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Metro
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
‘Raw' thriller with unbelievable twist shoots to the top of Netflix chart
A 'powerful' new thriller has stormed to the top of the Netflix charts, claiming more than 25million views in just a few days. Written, directed and produced by Alex Cross star Tyler Perry, Straw follows a single mother who becomes embroiled in a sequence of terrible and violent events as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. Oscar-nominee Taraji P Henson leads the cast alongside Teyana Taylor, Jingle All the Way actor Sinbad, and Precious actress Sherri Shepherd. The movie was added to the streaming platform on June 6 and it didn't take long for fans to watch it in their droves – as it has dominated the global charts. Straw currently commands the top spot with more than 25.3m views in the last seven days, and over 45.5m hours watched. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. It beat out stiff competition from the Now You See Me franchise, the Bee Movie, M3GAN and Nonnas for the top slot. Wrath of the Titans, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish and the Wild Robot also make up the list. Emerging to strong word of mouth from audiences, the film has been described as one of Tyler's best films to date – admittedly, this mixed-bag of a catalogue does include his Madea and Mrs Brown's Boys crossover. Viewers were particularly vocal about the 'heartbreaking' ending – which featured a twist to the tale which will ensure it won't be forgotten in a hurry. After watching, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on what they had just witnessed. 'Straw is such a humbling movie. The rawness was so real and the plot twist was crazy,' she_mego wrote on X. 'What a walk through emotions @tylerperry's Straw. The plot twist at the end wallowed me up. A good watch indeed!' sandra_buma agreed. 'After watching Straw, I no longer know how my heart is feeling. When what gave you purpose is suddenly gone. It speaks to a pain that's hard to name. Raw, emotional, and deeply human. Kudos to the writer… truly outdone,' david_harris_r said. 'Tyler Perrys Straw absolutely incredible I literally cried blown away! [sic]'MelisaWhiskey added. Critics also heaped praise on Taraji, with Screen Rant describing her performance as 'an acting masterclass.' 'Straw has a cultural pulse-taking urgency that lifts it above [Tyler Perry's] usual run of comedies and melodramatic potboilers, flawed as it is,' Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote. Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly described the film's emotions as 'so raw and the performances are so earnest that you've really got to have a heart of stone not to care for these people.' Award-winning Taraji previously starred in hit movies The Color Purple and Hidden Figures, as well as iconic series Empire. Her performance in the film comes two years after she spoke out on the issue of inequality in pay for Hollywood's women of colour. 'I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, getting paid a fraction of the cost,' she told Gayle King on SiriusXM Radio. 'I'm tired of hearing my sisters saying the same thing over and over. You get tired. I hear people go, 'You work a lot.' I have to – the math ain't mathing. 'And when you start working a lot, you have a team. Big bills come with what we do. We don't do this alone. The fact that we're up here, there's a whole entire team behind us. They have to get paid. 'When you hear people saying, 'Oh, such and such made $10m.' That didn't make it to their account. Know that off the top, Uncle Sam is getting 50%. Do the math. 'Now we have $5m – your team is getting 30% off of what you gross, not after what Uncle Sam took. Now do the math.' As the interview went viral, fans and peers in the acting community shared messages of support. 'Not a damn lie told. Not. A. Damn. Lie. We go TO BAT for the next generation and hell even our own generation and above,' Gabrielle Union cheered in response. 'We don't hesitate to be the change that we all need to see AND it takes a toll on your mind, health, soul, and career if we're keepn it [100]. [Love] u @tarajiphenson. [sic]' More Trending 'We feel you, @tarajiphenson and we love you. It's a fight we ALL are waging,' Community star Yvette Nicole Brown agreed. 'For ourselves and for the ones coming up after us. This mess sucks!' This article was first published on June 8. Straw is now streaming on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix fans threaten to cancel subscriptions over 'worst update possible' MORE: All six episodes of 'stressful' Australian thriller finally free to binge in the UK MORE: Cast of series getting Netflix reboot admit one episode 'wouldn't happen today'
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans urged to watch 'incredible' new movie with shock twist
Fans of Netflix have been urged to watch the thriller Straw following its recent addition to the streaming service. Written, directed and produced by Alex Cross star Tyler Perry, the film stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mother who becomes embroiled in a sequence of terrible and violent events as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. The film also stars Jingle All the Way actor and comedian Sinbad, and Precious actress Sherri Shepherd. Released on the streaming service on June 6, the film has already picked up traction among viewers, swiftly moving up the charts to become the platform's most streamed movie in the UK this weekend. Emerging to strong word of mouth from audiences, it has already been described as one of the director's best films to date (admittedly, this mixed-bag of a catalogue does include his Madea and Mrs. Brown's Boys crossover). Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Viewers were particularly vocal about its 'heartbreaking' ending – which featured a twist to the tale which will ensure Straw won't be forgotten in a hurry. After watching, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on what they had just witnessed. 'Straw is such a humbling movie. The rawness was so real and the plot twist was crazy,' wrote she_mego on X. 'What a walk through emotions @tylerperry's STRAW. The plot twist at the end wallowed me up. A good watch indeed!' exclaimed sandra_buma. 'After watching Straw, I no longer know how my heart is feeling. When what gave you purpose is suddenly gone. It speaks to a pain that's hard to name. Raw, emotional, and deeply human. Kudos to the writer… truly outdone🖤' said david_harris_r. 'Tyler Perrys STRAW absolutely incredible i literally cried blown away!' said MelisaWhiskey. From its reviews, critics heaped praise upon star Taraji, with Screen Rant describing her performance as 'an acting masterclass.' 'Straw has a cultural pulse-taking urgency that lifts it above [Tyler Perry's] usual run of comedies and melodramatic potboilers, flawed as it is,' wrote Dennis Harvey of Variety. Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly described the film's emotions as 'so raw and the performances are so earnest that you've really got to have a heart of stone not to care for these people.' Award-winning Taraji – nominated Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at 2008's Oscars – previously starred in hit movies The Color Purple and Hidden Figures. Her performance in the film comes two years after she spoke out on the issue of inequality in pay for Hollywood's women of colour. 'I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, getting paid a fraction of the cost,' she told Gayle King on SiriusXM Radio. 'I'm tired of hearing my sisters saying the same thing over and over. You get tired. I hear people go, 'You work a lot.' I have to – the math ain't mathing. 'And when you start working a lot, you have a team. Big bills come with what we do. We don't do this alone. The fact that we're up here, there's a whole entire team behind us. They have to get paid. 'When you hear people saying, 'Oh, such and such made $10million.' That didn't make it to their account. Know that off the top, Uncle Sam is getting 50%. Do the math. 'Now we have $5million – your team is getting 30% off of what you gross, not after what Uncle Sam took. Now do the math.' As the interview went viral, fans and peers in the acting community shared messages of support. 'Not a damn lie told. Not. A. Damn. Lie. We go TO BAT for the next generation and hell even our own generation and above,' wrote Gabrielle Union in response. More Trending 'We don't hesitate to be the change that we all need to see AND it takes a toll on your mind, health, soul, and career if we're keepn it [100]. [Love] u @tarajiphenson. [sic]' 'We feel you, @tarajiphenson and we love you. It's a fight we ALL are waging,' agreed Community star Yvette Nicole Brown. 'For ourselves and for the ones coming up after us. This mess sucks!' Straw is now streaming on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Adele thanks Netflix hit for 'changing relationship with son' MORE: R-Truth 'signs new WWE contract' and returns under real name after fierce backlash MORE: BBC's 'brilliant' true crime drama made me question my own morals
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Hybrid Investor Conference: Presentations Now Available for Online Viewing
NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Hybrid Virtual Investor Conference held May 22nd are now available for online viewing. VIEW PRESENTATIONS HERE Advertisement The company presentations will be available 24/7 for 90 days. Investors, advisors, and analysts may download investor materials from the company's resource section. May 22nd To facilitate investor relations scheduling and to view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, please visit About Virtual Investor Conferences® Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors. Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors. Media Contact: OTC Markets Group Inc. +1 (212) 896-4428, [email protected] Virtual Investor Conferences Contact: John M. Viglotti SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access OTC Markets Group (212) 220-2221 [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
eNCA
21-05-2025
- eNCA
Daycare deadly fire brings spotlight to informal centres
JOHANNESBURG - Building fires are becoming increasingly common in the City of Joburg. Many of these blazes occur in illegally occupied and non-compliant properties. In Mayfair, a blaze at an informal creche left four toddlers dead. Desperate parents turn to these centres as havens for their children despite the risks. READ | Police probe fire that killed four children in Mayfair According to the Guidelines for Early Childhood Development Services, childcare centres have to provide structures that are safe, weatherproof and well-ventilated. While playrooms, offices and kitchens should be clearly marked. Residents in the area say they've reported the centre's shortcomings multiple times to no avail. Junior Shuma, is in mourning after entrusting staff with her 19-month-old daughter, Precious, who died in the fire. She had been bringing her child here since she was three-months-old, and saw the daycare owner as an elder she could trust with her child. Aziz Ally, a resident in the area says the building had been flagged for non-compliance in 2022. The matter was reported to the City of Joburg but nothing was done. Ally, dismayed by this, says had the city not failed to heed it's the tragedy could have been avoided. Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, noted the tragedy and how zoning by-laws are often ignored. 'Areas are zoned for particular reasons so that if there are any disasters, we can respond in line with what is expected of us.' Mabaso says efforts to stabilise law enforcement, especially the JMPD, are underway. He says the department's by-law unit has been operating without a director for the past five years, but a recent appointment may turn the tide. According to the city's building by-laws, the storage and accumulation of combustible material is prohibited and owners or occupiers of the property must immediately dispose of hazards. Provisions should also be made for sprinklers, extractor fans, emergency exits and firefighting equipment.
eNCA
20-05-2025
- eNCA
Day care deadly fire brighs spotlight to informal centres
JOHANNESBURG - Building fires are becoming increasingly common in the City of Joburg. Many of these blazes occur in illegally occupied and non-compliant properties. In Mayfair, a blaze at an informal creche left four toddlers dead. Desperate parents turn to these centres as havens for their children despite the risks. READ | Police probe fire that killed four children in Mayfair According to the Guidelines for Early Childhood Development Services, childcare centres have to provide structures that are safe, weatherproof and well-ventilated. While playrooms, offices and kitchens should be clearly marked. Residents in the area say they've reported the centre's shortcomings multiple times to no avail. Junior Shuma, is in mourning after entrusting staff with her 19-month-old daughter, Precious, who died in the fire. She had been bringing her child here since she was three-months-old, and saw the daycare owner as an elder she could trust with her child. Aziz Ally, a resident in the area says the building had been flagged for non-compliance in 2022. The matter was reported to the City of Joburg but nothing was done. Ally, dismayed by this, says had the city not failed to heed it's the tragedy could have been avoided. Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, noted the tragedy and how zoning by-laws are often ignored. 'Areas are zoned for particular reasons so that if there are any disasters, we can respond in line with what is expected of us.' Mabaso says efforts to stabilise law enforcement, especially the JMPD, are underway. He says the department's by-law unit has been operating without a director for the past five years, but a recent appointment may turn the tide. According to the city's building by-laws, the storage and accumulation of combustible material is prohibited and owners or occupiers of the property must immediately dispose of hazards. Provisions should also be made for sprinklers, extractor fans, emergency exits and firefighting equipment.
