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Join New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Hip Hop Fiction” [Nikki Turner](http://www.instagram.com/iamnikkiturner) for an exclusive red carpet screening of the pilot episode of _Papa’s Baby_, a Nikki Turner original series.Marking Turner’s television production debut, this eight-episode crime drama brings her signature storytelling to the screen with a story charged with ambition, desire, and consequence.
The series stars [Omar Gooding](https://www.instagram.com/omargooding/) (_Baby Boy_, _Family Time_), [Corey Williams](https://www.instagram.com/corey_demon/) (_Power Book IV: Force_), [Ashley Hogan](https://www.instagram.com/ashley.d.hogan/) (_I Got the Hook Up 2_), and [D’Kia Anderson](https://www.instagram.com/dkiaanderson/) (Tyler Perry’s _Beauty in Black_). Directed by **Joseph V. Cicio**, whose career includes work on _Black Swan_, _Iron Man_, and _Lioness_, _Papa’s Baby_ is written, executive produced, and produced by Turner.
Celebrate the creative team behind the series, including the **co-producing team of [Edford Banuel](https://www.instagram.com/banuellife/), [Lanett Tachel](https://www.lanettonline.com/), and [Keith Ward](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2752203/)**; associate producer **Tamika “Desire” Irving**; and editor [**Krystal Alexandria**](https://www.instagram.com/krystal_alexandria/). Tachel also appears as Tonya.
Walk the red carpet, enjoy an early look at the pilot episode, and stay for an intimate Q&A exploring the making of _Papa’s Baby_ and Turner’s journey from bestselling author to television producer.
Food provided Chef Catore, also known as Catore Grant, founder of Taste of Catore.
**Date:** Sunday, November 8, 2026
**Address:** Los Angeles, CA 90046 | Exact address will be provided upon confirmation.
**Time:** Red Carpet: 6:00–7:30 PM | Pilot Episode Screening: 8:00 PM, followed by a Q&A
**All RSVPs are subject to approval. Attendance is confirmed only upon receipt of a confirmation email.**
For questions or media inquiries, contact **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**
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