Jul 24th, 2008 · The facile finger-picker can apply his stamp to ragged blues plaints and folky instrumentals alike. It's no surprise that the indie-rock group Band of Horses asked Ramsey to come along on tour — as both its opening act and as its new guitarist.
Apr 24th, 2006 · Until it was flattened by the latest Ice Age movie, Madea's Family Reunion had the biggest opening weekend of the year. This was the second hit for writer, director and star Tyler Perry, who is transforming himself into an entertainment empire.
Apr 12th, 2006 · Playwright, director and, now, author Tyler Perry talks about his new book Don't Make A Black Woman Take off her Earrings.
Mar 3rd, 2006 · Madea's Family Reunion grossed more than $30 million in its opening weekend at the box office. The movie's writer, director and co-star, Tyler Perry, talks with Ed Gordon about the lure of his main character, an outspoken black woman.
Jun 24th, 2005 · Visiting from Philadelphia, Melva Hightower and her 12-year-old nephew Tyler interviewed each other in Grand Central Terminal. The pair spoke of what they've learned about life and love.
May 7th, 2005 · Tyler Florence can regularly be seen on the Food Network, helping amateur cooks resolve cooking emergencies. His latest cookbook is a collection of recipes inspired from his travels around the world.
Feb 25th, 2005 · Thirty years ago, Guy Tyler, an amateur ethnographer, began recording Emmett Van Fleet, the last of the Mojave creation song singers. Over the course of several years, Tyler spent his weekends and holidays meticulously recording the 525 song cycle that recounts the legend of the creation and origin of the Mojave people. These recently rediscoverd recordings have been unheard for decades.
Dec 17th, 2004 · We do a double-take with actress and comedienne Aisha Tyler, in a Friday Comedy rebroadcast with NPR's Tony Cox.