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Melissa McCarthy Says Drag Inspired Her Ursula Performance In 'The Little Mermaid'

Melissa McCarthy told Entertainment Weekly her performance as Ursula in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid was inspired by drag. “There’s a drag queen that lives in me,” she told the outlet. “I’m always right on the verge of going full-time with her.” McCarthy added, “To keep the humor and the sadness and the edginess to Ursula is everything I want in a character — and frankly, everything I want in a drag queen.” #TheTeaWithNatalie

Coachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Both Weekends

This year, for the first time, Coachella will livestream all six stages across both weekends. Plus, archived sets will be available each night following the livestream, and many performances will be made available on demand.

Lizzo Launches New Line Of Shapewear

The four-time Grammy winner has long been vocal about her support for LGBTQ rights. In fact, Yitty’s new line comes just a couple weeks after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed highly controversial bills targeting trans and nonbinary youth, which Lizzo has denounced.

Bad Bunny's First Onscreen Kiss Was with a Man

Bad Bunny's first onscreen kiss was with a MAN . . . and he joked that it's a penalty for being with so many women. But he says it wasn't uncomfortable and it was very cool. #TheTeaWithNatalie

SZA Teams With Kim Kardashian To Launch Underwear Campaign

SZA has teamed with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear band to launch a new underwear campaign. The launch coincided with the final stop on SZA’s SOS Tour at the Forum in Los Angeles. Look for the images across digital and social platforms, as well as billboards across the U.S.

Gwyneth Paltrow Heads To Court In Utah For 2016 Ski Accident Trial

The trial surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2016 ski accident began in Utah Tuesday (March 21st). According to court documents, retired optometrist Terry Sanderson claims Paltrow was skiing “out of control” when she hit him in the back, “knocking him down hard, knocking him out, and causing a brain injury, four broken ribs and other serious injuries.” Paltrow denies these claims and says Sanderson is the one who crashed into her. She believes the lawsuit is “an attempt to exploit her celebrity and wealth.”

Ed Sheeran's Upcoming Single Is About the Loss of a Friend

Ed Sheeran's upcoming single "Eyes Closed" is about the death of a friend. He says, quote, "[It's about] feeling like every time you go out and you expect to just bump into them, and everything just reminds you of them and things you did together." #TheTeaWithNatalie

Oscars Recap

"Everything Everywhere" Won All of the Oscars All at Once