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The big idea: why do we find cuteness so hard to resist?

Is there an evolutionary explanation for the likes of Barbie and Hello Kitty?

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Slavoj Žižek’s cultural highlights

The Slovenian cultural theorist on enjoying books that contradict him, Boots Riley’s hilarious TV series, and his ‘terrifying’ taste in food

The Guardian - UK

Things to do in London this Halloween, from KOKO Camden to Phantom Peak

From ghoulish goings on to freaky fright nights out, here’s every event to have on the radar this spooky season

Evening Standard

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9 of the best 2023 Halloween costume ideas that aren’t Barbie or Ken

Prepare to see a lot of Oppenheimers this Halloween.

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Birkenstock tripped over its own sandals trying to take a step in the IPO world

Over its 250-year history, Birkenstocks have endured wars, fashion revolutions and more—but can they endure the IPO market?

Fortune

Superhero Fans Owe a Huge Debt to This Unsung TV Director

Rachel Talalay has directed everything from 'Tank Girl' to CW's 'The Flash.' Speaking to Inverse, she sounds off on the industry she helped build — and what comes next.

Inverse

Barbie's 'humanity' is what made the movie a hit, Mattel execs say.

Mattel Films president Robbie Brenner and Mattel chief brand officer Lisa McKnight talked about the film's success at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit.

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Greta Gerwig at the London Film Festival on the thrill of making Barbie: ‘It was just infectious’

This year, the celebrated filmmaker became the first solo female director to make a $1bn movie

Evening Standard

The power of pink: how Barbie's popularity is pushing back against Kremlin control of information

Underground screenings of the summer’s Hollywood blockbuster Barbie are now being shown around Russia, despite the film being frowned on by government officials.

The Conversation

‘Just joy’: Greta Gerwig discusses reaction to Barbie at London film festival

Director recalls enjoyment of making highest-grossing film of the year and says she was ‘so moved’ by response

The Guardian - UK

Sunak squirms on This Morning as he asks if he’s ‘ashamed’ over Braverman’s ‘hurricane’ rhetoric

PM claims Britan welcomes immigrants ‘better than any country in the world’

The Independent UK

Review: The Authoritarianism of Barbieland

Arm the Kens?

Reason

Gorka Marquez channels Ryan Gosling’s Ken as Strictly teases Barbie inspired routine

The Spanish professional dancer has some serious ‘Ken-ergy’ going on in a clip shared on social media

Evening Standard

Strictly cast receive the Barbie treatment as they recreate ‘I’m Just Ken’ video

Gorka Márquez stepped into Ryan Gosling’s shoes ahead of Movie Week

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Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own 'Barbie worlds'

With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy.

The Independent UK

Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie: ‘I am her and she is me’

Music legend, 75, grew emotional as she unveiled doll on stage at New York’s Madison Square Gardens

Fortune

Top Democrat Mark Warner rips government shutdown: 'Nothing could be worse timing or more stupid than cutting off aid for Ukraine'

"I can't decide right now if we're seeing a playout of the Hunger Games or the battle of the Kens from the Barbie movie," Warner said about Congress.

The Independent UK

A Barbie exhibition is coming to the Design Museum next year

Exhibition will celebrate 65 years of life in plastic

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It’s Barbie and (High Street) Ken! Doll gets a 65th birthday show at the Design Museum

The new exhibition will coincide with the toy’s 65th anniversary

The Independent UK

65th anniversary of Barbie to be marked with new Design Museum exhibition

After three years in the making, the exhibition will open on July 5 at the London museum.

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Hunt mocked as he says he wants to see Barbie 'in a Union Jack'

CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt told the Conservative Party Conference that he wants to see Barbie “wearing a Union Jack” after the hit movie was filmed…

Evening Standard

Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks is receiving her own Barbie doll

The doll is the spitting image of the icon’s 1970s look

The Independent UK

‘I am her and she is me’: Stevie Nicks immortalised in plastic as Fleetwood Mac star receives her own Barbie

Music legend, 75, grew emotional as she unveiled doll on stage at New York’s Madison Square Gardens

The Guardian - UK

Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls: ‘I’d like to collaborate with Mozart. I know chords he’s never used’

The bass player legend, played by Harry Shearer in the film This Is Spinal Tap, talks facial hair, courgettes and how to break out of a cocoon

The Independent UK

Playing with dolls could help a child’s social development

The new findings suggested that broader social engagement with others while engaging in doll play was a unique pathway to social development for these children

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