Halle Bailey made headlines in 2019 when it was announced she would be playing Ariel in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Though it was such an exciting time for the actor, it's also been difficult due to racist backlash.Since then, Bailey has found ways on how to best deal with challenges presented. "It's important to have a strong support system around you," she told Variety. "It's hard to carry the weight of the world on your own."Thankfully, Bailey had her grandparents to lean o...
Serena Williams has announced she's planning to retire from tennis after the U.S. open, which commences on August 29 and ends on September 11.The 40-year-old pro athlete first shared the news in her latest Vogue story, noting the choice has been a difficult but necessary one for her to fully focus on this next chapter in her life, which revolves more around Serena Ventures and her family."I have never liked the word retirement," she told the outlet. "It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I...
Keke Palmer is often using her social media platforms to spread positivity. Recently, the Nope star shared a video along with an uplifting message. In the clip, Palmer is listening to Beyoncé's track "Alien Superstar," which inspired the pick-me-up, proving just how powerful Queen B's impact on one's self-esteem can be."[Let] me tell you something," Palmer begins with the song playing in the background. "If you woke up this morning and you wasn't sure about what was going on with you or you jus...
This past week, Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney opened up about her finances, stating that she can't afford to take a break. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the emerging starlet reveals, "If I wanted to take a six-month break, I don't have the income to cover that. I don't have someone supporting me, I don't have anyone I can turn to, to pay my bills or call for help. They don't pay actors like they used to."While Sweeney's statements bear some weight as streaming is changing the e...