‘I wish they all would backed Monique when she needed it most’: Tichina Arnold Exposes Tyler Perry as “The Diddy Of Hollywood” 

Tichina Arnold is addressing significant issues in Hollywood. Despite her fame, she’s facing challenges like being underpaid. She’s opened up about these struggles, speaking out for better healthcare, fair residuals, and equal treatment for Black actors in the industry. Arnold is actively advocating for these important changes. She is exposing the Hollywood industry agenda where famous Hollywood actors get underpaid. She quoted that she has also gotten paid just one cent residual even though the residual paper costs even more than that!

Tichina Arnold, a versatile actress known for her outstanding performances and advocacy for diversity in Hollywood, has been speaking out about challenges she faces in the industry, including being underpaid and the need for better opportunities for black actors. She has specifically addressed the issue of receiving minimal residuals, citing instances where she received just one cent for her work.

The controversy also involves Tyler Perry, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. A few months ago, Monique, another actress, criticized Tyler Perry, along with Lee Daniels and Oprah Winfrey, accusing them of unfairly sidelining her from Hollywood. Monique, known for her role in Daniels’ film “Precious,” claimed that these industry figures blackballed her, limiting her opportunities.

Monique had previously revealed feeling blackballed by Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Oprah Winfrey. The dispute began when Monique had plans for a press tour for “Precious,” aiming to capitalize on her Oscar nomination. However, she found out that she wouldn’t be compensated for the tour, leading her to skip it and take a break with her family. Monique has openly called for an apology from Tyler Perry and Oprah for the handling of the situation, but an apology has not been issued.

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After Paramount Ends Plans To Sell Majority Stake In BET, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Now Wants To Unite With Tyler Perry

Sean “Diddy” Combs has his eyes set on building a force in media with the help of fellow entertainment industry veterans.

In an interview with Billboard, the REVOLT founder shared his vision for his company’s expansion.

“As far as our business strategy, we’re in acquisition mode to really build a Black-owned media conglomerate,” Diddy told the outlet. “That’s why we were looking at BET and at a couple of other businesses.”

As previously reported by AFROTECH, Diddy was among the public figures looking to purchase a majority stake in the BET Media Group “to build a Black-owned global media powerhouse,” per Variety. In August 2023, Paramount announced that it was no longer interested in moving forward with bids for the sale.

However, it appears that Diddy is still hopeful that other BET bidders Tyler Perry and Byron Allen can join forces with him for another opportunity, according to Billboard.

“BET is definitely the mecca, the originator of Black media, and still is,” Diddy said.

“We’re not going to be able to reach our highest level of success in the media world, like a Rupert Murdoch, if we don’t unify,” he continued. “Like me, Tyler Perry and Byron Allen. We have a responsibility because it’s like 15 of us getting money, but 10 billion people in the world.”

During the course of the Billboard interview, Diddy also spoke on the state of the music industry, including its lack of diversity.

“We have some representation … Shout out and all due respect to everybody that’s in power,” he said. “But [for most people], there’s still somebody over them, a white man that they have to get permission from to do something. And it’s always been the same, no matter what the industry.”

He continued, “…Diversity isn’t about inclusion; diversity is about sharing power. And nothing has changed. It’s gotten worse.”

Earlier in September, Diddy took action himself in the music industry. As previously shared by AFROTECH, he reportedly declined a nine-figure deal for Bad Boy Records’ entire portfolio and instead is giving his label’s former artists their publishing rights back. The move was said to be Diddy’s way of empowering artists and enriching his community, with hope for fellow top music executives to follow suit.