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Business Upturn
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Is Zatima season 4 releasing in July 2025? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 27, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 27, 2025, 11:05 IST Fans of Zatima , the BET+ spin-off from Tyler Perry's Sistas , can't stop talking about Zac and Fatima's wild ride of love and drama. Word's been flying around—especially on X—that Season 4 might hit screens in July 2025. Is there any truth to the buzz? This article rounds up all the details out there, from release rumors to plot guesses, cast updates, and more, to keep readers in the know. Is July 2025 Locked In for Zatima Season 4? Right now, BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios haven't pinned down an official release date for Zatima Season 4. A post on X from @ZatimaOnBET recently got everyone excited, mentioning that the show is 'targeting the second half of 2025.' That could include July, but nothing's set in stone. Some chatter online hints at a possible slide to late 2025 or even early 2026. Until a trailer or official word drops, it's all just hopeful speculation. Tyler Perry's known for churning out seasons fast, so a summer 2025 premiere isn't far-fetched. Still, fans should check BET+'s socials or Perry's X account for the latest updates to stay ahead of the curve. Where's the July 2025 Hype Coming From? The July talk seems to stem from fans piecing together clues. Zatima seasons have typically rolled out about a year apart, with Season 3 wrapping earlier in 2025. A July drop would fit that pattern and match BET+'s tendency to launch big shows during peak summer streaming months. Without solid confirmation, though, it's more of a fan wish than a done deal. What's Coming in Season 4? No official plot details have surfaced yet, but Season 3 left plenty of loose ends that need tying up. The finale had jaws dropping, and the next chapter's sure to dive into the aftermath. Based on the show's vibe and fan buzz, here's what might go down: Plot Predictions Zac and Fatima's Journey : The heart of Zatima is their messy, beautiful relationship. Season 4 will likely explore whether they can overcome fresh challenges—think family drama, career stress, or outside forces testing their bond. Supporting Players : Characters like Bryce, Angela, and Jeremiah might get bigger storylines, diving into their own struggles or ties to the main couple. Perry's Signature Twists: Expect classic Tyler Perry moves—shocking reveals, heartbreak, and maybe a redemption arc or two to keep viewers hooked. Any New Characters? No casting news has dropped about fresh faces, but Perry's shows often toss in new players to shake things up. Could a new rival or ally stir the pot? Fans on X are already throwing out theories. More details will likely come once production wraps. Who's Back for Season 4? Barring any big surprises, the core cast should return. Expect to see: Devale Ellis as Zac Taylor, the charming lead with plenty of baggage. Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson, the show's emotional anchor. Novi Brown as Angela, always bringing the fire. Remington Hoffman as Bryce, stirring up trouble. Cameron Fuller as Nathan, ready to add more layers. Talk of Sistas crossovers is floating around since the shows share a universe, but nothing's confirmed yet. That'd be a fun treat, though. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Focus on Africa Chad: A rise in intercommunal violence
Available for over a year A new bout of intercommunal violence in Chad, has left more than 40 people dead, according to the Chadian Government. This includes women and children. What's behind the recent rise in violence? Also, the border town of Zalambesa re-opened after years of tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Will it stay that way? And we discuss the mixed reviews of Tyler Perry's latest movie, Straw. Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Joseph Keen, Nyasha Michelle, Alfonso Daniels and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's silence amid Tyler Perry scandal is ‘self-serving behavior': experts
For some royal experts, the silence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is deafening. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven't given a public statement after Derek Dixon sued Tyler Perry for $260 million for alleged sexual harassment, assault and retaliation. The complaint, which was filed on June 13, showed the actor accusing the filmmaker of creating "a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic" environment while filming "The Oval" and "Ruthless." Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which handles the offices of the duke and duchess, for comment. Perry, 55, is godfather to the couple's daughter, Princess Lilibet, 4. