Tyler Perry Mom Passes

Movie producer Tyler Perry announced on his Web site that his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, died Tuesday Dec. 8th 2009. On one section of his website, Tyler Perry says:

"My mother is the wisdom of Madea, She was 64. Thank you for all your prayers." According to the FaceBook page "Please Pray for Mother Maxine Perry -- Tyler's Mom, she has been sick since late August", although no details about an ailment was mentioned.

Maxine Perry was a pre-school teacher who worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center most of her life. Our prayers and condolences go out to Tyler Perry and his family for their untimely loss.(Dimewars)

Janet Jackson Reportedly Back To Work

Janet Jackson isn't letting any grass grow under her feet. Just a week after burying her brother, Michael, Ms. Jackson (cuz im nasty) is back to work!

Malik Yoba, who was Jackon's husband in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married," took to his audio blog Saturday while on location for the sequel, saying that Jackson was back on set.

"For those of you who are curious about the state of Ms. Jackson, all seems well," Yoba said, according to Radar Online. "She's here at work and we've got a couple of serious scenes to shoot today."

Yoba also indicated that the cast will shoot for another week in Georgia, then head to the Bahamas for more filming.

MJB Teams Up With Taraji P. Henson For New Perry Flick

Tyler Perry has chosen R&B superstar and nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige to co-star in his next film, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," due in theaters on Sept. 11.

Blige joins cast member Taraji P. Henson, who was nominated for an Oscar this year. The singer will play a nightclub manager and singer who is good friends with Henson's character.

The Lionsgate film, adapted from Perry's stage play, is currently shooting at his Atlanta Studios. The venerable and money-making Madea will also make an appearance, says the Hollywood Reporter.