This Little Girl Filled an Empty Lip Balm Tube with Cheese & We Can’t Get Enough

by Erica LoopSeptember 19, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered how to sneak a snack into your mid-morning meeting, a nine-year-old girl from Missouri has an answer. Mom, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Valerie Schremp Hahn, shared the idea on Twitter in which her daugther used an empty lip balm tube container to bring cheddar cheese into school.

Schremp Hahn posted a pic of the cheesy tube on Twitter, adding, “My 9-year-old daughter has taken an old lip balm tube and filled it with cheese so she can eat it in class.”

My 9-year-old daughter has taken an old lip balm tube and filled it with cheese so she can eat it in class. pic.twitter.com/YEAqZx2wnr

— Valerie Schremp Hahn 📰 (@valeriehahn) September 17, 2019

So how did the nine-year-old come up with such a creative idea? The fourth-grader told BuzzFeed, “I was just looking on YouTube because I was bored and I found this video and I decided to do it.” She added, “I just took some of my dad’s cheese, sliced it up, and put it in the chapstick container.”

After filling the emptied and cleaned tubes with sharp cheddar from Aldi, the nine-year-old brought the snack in to sneak as a mid-testing treat. She added, “You can lick it and no one will know.” Genius!

If you’re looking for more ways to sneak a snack, check out the nine-year-old’s inspiration—Troom Troom’s YouTube video.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Troom Troom via YouTube

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This Dad’s Data May Have Unleashed a “Paw Patrol” Secret

by Erica LoopAugust 28, 2019

There’s some seriously furry favoritism going on in Paw Patrol. Data reporter and dad, Christopher Ingraham, recently analyzed the number of times Ryder assigns rescue duties and the results probably aren’t what you’d expect.

For a show that’s all about teamwork, Paw Patrol is heavily relying on one pup’s presence. As it turns out, based on Ingraham’s stats Chase has 61 deployments in seasons four through six. While that might not seem like a lot, Zuma only had 16!

Something about Paw Patrol was bothering the heck out of me and as it turns out there's an obsessively-maintained Wiki, so I crunched some numbers and, well, pic.twitter.com/ZkoHOu3Z3t

— Christopher Ingraham🦗 (@_cingraham) August 13, 2019

Ingraham tweeted his findings (complete with a graph of the data), getting plenty of responses from Zuma fans who were equally outraged at the deployment disparity. In a response to his initial post, Ingraham added, “Imagine having six dogs, and taking one of them on walkies four times as often as another one. What kind of example is this setting for our children?”

Of course, Zuma wasn’t the only pup missing out on the glory of rescue assignments. According to Ingraham’s chart, Sky had the second most deployments at 48, Rocky had 39, Rubble had 26 and Marshall had 25.

Even though the division of deployments isn’t exactly equal, we’re pretty sure this data will in no way impact your child’s overwhelming desire to watch Paw Patrol over and over and over again.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Paw Patrol via Instagram

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Disney’s Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Officially Has Its Ariel

by Shahrzad WarkentinJuly 11, 2019

News has been swirling about the cast of the new live-action The Little Mermaid which is in the works, and now fans can officially get a first look at the new Ariel.

Disney has revealed that R&B singer Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle will be joining the cast of The Little Mermaid as the golden-voiced mermaid turned human. “After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance—plus a glorious singing voice—all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” the film’s director Rob Marshall said in a statement.

Singer-actress Halle Bailey – part of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle – has nabbed the starring role of Ariel in #Disney's live-action remake of #TheLittleMermaid https://t.co/jDkrGWsYft pic.twitter.com/fi6L6b9JLu

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 3, 2019

Bailey joins the growing cast, which already includes Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina. Melissa McCarthy is also reportedly in talks to play the role of Ursula. This will be the first feature film role for Bailey who also stars in the Freeform series Grown-ish.

The new live action reboot will feature songs from the original animated film as well as new songs composed by Alan Menken and Hamilton sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is no stranger to Disney having written Oscar-nominated songs for Moana and Mary Poppins Returns.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Hollywood Reporter via Instagram

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Pixar Just Announced Its Next Film “Soul” & It Will Debut Next Year

by Shahrzad WarkentinJune 24, 2019

This weekend marks the release of Pixar’s Toy Story 4, but you won’t have to wait much longer for a new film from this powerhouse. Pixar has just revealed that it will release the new film Soul in 2020.

The details of Pixar’s Soul are under wraps, but Disney released a statement describing the story as follows, “Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interest come from? What is it that makes you… YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions.”

What #Soul says about the future of Pixar https://t.co/XwjQPg9M10 pic.twitter.com/kFvYuVU5oi

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 19, 2019

If the premise reminds you a little of another Pixar movie, Inside Out, it’s not all that surprising considering that both films are directed by Pixar vet Pete Doctor.

The movie isn’t the only Pixar film releasing next year. Despite generally releasing one film per year, the studio already announced another new movie, Onward, starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland, which will hit theaters on Mar. 6, 2020.

Soul will debut in theaters just four months later on Jun. 19, 2020.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: The Hollywood Reporter via Twitter

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The Spice Girls Are Coming Back, in a Posh New Animated Movie

by Erica LoopJune 13, 2019

It’s nostalgia time! The Spice Girls are about to make a major return—and it’s on the big screen.

According to recent reports, Paramount Animation is set to start production on an all-new animated Spice Girls movie. Even though the yet to be titled project isn’t an IRL flick, all five original members of the ’90s group will join the cast.

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Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger, and even Posh Spice are all coming back. Mireille Soria, Paramount Animation president, told The Hollywood Reporter the Spice Girls, “Had an idea that we’ve been developing.” Soria also added, “They are very involved.”

