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‘Barbie Girl’ hitmakers Aqua announce retirement after three decades together

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The Independent UK

End of an Era: Aqua Splits Up After 30 Years and Global 'Barbie Girl' Fame

Danish-Norwegian pop group Aqua, famed for 'Barbie Girl', announces their split after 30 years, marking the end of a vibrant era in global pop culture.

International Business Times UK

90s pop group behind ‘Barbie Girl’ announce split after 30 years together

‘For us, this feels like the right moment to say goodbye,’ Aqua said in a statement

The Independent UK

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How looking to Lego and Barbie could have saved Claire's

Heritage isn't inherited. Brand strategy needs more than nostalgia

Creative Bloq

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida labeled ‘the next Willy Wonka Experience’ after disastrous event leaves fans furious

Attendees were met with empty concrete floors and swag bags filled with $1 hand sanitizer

The Independent UK

This failed Barbie themed event just gave me Wonka experience flashbacks

Attendees have been offered full refunds for the subpar experience.

Creative Bloq

Arsenal and England star striker Chloe Kelly makes debut on Barbie Dream Team

Footballer Chloe Kelly, tennis legend Serena Williams and German pop star Helene Fischer are among several female changemakers being celebrated with a unique Barbie doll to mark International Women's Day.

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Our Top Chart Analyst on Barbieflation, the K-Shaped Economy, and 2 Indicators to Target Better Trade Entries

Sometimes you have to think outside the (toy) box to find the next technical setup, says John Rowland. Here’s the setup on MAT stock that investors should be tracking.

Barchart

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie

Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rights

The Guardian - AU

Netflix buying Warner Bros is bad news for cinema and those of us who love it

The proposed acquisition would see yet more of Hollywood controlled by a tech company and one that doesn’t seem to care about the theatrical experience

The Guardian - US

Move Over Barbie! Sony's New Film Will Bring Cult Toy Labubu and His Monster Friends to Life

Sony Pictures is developing a film based on cult toy Labubu, breathing new life into the monster doll phenomenon that swept Asia and beyond. Here is how a quirky vinyl figure turned into a global sensation and a multi million dollar business story.

International Business Times UK

Labubu toy movie with potential to anchor franchise in the works at Sony

Viral plush toy is heading to big screen after a deal was signed with details still unclear over whether it would be live-action or animated

The Guardian - US

Millennials Prefer Coinbase, Gen Z Likes UberEats, Gen X Is Playing Call Of Duty And Baby Boomers Use DoorDash

An annual list of the fastest growing brands from Morning Consult shows consumers love DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:DASH), artificial intelligence, TikTok and more.

Benzinga

Walmart's 2025 Black Friday Arrives Early: Gifts Under $20 and Up to 60% Off

Walmart's 2025 Black Friday events kick off on 14 November, marking the beginning of a three-part sales extravaganza featuring thousands of deals, from luxury brands to family favourites.

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Trump comes for Barbie: Mattel lays bare the impact of global tariffs as holiday shopping begins

It is the first time that Mattel has missed on both earnings and revenue expectations in three financial quarters

Benzinga

Mattel Is Bringing Your Favorite Toys To The Roblox World

Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) stock rose on Wednesday after Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) said it will bring major brands, starting with Monster High, into new Roblox games and the platform’s License Manager.

Cinemablend

‘I Think We Took Over Two Or Three Sound Stages.’ Mattel Exec Discusses Masters Of The Universe's Scope, And Reveals Her Reaction To A Director’s Cut

Sounds like this is going to be quite the cinematic event.

Evening Standard

Billie Eilish launches signature Uno deck with Mattel

The deck features ‘colours, symbols and numbers’ that showcase’ Eilish’s ‘artistic aesthetic’.

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The Independent UK

Mattel pays tribute to Barbie designers killed in car crash

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The Independent UK

Barbie designers killed in car crash: ‘Barbie is better because they loved the brand’

The two business and romantic partners died after an 82-year-old, reportedly driving the wrong way on Italy’s A4 Turin-Milan highway, collided head-on with their car

Benzinga

Mattel Stock Falls On Sales Miss, Guidance Cut: Tariffs Hit Barbie

Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Barbie type 1 diabetes doll is available to buy now – here’s how

The doll honours model Lila Moss

The Conversation

Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys

Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it – be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket.

Clever Dude

5 American Brands That Are No Longer Made In The U.S.A.

Remember the pride of buying something stamped “made in the U.S.A.”? Those days are fading fast—and the impact goes beyond nostalgia. Knowing which iconic products are now made overseas helps shed light on consumer choices and local jobs. In this article, we’ll spotlight five beloved American brands that shifted their…

Total Film

Move over, Barbie! Universal lines up M3GAN director to helm new movie based on Monster High dolls

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