Netflix’s 'Kpop Demon Hunters' Replacement Reimagines a Classic Disney Princess

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Published Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

The twisted fairy tale steps focuses on Cinderella’s misunderstood stepsister

Netflix’s twist on Cinderella aims to make all girls feel like Disney princesses

Lilith stands next to a storybook with Cinderella on the cover in Steps Image: Netflix Animation Studios

Alyce Tzue always loved fairy tales, but growing up as the only Asian kid in a homogeneous community in New Jersey, she worried she would never find her happily ever after. Instead of seeing herself in Cinderella, Tzue wondered why her stepsisters didn’t get their own magic. Now she’s teaming up with Raya and the Last Dragon co-director John Ripa to tell their story as co-director of the Netflix animated movie Steps.

BRICS nations urge smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy

The BRICS group ⁠of nations ​has unanimously ⁠adopted ​a joint declaration, stressing over the need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy.

The BRICS group ⁠of nations has unanimously ⁠adopted a joint declaration, stressing the need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy.

At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns that the figure is rising ‘by the hour’ as it calls for safe humanitarian access.

More than 46,000 people have been driven from their homes in Yemen in the wake of the latest escalation in fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to United Nations data.

Colman Domingo Says “Men Should Be Locking Arms to Make Sure Women Have What They Need” at Kering’s Caring for Women Dinner

Beyond monetary donations, what’s the best way an A-list star can contribute to organizations that benefit women and children? “It’s always been important to me to stand firm with these organizations — not only in support, but with my presence,” Colman Domingo explained on the red carpet for Thursday’s Caring for Women Dinner, the annual benefit produced by the Kering Foundation at The Pool in New York City. “Anytime I’ve been in rooms like this, I’ve thought, ‘Look at all these female leaders’ — but hey, we’re the men. Men should be locking arms to make sure women have what they need in access and information and support. I was raised a feminist, and I’ll die a feminist.”

Northern Ireland schools must give girls option to wear trousers from next year

Schools in Northern Ireland must give girls the choice to wear trousers as part of their uniforms as well as for PE and games, according to revised guidelines.

From next year schools will no longer be able to prohibit female pupils from wearing trousers, Paul Givan, the country’s education minister, said on Friday. “Today, I am taking that decision, that will be formally communicated, schools will be hearing from me,” he told the BBC.