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· Michelle De Pacina
New Barbie unveiled to celebrate Filipino American History Month
Barbie is honoring Filipino American History Month with the release of the “Barbie Styled by Design Doll 2,” designed by Filipino American Carlyle Nuera as a vibrant tribute to Filipino culture. The Barbie rocks traditional Filipina attire complete with butterfly sleeves and a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Barbie unveils Diwali doll celebrating modern Indian culture
Barbie launched a special Diwali doll in collaboration with renowned Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, just in time for the Hindu Festival of Lights. This marks the first time Barbie has teamed up with an Indian designer to honor a culturally significant event. Dongre, who…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kristi Yamaguchi honored with Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month
Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel. Key points:
· Ryan General
Daniel Wu slams Mattel for Asian stereotypes in ‘You Can Be Anything’ Barbies
Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu has taken to social media to call out Mattel for perpetuating Asian stereotypes in its “You Can Be Anything” Barbie line of dolls. Asian stereotype Barbies: On Jan. 21, Wu specifically highlighted two dolls representing Asian characters: a violinist…
· Bryan Ke
Behind-the-scenes clip of Simu Liu recording ‘Push’ for ‘Barbie’ goes viral
Many social media users loved Simu Liu’s recent TikTok post in which he shared a quick clip of some of the Kens recording their backup vocals for a scene in the summer blockbuster hit “Barbie.” What’s it about: The video shows Liu inside a small recording booth belting some of…
· Ryan General
Malaysian teacher creates giant ‘Barbie’ boxes to improve students’ learning
“If you guys [sic] tired with all negative and demotivating news in the social media… I hope this can give you guys a break”
· Michelle De Pacina
Indonesian actor Andien Aisyah shares Barbie-inspired looks with traditional attire
Indonesian actor and singer Andien Aisyah has gone viral for flaunting Barbie-inspired looks using traditional Indonesian garments. “Barbie Wastra”: In her now-viral TikTok video, Aisyah showcases six different looks consisting of kebayas, a kemben (torso wrap) and a batik dress…
· Ryan General
12,000 and counting: This Singaporean toy enthusiast is not your typical Barbie collector
A 43-year-old toy enthusiast from Singapore is defying traditional definitions of a typical Barbie collector. Childlike wonder: Jian Yang currently has over 12,000 Barbie dolls and an assortment of other toys, ranging from a Kylie Minogue doll to BTS members, as well as the new…
· Ryan General
Margot Robbie ate kimchi to prepare for ‘Barbie’ role
Robbie, who stayed as Vico’s client after the filming wrapped, supplemented her diet with a variety of fermented foods, including the traditional Korean dish
· Ryan General
‘Pink Renaissance’: The ‘Barbiecore’ trend is empowering a feminist movement in China
More and more women are using hot pink to accentuate their tan features, rejecting outdated norms
· Carl Samson
Oli London says he’s now ‘living as Ken’ after detransitioning from ‘Barbie’ look
After trying to look like a Barbie doll, British internet personality Oli London says he is now happily “living as Ken.” Background: London, 33, rose to fame in 2018 after undergoing dozens of surgeries to resemble BTS member Jimin. Last year, he apologized to the K-pop idol and…
· Isa Peralta
BTS’ Jimin reacts to Ryan Gosling’s special gift from ‘Barbie’ film
BTS’ Jimin has posted a video about the one-of-a-kind “Barbie” gift he received from Ryan Gosling. Background info: Gosling, who plays Ken in Greta Gerwig’s recently released “Barbie,” gave Ken’s guitar from the film to Jimin as a “humble offering.”
· Daniel Anderson
Ryan Gosling gifts ‘Barbie’ film’s Ken guitar to BTS’ Jimin
Ryan Gosling is sending BTS’ Jimin a special Ken guitar from the “Barbie” movie. About the gift: Gosling, 42, stars as Ken in the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig-led film. On Wednesday, the actor shared a video message addressed to the 27-year-old K-pop star. He starts by…
· Ryan General
Buzzfeed’s AI-generated Barbies blasted for featuring blonde Asians, cultural inaccuracies
“Literally all the East Asian ones are just white girls in yellowface”
· Editorial Staff
Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map
Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be released in the Philippines. Background information: Earlier this month, Vietnam banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas across the country because of…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu stands out in light blue Versace suit at ‘Barbie’ premiere
Simu Liu clad in light blue turned heads at the “Barbie” world premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday. What he wore: Versace dressed Liu — who stars as one of the live-action film’s Ken dolls — in a white open-collar shirt and a light blue belted cargo vest, single-breasted jacket…
· Isa Peralta
Meet Ana Cruz Kayne, the Filipino American ‘Barbie’ actor playing Supreme Court Justice Barbie
Of the various actors playing Barbie in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Barbie” film, Filipino American actor Ana Cruz Kayne is definitely one to look out for. Background information: The 39-year-old actor, who is of Filipino and Jewish descent, was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She…
· Isa Peralta
FIFTY FIFTY release new song for ‘Barbie’ film soundtrack
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently released a brand new song for the soundtrack of the highly anticipated film “Barbie.” About the song: “Barbie Dreams,” which was released on Friday, features American rapper Kaliii.
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. addresses ‘Barbie’ South China Sea map controversy
Warner Bros. have spoken up about the controversial South China Sea map in “Barbie” that prompted Vietnam to ban the film from playing in cinemas. Background information: State media reported on Monday that “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam due to a scene with a map…
· Daniel Anderson
FIFTY FIFTY’s KCON appearance, ‘Barbie’ music video canceled amid legal and health woes
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently lost out on numerous opportunities due to their health issues and legal troubles. “Barbie” music video: The production of FIFTY FIFTY‘s music video for their song “Barbie Dreams,” featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film…