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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sinbad, 68, Is Unrecognizable in New Photo 5 Years After Suffering a Stroke
Sinbad, 68, Is Unrecognizable in New Photo 5 Years After Suffering a Stroke originally appeared on Parade. Sinbad has officially returned to acting nearly five years after suffering a stroke. The 68-year-old is set to star in Tyler Perry's new film Straw. "It's so important to me, as a man, that men want to support and take care of their families," Perry told Entertainment Tonight. "I know it's been really difficult for him, so to give him this opportunity made me feel amazing. I'm really excited for him. And he delivered." In a photo shared by the outlet, Sinbad appeared unrecognizable with a full gray beard. Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020. Two years later, his family shared an update on the comedian's official Instagram account. "Sinbad appreciates all the love and support you have shown him over the last two years. Many of you have asked for updates and if there is anything Sinbad needs or what you can do to help. As a result, the family has created a site where you can keep up to date with his progress and also provide an avenue for those who wish to give," read a caption on a photo of Sinbad holding a walker. In November 2024, Sinbad shared a video from a birthday get together. In the video, the actor was sitting in a wheelchair. "A great night with the family. Takes the edge off of getting older. It was exciting to see my grandson have fun at his first basketball game. Also thank you to everyone who's wished me a happy birthday," he captioned the video. According to his IMDb page, Sinbad had a voice role in Good Burger 2, which was released in 2023. The year before, he starred in one episode of Atlanta. Sinbad, 68, Is Unrecognizable in New Photo 5 Years After Suffering a Stroke first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
5 days ago
- 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.
Engadget
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Netflix is bringing back 'Star Search' as it continues to expand into live TV
Star Search , a reality competition series that's featured a shocking number of musicians and comedians before they were famous, is coming back as a Netflix show. The streaming platform announced that it's bringing Star Search back as a live show with interactive elements, building on Netflix's expansion into live TV and events. Like the original, the new Star Search will focus on "emerging performers in music, dance, comedy and kids' acts," Netflix says. The company didn't share who would host or judge these acts, and doesn't have a premiere data as of yet, but Netflix did claim that the new Star Search will be "more interactive than ever." Past seasons of the show allowed the at-home audience to rate each performance before their scores were read live on air. It's not hard to imagine Netflix rigging something similar inside its own apps. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Reality competition shows are a dime a dozen in 2025, particularly on Netflix, but Star Search is notable for the sheer number of famous people who competed on it. Like American Idol, not many of them actually won, but it's rare to see a competition show that's featured everyone from Christina Aguilera to Sinbad. Star Search is just one part of Netflix's growing ambitions for live TV, which now includes everything thing from alternative talk shows to WWE. The company streamed its first NFL game on Christmas Day 2024, and has continued to expand into other live events, like award shows. At the same time, Netflix's plans for gaming have seemingly diminished — the company closed its AAA game studio and has removed interactive shows like Bandersnatch from its catalog. Casting has already begun for the new version of Star Search . You can head to Netflix's website for more information and to apply to be on the show.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teacher screened 'inappropriate' blackface film
A primary school teacher who accidentally showed a film clip containing blackface to a class of Year 5 pupils has been found to have behaved inappropriately. Grace Whiley played the video of an old Sinbad film during an English lesson at Bluebell Primary School in Norwich. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) panel said she should have been aware of content considered unacceptable by modern standards. The Broads Horizon Education Trust (BHET), which runs the primary, said: "We do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form." Blackface is a racist historical practice which involves people painting their faces in an attempt to resemble a black person, usually to mock them for the entertainment of white people and promote negative stereotypes. In January 2024, while children were studying Sinbad the Sailor, Ms Whiley played the clip because it showed Sinbad's dress and appearance, she told the panel. She claimed to have only previewed five minutes of the film clip before playing it and was not aware of there being any blackface in the part she saw. Ms Whiley stopped the clip when she noticed it and mentioned to the class that the film was "old fashioned and that sometimes things were shown differently now", the TRA heard. The panel found that although it was accidental, Ms Whiley should have ensured any video was appropriate for pupils. "She had not been sufficiently thorough in her checking," the TRA concluded. "The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way." In another incident in February 2024, Ms Whiley was accused of stating that Pupil B was "daddy's little princess and that's how Muslims are" and