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Dame Helen Mirren reveals she found her red carpet confidence in a stripper shop

In a raunchy admission during London Fashion Week, actress Dame Helen Mirren confessed she found her red carpet confidence in a stripper shop.

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Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

Karoline Vitto, Phoebe English and Sinead Gorey include wide range of body shapes on catwalks

The Guardian - UK

Greta Gerwig Had The Most Adorable Idea For Barbie’s Credits, But Was Shot Down By The Union

Barbie can be anything, including shot down by the union.

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Apple TV going streaming-first with every 2026 movie feels risky, especially with potential Barbie, Marty Supreme, and Karate Kid-sized hits all coming

Apple TV’s 2026 slate might have the next Barbie, Marty Supreme or Karate Kid – and I’m baffled it’s all streaming first.

TechRadar

New Barbie pays tribute to pop superstar

The new Barbie doll is dressed in the red costume Kylie wore for her 2023 Padam Padam music video.

Evening Standard

‘Reimagined for today’: Mattel went and Modern AU’d the American Girl dolls… why?!

In a way, this is exactly what folks were worried about when Mattel acquired the Pleasant Company back in 1998 and took over American Girl in 2000.

The Mary Sue

Stocks Slide as Robust Jobs Data Signals Fewer Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.82%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Our Top Chart Analyst on Barbieflation, the K-Shaped Economy, and 2 Indicators to Target Better Trade Entries

Sometimes you have to think outside the (toy) box to find the next technical setup, says John Rowland. Here’s the setup on MAT stock that investors should be tracking.

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Apple unveils first look at Peacemaker star John Cena in upcoming Matchbox The Movie based on the classic toys by Mattel

Matchbox The Movie hits Apple TV this fall

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I'm unnerved by Thomas the Tank Engine's new look

Thomas, are you okay?

Creative Bloq

Thomas The Tank Engine gets new look as he returns to 3D following 2D series

The Thomas The Tank Engine relaunch will also see a refreshed Thomas And Friends logo.

Evening Standard

By the power of nostalgia! The live-action 'Masters of the Universe' trailer is finally here, and it actually looks good (video)

Spawned by Mattel's classic 1980s toy line, this summer spectacle arrives June 5, 2026.

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First look at Masters Of The Universe reboot revealed

The story is based on the franchise by entertainment company Mattel.

Evening Standard

Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, 'Barbie: Dreamscape'

Mattel Publishing is teaming up with bestselling author Alex Aster for a new Barbie young adult novel

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Mattel's 'Performative' Inclusion Effort Hits A Wall As Critics Slam 'Tokenistic' Autistic Barbie

Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is celebrated by some as inclusive but criticised by others as tokenistic or stereotyped.

The Conversation

How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype.

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Hold your horses on Lego Pokémon! These alts are so much better

Mattel's block-like Pikachu is much cuter (and way more affordable, too).

International Business Times UK

Mattel Launches 'Autistic Barbie' in Diversity and Inclusion Push — Advocacy Groups React

Mattel launched its first-ever 'autistic Barbie', developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure an authentic portrayal of neurodiversity. The release has been praised as a milestone for inclusion, with advocacy groups highlighting its significance for the community.

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump weighs ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as death toll of protesters climbs

US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds. Plus, how Grok’s nudification tool went viral

The Independent UK

Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

The Guardian - UK

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

The Independent UK

Mattel launches first ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

Evening Standard

Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

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10 Beloved ’90s Toys That Were Quietly Pulled From Shelves for Maiming Kids

If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Christmas mornings filled with plastic that smelled like chemicals. We often joke that “we drank from the hose and survived.” However, looking back, it is truly miraculous we kept all our fingers. While we fed our Tamagotchis, toy manufacturers apparently…

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Mom tries to get Black Barbie dolls for daughter at Walmart. Then she takes a closer look at each of the dolls: ‘Ain’t nobody well over here’

A mother went inside Walmart to get her daughter a Black Barbie doll. Then, she realized the store did not have any without disabilities.

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