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“We were very secretive about the song title. It was such a great idea and we didn’t want anyone else to know about it. So for a long time we called the song Burger King!”: The story of controversial ’90s pop banger Barbie Girl

“We never had the urge to be credible – it’s just not us!”

MusicRadar

Ken Jeong, Olivia Munn And More Had To Comment On Simu Liu's 'Sexually Arousing Experience' With His Wax Figure

Oh my!

Cinemablend

This Girly Spring Shoe Trend Awakens Hailey Bieber's Inner Bratz Doll

Her kitten heel pair reads more Bratz than Barbie.

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Wait, Did The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Accidentally Drop An F-Bomb? Why The Internet Thinks It Did

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Cinemablend

Meryl Streep: Devil Wears Prada struggled for funding due to 'chick flick' tag

Meryl Streep has claimed The Devil Wears Prada had to "scrabble" for funding because it was viewed as a "chick flick", but there were no such problems with the sequel.

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Florida Barbie event slammed as fans compare it to viral Willy Wonka fiasco

Fans who spent hundreds on Barbie Dream Fest say it was “nothing like advertised”

Evening Standard

Barbie Dream Fest Disaster: Why Fans Complained About the Event, And Urged Organisers to Issue Refunds

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida left fans disappointed with lacklustre attractions, prompting Mattel to offer full refunds.

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“Fyre Festival: Barbie Edition”: Internet Roasts Heavily Priced Barbie Dream Fest As Backlash Explodes Online

“2026 version of Willy Wonka Experience just dropped.”

Bored Panda

Barbie Dream Fest: why did the ‘ultimate fan event’ leave visitors fuming?

Devotees who paid $450 for a fun-filled “experience” in Florida last weekend were met with a concrete-floored warehouse and a $1 Barbie-branded hand sanitiser. Could this top the notorious Willy Wonka Experience?

The Guardian - UK

The New Fyre Fest Is Here, And It’s Somehow Worse Than the Tumblr Ball Pit

In the latest episode of reality failing to meet expectations, the Barbie DreamFest has outdone the Fyre Festival. The event, located in Fort Lauderdale, is anything but a ‘dream.’

The Mary Sue

Ryan Gosling Just Admitted There Was A 'Shave Room' On Barbie, But Ken Don't Play With That

Turns out, the Kenergy had a limit.

Cinemablend

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen review – so scary it will send you hysterical

Abandoned babies, pink Barbie shoes and throat-slitting serial killers? This wedding horror from the makers of Stranger Things is so hellish I may never sleep again

The Guardian - UK

After fentanyl-tainted Barbies were sold to Missouri families, authorities finally have a suspect in custody

They went 'poof' when children opened them.

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'Terrifying' Fentanyl Found in Barbie Dolls Sparks Concern in Missouri, Mom Alerts Police—Suspect Under Arrest

Police in Independence, Missouri, have arrested a suspect after fentanyl was found concealed inside Barbie doll packaging sold at Cargo Largo. Five contaminated units were identified after a local mother, Jade Adams, alerted authorities to a suspicious powder. No injuries have been reported, but the incident has sparked a major…

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The Guardian - US

Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie dolls sold at Missouri discount store

Authorities in Independence say store security contacted them about a ‘suspicious powder substance’ in the packages

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Mom Horrified After Discovering Something Hidden In Barbie Packaging As More Dolls Turn Up

"It’s not just me, it’s really just the kids for me. That’s my baby, that’s terrifying.”

The Independent UK

Missouri mom shares horror after finding fentanyl inside Barbie doll packaging: ‘That’s terrifying’

No injuries had been reported related to the incident

International Business Times UK

The Wedding That Wasn't: Is Zendaya's Team Testing Fan Loyalty With a 'Fake' Marriage?

Zendaya's strategic use of bridal imagery and cryptic hints fuels speculation about her marriage to Tom Holland, creating buzz for her upcoming film.

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Barbie voice actress could not reveal identity for years

Barbie voice actress Chris Anthony Lansdowne was not allowed to tell anyone she voiced the iconic doll for over a decade.

International Business Times UK

Margot Robbie's Gin Banned? Here's Why UK Pubs Are Refusing To Serve Papa Salt

As UK pubs and restaurants quietly sideline Margot Robbie's Papa Salt gin over its oyster shell ingredient, the clash between celebrity branding and strict allergen rules comes sharply into focus for drinkers and venues alike.

The Independent UK

How playing with Barbie dolls can improve children’s social skills

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The Independent UK

The hidden benefit of children playing with Barbie dolls

Playing with dolls found to be very useful for children struggling to connect with peers

Evening Standard

Ticket sales open for Barbie exhibition coming to Scotland for first time

The exhibition opens in June.

GOBankingRates

What You Could Buy With $100 the Year You Were Born

To show just how much the U.S. dollar has changed over time, GOBankingRates compiled the costs of various consumer goods from across the years.

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

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