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From Army Barracks to Hollywood Hub: How Tyler Perry Built a Historic Film Empire in Atlanta

Over a decade after acquiring a decommissioned 19th-century military installation, filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry has transformed the former Fort McPherson into one of the largest and most prolific film production facilities in the United States. ATLANTA, United States, Oct. 16, 2026

By By Jordan Greene | Shemnews · 5 days ago

Entertainment

‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’: Celine Dion Makes Emotional Return to the Stage After Six Years

Canadian superstar Celine Dion officially returned to the live stage on Saturday, kicking off a highly anticipated series of concerts in Nanterre, near Paris, following a six-year hiatus caused by a rare neurological disorder. — NANTERRE, France, Sept. 12, 2026

13 Sept 2026

‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’: Celine Dion Makes Emotional Return to the Stage After Six Years

Entertainment

Nollywood's streaming era is rewriting how films get financed

Platform commissions have replaced marketer advances for a growing slice of the industry — with new leverage and new risks.

30 Aug 2026

Nollywood's streaming era is rewriting how films get financed