Netflix Increases Representation For Women, Some Underrepresented Racial Groups On & Off Screen But Still Has Strides To Make — Report

and that's thanks to Halle Bailey.The 23-year-old stars as the titular, headstrong princess in Disney's new live-action reimagining, and her casting has hit home in a big way for little Black girls who are seeing themselves portrayed as the beloved Disney character for the first time onscreen.The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton, with Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.The role feels like a dream come true according to Bailey, whose previous forays into acting include starring alongside her older sister and musical partner, Chlöe Bailey, on Freeform's  series. The singer tells ET that while it «feels absolutely amazing» to join the iconic ranks of the Disney Princesses, being one of the few Black Princesses is on a whole new level.«I just am really grateful to be in this position,» Bailey tells ET's Nischelle Turner, citing Brandy Norwood's Cinderella and Anika Noni Rose's Princess Tiana as her inspirations.«I loved Brandy as Cinderella; she was so amazing, such a role model and inspiration and a really big kind of studying point for me as I was taking on Ariel,» Bailey shares.

Golda Rosheuvel has won over a legion of fans for her portrayal as Queen Charlotte in both Bridgerton and the new prequel show, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.The star, 53, had a long career before being cast in the smash hit Netflix series, which has several of its' sets available to rent to fans, and has appeared in a number of other shows, including Luther, Silent Witness and EastEnders. She’s also an acclaimed stage actress and has scored roles in long-running West End shows such as The Lion King, which she starred in between 2009 and 2011, The Tempest and The Colour Purple.The actress has also been a longtime advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry, and is the patron of charity Acting For a Change, which works to promote inclusion in the business.

Glynis Johns has been a bikini-clad pin-up, a famous character actor, an Oscar nominee, and a Bafta award winner. The British actress has appeared in countless films - being perhaps best-remembered for starring in Mary Poppins - alongside everyone from David Niven to Sandra Bullock, and later in much-loved TV shows like Batman, Scooby Doo, and Cheers. What's most remarkable is that her stage debut as a baby occurred 100 years ago this autumn - which means she is fast approaching her centenary.

As Eurovision reaches it’s exciting conclusion on Saturday, actress and comedian Catherine Tate will be the lucky star reading out the results of the UK’s vote at the annual song contest. The actress and comedian, 53, will deliver the results of the country’s national jury – including the coveted “douze points” – live from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday. It will be the first time a UK spokesperson has announced the scores from the same location as the contest itself.

Dannii Minogue will be back on our TV screens this weekend as host of brand new LBGTQ+ dating show, I Kissed A Boy.The former X Factor judge has been busy working on Australia's version of The Masked Singer before handing the gig over to Mel B to take on her new BBC Three show. Away from her successful career, Dannii has a boyfriend of ten years, Adrian Newman.

Knowing producer Bill Lawrence has plenty of benefits, including access to his address book full of connections. That’s according to composer Tom Howe, who worked with Marcus Mumford and Ben Gibbard on the themes songs for two of Lawrence’s shows, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso and Shrinking, respectively.

Suzanne Somers passed on a big opportunity.

Charges against a police officer accused of rape and false imprisonment have been dropped.

Danny Walters’ EastEnders character Keanu Taylor has been embroiled in more than his fair share of drama - and surely there's more left to come. After first arriving on the scene back in 2017, he’s had an affair with a married woman only to face a murder plot at the hands of her jealous husband, embarked on a dangerous criminal career of his own and even faking his own death to avoid his past catching up with him.

The Spanish have a particular word to describe British tourists - and its origins suggest that it may not be a complimentary one. If you've ever been on a trip to Spain, you'll have likely heard the word 'guiri' uttered in relation to English speaking holidaymakers.

Max Fletcher made his debut as Marshall Hamston on Emmerdale earlier this year. He was introduced as a possible love interest for Arthur Thomas, and despite only being on the show for less than six months, has made quite the impact on fans. Since joining, Max’s character has had his fair share of heartbreaking scenes.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has put Bandidos, a thriller series about an underwater heist, into production.

Netflix is revealing a ton of new animated content!

Police have launched an urgent appeal to help track down a woman in Cheshire who was last seen three days ago.

Netflix is gearing up to release its next instalment in the Bridgerton series. The streaming giant has confirmed Queen Charlotte – a spin-off from the hit period drama – will drop later this Spring.

report from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Institute. The report, which analyzed credits for songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Year-End charts for eight years, found that in 2022, only 14% of the songwriters were women and only 3.4% of the producers were women. During the 8-year sample, of all women producers, only 26% were women of color.

Since returning to the iconic soap last year, Coronation Street’s killer Stephen Reed has rocked the cobbles, and put viewers at home on the edge of their seats numerous times, with some of them branding the plots he's involved in as "ridiculous". The 61 year old, who first joined the cast back in 1996 as Audrey Roberts’ illegitimate son, has been an on-again off-again recurring character over the years.

Over the weekend, the “Love Is Blind” reunion made headlines. But though the season 4 conclusion was filled with plenty of drama, it was Netflix’s inability to get the event, which had been advertised as its second live special, to stream on time.

reunion made headlines. But though the season 4 conclusion was filled with plenty of drama, it was Netflix's inability to get the event, which had been advertised as its second live special, to stream on time.After promises that they were waiting to start the special until it could stream, Netflix eventually gave up and recorded the reunion.

Prince Harry is set to attend King Charles’ coronation on May 6, but his relationship with his brother Prince William remains rocky, sources have said.