Disney updates: Princess Diaries sequel development and sister support for Little Mermaid star

Author Meg Cabot confirmed that a new script for "The Princess Diaries 3" has impressed the production team, noting the script is her favorite among many drafts. The film, directed by Adele Lim, plans to shoot in Europe to showcase Genovia and aims to deliver a story about a powerful queen.

Meanwhile, singer Chloe Bailey spoke about the online backlash faced by her sister Halle Bailey after her casting as Ariel in Disney's live‑action "The Little Mermaid." Chloe described how the negative reactions hurt her and praised Halle’s resilience, emphasizing the duo’s close support system and the advice they received from Beyoncé to avoid reading hateful comments.