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7 'The Little Mermaid' Character Posters Revealed: See How Ursula, Prince Eric, Flounder, Sebastian & More Look in the Live Action Movie!

The seven main leads in The Little Mermaid are featured in character on these newly released character posters!

Fans are loving the depiction of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, and, of course, Halle Bailey as Ariel! Other character posters released were for Flounder the fish, Sebastian the Crab, Scuttle the Seagull and King Triton!

The film hits theaters on May 26.

Keep reading to see all 7 character posters….

Melissa McCarthy is 2023 People's Beautiful Issue Cover Star

Melissa McCarthy is the cover star for People‘s 2023 “Beautiful Issue.”

The 52-year-old actress stars as the sea witch Ursula in Disney’s upcoming live action The Little Mermaid, which will be released May 26.

She says being chosen for this honor says something to her younger self and hopes it does the same for others too.

“I thought the younger version of myself or everybody out there who maybe isn’t like the youngest, the whatever, I kind of felt like it was saying something really lovely to my younger self, to my 20-year-old self,” Melissa told People. “Maybe to other people too.”

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Melissa McCarthy Discusses Her Inner Drag Queen, Says She Influenced Her Portrayal of Ursula in 'Little Mermaid'

Melissa McCarthy pulled influence from drag culture while portraying Ursula in the upcoming live action retelling of The Little Mermaid.

The 52-year-old actress plays the wicked sea witch, who will face off against Halle Bailey‘s version of Ariel in the new movie.

Fans may not be aware, but Ursula was originally inspired by a drag queen named Divine. Melissa addressed drag culture in a recent interview while discussing how she got into character.

Read more about Melissa McCarthy’s prep to play Ursula…More Here! »

Melissa McCarthy Wears The Wildest Outfits For 'Bernard & The Genie' Filming - See Them All!

Melissa McCarthy is going all out with her wardrobe for her upcoming movie, Bernard and the Genie!

The 52-year-old actress was spotted in not just one or two crazy outfits, but five!

Over the past few weeks in New York City, Melissa has been seen in super bright colors and patterns for her role in the upcoming flick, which she stars opposite Paapa Essiedu.

In one of the wildest looks, Melissa can be seen in a pink and blue fuzzy coat, huge statement matching necklaces, a dog purse and turban. In another, she was dressed in a neon jumpsuit, reminiscent of a construction worker, pairing it with a jeweled hard hat.

The upcoming movie is said to be “a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.”

Bernard and the Genie is written by Richard Curtis and directed by Sam Boyd, for a Peacock debut.

Check out a gallery full of the wild outfits that Melissa McCarthy has been wearing for Bernard and the Genie…More Here! »

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Christian Siriano Created Melissa McCarthy's Dress Just Days Ahead Of The 2023 Oscars!

Melissa McCarthy had a big fashion moment at the 2023 Academy Awards

The 52-year-old actress hit the red carpet in a stunning Christian Siriano look for the big event on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood – and it was created with just days to go ahead of the show.

If you recall, Christian‘s studio actually flooded earlier in the week when a pipe burst, and Melissa‘s original dress was one of the pieces that didn’t survive it.

“Everything was okay, but it wasn’t perfect — and it has to be perfect on a night like tonight or they just won’t wear it,” he told E!. “So we were just freaking out all day.”

He added, “It’s a big moment. She’s about to be in such an incredible film for Disney playing Ursula in The Little Mermaid, how fabulous. So I just wanted to give her a really fabulous fashion moment.”

If you missed it, watch the trailer now!

Check out 15+ pictures of Melissa McCarthy at the 2023 Oscars…More Here! »

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'The Little Mermaid' Trailer Debuts During Oscars 2023, Showcases Halle Bailey's 'Part Of Your World' & More - Watch Now!

The trailer for The Little Mermaid just debuted during the 2023 Oscars and it’s teasing another Disney hit!!!

The upcoming movie, directed by Rob Marshall, will star Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and the voices of Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle, among many others.

Keep reading to watch the trailer…More Here! »

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These Celebrities All Revealed That Designers Have Refused to Dress Them For Award Shows or Events, Some Reasons Why Explained

Certain celebrities have been coming forward for years saying that a select few designers won’t dress them for awards shows.

We compiled a list of all the stars who have called out fashion houses for refusing to dress them for a variety of reasons.

If you don’t know, singer Bebe Rexha went viral back in 2019 when she came forward and explained that some designers have told her they won’t dress her and she explained their reason why.

With the 2023 SAG Awards airing last night, we’re looking back at some of the talent that has come forward with these revelations over the years.

Keep reading to see which celebrities were refused by designers for award shows…