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The Little Mermaid: Melissa McCarthy says drag queens influenced her Ursula role

April 10, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Melissa McCarthy revealed that drag queens inspired her upcoming role as Ursula in The Little Mermaid live-action film. On 26 May, Disney fans will finally be treated to the highly anticipated remake of the beloved animated feature. Led by Chicago director Rob Marshall, the film is set to feature an all-star cast, including multi-hyphenate talent Halle Bailey as Ariel, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Digs as Sebastian, Awkwafina as Scuttle and Jonah Hauer-King as the dreamy Prince Eric. However, one character that fans are eager to see in the…

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Drag Race star Nina West to play Divine in new Weird Al Yankovic biopic

September 12, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Nina West is set to portray drag legend Divine in the upcoming film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Since Nina’s controversial elimination on Drag Race’s 11th season, the fan favourite queen has remained booked and busy. From her various high-profile adverts to her critically acclaimed children’s album Drag Is Magic, the talented performer has expertly crafted her own lane in the entertainment sphere. With her music and drag career showing no signs of slowing down, Nina has shifted her focus to the acting world with her new role in the…