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The official movie poster for the original The Little Mermaid premiered in 1989. Halle Bailey, a 19-year-old singer and actress, was recently casted as Ariel in the live-action remake. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Casting a black Little Mermaid is another breakthrough for Disney

Gabby Pardo August 5, 2019
On July 3, Disney announced on their Facebook page that black 19-year-old rhythm and blues singer and actress, Halle Bailey, will be playing princess Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” live-action remake.
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Tabler Terror Fest kicks off Halloweekend

Tabler Terror Fest kicks off Halloweekend

David Pepa November 4, 2015
The Tabler Terror Fest brought zombies, the Power Rangers and a werewolf together to jumpstart Halloween on Oct. 30.
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The art of role-playing: how to spice up your love life with more props, costumes and characters than a movie set

The art of role-playing: how to spice up your love life with more props, costumes and characters than a movie set

Krysten Massa February 11, 2015
The definition of role-playing, courtesy of Urban Dictionary: A bedroom practice in which partners dress up and pretend to be someone else for sexual satisfaction.
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Cosmic Couple Shooting for the Stars

Christian Santana April 26, 2011

Though they often stick close during performances and presentations, the characters Solas Teev and Nara Pel may not have ever known each other in the Star Wars universe were it not for Jedi holocron technology...

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I-CON Celebrates 30th

Ann Luk April 26, 2011

At age 30, I-CON has not forgotten what it means to have a good time, even if its curfew is earlier.   “We used to be here until two, but we got chased out at 11 a.m.,” said Erika Warecki,...

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