Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, bridging Motown’s old and new school, will host a a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed the music landscape.

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Moviegoers wanted to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.

Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off on May 5 with the release of Disney and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

There is something for everyone at the movies this summer, both in theaters and streaming at home.

Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 from Times Square on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation.

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Chanel brought Paris Fashion Week to its final day with a runway show that illustrated how designers and the people they dress want to look to the future with optimism.

Artists including Chloe x Halle, Black Thought of the Roots and H.

(CNN) - Harry Styles was never even announced for the role of Prince Eric in the live-action "The Little Mermaid," but that hasn't stopped people from mourning over reports that he has turned down the project. So much so, people on social media have been buzzing for weeks that it was practically a done deal. The Wrap reported that Styles had turned down the role and other outlets were soon to follow. "Right so going from 'harry styles confirmed to be prince eric' to 'anything is yet to be confirmed" all the way to 'harry styles has denied the role of prince eric' all in a matter of hours has been the worst form of heartbreak i have ever experienced," one person tweeted. Perhaps Styles, who received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2017 film "Dunkirk," will turn up in other films.

Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ELLEHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Melissa McCarthy is obviously interested in taking on the role of Ursula in Disney's live-action "Little Mermaid," winking at the camera when Jimmy Kimmel asked her if she'd be playing the part. The actress addressed the rumors during her Monday night appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after discussing her worst date ever and how her elderly father has started trapping squirrels in his car. "I read that you are going to be a part of the live-action remake of 'Little Mermaid,'" Kimmel asked. Her only worry was embarrassing her kids with her portrayal of the sea witch, who grants a mermaid (Ariel) a wish at great cost.

Joe Scarnici/Getty ImagesBURBANK, Calif. - "The Little Mermaid" casting games are already in full swing. "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews tweeted a photoshopped pic of himself as King Triton, the ruler of the under the ocean kingdom Atlantica. !," Crews tweeted. "Hey, has @terrycrews been cast as King Triton in the new Little Mermaid yet?," writer Ben Bertoli tweeted days before Crews did. "I've said this from day one: please make Idris Elba King Triton.

When news broke that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in the upcoming live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid," the internet grew confused. HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - When news broke that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in the upcoming live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid," the internet grew confused. With quick glance at the name, and her stunning face, it appeared it was Halle Berry who had been cast in the role. Bailey, 19, forms half the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. It will be exciting to see her take on Ariel, who trades in her beautiful singing voice for human legs.

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Halle Bailey, who is one half of the musical duo, "Chloe X Halle," has just been cast as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action movie of "The Little Mermaid." (CNN) - Halle Bailey will be belting out tunes under the sea very soon. The singer, who is one half of the musical duo, "Chloe X Halle," has just been cast as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action movie of "The Little Mermaid." Bailey took to Twitter to say it was a "dream come true." Melissa McCarthy has reportedly been cast as the villain, Ursula.