From Sacramento stages to Netflix stardom, Xavier Smalls brings rapper Zavier to life in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding.

Perry, who’s built an entertainment empire that spans film, TV, and theater, explained that while he wants to support his family, there has to be a limit. A line. And sometimes, that means making ...

During a recent guest appearance on a podcast, the famed director recalled his aunt consistently pestering him for some money. However, instead of just handing it over, Perry offered her a job.