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,
UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more offences
British police has said on Tuesday that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with two new counts of serious sexual assault.
Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations
US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has announced on Monday through Instagram that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.
Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', dies at 74
Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday.
Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer dies at 96
Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer has died at the age of 96, Austrian news agency APA reported on Sunday.
Third 'Avatar' film lights up global box offices
Director James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has kicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts for the epic movie franchise's third film.
