has landed herself a new acting gig in Tyler Perry’s next Lionsgate film, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” set to release to theaters September 11th 2009. The film will also star Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson.

Based on Perry’s stage play of the same name, the film centers around Blige’s character Tanya, a nightclub manager, and her good friend April, played by Henson. Also part of the cast is Perry’s comedic alter ego, Madea. Principal photography is already under way at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Blige is also set to guest in a popular primetime television series, which will be announced at a later date. She previously appeared on HBO’s “Entourage” in 2007. The singer/songwriter is recording songs as well for the follow-up to her 2007 Matriarch/Geffen album, “Growing Pains.” The new album slated for release later this year.

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What do you get someone who has everything? Something really expensive, right? Something really REALLY, expensive right? Well, how about Tyler Perry plans on purchasing an entire island when he turns 40 in September. While he hasn’t figured up a name for his private get-away yet, he’s already revealed that it won’t have anything to do with his more than famous name. Why? Because he’s sick of seeing it every where!

“I’m a loner by nature, so when I’m out there on these islands, I just feel like the only person in the world,” says Perry, whose latest film, Madea Goes to Jail, grossed a whopping $41 million its opening weekend.nAfter recently spending a week vacationing on a private island in the Great Exumas in the Bahamas, he admits it’s not all relaxation: “Renting an island is the best place for me to work uninterrupted.”

What will he call his own private isle? “It won’t be Tyler Perry’s Island!” he laughs. “I’m so sick of seeing Tyler Perry all over everywhere!” Instead, he’ll wait until he’s inspired by the exotic locale, which he hasn’t quite decided on yet. “It’ll speak to me,” he says. “I’ll know what to call it once I’m there.” But he will put one rule into full effect: “There will be no paparazzi on my island!” he declares.

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We pray to God this won’t begin some ridiculously expensive trend amongst the rich celebrities. We could see celebrities doing something like this just to get away from the nosy paparazzi’s flashing lights.

Tyler Perry’s latest film, Madea Goes to Jail, ended its opening weekend at the top of movie charts with $41 million in ticket sales making this Perry’s biggest movie release ever! Figures released Monday show that the number one movie in North America this weekend was Madea Goes to Jail, with Taken coming in at number 2 way behind Madea with only $11 million in ticket sales.

As expected, “Madea Goes to Jail” grabbed the top spot, though no one could have predicted the $41.1 million the comedy brought in. The last Madea outing, “Madea’s Family Reunion,” had an opening of $30 million this same weekend in 2006. Who wants to put bets on Perry’s next installment debuting at $50 million?

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Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail hits theaters this Friday, and you know Black Hollywood came out to support the Atlanta native and his new movie. Folks like Mary J. Blige, Monica, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, Ray J and more all attended the NY Premiere of Madea Goes to Jail last night the AMC Loews Lincoln Center. Continue reading for the rest of the photos.

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BEYONCE TALKS TO ESSENCE ABOUT WEDDING // [ THE YBF ]

NE-YO TALKS ABOUT HIS ALBUM AND A CRAZY FAN ENCOUNTER // [ THAT GRAPE JUICE ]

BEYONCE & THE FAM IN BERMUDA // [ MEDIA OUTRAGE ]

THE CANNONS (MARIAH & NICK) HIT UP THE CLUB IN VEGAS // [ LOVE B SCOTT ]

DIDDY’S SEED GRACE THE PAGES OF BABY COUTURE MAGAZINE // [ CRUNK & DISORDERLY ]

TYLER PERRY’S WRITERS PROTEST BECAUSE THEY CAN’T STRIKE (TRUE STORY!) // [ NECOLE BITCHIE ]

Here are some flicks of Mya (don’t feel bad if you don’t remember who she is) vacationing on the beaches of Barbados. I hear homegirl dipped out on a recent performance and pissed off the locals. The fact that she was even gonna attempt to revive her long-ago dead career should have pissed them off.

Hell, the last time we saw her, she was doing the peanut butter stomp with Yo Gabba Gabba. Unfortunately if you would like to see the former singer making a fool of herself, then you’ll have to do your own perusing around youtube, because the video we posted here is “no longer available.”

Career … or no career, I’d still hit. 2wice! =)

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{ Photos: Wire Image } Time Magazine hosted an event for the 100 most influential people in the world. Music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Gayle King, Chris Rock and more all showed up for the event. Mariah Carey was the featured performer, and of course, her “husband” Nick Cannon showed up to show his wifey some support. More photos after the cut.

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BEYONCE’S NEXT ALBUM MIGHT BE HER LAST » Word on the sidewalk, street, highway, bridge, and everything in between, is that Beyonce plans to hang it up after she releases this next album. Now, if you’ve been following Beyonce, you’ll know that over the past decade of her music career, she’s stated several times that she plans on retiring before she turns 30. But she’s also said that she’d be taking a few breaks in between that time, but we all know that didn’t happen.

But her cousin Angelica Knowles (not to be confused with her coustin/stylist Angela Beyince) has spilled the beans to the media. According to Angelica, Beyonce plans to spend her days scouting talent for Jay-Z’s upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. She’ll also see that as the perfect time to make some babies and cause 9 months of ruckus online. Y’all know how it is when it comes to Jayonce!

I just don’t see Beyonce retiring any time soon. Sure she’s had several albums with Destiny’s Child, but she’s only done 2 albums so far, and 1 is currently in the making. I don’t see her calling it quits with just 3 solo albums under her belt. Besides, she loves what she does way too much!

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