Halle Bailey performed “Part of Your World” live during American Idol’s Disney Night on Sunday. Dressed in a shimmery blue gown with a watery Magic Kingdom’s castle behind her, Bailey channeled Ariel’s yearning to be human and the underwater magic of The Little Mermaid. Her rendition serves as the lead …
Read More »'Part of the Same World': Jodi Benson Gave Her Blessing to 'The Little Mermaid' Successor Halle Bailey
Being a Disney princess is no small job. Jodi Benson, who portrayed Ariel in the original The Little Mermaid (1989), has only had to handle being the voice of a beloved character. But her successor Halle Bailey has become both the voice and the face of the red-headed mermaid in …
Read More »Halle Bailey Dreams Whozits and Whatzits Galore on New Version of 'Part of Your World'
Halle Bailey has shared her new rendition of The Little Mermaid classic, “Part of Your World.” The song is one of the most famous from the original animated Little Mermaid, with Ariel excitedly dreaming of life on land and trying to get a handle on some human vocabulary. Over a …
Read More »Chlöe x Halle Reunite for Hit-Filled Mixtape Medley Showdown on 'That's My Jam'
Chlöe x Halle’s large-scale endeavors as solo musicians have found the two sisters in the center of constant comparisons and makeshift competitions in the pop arena. But during their latest appearance on Jimmy Fallon‘s That’s My Jam, Chlöe and Halle Bailey faced off in the only kind of showdown they’re …
Read More »Chlöe Bailey Shares Reaction to Seeing Sister Halle in 'Little Mermaid' Trailer
Chlöe Bailey stopped by the Drew Barrymore Show for Wednesday’s episode, and spoke about how proud she was of her sister Halle, who stars in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining ofThe Little Mermaid. The “Pray It Away” singer recalled the first time she saw Halle as Ariel in the film’s trailer, …
Read More »Halle Bailey Reflects on 'The Little Mermaid' Trailer Reaction: 'It Was Definitely a Shock'
In a new interview with Edition magazine, Halle Bailey discussed embodying Ariel in Disney‘s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid, noting that the response to the trailer was a “shock.” Despite many racist comments, however, the actress and singer was grateful that young women of color were able to …
Read More »Halle Bailey Debuts Action-Filled 'The Little Mermaid' Official Trailer at the Oscars
Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey took the Oscars stage to unviel the official trailer for their highly-anticipated film The Little Mermaid. The 2-minute video gave fans their most in-depth look yet at the action to come with the Disney live-action. “It has been such an honor stepping into the iconic …
Read More »'The Little Mermaid' Teaser: Ursula's Villainous Cackle Threatens to Drown Out Halle Bailey's Voice
The live adaption of The Little Mermaid introduced its audience to the new Ariel last year when Halle Bailey‘s heavenly vocals were put on full display in the film’s first-look teaser trailer. Singing “Part of Your World,” the mermaid moved through the ocean and looked towards the surface with wonder …
Read More »Halle Bailey Reflects on Bringing 'the Essence of Me' to Ariel in Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid'
Much to the dismay of racists online, Halle Bailey —of the celebrated sister duo Chloe x Halle —has embodied the titular red-haired mermaid in Disney‘s forthcoming live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid. The actress and singer spoke out about the importance of representation onscreen and why, specifically, her own hair …
Read More »Disney Shares First Glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' Teaser
Disney diehards were treated to a short preview of R&B singer and actress Halle Bailey’s performance as Ariel Friday when the studio released the first official teaser for the forthcoming live-action remake of the beloved 1989 animated musical, The Little Mermaid. The clip displays the film’s dazzling underwater effects before …
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