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Black America Web
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Big Apple Brilliance: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd & More Attend Special New York Screening Of ‘Straw'
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Images for Netflix We're only two days away from the premiere of the new thriller Straw. Last night (June 4th), Netflix celebrated the release of its highly anticipated upcoming film, written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. The star-studded special screening took place at The Paris Theater in New York, where cast members and more commemorated the occasion. Continue reading to check out photos from the special night. Straw stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mother (Janiyah) whose world unravels in chaos as her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she's forced to confront impossible choices in a society that offers her no safety net. In addition to Henson, the film also stars Sherri Shepherd ( Think LIke A Man, Top Five, Ride Along 2 ), Teyana Taylor ( A Thousand and One, White Men Can't Jump, The Book of Clarence ), Sinbad ( A Different World, Houseguest, Good Burger ), Rockmond Dunbar ( Prison Break, Songs of Anarchy, The Mentalist ), Ashley Versher ( Beauty in Black ), Mike Merrill ( Finding Happy ) and Glynn Turman ( A Different World, The Wire, House of Lies ). As previously stated, the film was directed and written by Tyler Perry. He also served as a producer alongside Tony L. Strickland and Angi Bones. The cast and filmmakers were all in attendance for the big night. Check out Straw's official trailer and some photos from the New York screening below! Make sure to check out Straw on Netflix this Friday, June 6th. Big Apple Brilliance: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd & More Attend Special New York Screening Of 'Straw' was originally published on Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Source:Getty Images for Netflix Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
New York Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It's been really difficult'
He's back! Sinbad has returned to the spotlight, starring in Tyler Perry's upcoming thriller, 'Straw.' The role marks the first time the 68-year-old comedian has been back on the screen since suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized for months five years ago. Sinbad — whose real name is David Adkins — plays Benny in the upcoming about a single mother willing to do anything to help her ill daughter. 7 Sinbad in the upcoming thriller 'Straw.' Netflix The comedian stars alongside lead actress Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor. In the first look of Sinbad's character, the usually cheery comedian looks down on his luck, sporting pale skin, a white shirt with a checkered jacket and a black beaning. Perry, 55, addressed Sinbad's comeback during a screening of the film in New York on Tuesday, June 3. 'It's so important to me, as a man, that men want to support and take care of their families,' the flick's director told Entertainment Tonight. 'I know it's been really difficult for him, so to give him this opportunity made me feel amazing,' Perry continued. 'I'm really excited for him. And he delivered.' 7 The Tyler Perry film also includes Glynn Turman, Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Taraji P. Henson. Jackie Brown / 7 Sinbad suffered a stroke in 2020 and was hospitalized for 9 months. Getty Images Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020 and was confined to the hospital for nine months. 'It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,' his loved ones posted to his Instagram at the time. 'Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations. While he is beginning his road to recovery, we are faithful and optimistic that he will bring laughter into our hearts soon,' the statement continued. 7 The comedian had to learn how to walk again. sinbadbad/Instagram 7 Sinbad has detailed his road to recovery on social media. sinbadbad/Instagram In November 2022, 'The Sinbad Show' star gave his followers a glimpse at his recovery, with his family revealing he was still learning to walk again after his stroke. 'Survival odds from this type of event are approximately 30 percent,' they shared, adding that Sinbad's limbs were slowly regaining mobility. 'Sinbad has already beaten the odds and has made significant progress beyond what anyone expected, but there are still miles to go.' Sharing a photo of the actor using a walker to move, his team wrote, 'Sinbad appreciates all the love and support you have shown him over the last two years.' 7 This marks the first acting role for the star since his health crisis. Getty Images The family then revealed that his stroke was brought on by a blood clot, which traveled from his heart to his brain. Less than two years later, Sinbad reemerged when he joined his cast from 'A Different World' via Zoom on February 29, 2024, for a tour of historically Black colleges and universities. After getting positive feedback about the appearance, he took to social media for the first time since 2022 to express his appreciation and personally address his supporters. 7 Sinbad promised his fans in 2022, 'Expect to see more of me soon.' FOX Image Collection via Getty Images 'Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts. They've carried me this far and will see me through to the finish line. It really is a different world out here!' he wrote, along with a video message. Before ending the video, Sinbad made a promise to his loyal fans. 'Expect to see more of me soon, and don't freak out if you turn around and I'm standing right behind you. 'Sinbad, I can't believe you're here!' You can't believe it? You better believe it. Miracles happen,' he shared. 'Straw' is available to stream on Netflix starting Friday, June 6.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'All American' renewed for eighth and final season
