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,
Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists
Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.
John Lennon's lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction
A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction in May after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain.
Ryan Gosling's 'The Fall Guy' is a love letter to stunt performers
After serving "Kenergy" with "Barbie", actor Ryan Gosling turns the spotlight on the moviemakers whose job is to shine on screen while remaining invisible in "The Fall Guy".
Global Village announces free entry for kids
Children up to 12 years old will receive complimentary admission to Dubai's Global Village.
Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham's 50th
It’s a Spice Girls reunion!
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
