Melissa McCarthy could play Ursula in the live-action version of Little Mermaid.
The A-list actress is reportedly in early talks to appear in the movie.
The production, which is being directed by Rob Marshall, is expected to incorporate original songs from the 1989 animated film in addition to new music from artists like Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
K-pop band BTS wins top American Music Awards for second time
K-pop sensations BTS, the globally popular boy band that recently returned to the world stage after military service, scored the top honour of artist of the year on Monday at the fan-voted American Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Disney's new 'Star Wars' film opens with an estimated $165 million worldwide
New "Star Wars" film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is expected to end the US Memorial Day weekend with roughly $165 million in worldwide ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney said on Sunday.
Grief drama 'Everytime' wins Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes
Austrian director Sandra Wollner has won the Cannes Film Festival's second-tier Un Certain Regard selection on Friday with her understated family drama about grief, "Everytime."
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and pointed jokes about his forced departure from CBS.
Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theatres
"The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years, heads to theaters this weekend as Walt Disney bets on the charm of Baby Yoda to re-energise the film franchise.
Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message on Tuesday describing Arafat Day as the day of "forgiveness, mercy, and completion of faith".
Two more patients from Gaza are being treated at the UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.
