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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tyler Perry Dating History Explained
Eager to know about Tyler Perry's relationship history? He is a noted filmmaker and actor who is widely known as the creator and performer of his original character, Mabel 'Madea' Simmons. His other renowned works also include Ruthless, Beauty in Black, The Oval, Don't Look Up, and Gone Girl, among others. While his entertainment career continues to make waves in the industry, many are interested in knowing more about his personal life, too. So, here's who Perry is currently dating and about his past relationships. Although Perry is currently single, he has been romantically linked to numerous renowned personalities over the years. Here's a list of all of them: In 2023, there were speculations around Hayslett and Perry being an item. Those rumors were ultimately debunked by Hayslett's Sistas co-star, Devale Ellis, in an interview with Fox 5 Washington, DC. He revealed that the duo are just friends. Bekele is a filmmaker, well-known for her works in Maxine's Baby: the Tyler Perry Story (2023), Anbessa, and The Model Activists, per IMDb. She and Perry's paths first crossed at a Prince concert in 2007. Their relationship gradually grew. They have a son named Aman Perry, whom they have been co-parenting since their split. They parted ways in 2020 with the reason publicly undisclosed. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that 'they amicably split some time ago and remain close friends. Their focus is on being the best parents they can for their son.' Smith and Perry have collaborated on a few projects, such as Why Did I Get Married? films and Daddy's Little Girls. They were romantically linked. However, none of the parties confirmed or denied those rumors. The rumors about Banks and Smith dating were fueled when they were spotted having dinner together in 2006. However, their representatives have denied those rumors, per The List. The post Tyler Perry Dating History Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘You never want to see anything like that': Witness recalls aftermath of deadly Clearwater ferry crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — On Sunday night, a private vessel ran up and over the Clearwater ferry with 45 people on board. One person was killed and ten were injured. The moments before and after the accident are now part of an intense investigation. Kevin Cabrera is the Captain of Captain Memos Pirate Cruise and was one of the first vessels to render aid after the crash. 'We came up upon the ferry, people were screaming, we turned around,' said Cabrera. FWC says boat operator is 'cooperating'; 'no alcohol' found in his system after ferry crash He said the professional boating community in the area is tight-knit, and he and others had to help. 'Even though we are all different, competing companies, we are all still one marina. We are people. These are lives at stake. These are our friends, we see each other every day. We are going to do what we would want done if we were in something similar,' said Cabrera. The night of the accident, FWC found the other boat involved in the crash, approximately three and a half miles away from where the collision occurred. Attorney J. Kevin Hayslett represents the operator of that boat, Jeff Knight. Hayslett maintains that Knight did not leave the scene of the accident. Who is Jeff Knight? Legal history of boater FWC says was involved in Clearwater ferry crash 'Mr. Knight fully complied with his legal obligations under Florida Statute,' Hayslett said in a letter to an FWC investigator. Hayslett said in the letter that Knight stayed at the scene and gave aid. 'Mr. Knight directed a passenger on his vessel to call 911, and that passenger remained on the line with the 911 operator for nearly twelve minutes. During this time, the caller relayed updates and emergency directions, such as telling Mr. Knight to instruct all the ferry passengers to immediately put on a life jacket. Mr. Knight tied his vessel to the ferry in order to stabilize it and render aid,' Hayslett said in his letter. Captain John Timmel is not involved in this case. However, he spent seven years as a ship's officer and 32 years as a Tampa Bay Harbor Pilot. He's been an expert witness in dozens of cases involving maritime law. Timmel said anyone involved in an accident on the water has obligations. 'We're suffering': Father of two killed in Clearwater ferry crash, family demands answers amid investigation 'An operator of a vessel involved in a collision, or any other marine casualty, is required to stay on sight and render aid and assistance,' said Timmel. He said there are some exceptions. If a boat operator believes their boat is in danger or someone on their boat needs medical attention, they can leave the scene. Timmel said it's too early for anyone to make judgments in this case. 'It's so early in this case, and I've seen so many cases where something looks so obvious and apparent and then you find out there are other circumstances that make it not quite so obvious,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- USA Today
Driver of boat in deadly Florida ferry crash denies fleeing the scene: Reports
