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Black America Web
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Coming Out Strong: Tyler Perry's ‘Divorced Sistas' Becomes The Most Watched Original Series In BET+ History
Source: Divorced Sistas / BET+ Flowers are due today (July 2nd), as BET+ announced some exciting news about its newest show Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas . Performance data shows that just halfway through the eight-episode season, existing subscribers and new fans of the show have boosted the drama series to the most-watched series premiere on BET+ in just three weeks. Divorced Sistas follows five friends – Rasheda (LeToya Luckett), Geneva (Khadeen Indréa), Naomi (Porscha Coleman), Tiffany (Briana Price), and Bridgette (Jennifer Sears) – all battling life and relationship woes at some stage of divorce, marriage, and dating…but it's the battle within their circle that tests their true character and love for one another. To maximize awareness of the new series, the network gave linear audiences a special sneak peek of the first episode directly after the BET Awards 2025 broadcast (Monday, June 9th), with the second episode dropping on BET+ on Thursday, June 12th. Considering the numbers, the strategy obviously worked. There are several key statistical highlights that support that claim. The Divorced Sistas season premiere marked the most-watched premiere of any BET+ series since the service launched in September 2019. Since the premiere, the series has driven 415,000 new subscription starts. That's 178& more than any season one original series across third-party platforms* and BET+, ranking as the third most successful series launch in platform history. Furthermore, on social, the series has accumulated 46.8 million video views and 23.4 million minutes watched across BET's social channels. Congrats to Tyler Perry, the cast and everyone involved with the series' early success. New episodes of Divorced Sistas , which is created, written, and directed by Tyler Perry (who also serves as an executive producer) drop weekly on BET+, with the first half of season one concluding on Thursday, July 24th. If you haven't already, check out the official trailer above. SEE ALSO Coming Out Strong: Tyler Perry's 'Divorced Sistas' Becomes The Most Watched Original Series In BET+ History was originally published on
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment in $260 Million Suit
Tyler Perry has been hit with a lawsuit accusing him of sexually harassing and assaulting an actor on his BET show 'The Oval.' Derek Dixon, who appeared in 85 episodes of the show, alleges in the suit that Perry abused his power in the industry to sexually exploit him. According to the complaint, Dixon was staying at Perry's guesthouse in June 2021, when Perry groped his buttocks while drunk. More from Variety 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Trailer: Tyler Perry's Iconic Character Goes Full Bahama Grandmama in Franchise's 13th Film 'Tyler Perry's Straw' Review: Taraji P. Henson Plays a Woman Well Past the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown BET+ Greenlights Tyler Perry's 'Divorced Sistas' Series The suit also quotes from text messages, alleging that Perry made numerous sexual remarks and propositions over several years. The lawsuit seeks at least $260 million in punitive damages. In response, Perry's lawyer said the lawsuit is a 'shakedown.' 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam,' said Matthew Boyd, Perry's attorney. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' According to the complaint, Dixon was working for an event company in 2019 when he met Perry at a party for the mogul's Atlanta studio. The suit alleges that Perry took an interest in Dixon, phoning him and eventually offered him the role of Dale on 'Restless.' Dixon alleges that Perry hired him for additional parties, and invited him to his home, where Dixon had several drinks. According to the suit, Perry insisted that he was too drunk to drive home and offered him a guest room. The suit alleges that Perry then climbed into bed with Dixon and began to rub against him — prompting Dixon to jump out of bed. 'Dixon kept informing Perry that he was not into sex in order to keep Perry at bay while at the same time not insulting the person who was dangling his career in front of him,' the lawsuit states. According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments. Soon afterward, Dixon was cast on 'The Oval.' The suit alleges that Perry continued to abuse his power, often making sexual comments on set and asking intrusive questions about Dixon's life. According to the complaint, Dixon feared that if he did not accede that Perry would kill off his character and destroy his career. According to the complaint, Dixon also wrote a script for a show, 'Losing It,' and that Perry promised to produce the pilot. The suit alleges that Dixon went to Perry's house in June 2021 to discuss the show – but that Perry then took advantage of the situation and tried to sexually assault him in the guest house. A couple days later, the suit alleges, Perry called to apologize, blaming testosterone supplements, and again promised to make the show. According to the suit, Perry bought the rights to the show but never intended to produce it. 'Perry was only using the show as a quid pro quo to Dixon, holding its production over Dixon's head like the sword of Damocles,' the suit states. The suit states claims of sexual harassment, assault, infliction of emotional distress and retaliation. Angelique Jackson contributed to this of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Basketball Wives' star announces divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after 52 days of marriage
