The Little Mermaid

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By Alex Perry

Kingdom Hearts' Ursula Guide: How to battle the sea witch and win the boss fight

Find out how to defeat the 'Little Mermaid' villain in the Disney/'Final Fantasy' crossover RPG.

7 ways the live-action 'Little Mermaid' will confuse Disney fans

By Carey Purcell
A new kind of mermaid has splashed into town.

The original 'Beauty and the Beast' cartoon was a metaphor for AIDS

By Brianna Provenzano
The 1991 film's lyricist, Howard Ashman, was HIV-positive. He saw himself reflected in the film's material.

'The Lure' Review: The mermaid-musical-romance-horror-comedy you've been waiting for

By Miles Surrey
'The Lure' is somehow all of these things at once — and it mostly works.

Happy Birthday to Lin-Manuel Miranda! Here's what's in store for the 'Hamilton' genius

By Carey Purcell
'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's next projects include TV shows, movies and more theater.
By Jordan Appugliesi

The 'Beauty and the Beast' soundtrack features a duet from Ariana Grande and John Legend

It's a song as old as time.

Lyrics to your favorite childhood Disney musicals: From 'Beauty and the Beast' to 'Frozen'

By Jordan Appugliesi
The lyrics to your favorite Disney musicals.

Angela Lansbury sings 'Beauty and the Beast' live at the Disney film's 25th anniversary

By Miles Surrey
Mrs. Potts has still got it.

Disney’s 'Moana' Will Not Have a Love Interest For Its Protagonist

By Miles Surrey
'Moana' will follow in the footsteps of 'Frozen', and that's a good thing.
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11 Disney Characters Who Are Queer AF

By Mathew Rodriguez
They're drawn this way.
By Anna Swartz

Watch Sal Valentinetti's 'America's Got Talent' Performance Blow the Judges Away: Video

Sal Valentinetti did it his way with a Frank Sinatra cover.

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The Untold Story of Ursula, Disney's First (and Only) Plus-Size Style Icon

By Rachel Lubitz
You definitely remember her.

Here's How Short Your Favorite Movies Would Be If You Removed Male Characters

By Kevin O'Keeffe
The gender disparity in 'Frozen' bothered us, anyway.

Adele Grew a Beard During Her Pregnancy and That Beard Was Named Larry

By Nicolas DiDomizio
Hello from the other side (of Adele's beard).
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It's Not Just Donald Trump — The 2016 Election Has Been All About Dicks and Balls

By Nicolas DiDomizio
Hi, Trump. Please never talk about your penis again. Sincerely, the world.
By Mathew Rodriguez

The Gay Disney Prince Story You Always Wanted Is Here

These princes get a happily ever after.

These Adorable GIFs Show Disney Princesses Falling in Love With Each Other

By Nicolas DiDomizio
Princess + Princess = Awww.
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This Dad's Reaction to His Son's 'Little Mermaid' Doll? "Yeah!"

By Elizabeth Plank
"Yeah!"

'Realistic' Movie Trailer Exposes an Ugly Truth About 'The Little Mermaid'

By Derrick Clifton
This beloved Disney classic may not have a lot to love.

Scientists Have Created Crystals That Make Breathing Underwater a Reality

By Matt Essert
And there are applications for medical science too.
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By Eliel Cruz

Here's What It Would Look Like if Disney Characters Came Out of the Closet

A different kind of happily ever after.

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What Disney Princesses Would Look Like As Other Races

By Zak Cheney-Rice
These photos upend Disney's troubled history of stereotyping characters of color.
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An Artist Took Disney Characters and Put Them Into Real Life Situations

By Zak Cheney-Rice
You'll never look at these films the same way again.

9 Harmful Stereotypes We Never Realized Our Favorite Disney Movies Taught Us

By Michelle Juergen
Beneath the smiles, flowers and singing woodland creatures lies a host of offensive misconceptions that shaped our generation.

The Problematic Disney Body Image Trend We're Not Talking About

By Lauren Davidson
As the most influential children's storyteller today, Disney should be held to a higher standard.
By Julianne Ross

Sofia Coppola's 'Little Mermaid' Might Be the Feminist Movie Makeover We've Been Waiting For

This is not your childhood's Ariel.

8 Images of Gender-Bending Disney Characters Showcase a Different Type of Beauty

By Tom Barnes
Love it.

6 Disney Films That Are Undeniably Racist and Sexist

By Veronica Agard
We all know that Disney relied on racist and sexist stereotypes in its early days. But how much has changed in Disney's 90 year career?

Why These Baby Names Suddenly Became Popular

By Hannah Loewentheil
Americans are highly influenced by pop culture, but can you guess which names from our favorite movies, books, and TV shows rose to the top of baby name charts?

5 Reasons Mermaids Are the New Vampires

By Michelle Adams
Vampires may be popular right now, but mermaids are becoming the creature of fascination.
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