Why Tyler Perry Paid Cicely Tyson $1M For A Day's Work

The wedding between Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman is rumoured to be taking place in the coming days, after the X Factor star proposed in 2021. Lauren and Simon, who share son Eric Cowell, seven, have been together for years since first being introduced by the Britain’s Got Talent judge’s friend Andrew Silverman, who was married to Lauren at the time. Simon and his future wife are absolutely enamoured with each other, with Simon getting down on one knee last year despite repeatedly saying he didn’t think he would ever get married.

Tom Grennan has reportedly secretly got engaged to his girlfriend Danniella Carraturo. The ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ singer, 27, is said to have popped the question earlier this year and seemingly managed to keep the news she said yes quiet for seven months. And an insider told The Sun on Friday (02.

King Misuzulu, who heads the Zulu Nation, which means I have not paid much attention to the travails of the Markle-Windsor-Sussexes. (What even is their actual name?)Like others, I have chuckled occasionally at Piers Morgan’s weird obsession with them, and I’ve made fun of British people who think Markle – rather than Prince Andrew – is responsible for the demise of the royal family. As a non-British Black person from a former colony, I’ve basically viewed the duo as overhyped celebrities who have inherited privilege and blood money, so I’ve paid scant attention to their family dramas.

It's the fixture which takes centre stage every time it comes around.

A best-selling author recently visited a Lanarkshire primary school to share some tips and chat about her work.

who went on to infiltrate Nato naval headquarters in Naples, Italy - tried to befriend Lady Judith McAlpine, of the wealthy construction family. But Lady McAlpine has told The Telegraph she didn’t trust the woman, who operated under the name Maria Adela. She says she would not have taken Adela’s attempts at friendship any further as she thought her to be “fake” and “self-invented”.

People at the time that although he wasn't looking for a relationship following his divorce from Megan, sparks immediately flew. 'On our first date, we just completely lost track of time and the same thing happened the next time. It became something noticeably different from anything I'd ever experienced before.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix and the European Producers Club (EPC) have revealed the winners of a pitch contest for fictional series at the ongoing Venice Film Festival. The pitch contest is a joint initiative by EPC and Netflix to help create new opportunities for European women producers. It was launched at Series Mania in March, and open to EPC producers working for women-owned companies. Following a selection process by an independent jury, composed of Cia Edstrom, Francine Raveney and Olivier Kohn, the competition finalists pitched their projects to the Netflix content team. Anna Mannion of Tri Moon Films, Ireland, won the first prize of €50,000 ($49,762), while Ada Solomon of Microfilm, Romania, won the second prize of €20,000.

Dave Myers has admitted he's 'missing his beard' as he gave an update on his health. The celebrity chef joined his Hairy Bikers co-star Si King on their Hairy Bikers Agony Uncles podcast as he undergoes treatment for cancer.

Jane McDonald has shared her plans to step back from the limelight following her recent heartache. The singer and TV star was left devasted last year when her beloved fiance, Ed Rothe, tragically died.

Antony signed on the dotted line for Manchester United hours before the summer deadline - and the €100million recruit has now trained for the first time as attentions turn to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

It has recently been named among the best in the UK, and nestled within the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth Estate, it can lay claim to be the poshest farm shop in the Peak District. The Chatsworth Farm Shop also boasts a huge cafe with stunning terrace boasting spectacular views out across rolling countryside and to the fairytale estate village of Edensor.

Universities across the country have had an influx of applications this year with more students wanting experience life at university. But with an increased number of applicants and a shortage of accommodation, the student rental market is now experiencing a crisis.

He has taken the same route to and from work for 20 years. But on a warm summer's day this year, a 62-year-old grandfather was subjected to the most appalling violence.

Celebrity MasterChef spoilers follow. Tonight's (September 2) episode of Celebrity Masterchef 2022 saw the last two semi-finalists chosen in a fiercely contested cooking battle. Contestants Ryan Thomas, Kitty Scott-Claus and Lisa Snowdon battled it out in the hopes of getting to the next stage of the competition, but it was unfortunately Ryan who was sent home.

