Tyler Perry requests prayers for Whitney Houston
Tyler Perry Photo by: Richard L. Eldredge
Our brand-new Facebook “friend” Atlanta director Tyler Perry has sent a message to fans asking them to pray for Whitney Houston as she re-emerges on the pop scene.
Writes Perry: “Whitney Houston and I are friends. Over the last few years, I’ve gotten to know her pretty well, and with that, I’ve had the opportunity to witness a miracle up close and personal. I’ve watched her regain her strength, her fight and her faith. You have no idea how much this woman
has been through in her life and, as much as she’s shared with me, I’m sure half of it has not been told. What I know for sure is; she is a living miracle. Pretty soon you will hear her tell these stories in her own words and then I think you’ll understand.”
Perry is also a fan of Houston’s much-touted comeback album, “I Look to You.”
“It’s truly amazing,” write Perry. “When you buy it online or in the stores, whisper a prayer for her. She is truly looking to you and to God for all her strength. And do me this favor, if you will, add her to your prayer list. Pray for her as she steps back into the spotlight, as she takes back all that belongs to her. Just because she’s Whitney Houston doesn’t mean that she doesn’t need prayer, we all do.”
In another piece of news to fans, the seemingly indefatigable Perry also announced he’s contemplating a gig as a weekly talk show host.
Perry has shot a test episode set to air September 9 on TBS at 11 p.m., following his sitcom lineup on the Atlanta-based network.
Perhaps not coincidentally, all of his scheduled guests, Pastor Marvin Winans, Gladys Knight, Adam Rodriguez and Taraji P. Henson with a video by Mary J. Blige appear in his upcoming Madea comedy “Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself” set to hit theaters on Sept. 11.
Our take? It sounds less like a talk show and more like an unnecessary infomercial for a movie that’s already expected to take in wheelbarrow loads of money at the box office.
Still, we admire Perry’s bravery. He’s requesting that his fiercely honest fans take to the message boards on his Website to send him feedback following the airing of his talk show hosting debut.
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93 comments Add your comment
Musykluvah
September 3rd, 2009
10:06 am
Love TP – he’s one of the most honest, humble, and sincere celebs that we have and trust me, that’s a short list.
SUMMER
September 3rd, 2009
10:19 am
We all need pray I wish her the best ask God for what you want.and all way,s put him frist not man.be bless.
Steven Alford
September 3rd, 2009
10:35 am
I have prayed for Whitney over the years and will continue to do so. She is a tremendous woman with a truely God-given gift. One Love.
Turker Slayer
September 3rd, 2009
10:40 am
Very nice to see someone of Mr. Perry’s calibre reaching out to help his fellow man.
Prayers . . .
September 3rd, 2009
10:50 am
Anyone who would marry Bobby Brown and have children with him needs some prayers . . . all the best for her and hopefully she can stay away from drugs and Bobby B!
lisa
September 3rd, 2009
10:59 am
I HAVE ALWAYS PRAYED FOR WHITNEY HOUSTON AND I ALWAY NEW THAT SHE WAS ONLY BEING TESTED AND GOING THROUGH A SPIRITUAL TRANSITION AND REBIRTH.
NOW GOD WILL HAVE THE GLORY, BECAUSE MRS. HOUSTON WILL TELL HER STORY.
reality
September 3rd, 2009
11:03 am
She is her own victim. No prayers here.
Kiki La Blink
September 3rd, 2009
11:10 am
Of course, my prayers are definitely with Whitney Houston…..
Alexis
September 3rd, 2009
11:18 am
I will pray for Whitney success because I know how it feel to pull yourself up again. You see, we all need a second chance to learn and growth from our experiences. As humans, we need to show a loving heart so that the same love can be shown to us.
Musykluvah
September 3rd, 2009
11:23 am
@Reality God forbid someone needs to pray for you. Are we chillin’ in our glass house today?
Lisa
September 3rd, 2009
11:23 am
What an awesome ministry Tyler and Whitney could have together – God bless them both!
SlimDiva
September 3rd, 2009
11:24 am
I purchased the CD Saturday and I like it. My prayers are with Whitney as she reemerges in the entertainment industry. God is a God of a million second chances. It’s humans who refuse to forgive when others fall astray.
Lo
September 3rd, 2009
11:34 am
message: love one another no matter what we do in life it is not so bad that we can not be forgiven “love” is the key to life
Jack
September 3rd, 2009
11:38 am
I’m with reality, no praying for her.
