This role is perfect for Babs, so let's see it Manhattan: I don't understand why it is so difficult for Barbra Streisand, the diva of all divas (a title just deserved due to a voice equal to that of an instrument) to nail down a deal to perform the part of Madame Rose in the film version of 'Gypsy.' This would definitely be her swan song at 80 years old. Playbill mentioned that Universal Pictures passed on the long-in-development project, then STX Entertainment was in advanced negotiations with the Grammy and Oscar winner to play Madame Rose.

Published: 17:03 EDT, 28 September 2022 | Updated: 17:05 EDT, 28 September 2022 Like many troubled adolescents, the 13-year-old who logged on to an online forum was looking for guidance and support.Calling themselves a ‘female to male trans' person, they spoke of their physical self-loathing.They were desperate, they said, to wear both a ‘packer' — used to create the impression of male genitalia — and a ‘binder', an item of clothing designed to flatten and constrict the breasts, and which can cause serious health issues.

(Image credit: Netflix) When Stranger Things dropped on Netflix, it was almost an instant hit. The kids who made up the main part of the cast immediately became fan favorites, and people still love these kids four seasons later. Even new actors entering the show like Maya Hawke in Season 3 or Joseph Quinn in Season 4 have had the 'surreal' experience of being on such a popular show. However, along with the love, actors like Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas and is the only Black actor in the original group of kids, has received racist comments about his role.

The 1989 Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid has joined Funko's VHS Covers collection and, once again, it's an Amazon exclusive. It joins other legendary Disney / Pixar films like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Lilo & Stitch. You can pre-order The Little Mermaid VHS Cover Funko Pop here on Amazon for $19.99 with a release date set for October 18th. Links to some previously released Disney exclusives in the collection can be found below. On a related note, Disney fans and Funko collectors will definitely want to grab this new Funko Pop of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid.

Idol Romance 'Roommates Of Poongduck 304' is a BL romance drama that follows the life of HoJoon, a chaebol who will have to prove he can be a hard worker to his father, and JaeYoon, the owner of Poongduck villa, who will have to live and work with HoJoon. This is just one of the many BL dramas coming out this year. Check out the list of BL dramas being released in 2022 here.  The leads in the drama are Kim JiWoong and Yoon SeoBin, who also starred as the leads in the BL drama 'Kissable Lips'. Kim JiWoong debuted as an idol (former INX member under the stage name JiNam, pre-debuted group B.

The sound of music, the smell of food and the sight of mermaid couture brought the community together for its sixth annual Mermaid Festival and Promenade on Saturday.Organized by the Mermaid Society of Texas, The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest has been an annual San Marcos event since 2016. Founder of the Mermaid Society of Texas, July Moreno, was inspired by the rich mermaid history of San Marcos that traces back to the Aquarena Springs amusement park to create The Mermaid Society.The organization's main goal is to raise awareness of the San Marcos River, and the Mermaid Festival, its biggest event, does that by utilizing San Marcos' title as the Mermaid Capital of Texas.

'Black Girl Stuff' is back after a two-week hiatus! In this week's episode, hosts Akilah Ffriend, Brii Renee, Demetria Obilor, Tori Brixx and resident correspondent Kennedy Rue talked body dysmorphia and social media's role in it, code-switching, gatekeeping Black slang, and more. As far as interviews, Tyler James Williams, Kenan Thompson, and Tyler Perry made appearances. Ja Rule also took some time to chat about Murder Inc., the record label's recent docuseries, and Ashanti vs. Irv Gotti. And of course, there were the BG Bosses of the Week.

Finally, serious questions are being raised about the charity's ‘affirmation' approach to gender identity. It's tempting to wonder what was going through the mind of Dr Belinda Bell when she told a packed court that Mermaids, the controversial trans children's charity she chairs, ‘[doesn't] give medical advice'. Because now, less than two weeks since she made it, this claim looks more than a little questionable. Bell was giving evidence in a case launched by Mermaids against the government regulator, the Charity Commission, over its decision to grant the LGB Alliance charitable status.

