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entertainment1 year ago

"Halle Bailey Opens Up About Keeping Her Pregnancy Private"

Halle Bailey revealed during her acceptance speech at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards that she kept her pregnancy private to protect her son, Halo, from the spotlight. She emphasized that becoming a mom was her biggest joy and challenge, and she felt no obligation to expose her family to the unyielding spotlight. Bailey and boyfriend DDG welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Halo, and have kept him out of the public eye since his arrival.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#entertainment#essence-black-women-in-hollywood-awards#halle-bailey
entertainment1 year ago

"Sterling K. Brown Moved to Tears by Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Performance"

Sterling K. Brown and his wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe, expressed their admiration for Halle Bailey's performance in "The Little Mermaid" at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, bringing Bailey to tears. Brown praised Bailey's representation and talent, while Bathe emotionally shared her joy at seeing someone like them represented in the film. Bailey, nominated for "The Color Purple," expressed gratitude for the compliments and shared her first-time experience at the SAG Awards.

via CNN|
#admiration#entertainment#halle-bailey
entertainment2 years ago

'Halle Bailey Welcomes Son with Boyfriend DDG: A Disney Star's Joyful Announcement'

"Little Mermaid" actress Halle Bailey announced the birth of her son, Halo, on Instagram, welcoming him to the world and sharing a photo of their hands. The 23-year-old actress, known for her role as Ariel in Disney's 2023 remake of "The Little Mermaid", received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from colleagues and friends, including rapper Nicki Minaj and "Snow White" reboot star Rachel Zegler. Bailey is currently in a relationship with rapper DDG and recently appeared in the 2023 film "The Color Purple".

via Fox News|
#entertainment#halle-bailey#halo
entertainment2 years ago

Halle Bailey shuts down pregnancy rumors and trolls

Halle Bailey, star of the upcoming Little Mermaid live-action remake, fired back at a fan who commented on her appearance, specifically her "pregnancy nose," amid rumors that she is expecting her first child. In an Instagram Story, Halle defended herself, emphasizing her love for her nose and demanding to be left alone. While she did not address the pregnancy speculations directly, fans have been speculating about her alleged pregnancy based on her recent outfits and public appearances with rapper boyfriend DDG. Despite the rumors, fans have come to Halle's defense, highlighting her talent and dismissing any potential impact on her career.

via Daily Mail|
#body-positivity#clap-back#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Jason Kelce's Epic Halloween Costume Leaves Fans in Awe

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce wowed fans with his epic Halloween costume, dressing up as King Triton from The Little Mermaid. Complete with a crown, gold scales, and aquatic pants, Kelce's outfit impressed fans, who called him a "maniac." Despite his original plan for a Little Mermaid-themed family costume, Kelce's daughters opted for different characters, but he stuck with his King Triton look.

via Country Living|
#eagles-center#entertainment#halloween-costume
entertainment2 years ago

Jason Kelce's Epic Halloween Costume Leaves Fans in Awe

Fans are calling Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce a "maniac" for his epic Halloween costume, in which he dressed as King Triton from The Little Mermaid. Kelce's outfit included a crown, gold scales, and aquatic pants with floppers. Despite his original plan for a Little Mermaid-themed family costume, Kelce's daughters changed their minds, but he stuck with his King Triton look. Fans praised his creativity and speculated that his daughters must have loved it.

via Yahoo Life|
#entertainment#family-costumes#halloween-costume
fashion-and-entertainment2 years ago

"Hot Demand for Barbie and Little Mermaid Halloween Costumes Sparks Shopping Frenzy"

Barbie and Little Mermaid-themed Halloween costumes are in high demand this year, with sales of officially licensed Barbie costumes up 9x compared to last year and Ariel styles up nearly 70%. HalloweenCostumes.com has also seen increased interest in Beyoncé and Taylor Swift looks, likely due to their popular concert tours, and has created costume guides to help customers achieve the desired look.

via TMZ|
#barbie#fashion-and-entertainment#halloween-costumes
society2 years ago

Outpouring of support for girl kicked out of movie theater for singing and dancing

A four-year-old girl with autism was asked to leave a movie theater during a showing of The Little Mermaid because she was dancing and singing along to the songs. Her mother shared her frustrations on Facebook, and the post went viral locally. Thanks to some members of the community, the girl will get to watch the movie at a different theater, and they are working to invite other people with disabilities to enjoy the movie with her. The mother hopes people will learn to accept others no matter how different they may be.

via WDTV|
#acceptance#autism#community
entertainment2 years ago

Controversies and Oddities Surrounding The Little Mermaid Adaptations.