BossLady
September 3rd, 2009
11:40 am
I’ll pray for Whitney and I also will pray for Bobby, too. It is sad that the couple loved each other yet destroyed each other.
Elizabeth
September 3rd, 2009
11:55 am
Jack & reality,
I’m praying for Whitney. And I’m praying for you, too.
Joseph Hammer
September 3rd, 2009
12:01 pm
“Pray for her as she steps back into the spotlight, as she takes back all that belongs to her”
Does that include the crack that belonged to her?
I hope she fails miserably and now I hope he does too for being such a dummy. No more ‘House of Payne’ for me, I’m done w/ Tyler Perry.
Cynthia
September 3rd, 2009
12:02 pm
I saw Whitney’s performance and what I saw was someone who has strength and has gone through hell. God is bringing her back. I saw the look of love on her families faces when she was performing. It was obvious that they are happy she is getting healthy They love her
God is truly wonderful and I will pray for Whitney and give God thanks for His continued demonstration of faithfulness and love.
It could be you or I next
I love you TP, I love you Whitney- Be strong
Miss Lady
September 3rd, 2009
12:02 pm
“humble, and sincere celeb”… right – he’s so humble he puts his first and last name in the title of every single thing he’s involved with.
Please pray for her, he says – oh and buy her album too.
N in ATL
September 3rd, 2009
12:07 pm
Haters BEWARE!! The DIVA IS BACK!! Whitney keep doing what you, singing, and bringing love to the world. We missed you!!
Musykluvah
September 3rd, 2009
12:14 pm
@ Miss Lady….who’s name would you suggest that Tyler use if not his own? Prayer changes things, people too! It’s so sad that we can’t support others… instead, we’d rather tear them down and keep negative energy flowing. WOW!
World B. Free
September 3rd, 2009
12:28 pm
I pray that people who asks others to pray for celebrities go to hell…
Ivan Cohen
September 3rd, 2009
12:39 pm
Has to be one of the signs of the end times when one would hope for a person who is getting her life together to stay in a wretched condition due to some crack. She is past that now! Tyler Perry could have settled anywhere now he gets bricks thrown at him. I wonder if their detractors are agnostic. They are very far from the Christian league.
Miss Lady
September 3rd, 2009
12:48 pm
@ Musykluvah … I would suggest that he not use anyone’s name in the title. Like a normal movie. And I love that the typical response to ANY criticism of one of your beloved celebrities is branded immediately as “hating.” How dare anyone criticize one of our own!?!? It doesn’t make me negative or my energy negative – it makes me a critical thinker, with a mind of my own.
Don’t worry about these celebs – they’ve got plenty of friends and family who will take care of them. Come back to reality – can you imagine what you could accomplish if you put as much energy into your own community as you do Whitney + Tyler’s business?
Musykluvah
September 3rd, 2009
1:07 pm
@ Miss Lady, Do U think you’re hating because I didn’t say that you were. The stature of TP or Whitney isn’t the issue. The fact that we can’t applaud & support the efforts of anyone from our community who has fallen from grace and risen above the ashes is. The comment made regarding whose name goes where was comical to me to say the least. As far as the rest of your commentary…well….Bless your heart.
Ward Cleaver
September 3rd, 2009
1:11 pm
I pray Tyler Perry one day will make a film for all God’s children, not just the brown one’s…..
Richard Eldredge
September 3rd, 2009
1:18 pm
Mr. “Ward Cleaver,” the last time i checked, Mr. Perry’s films were open to all at thousands of public movie theatres across the country. You may need to pull that head of yours out of a 1950s sitcom.
Let’s be respectful of others on here, OK?
Paris Hilton
September 3rd, 2009
1:21 pm
Coming Soon: Tyler Perry’s Toothpaste; Tyler Perry’s Toilet Cleaner; this man has an ego as big as…well…TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE!
Nubian Queef
September 3rd, 2009
1:29 pm
What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Sitting on the Marta bus, trying to make her way home…
Joseph Hammer
September 3rd, 2009
1:40 pm
Moderator, why are you removing my comments. I feel strongly about this, are my views not as important b/c you don’t agree w/ me?
Go home Whitney! No one cares!
SATAN 666
September 3rd, 2009
1:44 pm
I’m glad to see so many filled with hate , bitterness, anger and rage. Keep doing my dirty work… and I will stoke the fires of eternal flames for your wonderfully wicked souls.
