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Entertainment
Simu Liu praises ‘Barbie’ movie as inclusive, diverse
Before you read: New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 ve...
Isa Peralta
Simu Liu shares 2022 highlights, lowlights in Subtle Asian Traits Facebook post
In a now-viral Facebook post, Simu Liu reflected on 2022 with a list of achievements and struggles. Liu, 33, took to Facebook on Friday to “...
True BLINK status: Simu Liu reveals his BLACKPINK bias
In an interview with NextShark on the red carpet of the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Simu Liu revealed his BLACKPI...
Daniel Anderson
New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu
Before you read: Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever read Simu Liu revealed t...
Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 versions of Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ film
Simu Liu has been revealed to be playing one of three versions of Ken in the upcoming “Barbie” movie. The other two will be played by Ryan...
Grace Kim
Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever read
Simu Liu revealed his reason for joining the cast of the upcoming “Barbie” movie, starring Margot Robbie. Liu described the film as “wild”...
Culture
Mattel releases Vera Wang Barbie doll as part of latest Tribute Collection
Mattel’s Barbie Tribute Collection, which celebrates individuals who have “helped shape and impact culture,” includes a Vera Wang Barbie, r...
Rebecca Moon
First-ever ‘Desi Barbie’ released for Women’s History Month
This past week, toy company Mattel, Inc. released a new collection of ethnically diverse barbies modeled after several notable businesswome...
Jane Nam
Film & TV
Simu Liu confirms his role in ‘Barbie’ movie starring Margot Robbie: ‘I guess it’s salad for dinner’
Simu Liu confirmed his casting in the upcoming film “Barbie” by tweeting a joke about only eating “salad for dinner.” Liu will be joining ...
Business
Barbie 2022 Lunar New Year doll wears phoenix-embroidered qun kwa designed by acclaimed Guo Pei
Mattel is set to release a Barbie Lunar New Year doll in partnership with Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei and facilitated by the Asian Cou...
Bryan Ke
News
Mattel says skateboarder Barbie was supposed to be Asian, admits ‘falling short’ on representation
Mattel has issued a statement regarding its alleged lack of an Asian doll in its Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection. The backlash: The latest ...
Carl Samson
Barbie designs doll after Asian American healthcare worker Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz for #ThankYouHeroes
Barbie’s new collection of “medical role model” dolls highlighting healthcare workers features an Asian American doll desi...
Thy Nguyen
Barbie criticized for allegedly leaving out Asians in ‘inclusive’ Tokyo 2020 collection
Barbie is being called out on social media after the Mattel brand repromoted its Tokyo 2020 collection without visible “Asian” representatio...
Editorial Staff
Naomi Osaka announces second Barbie doll, sells out in a couple hours
Mattel designed a new Barbie doll modeled after tennis star Naomi Osaka as part of their Role Model series. The doll: This is the second ti...
Lifestyle
Olympic Gymnast Becomes the First Malaysian to Have a Barbie Made After Her
Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, the first Malaysian artistic gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 20 years, has been named a “Shero” by American toy...
Asia
Singaporean Doll Collector Makes Amazing Barbie Dresses Out of Tissue Paper
Jian Yang is an avid Barbie doll collector who happens to be quite talented in designing and creating fancy dresses for his Barbie dolls. A ...
Ryan General
3 Chinese Women Are Getting Their Own Barbie Dolls
American toy company Mattel revealed all the inspiring women featured in its Barbie “Global Role Models” lineup, including Chinese actress a...
Olympian Chloe Kim is Getting Her Own Barbie Doll
Chloe Kim is among the select few included in Barbie’s batch of new dolls based on real-life figures as part of its “Inspiring Women” lineup...
Little Girl Removes Her Barbies’ Shoes Before Entering the House, Makes Asian Parents Proud
One adorable little girl named Korra Lam wanted to follow in the footsteps of Asian tradition by removing her Barbie dolls’ shoes befo...
Khier Casino
34-Year-Old Barbie Superfan Spends $70,000 on Her Barbie Obsession
Imagine going back to the apartment of one super crazed Barbie fan who claims to have spent $70,000 on her extensive Barbie collection. Azus...