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Facing Major Staff Turnover Dubbed A 'Bloodbath': Expert "Instead of offering their stalwart support as good friends would who even lived in his home, this silence is a clear demonstration of… a total lack of moral courage," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital. "Their silence to avoid entanglement in a scandal, especially given their precarious standing in both Hollywood and royal circles, won't look good in the long run," Fordwich warned. Read On The Fox News App "Harry and Meghan are in a lose-lose situation. Keeping their distance has backfired either way. If Tyler Perry is exonerated, their lack of support will be seen as a betrayal, further damaging their credibility among friends and potential allies alike. If allegations against Tyler Perry are proven, distancing themselves to protect their brand will still appear opportunistic and ungrateful." Matthew Boyd, an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services, LLC, previously shared a statement with Fox News Digital. "This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail," the statement read. Dixon claimed he was sexually assaulted by Perry in January 2020, months before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals and moved to California. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter In the 2022 Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan," Perry spoke out about his close friendship with the couple and how he offered them refuge at his Los Angeles home where the family could feel safe with their then-1-year-old son Prince Archie after their royal exit. "You said, 'Stay as long as you need to.' We said, 'Maybe we just stay forever,'" Harry, 40, told Perry, as quoted by People magazine. "Tyler Perry put himself out there and was one of the few A-listers who fiercely defended the Sussexes," Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital. "To quote Prince Harry from his January 2023 interview with Anderson Cooper on '60 Minutes,' 'Silence is betrayal.' I imagine Tyler Perry would appreciate any backup at this point." "Harry and Meghan's silence looks completely self-serving," Schofield claimed. "In the court of public opinion, agents and publicists often rally influential celebrities to throw their support behind the accused in order to sway both media narratives and public sentiment. It doesn't matter whether you're guilty or not. With the right spin, you can continue to work after the fallout… If Harry and Meghan chose to get involved and support Tyler, it could encourage other public figures to follow suit. I'm not saying it's right, but it's how the system works." "I've worked with Tyler Perry," Schofield shared. "He struck me as kind. I hope these accusations aren't true — not just for the sake of my own memories of Tyler, but for Harry and Meghan's daughter, Lili, his goddaughter." Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News According to "Harry & Meghan," Perry said he first got acquainted with Meghan, 43, after he sent her a letter ahead of her 2018 royal wedding. People magazine reported that Perry told the former American actress he was praying for her amid the "hurtful" controversy surrounding her strained relationship with her father, former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle. "I couldn't even imagine this woman finding the man that she loved, the man of her dreams, and him being a prince, and then to walk into all of that madness and need the security of family and then have your father do some horrible things," said Perry, as quoted by the outlet. "When my life changed and success started to come, family members became different people, and I know how hurtful and horrible it can be." Perry noted that he "immediately empathized" with Meghan. "He stood by the couple with pivotal support and security when they were at their most vulnerable during their transition from royal life to the U.S.," said Fordwich. "While there are strategic reasons for their silence, it reflects poorly on their overall character… Their ingratitude [appears to be] on full display for other celebrities and the world to watch… Aren't they supposed to be self-declared advocates for compassion and justice?" In "Harry & Meghan," it was revealed that Meghan cried to Perry when she began to open up about how she was treated by the British media. Meghan and Harry cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for their exit. "To tell Meghan that I felt her feelings were valid, [that] hurt," Perry said, as quoted by People. "She was afraid of them destroying her, or going crazy, or them making her think she was crazy." WATCH: MEGHAN MARKLE WILL NEVER WIN OVER UK PUBLIC AGAIN, AUTHOR CLAIMS In the series, Meghan and Harry admitted they didn't have anywhere to stay in California where they could feel safe during the pandemic. It was Perry who stepped in and opened his doors for them. "It was bliss because no one knew we were there," said Harry. "It's a secret, so at least during COVID-19 we can take the dogs for a walk and have a little slice of normal life," said Meghan. Schofield is adamant that the couple, Meghan in particular, could use their platform to express words of support for her friend. Meghan, who relaunched her Instagram account in January, has 3.9 million followers. "Harry and Meghan's refusal to get involved is clearly an act of self-preservation," said Schofield. "But with Meghan's almost binge-like activity on social media and the constant promotion of her As Ever brand, their avoidance of the Perry scandal feels amplified." "You can post a four-year-old video of yourself [doing the 'Baby Mama Dance'] but you can't acknowledge a friend in need? One who showed you so much kindness that measuring it would be impossible? A man who gave you a private plane, a luxury home and –—most importantly, an exit strategy?" Schofield argued. Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Host Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz Amid Family Tensions On Both Sides: Report "Tyler Perry says he's innocent — maybe he is," said Schofield. "But the fact that Harry and Meghan haven't even [told] the press that they stand by him is just another example of the Sussexes' all-about-me mindset." In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a $14.65 million home in the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito. According to the U.K.'s DailyMail, Perry posted a heartfelt birthday message on X to the duchess in 2022 that read, "I've had a front-row seat in your life for the past few years. I've watched you endure things that would have broken a lot of people. I'm so incredibly proud to see how happy you, your husband and your kids are now."Original article source: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's silence amid Tyler Perry scandal is 'self-serving behavior': experts
Digital Trends
4 days ago
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5 movies leaving Netflix in June 2025 you have to watch now
What's on tap for Netflix in June? Squid Game returns for a third and final season. Will Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) finally shut the game down once and for all? For movies, Tyler Perry's Straw has remained in the top 10 for almost the entire month. While those two programs will remain on Netflix for the foreseeable future, a good chunk of movies will be departing from the service at the end of the month. One of those movies is Dune: Part Two, the second part of a sci-fi epic. Find out more about Dune: Part Two and other movies below. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Ocean's Eleven (2011) Heist movies have never looked cooler. Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven is a stylish comedy with incredible movie star performances and a witty script. After his release from prison, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) wastes no time planning his next move. Danny recruits his former partner, Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), and the wealthy Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould) to rob the Las Vegas casinos owned by Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). If a $150 million score isn't enough motivation, Benedict is dating Danny's ex-wife, Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts). Prepare to be charmed, wowed, and downright entertained. Stream Ocean's Eleven on Netflix. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Next month, Sony will attempt to resurrect its teen slasher franchise with the I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel. Before it hits theaters next month, revisit the original from 1997 that created four of the biggest teen stars of the era. In Southport, four friends — Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Helen Shivers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), and Barry Cox (Ryan Phillippe) — accidentally hit a person and throw his body into the water. One year later, the group receives a letter from a killer that says, 'I know what you did last summer!' It's not Scream, but it's perfect '90s camp. Stream I Know What You Did Last Summer on Netflix. Do the Right Thing (1989) The movie that should have won Spike Lee an Oscar is Do the Right Thing. Brooklyn native Mookie (Lee) works for Sal Fragione (Danny Aiello) as a delivery driver for his pizza shop. One of the neighborhood residents, Buggin' Out (Giancarlo Esposito), demands that Sal put up pictures of African Americans on the pizza shop's wall of fame. Sal refuses, which leads to one of the several disagreements about race scattered throughout the movie. As the heat rises, so too do the tensions, culminating in one of cinema's defining moments of the last 40 years. Stream Do the Right Thing on Netflix. Dune: Part Two (2024) Denis Villeneuve did the impossible in Dune by adapting the unadaptable sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert. Three years later, Villeneuve arguably outdid himself and directed Dune: Part Two, which might one day be considered a masterpiece. After the fall of his house, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), have been accepted by the Fremen. At first, Paul tries to become an ordinary Fremen. However, Paul is allied to something greater, and he must embrace his destiny to free the Fremen and become the Messiah. Stream Dune: Part Two on Netflix. The Equalizer 3 (2023) For someone with Malcolm X and Alonzo Harris on his resume, Robert McCall is slowly rising in the ranks of his iconic characters. After getting back into the assassin game, McCall now lives in Southern Italy in The Equalizer 3 and works for those oppressed by the mob. After falling in love with the people of a small coastal town, Robert comes to their defense when the residents face persecution by the Camorra. Being that it's an Equalizer movie, expect Washington to embark on several killing sprees that are wildly entertaining. Stream The Equalizer 3 on Netflix.