Richard Eldredge
September 3rd, 2009
1:54 pm
Mr. Hammer: Yes, I have deleted some of your posts on here. But it has nothing whatsoever with whether or not I agree with the content. You’re posting inappropriate language on here and yes, that will be deleted.
Hey Richard . . .
September 3rd, 2009
1:57 pm
. . . wake up! “Ward Cleaver”’s comment was dead correct. Tyler’s movies may be open to the “public” to view, but EVERY single character in his movies, shows, etc are African American . . .
Are You Serious?
September 3rd, 2009
2:00 pm
“I pray Tyler Perry one day will make a film for all God’s children, not just the brown one’s…..”
Ummmm… yeah, you mean like the rest of Hollywood right? I’m going to need you to crawl back in your hole.
Hey Ollie.
September 3rd, 2009
2:01 pm
Sell your website somewhere else!!!
Musykluvah
September 3rd, 2009
2:07 pm
Hummmmmm….Kathy Bates, Cole Hauser – I believe they’re non African American.
What?
September 3rd, 2009
2:08 pm
Um, there are many things in this world and life to pray for.
Whitney Houston is not one of them. Ms. Houston needs not prayer, she needs to learn how to make proper judgments.
Richard Eldredge
September 3rd, 2009
2:11 pm
“Hey Richard…” You’re actually incorrect. Mr. Perry cast Kathy Bates in a lead role and other white actors to portray one of the families in “The Family That Preys.”
Still, I’m wondering why the hue of someone’s skin is important to you as far as Mr. Perry’s casting selections are concerned?
People who are familiar with Mr. Perry’s work would tell you that his themes of family and faith are intended to be universal. Mr. Perry has told me on numerous occasions that he creates films and TV shows to be enjoyed by everyone.
Hell Is Not Full
September 3rd, 2009
2:15 pm
Tyler Perry putting his name in all of his projects is called BRANDING! It’s odd – he puts his name on projects that HE HAS CREATED and FUNDED, and people have a problem with it. Another man puts his name or a pair of jeans, a leather bag or some sneakers – and the same folk lose their minds and money trying to attain it.
If people would take a moment – just one, to research or read something other than blogs and blog comments it might just benefit you and someone else.
The man is humble – and does a lot with the millions that GOD has blessed him with to help those less fortunate and those as fortunate.
Slavery is alive and well – the shackles have just been moved from the limbs to the minds.
GOD Bless and continue to keep Tyler and Whitney because the devil stays busy!
Grandma
September 3rd, 2009
2:16 pm
Remember the old saying: “Walk a mile in my shoes” ? None of us have the right to judge, we can observe and question why, but not judge. And, also about walking, we must all remember the days (months, years) that The Lord has carried us (Remember Footsteps). I give Tyler a big “atta boy” for requesting prayers for a friend, in his way stating we all need help, and prayers pave the way for a stronger walk with The Lord, which is a real blessing!!!
LB
September 3rd, 2009
2:17 pm
I’m praying for Mr. Perry to someday become a good director.
katrina
September 3rd, 2009
2:24 pm
I Look To You, sucks
FLADAWG
September 3rd, 2009
2:32 pm
GEE REALITY, not much of a christian are you? And, from what I’m reading your not alone.
Jackie Chiles
September 3rd, 2009
2:36 pm
We need more African mustachioed brothers represented in the realm of media…
JB
September 3rd, 2009
2:42 pm
Reality you going to need prayers one day. You just keep living!!!!
Grandma Mable
September 3rd, 2009
2:47 pm
Some on here need a spanking with the twisted tree branches. Nothing wrong with praying for those that need it. God is of a second chance…..all of those that are thowing rocks, live in glass houses. I will pray for her…and all on here. This world will never be the same again.
AtLast
September 3rd, 2009
2:48 pm
Richard,
I sincerely thank you for policing this board and putting the ’special’ people in their place. God bless you!
She's Got My Prayers
September 3rd, 2009
3:05 pm
I think everybody needs prayer. It’s obvious that many of the people who comment here need it as well (no offense intended). I have to say though that the tracks on this cd are not that good. I’m afraid my girl has ruined her voice. She may be OK in a few years, but I think she has squandered the beautiful voice that God have her. Our actions do have consequences.
TONI
September 3rd, 2009
3:09 pm
We have all fallen short of the glory of god… Myself is gone thru the drugs addict and I pray everyday
that god clean me from the taste of drugs…
Michelle
September 3rd, 2009
3:24 pm
GOD BLESS WHITNEY HOUSTON & HER CAREER