Two and a half years ago, Disney released The Princess and the Frog, its first animated feature starring a black princess. Since then, the studio has put Tiana to work shilling everything from tiny baby versions of the dress she wore in the film to bubble bath to temporary tattoos. And now, she's selling candy.…

After it's forthcoming release of Tangled, Disney's animation studios don't plan to follow up with any more fairy tales for the forseeable future. But what will our nation's little girls do without really boring animated princes to dream of marrying?

Emulating a Disney Princess has many dangers, from body image issues to unrealistic expectations of relationships. Now: add salmonella!

• Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have issued a statement, promising to help Wyclef Jean in relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Angie and Brad say:

The Princess and the Frog has been a hit with viewers, but Christian groups are calling it "offensive" because of its supernatural references. And it turns out that Disney films have been pissing off evangelicals for years.

A five-year-old's take on The Princess And The Frog! She is so cute, it's dangerous. Click here to read this her views on Tiana, princesses, lip gloss, spilling apple juice, broad-shouldered moms, and pet snakes. [Superhussy]

NPR's Guy Raz visited a Target in Washington, D.C. and checked up on sales of the doll based on Tiana from The Princess And The Frog. He says:

• Lindsay Lohan has returned from India!

One mom says, "I'm probably more excited about this than my daughter… she doesn't realize the history of it." Another writes: "…It would be a mistake to overlook the significance of her coif." [WaPo, Time]

In covering The Princess And The Frog, I've written about the possible problems with as well as the potentially cool things about the movie. Saturday night, I finally saw it for myself.