Disney's Little Mermaid reboot has been criticized by black rights activist Marcus Ryder for ignoring the existence of slavery in the colonial-era Caribbean where the story takes place. Ryder praised the film's portrayal of black beauty and diversity but argued that children's films should not ignore the difficult parts of history. He suggested that the film could have been set in Haiti after it had overthrown slavery. The film has also faced criticism for its updates to the plot and lyrics to fit with contemporary social mores. Despite mixed reviews, the film topped the box office with a debut of $118 million.

via Daily Mail|
#disney#diversity#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

'Little Mermaid' Controversy Impacts IMDb Ratings and Box Office Success

IMDb has changed its rating system for the live-action "Little Mermaid" due to "unusual voting activity" and review bombing. The exact reason for the backlash is unclear, but some have criticized the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel and the film's live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. Despite the controversy, the movie has grossed $209 million worldwide since its release.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#halle-bailey#imdb
entertainment2 years ago

Makeup artist defends Ursula's look in 'Little Mermaid' remake.

Peter Smith King, the makeup artist for Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," has rejected criticism that the studio should have hired a member of the LGBTQ+ community to style the character Ursula. King, who created Ursula's look for the blockbuster, called the criticism "ridiculous" and denied taking inspiration from the 1989 animated version of the film. Some have argued that the character should have been styled by a drag queen, but King said that a makeup artist or designer could design makeup without having an attachment to the nature of what they're doing.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drag-queen#entertainment#lgbtq
culture2 years ago

Diverse Little Mermaid Launch Inspires Girls.

The author reflects on her childhood memories of singing along to "The Little Mermaid" and "Mermaids" with her mother and sister, and the lack of representation of Black girls in media at the time. She discusses the importance of seeing oneself represented on screen, and the joy she felt watching the upcoming Disney reboot with a Black mermaid. The author also reflects on the strength and resilience of Black women, and the role her mother played in shaping her own identity.

via The Boston Globe|
#black-girls#childhood#culture
entertainment2 years ago

The Little Mermaid's Colorblind Casting and Mixed Reviews

Director Rob Marshall and the cast of Disney's new live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid address the controversy surrounding the casting of Halle Bailey, a Black actress, as Ariel. Marshall emphasizes that the casting was based solely on finding the best actress for the role, while Bailey and her co-stars celebrate the power of representation and colorblind casting. The film opens in theaters on May 26.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#colorblind-casting#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"The Little Mermaid" Remake Fails to Capture the Magic of the Original.

The original Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen is vastly different from the Disney adaptation. The mermaids are not given human-like traits, the prince is not named, and the sea witch's home is made of human bones. The little mermaid's sisters suggest she kill the prince to regain her tail, but she decides to let him live and turns into a Daughter of the Air instead of sea foam.

via BuzzFeed|
#adaptation#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Melissa McCarthy's Traumatic Experience on a 'Volatile, Hostile' Set

Melissa McCarthy revealed in an interview that she once worked on a "volatile, hostile set" that made her "physically ill." She didn't name the person responsible but said they successfully manipulated her and others by firing people she loved. McCarthy and her husband now perform a "crazy check" when vetting potential hires to ensure they are nice. She also discussed her role as Ursula in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid and the racist backlash the film and its star, Halle Bailey, have faced. McCarthy called for kindness and said, "if everyone just followed those two rules, we’d be fine."

via Rolling Stone|
#backlash#entertainment#hostile-sets