Every parent is different when it comes to naming their baby. Some wish to honor family with a generational name; others dive deep into meanings and symbolism, and some choose a name solely based on how it sounds. No matter what path you decide when it's your turn to give a child their name, it's a significant choice that usually lasts a lifetime. Many parents are turning to gender-neutral names as the conversation surrounding gender identity becomes more common. Stacker analyzed data from the Social Security Administration's list of popular baby names in 2021 (the most recent data available).

Of the many great aspects of the show, including the tremendous production design and great scripts, the stellar cast has always been a highlight – and that's the case once again this time with the likes of Ruth Wilson, Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Scott all returning.Meanwhile new faces this time around inclide Sian Clifford and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje – read on for everything you need to know about the stars who have appeared in all three seasons so far, starting with the leading lady herself.

25. Live A Live (Square) For most gamers outside Japan, Live A Live came out of nowhere this year, but there's an argument to be made that it came to Western shores at the perfect time. While not as legendarily coveted as Mother 3—a game that, embarrassingly, Nintendo hasn't been localized or released outside Japan—Live A Live in 2022 feels like a rosy reminder of why JRPGs have endured all this time. It's an ode to and refinement of old-school RPG storytelling that would have been drowned out at the time of release, but with over 25 years of distance, it stands as a lovely re-establishment of the gold standard.

(AP/WJW) — Queen Elizabeth II's death in September was arguably the most high-profile death in 2022, prompting a collective outpouring of grief and respect for her steady leadership as well as some criticism of the monarchy's role in colonialism. However, she was far from the only famous person to pass away over the course of the year. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available): JANUARY ___ Sidney Poitier, 94. He played roles of such dignity and intelligence that he transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, becoming the first Black actor to win an Oscar for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw.

2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Disney/Pixar film "Brave," a stunningly beautiful movie set in the highlands of medieval Scotland. The story revolves around Merida, a princess of the Clan DunBroch who is fiercely independent, having become an expert rider and archer instead of a "proper" princess. Merida' parents, Queen Elinor and King Fergus, want her to marry one of the sons of the neighboring clans, but Merida absolutely refuses. Instead, she seeks out a witch that will help change her fate.

Local group Newbridge Musical Theatre will stage their annual concert in the Riverbank Arts Centre Newbridge on Saturday 10 th and Sunday 11 th December, with nightly performances at 8pm and a matinee at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. This year the theme for the concert is 'Tale As Old As Time', a celebration of childhood classics and in preparation for their 2023 production of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Chairperson Conor Kilduff said, 'The music from Disney movies has an undisputable magic about it.

Amidst the frothy gowns and naked dresses that dominated the red carpet this year, there was an unexpected preference for denim. Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears might spring to mind, but this year's best looks were less kitsch, more fashion-forward (no fedoras in sight). Euphoria star Hunter Schafer looked effortlessly cool in an acid-wash denim gown by Rick Owens at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in March, which had flattering structural seams, a maxi mermaid skirt and frayed hemline. With wet-look hair, punky jewellery and graphic eyeshadow to match the faded grungy hue of the dress, it made for a standout look of the evening.

Mermaids' objects are to relieve the mental and emotional stress of children and young people affected by gender identity issues and their families, and to advance public education about the same. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in September 2022 after safeguarding allegations were raised. It has now formalised its engagement by opening a statutory inquiry, due to newly identified issues about the charity's governance and management. The Commission will investigate the regulatory issues to determine whether they indicate serious systemic failing in the charity's governance and management.

Premiering today on the Angel Studios streaming app, Andrew Peterson's animated The Wingfeather Saga is a fantasy series centering on the Igiby family and their fight against the evil Fangs of Dang and the mysterious ruler Gnag the Nameless. Based on the acclaimed Penguin Random House book series, the series set a new record for crowdfunding, raising $5 million in less than 20 days. Jodi Benson and 'The Wingfeather Saga' image courtesy of Angel Studios. Tony Award-winning actress Jodi Benson, forever known as the Disney princess Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' as well as Barbie in 'Toy Story 2' and 'Toy Story 3' and 'Thumbelina,' provides the voice for Nia, the mother of the Igiby children.

02 December 2022 by Abbey White The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News Click here to read the full article.Britney Spears' biggest hits are getting a fairytale makeover with the arrival of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway.Produced by Tony winners James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold, the musical comedy will open at the Marquis Theatre on June 23 following previews, which begin May 13. Directed and choreographed by Keone and Mari Madrid (Beyond Babel, Karate Kid), the show combines classic storybook characters — think Cinderella, Snow White, Little Mermaid and more — with hits from Spears' extensive, award-winning music catalog.

The holiday season has arrived in Disney World, and although we saw a LOT of people during the week of Thanksgiving, things have calmed down a little now. Toy Story Land In fact, this could be one of the BEST times to visit Disney World if you want to experience the holidays WITHOUT the holiday crowds. That's not to say that there aren't some long wait times in Disney World — some rides are still showing waits of an hour or more. But overall wait times are pretty good. In the early afternoon on December 1st, for example, ALL of the rides had wait times under 60 minutes in Magic Kingdom.

It's 2022 and yes, Luis Suarez could still nutmeg a mermaid. The former Liverpool striker faced an old foe in Ghana as Uruguay looked to pick up their first win of the tournament and qualify from Group H. Suarez is far from a hero in the African country, with not-so-fond memories of his infamous handball in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals still a source of fury among fans and players. It took less than 20 minutes for the predicted drama to ensure, with Ghana awarded a penalty after Mohammed Kudus was brought down.

CPHomeThe Christian Post Daily link to download the audio instead. Top headlines for Friday, December 2, 2022 Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger has expressed his sorrow after the company opposed a Florida law barring schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk confirmed the suspicions of many conservative voices Wednesday after revealing that the social media platform 'has interfered in elections.'Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, hundreds of Evangelical organizations saw a rise in donations from 2020 to 2021, according to a new report.

Halle Bailey and her older sister, Chloe Bailey, turned heads as they stylishly arrived at the Earthshot Prize ceremony wearing show-stopping gowns in Boston on Friday.The Little Mermaid actress, 22, and the singer-songwriter, 24, flaunted their sisterly bond as they posed hand-in-hand on the green carpet at the star-studded gala.The talented duo initially garnered recognition with their YouTube channel around ten years ago, and have currently been putting focus on their own solo music and film projects, along with special collaborations.

Start saving your money, because you're going to spend a lot of time at the movie theater in 2023. The year will bring some very highly anticipated movies, including "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," "Indiana Jones 5," and the seventh Mission: Impossible film. Phase 5 of the MCU will officially begin with three new Marvel movies, and fans will finally get to see Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid," plus completely new stories from Pixar and Disney Animation. The year promises exciting sequels like "John Wick: Chapter 4," but also some exciting stand-alone projects like Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and Greta Gerwig's "Barbie.

A Connecticut-area mother is distraught after learning about a gender-identity book creeping into the classroom of her second-grade student. This is something that she says she never expected to have to deal with in her hometown, but she is dismayed to learn that the gender ideology book was sitting on the shelves where her second-grader can have access to it. December 02, 2022 Megan Watros is her name, and the school where she sends her child is Darien Public Schools. She joined Fox & Friends to discuss how parents need to push back on the various pieces of literature that are landing on elementary school shelves throughout the country.