WBUR

I like you new 'Little Mermaid.' I just want more

Halle Bailey with young fans at the UK Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" on May 15, 2023 in London, England. (Kate Green/Getty Images for Disney) We are living in the era of the remake. And ...
NOLA.com

For a moment, I became a mermaid at New Orleans' Audubon Aquarium: Here's what it was like.

When the Audubon Aquarium asked if I would like to try my hand at mermaiding, there was only one answer: Absolutely. I clearly had no idea what would be involved. Perhaps there were elements of ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Float on! A behind-the-scenes look at Mermaid Parade float-building, costume-making and more

Over more than four decades, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade — the marquee summer event in Coney Island, a haven for artistic and off-beat New Yorkers — has become known for its extravagant, ...
Salon

“The Little Mermaid” and Disney’s dilemma: Why no Black prince?

I took my baby girl to see Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” Now I have unnecessary explaining to do. Getting a three-year-old excited to see a Disney movie is never ...
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I became a Weeki Wachee mermaid at Sirens of the Deep camp, and you can too

WEEKI WACHEE — The water is cold, but I’m too nervous to shiver. Instead, I propel my arms forward and think graceful thoughts. Flashes of purple and blue tails from my siren sisters flicker nearby.
LGBTQ Nation

Mermaids, unicorns, vampires are an empowering part of our queer folk heritage

As a kid, Sacha Coward used to sneak downstairs and watch The Little Mermaid every day before school. He was too young to understand its appeal. As an adult, he’d learn that the original fairytale was ...
The Daily Californian

In another life, I was a mermaid

I can’t swim. Not even a little bit. And yet, I’m fully convinced I would’ve made an amazing mermaid. Now, you might think not being able to swim is a deal-breaker for official mermaid status, but I ...
Cinema Blend

I Finally Watched The Little Mermaid And Now I Have Hope For Future Disney Live-Action Movies

Like many people who grew up with Disney animated movies, they hold a special place in my heart. However, unlike some, I don’t gatekeep them. In fact, I have been excited about the possibility of them ...
Charlotte Observer

Professional mermaid dreamed of a tail. So, what’s reality like now that she has one?

It’s a pretty typical Thursday morning at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: kids learning how to swim, triathletes logging laps, grandmothers bopping through water aerobics. Well, typical save, ...
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Mermaid Slime Recipe for Kids

If you're looking for a fun, low-prep activity that’s packed with sparkle and sensory magic, this mermaid slime recipe is a must-try. It's everything sparkly, stretchy, and shimmery that kids love, ...
The Advocate

For a moment, I became a mermaid at New Orleans' Audubon Aquarium: Here's what it was like.

Mermaiding is a verb. When the Audubon Aquarium asked if I would like to try my hand at mermaiding, there was only one answer: Absolutely. I clearly had no idea what would be involved. Perhaps there ...