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LOS ANGELES, California — R&B singer Halle Bailey is to play Ariel in a live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," she said on Wednesday, in a rare casting of a black actress as a Disney princess.Bailey, 19, who rose to fame under the wing of pop queen Beyonce, said it was a "dream come true" to play the lead role.She tweeted a cartoon image of the princess in which the traditionally red-headed Ariel has dark skin, brown eyes and black hair.Director Rob Marshall said Bailey had been cast after an extensive search, and praised her "rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice."News of the casting was trending on Twitter late Wednesday, with many fans overjoyed by the decision."If your Egyptian...
July 04, 2019
Disney live-action 'Little Mermaid' to star a black Ariel
July 04, 2019
Hollywood producer arrested in Malaysia over 1MDB scandal
July 01, 2019
Teni, feminist-humanist singer rises to stardom in Nigeria
July 01, 2019
Kyoto mayor steps into #KimOhNo row over Kardashian line
July 01, 2019
Bieber defends manager after Taylor Swift 'bullying' accusation
MONTREUX, Switzerland — Elton John made his first and last appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on Saturday, delivering a slick and energetic performance that ended with a message of tolerance and love.The British singer's 2-1/2-hour show, part of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour begun last year, opened with "Bennie and the Jets", followed by early 1970s hits including "Tiny Dancer", "Rocket Man" and "Your Song"."I've wanted to play this festival for years and years. I've watched it on DVD and television. I never thought I would be playing it, but it is an honor to be here," the 72-year-old told a sell-out outdoor crowd of 15,000 who braved a heat wave.The five-time Grammy winner, seated at the piano center...
June 30, 2019
Elton John delivers message of tolerance at first, last Montreux show
June 30, 2019
'Toy Story 4', 'Annabelle Comes Home', 'Yesterday' dominate box office
June 30, 2019
‘I don’t belong here’, Zaira quits Bollywood
June 29, 2019
Original 'Star Wars' creators lift lid on special effects challenges
June 28, 2019
'Mona Lisa' is on the move in great Louvre makeover