Telegraph
4 days ago
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Why Meghan's billionaire friend Tyler Perry is too big to cancel
He's one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, but he's never received an Oscar nomination, is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt or Meryl Streep and almost certainly won't be arriving at a multiplex near you. His name is Tyler Perry, and this already preposterously wealthy celebrity is about to become a lot more famous – for all the wrong reasons. With a net worth of $1.5 billion, Perry isn't so much a star as a one-person celebrity constellation. He writes and acts in low-brow, high-profit, straight-to-streaming comedies, is a top content provider for Netflix and Paramount's Black Entertainment Television and a powerful producer. He even owns his own studio – a sprawling 330-acre facility in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, which counts Marvel and indie powerhouse A24 amongst its clients. He's also a friend of the Sussexes and their daughter Lillibet's godfather – a point that may become awkward in light of a $260 million sexual harassment case by actor Derek Dixon. Dixon claims Perry created 'a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' relationship while Dixon was appearing in two of Perry's BET shows, The Oval and Ruthless. Lawyers for the actor say Perry promised to make him a star only to escalate 'sexual harassment, assault and battery'. They further claim that Perry then targeted Dixon for 'professional retaliation' when his advances were spurned. Perry denies the accusations and said he would not be subject to 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,' his attorney said. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' The allegations are a rare speed bump for the 55-year-old high-school dropout, who has upended the Hollywood system – and perhaps circumvented its institutionalised racism– by creating his own parallel Tinsel Town in Georgia. Remarkably, he has done all this while carving out a parallel career as a mainstream actor – impressing with parts in David Fincher's nihilist break-up thriller Gone Girl, playing Colin Powell in Adam McKay's White House satire Vice and acting opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in eco tragicomedy Don't Look Up. However, acting in major Hollywood features is merely a side project for Perry, who has become a one-person content machine. He has directed more than 20 films (with a combined box office well north of a billion) and, since 2017, has churned out entertainment for BET – including hits such as Sistas (think an African American Sex and the City) and the aforementioned The Oval, a tale of corruption and skulduggery in the White House. He has been equally prolific for Netflix since entering a first-look production arrangement with the streamer in 2023. This year alone, he will release five new Netflix projects – including a 'reboot' of the Bible story of Ruth and Boaz set in modern-day Tennessee, called R&B, and series two of Beauty in Black, a Succession-type tale of an African American family that has made a fortune from the comics industry. Of all his upcoming features, however, the one fans are most eagerly anticipating is Madea's Destination Wedding, the latest of his preposterously successful bawdy comedies centred around his alter ego of Madea – a sort of African-American version of Mrs Brown's Boys (it is telling that Perry is a huge fan of Mrs Brown and invited Brendan O'Carroll to collaborate in his previous entry in the series, 2022's A Madea Homecoming). Perry debuted Madea in 1999 with a theatre show built around his gender-flipped character – a 'tough street-wise elderly African-American'. First on stage and later on the screen, Madea was a phenomenon. Perry describes her as 'the PG version of my mother and my aunt, and I loved having an opportunity to pay homage to them. She would beat the hell out of you but make sure the ambulance got there in time to make sure they could set your arm back'. Many in the African American community saw something of their own families in the character – while responding, as audiences everywhere are wont to do, to the broad humour and single-entendre gags. The Mrs Brown comparisons were also reflected in the reaction of critics – who derided Madea as naff, unfunny and the lowest-denominator. Prominent African-Americans were especially scathing, feeling that Perry was playing to negative stereotypes about their community. Spike Lee, director of Do The Right Thing and BlacKkKlansman, accused Perry of 'c---nery and buffoonery'. 