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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

“The only way I could do it is if we had Slash. I thought I gave them an impossible task. They were like, ‘We’ll do it’”: Ryan Gosling insisted Slash was flown in from Thailand to play a guitar solo at the Oscars

The superstar actor reveals that the now-iconic performance wouldn't have happened without Slash's involvement

Guitar World

Texas welder called ‘highway hero’ for stopping unconscious driver

Rene Villarreal-Albe averted possible crash by pulling truck up to car and halting it as driver faced medical episode

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Matthew McConaughey Was Told He Would Make A Great Ken In A Barbie Movie, And His Response Has Big Kenergy

Alright, alright, alright it's time for this sequel.

Cinemablend

Matt Bomer glad he turned down Barbie role

Matt Bomer is glad he turned down the part of Ken in the 'Barbie' movie because it gave him more time to focus on his role in Bradley Cooper's film 'Maestro'.

BANG Premier

Simu Liu Danced Through Pain At 2024 Oscars Kens Reunion

Simu Liu danced through pain at the 2024 Oscars with a torn Achilles tendon, showcasing determination and commitment to the historic moment.

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The Best 'La La Land' Sequel is Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Singing "I'm Just Ken"

City of...Kens?

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Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling performs hit song I’m Just Ken from Barbie – with 65 Kens

Energetic Gosling sings Oscar-nominated song from Barbie – along with Slash and Mark Ronson

The Guardian - UK

Ben Affleck and Olivia Colman Were Both Supposed to Appear in ‘Barbie’ In Scenes We Would Have Loved to See

The list of actors who almost made the film is long and staggering.

Marie Claire

‘Ryan Gosling asked me if he could have Ken underpants’: Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran spills her secrets

She is the wardrobe maestro every star craves – and her pink-infused genius on Barbie could bag her yet another Oscar. From Margot Robbie’s jazzy jumpsuit to that Keira Knightley green dress, the British legend relives her finest creations

The Guardian - UK

Barbie’s Kingsley Ben-Adir On How He’d Feel About Joining In On A ‘I’m Just Ken’ Performance At The Oscars

Kingsley Ben-Adir responds to whether or not he would be down to perform "I'm Just Ken" during this year's Oscars.

Cinemablend

‘Thank God I asked for a singing teacher!’: Kingsley Ben-Adir on bringing Bob Marley to life

It was always going to be a dream gig. Here, the actor talks about perfecting his patois, the power of authenticity and what he learned working on the Barbie set

The Guardian - UK

This Famous Actor Regrets Having to Turn Down Ken Role in ‘Barbie’: “That Was a Tough, Tough Day”

“Does it haunt me when I sleep at night? Sometimes.”

Marie Claire

Zack Snyder thought that Barbie joke about his Justice League movie was "pretty good"

He also thought Barbie was great

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Cinemablend

Simu Liu Went Viral On TikTok For Posting BTS Video Of The Barbie Cast Singing Matchbox 20, And The Fans Reactions Are As Funny As The Clip

Barbie star Simu Liu took to social media to share a hilarious look at himself and some of the Barbie cast recording "Push."

Reason

Review: The Authoritarianism of Barbieland

Arm the Kens?

The Conversation

The 'Barbie' and 'Star Wars' universes are entertaining, but they also unexpectedly can help people understand why revolutions happen

Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movies and toys have entertained generations of American children – in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands’ influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles.

The Independent UK

Epic behind-the-scenes footage shows Barbie cast rehearsing ‘I’m Just Ken’ scene

Fans have called for Ryan Gosling’s power ballad to be nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘Barbie’ haters remind me of my big Hollywood pet peeve: Anti-Kens

The most superficial beef I have with directors who are not Greta Gerwig: The pairing of schlubby or awkwardly dorky men — think Woody Allen — with conventionally attractive women.

Salon

US foreign policy lessons from "Barbie"

"Barbie" proves the benefits of matriarchy, as opposed to the dangers of an "Oppenheimer" patriarchy

Marie Claire

Ryan Gosling, aka Ken, Surprises Director Greta Gerwig with a ‘Barbie’-Themed Flash Mob for Her 40th Birthday

The movie just surpassed the $1 billion mark!

Pedestrian.tv

Peep The Wholesome Vid Of Ryan Gosling Sending Greta Gerwig Dancing Barbies & Kens For Her Bday

The "Dance the night" choreography was on point.

Cinemablend

Ryan Gosling And The Kens Arranged A Flash Mob For Barbie Director Greta Gerwig's Birthday, And It’s Ken-etic

Ryan Gosling sent Greta Gerwig a flash mob for her birthday that featured two songs from Barbie, and it's Ken-etic.

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling sends Barbie flashmob to surprise Greta Gerwig on her birthday

‘Barbie’ director Gerwig turned 40 on Friday (4 August)

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling surprises Greta Gerwig with Barbie-themed flash mob for her birthday

‘Barbie’ director Gerwig turned 40 on Friday (4 August)

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