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Podcast: The Dr Boyce Breakdown
Episode: Tyler Perry and BET just got bought out by Paramount
Description: In this episode, Dr. Boyce Watkins breaks down the shocking business story shaking up Black media: Tyler Perry and BET Plus potentially being swallowed into Paramount’s larger corporate structure. What does this mean for Black ownership, Black media, and the future of Black economic power in entertainment?Tyler Perry has built one of the most powerful independent media empires in history, creating billions of dollars in value through films, television, and his historic Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Meanwhile, BET Plus, a streaming platform built around Black storytelling, has become a key player in digital entertainment for Black au...