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Tika Sumpter SCANDALIZES Promo for Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots'! (VIDEO)
By Jamey Giddens on May 07, 2013
Soap operas are coming to OWN after all! As part of The Mighty O's programming pact with Tyler Perry, the one-man entertainment brand has created a sudsy, new drama entitled The Haves and The Have Nots for Ms. Winfrey's previously touchy-feely channel.
Based on one of Perry's stage plays, The Haves and The Have Nots is the upstairs/downstairs saga of a ruthlessly-wealthy WASP family and an African-American clan headed up by their God-fearing housekeeper.
The soap stars Dukes of Hazzard alum John Schneider as Judge Jim Cryer, patriarch of the powerful Cryer dynasty. Judge Cryer has been secretly paying for the services of high-priced escort Candace Young (One Life to Live's Tika Sumpter), who just so happens to be the long-lost daughter of his family's church-going housekeeper Hanna (In The Heat of The Night's Crystal Fox)!
Passions alum Eva Tamargo appears as Celine, chef to the Cryer family. Peter Parros (As The World Turns) stars as David Harrington, a wealthy friend of the Cryers. Gavin Houston (Guiding Light) portrays Jeffrey Harrington, substance abuse counselor for the Cryer's troubled son Wyatt (Aaron O'Connell). Watch the steamy trailer below!
When The Color Purple's Sofia Met Madea
By Jillian Bowe on April 03, 2013
Jesus in a manger! I always knew if Tyler Perry had the opportunity to get his hands on The Color Purple, he would somehow have that gun-toting Granny Madea in there. Well, the multi-hyphenated phenom got his recently chance, in a manner of speaking.
To promote Perry’s shows, Love Thy Neighbor and The Haves and Have Nots coming to OWN, Oprah Winfrey slipped back into her famous Sofia role from The Color Purple, and Perry transformed himself back into his breakout character. Winfrey revealed the picture on Twitter and stated:
We had a real LOL good time with this. #SophiaMeetsMadea tomorrow.
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Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse Jumps From TBS to OWN
By Luke Kerr on February 21, 2013
Looks like the bond between Tyler Perry's production company and Oprah’s cable network OWN is getting stronger. According to The Huffington Post, Perry’s For Better or Worse is leaving TBS for a new home on OWN.
"For Better or Worse" is about three couples dealing with the challenges of dating and married life. OWN says the original cast, including Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White, will remain with the show.
Tika Sumpter to Star in OWN/Tyler Perry Scripted Series!
By Jillian Bowe on February 13, 2013
One Live to Live alum Tika Sumpter isn't letting any grass grow under her feet. Sumpter has landed a role in one of OWN and Tyler Perry's scripted series. Oprah Winfrey made the announcement herself on Twitter stating:
New Star in the making @iamtikasumpter All New Tyler Perry shows coming to @OWNTV in May. READ MORE
Oprah Sprains Back Moving Tyler Perry's Flowers!
By Jillian Bowe on January 31, 2013
Being friends with Tyler Perry can be hazardous to your health, just ask Oprah Winfrey! On Tuesday, the Mighty O revealed to a fan on Twitter she injured herself when she moved a huge arrangement of flowers Perry sent for her birthday. Winfrey tweeted:
OWN Buys Soap 'The Haves and The Have Nots' From Tyler Perry Studios
By Jillian Bowe on December 13, 2012
Oprah Winfrey's BFF Tyler Perry will have scripted series airing on OWN sooner than we thought. Deadline is reporting OWN has ordered a drama entitled The Haves and The Have Nots from Tyler Perry Studios. READ MORE
