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Barbie in India: A skin color debate, a poignant poem, baked in a cake
The doll is quite popular.One bakery sells half-a-dozen Barbie cakes a week! But like Barbies everywhere, she is controversial because of skin tone and the fact that not every kid can afford her.
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'Barbie' is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman
Greta Gerwig's film joins a high-grossing list of mostly male-directed movies, most of them with men leading the casts.(Image credit: Hanna Lassen)
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How three female artists lead this summer's billion-dollar pop culture revival
Barbie movie. And Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour in March 2023.'/>This summer, three women at the peak of their powers lead a spectacular pop culture revival. Barbie, Beyoncé and Taylor...
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Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?
Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?(Image...
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There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?
Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform...
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From Swiftie beads to Barbie and Beyoncé, girls ran the world economy in 2023
Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.(Image...
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From glacier babies to a Barbie debate: 7 great global stories you might have...
Here are our editors' picks for stories from 2023 that we wish more people would see: from an elephant safari for teens to mating glaciers in Pakistan to a debate about Barbie's skin tone in India.
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'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy
If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to Oppenheimer. It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.(Image...
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'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscar nominations, as Gerwig is left out for best...
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8...
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'Barbie' receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
Fans were quick to point out: A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?
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There's a new 'Climate Reality Check' test — these 3 Oscar-nominated features...
Does climate change exist? And does a character know it? Barbie, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One and Nyad met the criteria for a new challenge inspired by the famous Bechdel Test.
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The spectacular femininity of bimbos and 'Barbie'
Awards season is finally over and even though Oppenheimer took home the top prize for best picture at the Oscars, Barbie still seemed to be a fan favorite. To celebrate the final close of the Barbie...
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An argument for the art of whistling
Some of us whistle while we work, but what happens when your work is whistling? This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by professional whistler, Molly Lewis. Lewis' catalogue spans across the film and...
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Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?
Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?(Image...
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There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?
Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform...
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From Swiftie beads to Barbie and Beyoncé, girls ran the world economy in 2023
Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.(Image...
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From glacier babies to a Barbie debate: 7 great global stories you might have...
Here are our editors' picks for stories from 2023 that we wish more people would see: from an elephant safari for teens to mating glaciers in Pakistan to a debate about Barbie's skin tone in India.
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'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy
If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to Oppenheimer. It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.(Image...
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'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscar nominations, as Gerwig is left out for best...
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8...
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'Barbie' receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
Fans were quick to point out: A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?
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