The time has come for a final huddle. On Monday, the CW announced that All American has been renewed for an eighth and final season, giving fans a chance to say goodbye to the characters they've come to love since the show premiered in 2018. "How do I condense into just a few words what would be the longest love letter to this show, the fans, the cast, crew, staff, and producers. My heart is so filled with love and gratitude for everyone who helped bring All American to life and kept it going for its historic run," said showrunner Nkechi Okoro in a statement. Okoro went on to thank executives at Warner Bros Discovery and CW for their support, as well as Brad Schwartz, Channing Dungey, Brett Paul, and Greg Berlanti for their help in bringing the All American franchise to life. "It is so hard to say goodbye to the thing that you love, but we are so excited we get to do it in the way we envisioned with this final season," Okoro continued. "Thank you to our OG and new generation cast members, our writers, crew and full staff for raising the bar every episode. Thank you to Spencer Paysinger, whose life inspired this epic journey. And thank you to everyone who not only watched the show, but took Spencer James's mantra of 'Dream Big. Stay Real' to heart and were inspired to chase their seemingly impossible dreams. We see you. We salute you. Here's to leaving it all on the field one last time." Brad Schwartz, President of The CW Network, praised the series as "one of the greatest CW shows of all time," saying it was an honor to "bring it back for one final season to give fans a chance to say a meaningful goodbye to these inspiring characters and this incredible world." "The series took bold new steps in Season 7, adding exciting new characters to the ones we already love, and viewers truly embraced it all," Schwartz added. "We cannot wait to see the emotion, heart, and magic that Nkechi Okoro Carroll and the entire cast and creative team deliver in giving this story the proper ending it deserves." Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks, said, "Since the moment All American kicked off, the audience fell in love with these characters and their heartfelt stories. Season 7 provided a rare opportunity to keep this world for the fans while introducing new characters alongside some beloved favorites. I couldn't be more thrilled to see this story continue for an eighth and final season." Dungey continued, "I know Nkechi and our very talented team of writers and executive producers will deliver something unforgettable. Thank you to Greg and Sarah at Berlanti Productions for their leadership, and to our partners at The CW for this opportunity."All American's final renewal comes a year after its spinoff, All American: Homecoming, aired its third and final season. Created in the vein of shows like A Different World and The Quad, the series followed Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) from the flagship series to college, where she strives to reclaim her athletic aspirations of conquering tennis. Homecoming brought the HBCU experience to television and highlighting Black excellence while exploring a formative, pivotal moment in a young person's life. All American's final season will air 13 new episodes in 2026. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taraji P. Henson Is A Mom On A Mission In Tyler Perry's ‘STRAW'
Taraji P. Henson steps into the role of a mom with a quest to provide for her daughter by any means necessary in her latest role. In the trailer for Tyler Perry's STRAW, released by Netflix on Wednesday (May 14), the actress takes the lead in the dramatic film. 'I didn't mean to do this, something inside of me broke,' exclaimed the actress in character as Janiya Wiltkinson in the dramatic trailer. 'I told them I need my money to get my daughter's medicine. She's sick. I just need to cash my check. That's all.' The clip continues to detail that the struggling mother and daughter faced eviction as the boiling conflict erupted. Alongside Henson, the film enlisted the talents of Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill, and Glynn Turman. Tyler Perry's STRAW was written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker and produced by Perry, Tony L. Strickland, and Angi Bones. The official logline reads as follows: 'A single mother's world unravels in chaos as her day goes from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Pushed to the brink by a world that seems indifferent to her existence, she's forced to confront impossible choices in a society that offers her no safety net.' The movie is set to debut on the streamer on June 6, 2025. Tyler Perry's STRAW is a part of a handful of projects from the 55-year-old set for Netflix due this year, including Madea's Destination Wedding and She The People. 'She's just trying to survive, just trying to be a great mother to her daughter, and then the circumstances in her life cause her to be in this situation,' Perry described of Henson's character, per Netflix. 'I think that a lot of people around the world, no matter if you're a Black woman or not, will be able to relate to that feeling of, 'I'm at my last straw.' Watch the trailer for Tyler Perry's STRAW above. More from Maleah Joi Moon, Tony Winner, Cast As Lead In 'A Different World' Spinoff Pilot Lil Wayne To Perform At 2025 BET Awards Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Movie Gets Release Date
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maleah Joi Moon, Tony Winner, Cast As Lead In ‘A Different World' Spinoff Pilot
Netflix's A Different World spinoff pilot officially has its leading cast. Tony-winning actress Maleah Joi Moon stars as Deborah Wayne, daughter of Dwayne and Whitley (Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy). The show is described as a 'sequel to the 1987 sitcom' that follows the couple's youngest daughter as she attends an HBCU. It's not confirmed if she'll be attending her parents' fictional alma mater, Hillman College. The rest of the cast includes series regulars Chibuikem Uche as Kojo, Cornell Young as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, Alijah Kai Higgins as Haggins, and Kennedi McClure as Hazel, Deadline reported. The spinoff pilot has been in development at Netflix since 2024. It's a one-off and and not part of a strategy shift at the streamer. Deadline explained, 'The pilot model in general is more often employed in comedy as a proof of concept for tone, chemistry among the ensemble cast, comedic timing and other key ingredients of a successful series.' The pilot is set to film in Atlanta this June with Debbie Allen directing and showrunner Felicia Pride penning the script. The new series is being helmed by Pride. Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood will also serve as executive producers. Allen, Werner, Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood all worked on the original series, which was a spinoff of The Cosby Show. It ran for six seasons and initially centered around Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and her new classmates at Hillman. However, Bonet exited after the first season and the show continued with series regulars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Cree Summer and Glynn Turman. More from 'Red Table Talk' Shares First Look Into Their 'A Different World' Reunion Taraji P. Henson Is A Mom On A Mission In Tyler Perry's 'STRAW' Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Movie Gets Release Date