John Boyega's dad is his biggest fan and wears t-shirts with his son's face on them. The 30-year-old actor - who portrayed Finn in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy films 'The Force Awakens', 'The Last Jedi' and 'The Rise of Skywalker' - has revealed his pop Samson Adegboyega is so proud of his son's acting that he parades around the house in a Boyega t-shirt. He told the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast: "My dad is a big fan, he's a big Boyega fan.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have reportedly moved into their new home in Windsor a 10-minute walk from the Queen’s apartments. Prince William and his wife Duchess Kate, both 40, are said to be spending their first weekend at Adelaide Cottage after a “no-frills” move that apparently saw them “travel light” without bringing in expensive furniture or fixtures. The Sun reported the move on Saturday (03.

Hollyoaks actress for four years, with the couple having set up home together at the start of the year. But with Mo travelling between the UK and Los Angeles to shoot his upcoming TV show That's My Jam, the pair have said to have called time on their romance.  A source told The Sun: 'The split is totally amicable and they are still friends despite what’s been a difficult time.

Britney Spears is "deeply saddened" about comments her son Jayden Federline made about her in a new interview. In a preview of an upcoming 60 Minutes special, the 15-year-old claimed that Britney has "struggled" to love him and his brother Sean Preston, 16, amid her controversial conservatorship, which was finally terminated last November. "I think mom has struggled giving us both attention and showing us equal love and I don't think she showed enough to Preston and I feel really bad for that," he stated.

Jane Fonda is battling cancer for the third time. The Golden Globe-winning actress and fitness guru, 84, announced the news on Friday (02. 09.

Contentious situations dampen positive emotions for many today - while disagreements with a family member affects the health of Virgo, Capricorn is advised to change the subject during a hostile atmosphere. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Adam Rickitt has been left fighting back tears as he revealed he was scammed out of "tens of thousands of pounds".The 44 year old actor, who is known for playing Kyle Kelly in hit soap Hollyoaks between 2017 and 2020, took to his Instagram feed to share the horrifying news to his 72,100 followers in a bid to potentially help others realise a scam when they see one. Wearing a grey T-shirt with a dog tag necklace around his neck, the star crossed his arms as he spoke of the incident that left him feeling "very stupid and embarrassed".

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic With a title like “Women Talking,” audacious actor-turned-helmer Sarah Polley’s fourth feature makes clear that it will be one of those rare films capable of passing the Bechdel test. That barometer, for those who may not know, poses three seemingly easy-to-meet criteria: (1) The movie has to have at least two women in it, (2) who talk to each other, (3) about something other than a man. It’s astonishing how many movies fail. Even Polley’s film, which consists of women talking for most of its 97 minutes, is a complicated exception, since most of the conversation — an urgent meeting among the wives, mothers and daughters of an ultraconservative religious colony — concerns the men. But even then, there’s no denying that “Women Talking” is unlike any film you’ve seen before, which is exactly what you’d want from the director of 2012’s astonishingly personal, format-shattering meta-documentary “Stories We Tell.” A decade later, Polley is back with another bold thought experiment, this one inspired by a horrific conspiracy of sexual abuse discovered within a Mennonite community about a decade ago.

Transfer deadline day is routinely one of the most stressful shifts for any management team.

A collection of songs originally written by a Coatbridge dad for his two young children have led to the launch of a major new online learning resource for youngsters.

Assistant boss Diarmuid O’Carroll believes St Mirren can help develop Dylan Reid into a midfield star after convincing him to stay in Paisley.

The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power just debuted a day ago, and now there’s another reason to want to see season two right away – Círdan!

Tyler Perry made sure Cicely Tyson knew how much he valued her.

Tyler Perry takes pride in the fact that he made sure that one of Hollywood’s biggest gems was taken care of in her later years. In a new interview with, Perry, 52, shared how he paid Cicely Tyson $1 million for just one day of work.  “I’ve never said this publicly, but I took care of Ms.

Tyler Perry once paid actress Cicely Tyson, who passed away last year, $1 million for a single day of work on his 2007 movie Why Did I Get Married?.