As of now Soria’s statement are the closest that Paramount Animation is getting to revealing details about the animated adventure. But reportedly the film will include both new and original Spice Girls songs.

While there’s no release date as of now, look for the movie to debut at the earliest in 2020.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Spice Girls via Instagram

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Here’s Why Jessica Alba & Her Daughter Went to Therapy

by Erica LoopJune 9, 2019

Actress, entrepreneur and mama Jessica Alba recently revealed she went to therapy—with her 10-year-old daughter Honor. During her Campus Media’s Her Conference, Alba got real about what it took for her to become the best mother possible.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alba told conference attendees that she started therapy with Honor to “learn to be a better mother and communicate better with her.” The actress also opened up about how her upbringing influenced this decision.

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Alba talked about her past, saying, “I didn’t grow up in an environment where you talked about this stuff, and it was just like shut it down and keep it moving.” She went on to add, “So I find a lot of inspiration just in talking to my kids.”

Of course, Alba isn’t only Honor’s mommy. She also has two other kiddos to talk to—daughter Haven and son Hayes.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Jessica Alba via Instagram

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Will Smith and Queen Latifah Are Making a Hip Hop “Romeo and Juliet” Musical for Netflix

by Shahrzad WarkentinMay 22, 2019

Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers have been adapted for the big and small screen multiple times, but never quite like this. Netflix has just announced a new hip hop musical Romeo and Juliet produced by Will Smith and Queen Latifah.

The new film won’t be the first time this timeless tale has been reimagined with music. If you grew up in the ‘90s, chances are Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet was one of your favorite movies. The new Netflix movie will bring a contemporary twist to the story along with some new tunes.

.@Netflix has set a contemporary #RomeoAndJuliet hip-hop musical from @IAMQUEENLATIFAH and #WillSmith. Find out the details here: https://t.co/SxRigrz34C

— Blavity (@Blavity) May 17, 2019

According to the Hollywood Reporter the new film, which is a collaboration between Smith and Latifah, will follow “a young waitress from the streets of Brooklyn and an aspiring musician from a wealthy family whose unconventional romance forces them to confront their life choices.”

The new musical mash-up will he directed by rapper Slovan “Slick” Naim, who also worked on Netflix’s Get Down with Baz Luhrmann. No word yet on who will be starring or when the film will premiere on Netflix.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Chrissy Teigen Is Getting Her Own Cooking Show & You Can Only Watch It Here

by Shahrzad WarkentinMay 3, 2019

As a mom, cookbook author and creator of a line of Target cookware, it’s fair to say the Queen of Twitter knows her way around food. Now Chrissy Teigen is getting a new cooking show to showcase all of her talents.

Hulu has just announced that it is producing a cooking show starring Chrissy Teigen and chef David Chang. The show is tentatively called Family Style and will “revolve around the ways people express their love to friends and family through cooking and eating together,” according to Hollywood Reporter.

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The show is just the first in what will likely be a series of new Chrissy Teigen-produced shows for Hulu as her production company has signed a two-year deal with the streaming service.

“Food has become cultural currency today,” says Chang. “People know more about food than ever before. It’s never been a better time to eat in America today.”

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Camila Cabello Is Set In a Reimagined Version of “Cinderella” & We Can’t Wait

by Erica LoopApril 15, 2019

The classic fairy tale is getting an all-new twist! Reports of a reimagined Cinderella surfaced earlier this month and it looks like the stepsister-spiked story is turning into a can’t-miss event.

Even though there’s no word yet on whether the latest version of the iconic tale will follow the traditional Cinderella narrative we’ve come to know and love, the idea for the new take comes straight from the mind of late-night talk show host James Corden. If the rumors are correct, expect to see the same orphaned girl versus evil stepmother dynamic—but in an entirely new way.

Exclusive: @Camila_Cabello to star in #Cinderella' re-imagining from @KayKayCannon, Sony https://t.co/YM3TlifGTi pic.twitter.com/NcLtfGIKaW

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 9, 2019

What else do we know about the soon-to-be film? The big-screen story will star singer Camila Cabello in the title role. Beyond starring as Cinderella herself, Cabello is likely to have a heavy hand in the in the film’s soundtrack. While there are no other celebs tied to the flick yet, Pitch Perfect writer Kay Cannon is set to helm the musical remake.

As of now there is no release date for the new take on Cinderella. But reportedly Sony (the company behind the film) will fast-track production. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more deets!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Camila Cabello via Instagram

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This Popular Pixar Film Is Getting Its Own Show on Disney’s New Streaming Service

by Shahrzad WarkentinApril 12, 2019

There are a lot of highly-anticipated new shows and movies coming to Disney+, but Pixar fans will be most excited about the new Monsters, Inc. streaming series.

As Disney’s new streaming service platform, Disney+, gets closer to debuting more information about the shows it will include are trickling out and the latest news is that Monsters, Inc. will be getting a series spin-off called Monsters At Work. Even bigger news is that the series will star Mike Wazowski and Sulley as voiced by the original actors Billy Crystal and John Goodman.

'Monsters, Inc.' voice cast to return for Disney+ series (exclusive) https://t.co/NIsvpI2xa6 pic.twitter.com/koqXbX780G

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 9, 2019

The new show will follow the story of Tylor Tuskmon (Ben Feldman) a young monster mechanic determined to work his way up to the factory laugh floor to work with his heroes Mike and Sulley. Other returning actors rounding out the cast include John Ratzenberger as Yeti and Jennifer Tilly as Celia Mae.

No word yet on when Disney+ will launch, but it is expected to be later this fall with the new Monsters At Work debuting in 2020.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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