'If a white director put out this product, the black audience would be appalled,' said the writer Donald Bogle. But Perry, who grew up with an abusive father in New Orleans (only to later learn that the man was not his biological parent), has never paid attention to his critics. He has always seen Madea as a means to an end – and a way to a passport to a position of power and influence in the film industry. The franchise, over which he maintains 100 per cent ownership, has made him staggeringly wealthy – the first Madea movie, 2005's Diary of a Mad Black Woman, earned $50.7 million while costing $5.5 million to make. Perry certainly lives well: he owns multiple properties across the United States, along with a private island in the Bahamas and a private jet. His real ambition, though, has been to build a production empire. The first black person to own and operate a major film studio, he has constructed a 330-acre production facility in Atlanta, emblazoned with the motto 'A Place Where Even Dreams Can Believe'. It's where he shot A Madea Homecoming – the Brendan O'Carroll collaboration that became Netflix's most-watched movie of 2022. Other features filmed there include The Walking Dead, Marvel's Black Panther and its 2022 sequel, Wakanda Forever. A man of many talents, he's also a celebrity of many friends. He's close to Oprah Winfrey, Janet Jackson and Will Smith (after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, it was Perry and Denzel Washington who took him aside, pleading with him to calm down). He's chummy, too, with Meghan and Harry and featured prominently in their 2022 Netflix documentary. Perry first reached out to the Sussexes shortly before they tied the knot in 2018, when Meghan's feud with her father, Thomas Markle, was all over the media. 'He sent a letter,' recalls Meghan in the final episode of Harry & Meghan, her 2022 Netflix documentary. 'He said he was praying for me.' 'I'm not a royal watcher. I don't pay attention to that stuff,' said Perry, who appears in Meghan & Harry and compares the treatment of the couple to the emotional abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother growing up in Louisiana. 'I saw something about her father. When my life changed… family members became different people... I know how horrible that can be.' Perry played a central role in the relocation of the Sussexes to the US. In February 2020, the Canadian government announced it would no longer provide security for Harry and Meghan, who feared they would be besieged by paparazzi or worse. Which was when they were contacted by Perry, who offered the use of his $18 million Beverly Hills mansion and the protection of his security team (Harry and Meghan would subsequently set up in their own property at nearby Montecito). The 24,545 square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion sits on 22 acres. It features eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, plus a Grecian-style sunken bath and a bespoke nursery originally designed for Perry's son Aman (Oprah Winfrey is his Godmother). It is located in a gated community of just 14 residences, with a guard on duty 24 hours a day. The mansion was built in 2012; Harry and Meghan stayed there for three months in spring 2020. There's no getting around the fact that Perry is a hack and purveyor of cheap laughs. He is also an artist. In 2022, the same year he yucked it up with Mrs Brown in A Madea Homecoming, Perry wrote and directed A Jazzman's Blues – a moving exploration of racial division in the American South that has been compared to Schindler's List. But he also produced the Oscar-nominated film Precious in 2009 and, in 2021, filmed a public information video encouraging the African American community to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Imagine if Benny Hill and Steven Spielberg were the same person – and that they were best friends with prominent scions of the Royals. As is often the case with outrageously driven individuals, he has his demons. In 2014, Perry's then-partner, Gelila, gave birth to their son, Aman. However, in 2020, he described himself as a 'bachelor'. He has spoken about his struggles with depression, saying he had attempted suicide on several occasions before his career took off. Still, he's never apologised for who he is and appears unruffled by criticism, even when levelled by a figure of the prominence of Spike Lee. 'If I was a white man and had done these things…they would have had a much different reaction to me,' Lee told the New York Times in 2019. 'No one, black or white, has been able to do what I've been able to do.' Could a harassment lawsuit undo a lifetime of against-the-odds accomplishments? It remains to be seen, though judging by the tone of his denials, Perry does not come across as unduly worried. That is the sort of confidence that comes with absolute power – and with a billion-plus net worth and his own studio, Perry undoubtedly has more clout than almost anyone else in Hollywood. In an industry full of oversized figures, he is among the biggest of them all.
