Tyler Perry references Hollywood’s lack of diversity as he accepts Governors Award at Emmys

Entertainment publicity veteran Tracy McGraw is joining Twitter. McGraw, who most recently led communications at Tyler Perry Studios, will serve as senior director of global consumer communications, overseeing product launches, partner announcements and cultural events.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorTwitter said Thursday it’s hired Tracy McGraw, former head of communications at Tyler Perry Studios, as Senior Director of Global Consumer Communications.McGraw will lead consumer communications and media campaigns for the social media giant’s product launches, partner announcements and cultural events, reporting to Brandon Borrman, Vice President, Global Communications, Twitter.“We couldn’t be luckier to have Tracy joining this team,” said Borrman.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTwitter tapped communications veteran Tracy McGraw, most recently with Tyler Perry Studios, to lead consumer communications and media campaigns.McGraw, as Twitter’s senior director of global consumer communications, will oversee PR for the social media giant’s product launches, partner announcements and cultural events.

Orlando Bloom is basking in fatherhood. The 43-year-old star welcomed a daughter, Daisy Dove, with fiancée Katy Perry in August, and as many parents do, he's spent some time considering whether the newborn looks more like him or her mother.

Tyler Perry is set to receive the People's Champion award at the 2020 E! People's Choice Awards, it was announced today. The mogul, who recently received the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmys and has been previously honored with the Favorite Humanitarian award at the People's Choice Awards, will be recognized for his trailblazing work in entertainment, commitment to multiple charitable organizations and ability to inspire empathy and progress for humankind.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsMulti-hyphenate Tyler Perry will receive the People’s Champion of 2020 award at this year’s E! People’s Choice Awards.E! announced Tuesday that the self-made actor, writer, producer, director and philanthropist will receive the honor at its annual awards ceremony celebrating the best and most entertaining in pop culture.

Angelique Jackson Tyler Perry is going to need to prepare another speech.Perry will be recognized as the “People’s Champion of 2020” at this year’s “E!’s People’s Choice Awards” on Nov.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThe eighth episode of Variety’s Rebooting The Entertainment Industry series, sponsored by PwC and Ad Council, will debut on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.

Tyler Perry spoke about recognizing the value of a diversity of experiences and storieswhile accepting the Governors Award on behalf of himself and The Perry Foundation at the 2020 Emmys on Sunday Night. The writer-director-producer-actor expanded on a central metaphor of a quilt while accepting the annual award, which honors an individual or organization that has done "exceptional" work in television that transcends the traditional Emmys categories.

Tyler Perry is the recipient of the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmy Award.

Tyler Perry eloquently accepted the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmys on Sunday in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium, telling a touching story that paid tribute to his family's past and how he's now making historic strides when it comes to diversity.Oprah Winfrey and Chris Rock presented the award to Perry, highlighting his groundbreaking accomplishments in television, especially when it comes to him and his foundation, The Perry Foundation, bringing

Tyler Perry reminded everyone that they are crafting their own “quilt” at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorTyler Perry accepted the TV Academy’s Governor’s Award with a heartfelt speech centering on a quilt his grandmother gave him when he was 19.When he first saw the quilt, with its multi-colored patches and patterns, he recalled, “it was something that I didn’t really care for, and I was quite embarrassed by it.” He would use it for household chores, even as a rag when he changed the oil in his car.

Angelique Jackson Tyler Perry already has his name on everything from his slate of feature films, television shows and stage plays to his 330-acre studio in Atlanta and most importantly, his foundation, which supports organizations and educational programs that cater to marginalized communities.Now, the Television Academy has added Perry’s name to the very short list of Governors Award honorees, a distinction reserved for individuals or organizations whose achievements the organization deems

Luke Bryan told ET's Rachel Smith on Monday, he's prepared to teach Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's newborn daughter everything she needs to know about being a «country girl.» «I have multiple gifts for this child that require massive packaging and boxing, so Katy, get ready!» he advised.