Tyler Perry hosts fundraiser for Barack Obama

Mar 17, 2:39 pm

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI) Actor-director Tyler Perry hosted a fundraiser at his home for the US president Barack Obama.

Tickets cost 35,000 dollars per person, and approximately 60 people were expected, CBS News reported.

The event at Perry's home is one of five fundraisers Obama was to attend, with two other events in Chicago earlier that day.

The one held at Tyler Perry Studios, featured a performance by singer and 'The Voice' judge Cee Lo Green.

It was attended by 1,000 people with general admission tickets starting at 500 dollars. A limited number of tickets sold for 250 dollars.

All proceeds from Friday's trio of events - expected to total more than 5 million dollars, which will go to the Obama Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by Obama for America and the Democratic National Committee. (ANI)

Barack Obama, Tyler Perry, Cee Lo Green, fundraisers

Arnie caught grabbing ex wife's butt on camera May 22, 4:52 pm

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger has seemingly confirmed rumours that he's back with his estranged wife Maria Shriver after he was caught on video grabbing her butt last weekend.

Full Story ť

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi splurge $26.5m on Cali. Mansion May 22, 4:52 pm

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have reportedly spent a whooping 26.5 million dollars on a mansion in Santa Barbara.

Full Story ť

James Bond's lost watch resurfaces at flea market May 22, 4:30 pm

Washington, May 22 (ANI): James Bond's wristwatch, which played a starring role alongside Sean Connery in the 1965 movie 'Thunderball' but was apparently lost after the film's shooting, has finally made a reappearance.

Full Story ť

RiRi wants to make out with Miley Cyrus May 22, 4:30 pm