that Muslims "are entitled and think they are better than everyone else". The teacher denied using the words. She admitted she had said to another staff member: "I was surprised by her [Pupil B's] behaviour but thought it might be because she has been spoilt by her father because Islamic fathers sometimes do that." The TRA said it was "incumbent upon Ms Whiley in a school setting not to make any derogatory remarks about any individual pupil or parent, or group of pupils or parents, or to stereotype such persons in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation. "Teachers must ensure that they do not behave in a way that may lead to others to think that it was acceptable for teachers to hold views such as Ms Whiley had expressed or make remarks of the nature made by Ms Whiley." It found that she had behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way in relation to those allegations. Owen Jenkins, chief executive for BHET, said: "When concerns were raised... we acted swiftly and began an internal investigation. "However, we referred the matter to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), as we believed the concerns warranted further scrutiny, which has since upheld several allegations regarding the conduct. "We fully support the TRA's outcome of the process, and remain focused on creating safe, respectful environments in all our schools." It added the trust was "committed to diversity, inclusion, and ensuring all members of our community are treated with respect". Ms Whiley resigned from her job in March 2024 before the internal investigation concluded, but the panel said an order banning her from teaching was "not proportionate or in the public interest" because of her "remorse" and the "low risk that she would repeat the behaviour". Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. What is blackface? David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race' Golly doll pub landlords face no further action Uni takes student blackface disciplinary action Enid Blyton shop rapped over golliwog ad Bluebell Primary School Teacher Regulation Agency
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teacher showed blackface film to class of nine and 10-year-olds
A primary school teacher who accidentally showed a film clip containing blackface to a class of pupils aged nine to 10 has been found to have behaved inappropriately. Grace Whiley played the video of an old Sinbad film during an English lesson for Year 5 pupils at Bluebell Primary School in Norwich. The Teaching Regulation Authority (TRA) said she should have been aware that its content would be considered unacceptable by modern standards. Ms Whiley was also found to have said a pupil was 'daddy's little princess' and that Muslims 'are entitled and think they're better than everyone else' a month later. However, she was not banned from teaching, despite being found to have made 'inappropriate and derogatory remarks' and 'stereotyping people in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. In January 2024, while the Year 5 pupils were studying Sinbad the Sailor, Ms Whiley played the clip because it showed Sinbad's dress and appearance, she told the TRA panel. She claimed to have only previewed five minutes of the film clip before playing it and was not aware of there being any blackface in the part she saw. Ms Whiley stopped the clip when she noticed it and mentioned to the class that the film was 'old-fashioned and that sometimes things were shown differently'. The panel found that although it was accidental, Ms Whiley should have ensured that any video she used in her class teaching was appropriate for her pupils. It said: 'She had not been sufficiently thorough in her checking of the video and, in consequence, had exposed the Year 5 pupils in her class to the blackface film content. 'The panel found that this constituted her behaving in an inappropriate way.' In February 2024, Ms Whiley was accused of stating that Pupil B was 'daddy's little princess' and making the remarks about Muslims. The teacher denied using those words. She admitted that she had said to another staff member: 'I was surprised by her (Pupil B's) behaviour but thought it might be because she has been spoilt by her father because Islamic fathers sometimes do that.' Ms Whiley said there were no pupils present. The panel found that the remarks she made included 'daddy's little princess' and said words to the effect of 'that's how Muslims are', 'they are entitled' and 'they think they know better than anyone else'. It said that it was 'incumbent upon Ms Whiley as a teacher in a school setting not to make any derogatory remarks about any individual pupil or parent, or group of pupils or parents, or to stereotype such persons in a negative way on the basis of their culture or cultural or religious heritage or presentation'. The panel went on: 'In a school environment there was also the potential for remarks made near a classroom to be overheard by third parties, including pupils. 'Teacher must ensure that they do not behave in a way that may lead others to think that it was acceptable for teachers to hold views such as Ms Whiley had expressed or make remarks of the nature made by Ms Whiley.' It found that she had behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way in relation to those allegations. Accusations that Ms Whiley had referred to another pupil as a 'watermelon' in a classroom were not found to be proven. The panel said an order banning Ms Whiley from teaching was 'not proportionate or in the public interest' because of her 'remorse' and the 'low risk that she would repeat the behaviour'. Ms Whiley resigned from teaching in March 2024. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