The Sanderson sisters descended on New York City on Tuesday night, bringing their magic to the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 as stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy walked the red carpet. The actresses are all returning to their roles for the sequel 29 years after the fist movie, which became a cult Disney classic over the years since its release. With fans excited to see the child-hungry witches run amok in Salem once more, its stars were ready to put on a fashionable display at the event.

The Charity Commission confirmed in a statement that there is no investigation into Mermaids at this time. (Getty/Anatoliy Cherkasov) Rumours that the Charity Commission is 'investigating' trans youth charity Mermaids over safeguarding concerns are false. On Monday (26 September), The Telegraph published a story headlined: 'Trans charity faces watchdog scrutiny amid child chest-binding revelations'. The article followed up a previous story, branded by The Telegraph as an 'investigation', which relied entirely on an unidentified adult masquerading as a 14-year-old child to access services from Mermaids, including the charity's youth forum and web chat helpline.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: 74th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS — Pictured: Lily James arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. — (Photo by Evans Vestal Ward/NBC via Getty Images) 2022 is Lily James‘ year to shine – literally. After several iconic acting roles (including her star turn as Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy) and a bunch of award nominations, the actor has now been announced as the new face of Charlotte Tilbury. As revealed in a statement from the wildly popular beauty brand, James will front the first-ever campaign for Charlotte's Magic Cream, which is one of the makeup legend's best-selling products.

Marcell Jacobs and Nicole Daza are husband and wife. The Olympic champion and his partner said 'yes' with a civil ceremony on 17 September during a super armored and exclusive ceremony. Despite this – thanks to the many fans, friends and onlookers, who awaited the couple's arrival – it was possible to observe their special day from afar. In this short video you can see the bride, Nicole Daza, getting out of the car to reach the motorboat that took her from the shore of Lake Garda that bathes the municipality of Desenzano to Gardone Riviera, in the Brescia area, where the wedding took place.

The opinions expressed in this article are the writer's own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. Recently Halle Bailey posted a teaser on her Instagram page announcing to the world the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, in which she stars as Ariel. This teaser sent the internet into a frenzy by showcasing the mermaid's signature purple top, green tail, and GORGEOUS red locs. Disney has only had one black princess in its entirety, Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frog, voiced by Anika Noni Rose.

A warning for all girls who grew up in the early nineties: it's time to prepare the handkerchiefs. The first official teaser trailer for Disney's live-action 'The Little Mermaid' he's outand it's a time bomb for anyone with an easy tear. The movie anticipates the new remake of the 1989 Oscar-winning animated colossal, which Disney has decided to replicate with real actors and which will be released in cinemas on May 26, 2023.. THE MOST MAGICAL STORY ON EARTH: 50 YEARS OF WALT DISNEY WORLD – In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, ABC will present a spectacular television event, The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World, taking viewers on a historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World in Florida.

When Shannon and Chandra LaNier showed their children the trailer for The Little Mermaid featuring Black American singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, they were met with screams of excitement and yells of "She's Black!" Shannon uploaded his kids' reaction to the trailer to Instagram in celebration of the new Black iteration of the classic princess movie. Like so many other Black children and parents, the LaNier's felt they were being seen when the new version of Ariel swam by with her red locks trailing behind her.

Chloe Bailey is giving her sister Halle Bailey her flowers after the release of the first trailer for The Little Mermaid. The first teaser trailer for the Disney film was released this week at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, as fans got to see Halle, who plays Ariel performing 'Part of Your World' from the movie. On Saturday, Chloe reacted to the trailer where she spoke about being proud of Halle as a model of representation for millions of black children across the world. 'I just need to say how proud I am as a sister, I know it came out a couple days ago but guys when I saw the trailer I cried,' Choe said in an Instagram Live video.