That was fast. 'Basketball Wives' star Brittany Renner announced Saturday that she got divorced from rapper Kevin Gates after 52 days of marriage. 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28,' Renner, 33, said on the Los Angeles radio station REAL 92.3 LA. Advertisement 6 Brittany Renner and Kevin Gates attend a Los Angeles Lakers game on April 22, 2025. Getty Images The influencer explained, 'There is a 90 day waiting period in Islam, where you have 90 days to see if you're pregnant because then he would be responsible. But also in those 90 days, it's for recommendation because the law wants you to stay married. And during those 90 days, you are not to entertain anybody romantically.' 'So, what I will say is Islam has made my life easier,' Renner continued. 'Honestly, I don't think anybody gets married to not stay married. So this is a nice 90 day reset, just focusing on myself.' Advertisement 6 Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner at the 'Basketball Wives LA' Season 12 premiere party on May 2. Getty Images for VH1 Renner added that she 'followed my heart' and has 'no shame' in her romance with Gates, 39. 'A lot of people, their issue is, even just in dating, in marriage, it's people just don't give it their all,' she shared. 'They don't just go for it. But I feel like when you do, you're at peace with whatever happens because I gave 100 percent.' 6 Kevin Gates performs at day 3 of House of BET in June 2023. Getty Images for BET Advertisement 'I don't feel like it's a sucky situation because what is meant to be is always going to be,' Renner also said. Renner just gushed about Gates in an interview with PEOPLE on May 4. 6 Brittany Renner at the Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas' premiere in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025. Getty Images for BET+ 'All I can say is, is that I'm with the person that I quite literally dreamed of,' the reality star said at the 'Basketball Wives' Season 12 premiere party, where she was joined by Gates. Advertisement 'And to be able to just wake up next to him and spend time with him, even to have him here behind me, it's like so surreal,' she continued. 'He's just the most beautiful person inside and out that I've ever met.' 6 Jason Lee, Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner attend the Basketball Wives LA Season 12 premiere party. Getty Images for VH1 Gates also said the couple was focused on staying in the 'present,' adding, 'I feel like when we get too far ahead, we don't live in the now and have fun in the now and pour in each other into each other in the now.' 'So the future? It's no concern of mine,' she stated. 6 Brittany Renner speaks onstage during the 'Basketball Wives LA' Season 12 premiere party. Getty Images for VH1 Renner is the ex-girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington, with whom she shares a 4-year-old son. The reality star joined the cast of 'Basketball Wives' for Season 11 in 2023.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BET+ Greenlights Tyler Perry's ‘Divorced Sistas' Series
BET+ picked up Tyler Perry's 'Divorced Sistas' series, making it the first original to launch under Perry's expanded multi-year partnership with BET Media Group. Starring LeToya Luckett ('Greenleaf'), Khadeen Indréa ('Ellis Ever After'), Porscha Coleman ('Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!') and Briana Price ('Step Up: High Water'), the series is an extension of the 'Sistas' universe and is created, executive produced, written and directed by Perry under Tyler Perry Studios. More from Variety 'Diarra From Detroit' Renewed for Season 2 at BET+ 'Tyler Perry's Duplicity' Review: Bizarro Police Shooting Drama Mixed Up About Its Own Motives Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix The official synopsis reads: ''Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas' follows five close friends — Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette — as they navigate life, love, and the challenges that come with divorce, marriage, and dating. As they lean on each other through heartbreak and healing, their biggest test comes from within their own circle, challenging their loyalty, character, and true bond of sisterhood.' 'Tyler Perry has been the most incredible partner to BET – delivering record breaking hits and top series year after year,' BET Media Group's president and CEO Scott Mills said in a statement. 'And now, we eagerly await the arrival of Tyler's newest series — 'Divorced Sistas' — a brilliant expansion of the 'Sistas' universe that for years has been the most watched series among Black viewers across television. We're thrilled to launch this new series with Tyler and further expand the slate of compelling and authentic stories we deliver to our audiences.' 'Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas' is set to premiere Monday, June 9 on BET, and will be available to stream on BET+ starting Tuesday, June 10. Perry's original series 'Sistas' began airing on linear network BET beginning in 2019. The show has aired eight seasons and nearly 200 episodes to date. The spinoff 'Zatima' debuted on BET+ in 2022. Best of Variety Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025