Driver of boat in deadly Florida ferry crash denies fleeing the scene: Reports Show Caption Hide Caption One dead, 10 injured after recreational boat smashes into ferry One person is dead and 10 injured after a boat hit a ferry in Clearwater, Florida. Police are searching for the boat's driver. The man driving a recreational boat that crashed into a ferry in the water near Clearwater, Florida, on April 27, killing one and injuring several others, denied that he fled the scene in a letter to investigators from his attorney, according to multiple news outlets. Jeff Knight, identified as a local businessman, stayed at the scene of the crash for several minutes until first responders arrived and tried to provide assistance, his lawyer J. Kevin Hayslett wrote in a letter to investigators that was published by CNN and WTSP. The Clearwater Police Department previously said that the boat "fled the scene." "(A)ny suggestion that Mr. Knight left the scene is wholly unsupported," Hayslett wrote in the letter dated April 29, published by CNN. USA TODAY has reached out to Hayslett and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is investigating. What happened in the Clearwater ferry boat crash? The collision happened near the Memorial Causeway bridge at about 8:40 p.m. on April 27, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. There were about 45 people on the ferry, many of whom were returning from a day of revelry at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. Authorities said a blue and white recreational boat carrying six people hit the ferry with 45 people on board and then drove away from the scene. It was found 3.5 miles away, and officials said the driver was cooperative and took a breathalyzer test in which no alcohol was found present. Ten adults on the ferry had injuries ranging from broken bones to head injuries, officials said at a news conference. The Clearwater Fire Department declared the scene a mass casualty incident because of the number of injuries, six of which were declared trauma alerts with two taken to a hospital by helicopter. Driver did not flee, attorney says Hayslett said Knight complied with Florida law requiring him to try to help. Knight told one of his passengers to call 911 and tied his boat to the ferry to "stabilize it and render aid" and move it closer to shore so first responders would have easier access, Hayslett wrote. Knight also told the captain of the ferry he could transport passengers to a hospital on his boat, an offer that was declined, Hayslett said in the letter. Knight then realized his boat was taking on water and worried it would sink, and decided he needed to get it back to his dock so he could take it out of the water, the letter said. "Only after Clearwater Police Officers were in the water and ambulances had arrived did Mr. Knight leave in order to prevent his boat from sinking with an infant on board," Hayslett wrote. The boat was stopped by law enforcement on the way back to the dock and towed to a boat ramp where the 8-week-old baby was examined by medical personnel, he said. The attorney said in his letter that there is "credible concern" the ferry was not properly displaying its navigational lights, impacting visibility before the crash. Jeff Knight steps down from Jannus Live, Florida music venue Knight is listed in state business records as president of Jannus Live, an outdoor music venue in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also became a minority owner over a decade ago, according to a 2009 report from the Tampa Bay Times. The venue said in a statement on social media on April 30 that Knight was stepping down following the boat crash "and will no longer have any affiliation with the venue." "This decision was made out of respect for the victims of the recent Clearwater Ferry tragedy and to ensure that ongoing developments do not detract from the work of the talented artists, staff, and community partners who have long contributed to the success of Jannus Live," the statement said. Contributing: Christopher Cann, N'dea Yancey-Bragg and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY
Axios
30-04-2025
- Axios
Boater in Clearwater ferry crash steps down from Jannus Live
The local business owner who is under investigation for his role in a fatal Clearwater ferry crash"is stepping down" from his position at Jannus Live, the downtown St. Petersburg concert venue announced Wednesday. State of play: Jeff Knight "will no longer have any affiliation with the venue," read a statement posted on Instagram, signed "The Jannus Live family." The statement attributes the decision to Sunday's crash, which killed ferry passenger Jose Castro, a 41-year-old father of two girls, and injured 10 others. The intrigue: The statement didn't specify whether Knight has sold his ownership stake in the company or plans to do so. A statement provided to Axios by Travis Horn, president and CEO of public relations firm Bull Horn Communications, said Knight "no longer has any title or position" at Jannus Live, but it didn't address ownership. Knight became a minority owner in the venue in 2009, per a Tampa Bay Times story. Catch up quick: Knight was driving a 37-foot recreational boat Sunday night when it plowed into the back of a Clearwater ferry with 45 people on board just south of the Memorial Causeway, authorities said. Knight, who court records show has a history of DUI and boating-related legal trouble, had no alcohol in his system and has been cooperative with authorities, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is investigating the crash along with the U.S. Coast Guard. Although authorities haven't arrested anyone, Castro's family this week called for justice, the Times reported. "I want this guy to pay for what he did," Castro's sister told the newspaper. The latest: Kevin Hayslett, Knight's lawyer, sent a letter to investigators Tuesday saying the ferry wasn't adequately lighted at the time of the crash, the Times reported. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which runs the ferry system, declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation. Hayslett also disputed initial reports from police that the crash was a hit-and-run. Knight had someone on his boat call 911 and stayed at the scene, offering help, until emergency responders got there, his lawyer said. He did eventually leave because his boat was taking on water, Hayslett wrote, per the Times. Law enforcement helped tow him to the Belleair Causeway boat ramp. A city camera that captured the crash shows Knight's boat remaining at the crash scene for about 10 minutes before driving off. Yes, but: The manager of a pirate cruise crew that was nearby on the water that night, and which helped some of the passengers in the aftermath, said he was skeptical of Hayslett's claim about the lighting.
