Halle Bailey will star in the role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid.
Disney has cast the 19-year-old singer in the leading role, with Rob Marshall saying she possesses “a rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance” and a “glorious singing voice.”
The film will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda.
It will start shooting in 2020,
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role
Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from January 1, confirming previous reports that he resigned as chair.
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of actor Matthew Perry
A drug dealer dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with the fatal overdose of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, including her role in supplying the dose of the powerful anesthetic that killed the actor.
BTS to kick off massive world tour in South Korea
K-pop supergroup BTS launches its global concert tour on Thursday in the South Korean city of Goyang, after the group's comeback single topped rankings worldwide.
'Outcome' film captures Keanu Reeves' character at centre of image crisis
In the dark comedy film "Outcome," Keanu Reeves plays a Hollywood movie star whose carefully crafted public image begins to unravel when he is blackmailed with a mysterious video that threatens his career.
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