The status of Kens in Barbieland is not exactly a subtle analogy. They are second class citizens in the matriarchy. That inversion of gender roles is Greta Gerwig’s way of commenting on our own ...

As illustrated by a new Netflix documentary, the history of Black Barbie paved the way for a more inclusive Mattel. It’s been 44 years since toy maker Mattel introduced the first official Black Barbie ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “More than ever before, Barbie is a cultural phenomenon, showcasing the brand’s global message ...

I always admire Amelia Robinson's articulate and beautifully written columns, even with now and again unsure bottom line conclusions. But her July 26 Barbie column "Failed Barbie backlash part of war ...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The iconic Barbie doll is on display at Ferris State University (FSU) this month, on the (high) heels of the box office smash 2023 Barbie movie. "Much Ado About Barbie" shows the ...

PHOENIX - The Barbie movie took the box office by storm, and it inspired many Barbie fans to get into the collecting game. Long before the movie came out, however, an Arizona woman started collecting ...

This is the latest addition to Barbie Fashionistas line, with a mission to expand representation and enable more children to see themselves reflected during play. Mattel, Inc. announced on July 8, ...

With the release of the Barbie movie back in July 2023, all things Barbie-related have seen a resurgence of sorts, with toy company Mattel going so far releasing a limited-edition Barbie Corvette four ...

Arezou is a writer for Collider. She has a wide-ranging knowledge of movies and TV, which means she almost certainly will start quoting something mid-conversation. While she has always wanted to work ...

A new series coming to The CW may reinforce some people’s fears of the ocean makes “Jaws” look downright silly. “The Swarm,” debuting Tuesday, is about a predatory life force deep in the water that ...

I loved Barbie, but it’s not above reproach. There are honest, good-faith debates to be had about a Mattel film that ultimately defends the company’s iconic toy that some consider problematic.

It’s been 44 years since toy maker Mattel introduced the first official Black Barbie to the market. As filmmaker Lagueria Davis illustrates in Netflix’s “Black Barbie: A Documentary,” the doll has had ...