Hollywood Wraps Turbulent 2025 with Box Office Hits and Tyler Perry Assault Allegations

Strong Box Office Closes Hollywood's Challenging Year

Hollywood ended 2025 on a high note despite industry turbulence, driven by massive ticket sales for "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "Marty Supreme". These blockbusters provided a financial boost amid ongoing challenges.[1]

The films' success highlights a recovery in big-screen attendance, offering optimism for studios heading into 2026.

Tyler Perry Faces Renewed Sexual Assault Claims

Text messages obtained by The Associated Press reveal that Tyler Perry's accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after the alleged assault. The accuser has doubled down on the claims despite this history.[1][2]

Perry's representative has not yet responded publicly to the latest developments in the case.

Former Child Actor Tylor Chase Struggles with Homelessness

Tylor Chase, known from "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," is back living on the streets in Riverside, California. California laws prevent police from mandating long-term mental health or substance abuse treatment, leaving authorities unable to intervene.[2]

Riverside Police spokesman Ryan Railsback explained that Chase is not deemed gravely disabled or a danger to himself or others. Even minor drug-related arrests would result in quick release due to misdemeanor charges.

• "Mighty Ducks" actor Shaun Weiss, an advocate for Chase, noted a recent 72-hour psychiatric hold that ended with Chase's release back to the streets.
• Video shows Chase napping on a stoop, politely declining police offers for help.

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel Premiere Reunites 90s Stars

The premiere of the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" sequel brought back 90s icons including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Freddie Prinze Jr. The event celebrated nostalgia with the original cast.[3]

New stars like Madelyn Cline and Chase Wui-Wonders joined, generating buzz for the film's release.

Other Notable Entertainment Updates

• Attorneys for the man accused in the 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seek to suppress evidence from an alleged unlawful search.[1]
• Kennedy Center criticized musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve jazz concert after Donald Trump's name was added to the building.[1]

These stories reflect a mix of triumphs, legal battles, and personal struggles dominating U.S. entertainment headlines in the final days of 2025.