Disney has officially found its Ariel for the hotly anticipated live-action remake of the ‘Little Mermaid.’ Her name? Halle Bailey from Grammy nominated sister group Chloe X Halle. 

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Little Mix‘s popularity spreads far and wide. And the Pop quad are ensuring they embrace all corners of their fanbase.

This week, that mission brought took them Down Under to the ‘The Voice Australia’ where they scorched the stage a spirited performance of new single ‘Bounce Back.’

The appearance saw the ladies reunite with coach Kelly Rowland, who helped piece the group together during her stint as a judge on ‘The X Factor UK’ in 2011.

It also comes as they gear up for a new album and for the ‘LM5 Tour‘ (for the previous), which launches in the summer and pulls into Aus in December.

Pending then, watch Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne in action after the jump…

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‘Thotiana’ rapper Blueface made headlines this week when a clip of him throwing his mom and sister out of his house went viral.

At the time, and based on the content of the vid, the take-away was that the rising star tossed his family out in favor of a girlfriend. And her caught a lot of flack from fans because of it.

Now, he’s defending himself with an alternate take on what transpired. His words below…

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‘Good Morning America’ viewers woke up on July 2 to a whole lotta hits wielded by the likes of TLC, Flo Rida, and Nelly.

The trio of acts, gearing up for their shared headlining ‘Whole Lotta Hits’ tour set to kick off in Tuscaloosa, AL on July 23 (click here for full list of dates), took to ‘GMA’ yesterday to give fans a taste of what they can expect on the high octane outing.

Did you miss any of the action? Look below to see their medley and check out the supporting interview:

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As the Taylor Swift/Scooter Braun battle rages on (click here for details), fans, industry analysts, and celebrities alike continue to weigh and pick sides on the debate. Like we reported here, while the likes of Demi Lovato and Justin Bieber defend the good name of Braun (who also serves as their manager), Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Halsey, and many more have shifted their support to the side of Swift.

And, while Lovato and Bieber have earned quite the tongue lashings from the swarm of Swifties (Taylor fans) leaving stinging comments on their respective social media handles, another singer-songwriter is swinging atop headlines for her support of Braun in ways unlike her Pop contemporaries: ‘Chandelier’ singer Sia.  After the 43-year-old took to Twitter to say…

…she landed on the radar of Swift’s devoted followers who unearthed a live video of her performing in what appears to be blackface.  A day after enduring vicious Twitter attack, the hitmaker spoke out against claims of racism.

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Grace Jones has pulled the plug on her return to the James Bond movie empire following an on-set disagreement.

I want to watch “A View to Kill” now. Solely for Grace Jones.

— Jay Dee (@JayAreDeez) July 2, 2019

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ASAP Rocky has been arrested.

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The K-Pop force BTS has topped the Pollstar Live 75 chart after earning north of $5 million from just six live shows.

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Nicki Minaj has a hit on her hands.

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The fallout between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun is raging on.

As widely reported, chaos ensued when news hit that the mega-manager had purchased the singer’s former label Big Machine – in the process snapping up the masters of her entire catalogue.

Swift reacted with a scathing indictment of Braun and Big Machine – both of whom have denied her take on the episode.

Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta took it a step further and stressed that the star was given the chance to bid on her music.

Her lawyer says otherwise. His words below…

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With the world on the edge of its seat for the arrival of ‘The Lion King’ on July 19th, Disney have given a detailed glimpse into the making of the surefire blockbuster.

In a brand new featurette, viewers are welcomed into the creation process of the Jon Favreau production – both theatrically and musically.

The lush world ‘The Jungle Book’ director created for the film is paired with a look into the recording of its highly anticipated soundtrack; a colossal compilation (due July 11th) which’ll feature contributions from stars Beyonce and Donald Glover as well as production from Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Lebo M, Tim Rice, and Elton John. 

So, what are you waiting for? Journey into the world of ‘The Lion King’ ahead of its big screen debut below…

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‘The Lion King’ charges into theaters on July 19th and is fast shaping to be one of the biggest movies in recent years.

Beyond being one of Disney‘s most successful franchises, the live-action incarnation of the flick is especially anticipated thanks to the starring roles of Beyonce and Donald Glover, who play Nala and Simba respectively.

With the release date fast approaching, Queen Bey has signalled her excitement by sharing a promo snap of her face to face with her counterpart. Check out the pic above.

The 23-time Grammy winner is confirmed to play an integral role in both the film and its music, with director Jon Favreau confirming she has recorded an original song too.

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