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Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls

A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play.

Bangkok Post

Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie

The Independent UK

Emily Atack wakes up with 'Holly Willoughby and Emma Bunton on bum' after incredible transformation

The former Inbetweeners actress was barely recognisable as she headed to Keith Lemon's 50th birthday party

Manchester Evening News

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Tess Daly unrecognisable in Pulp Fiction wig for Leigh Francis' 50th birthday with Holly Willoughby as Barbie and Phillip Schofield as Ron Burgundy

It was a who's who of TV as the comedian was joined by a host of famous faces

Manchester Evening News

Inside Keith Lemon's wild movie-themed birthday bash - Barbie Holly to Phil's Ron Burgundy

Her This Morning co-star was also at the huge event - but not dressed as the doll's boyfriend Ken

Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby, Emma Bunton and more don fancy dress for Keith Lemon's 50th birthday

A string of celebrities threw on wild costumes to attend the fiftieth birthday party of Leigh Francis - who is more popularly known by his stage name, Keith Lemon

Daily Mirror

Barbie branches out: A more inclusive vision of femininity

She's been held up as a symbol of femininity for generations of little girls. Yet Barbie's influence on popular culture has been called into question over the years, as the doll stands accused of promulgating unrealistic stereotypes. Now her creators Mattel have responded to that criticism. We learn more about…

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Charli XCX teases song for Barbie movie with cryptic TikTok and Instagram posts

Charli XCX has been dropping hints after her Coachella debut last week

Liverpool Echo

Dis Life: 'Down's Syndrome Barbie. She's plastic. But is it fantastic?'

It’s great that Mattel has taken such care to represent a Disabled person as true to life. But it’s still presenting non-Disabled people with an unachievable ideal of beauty in traditional Barbie

Daily Mirror

Nail pros say these are the 6 nail colours to try in 2023

There's something for everyone

Marie Claire

‘She’s perfect like me!’ Model Ellie Goldstein launches first Down’s syndrome Barbie

The star was left ‘so emotional and proud’ to see the inclusive doll

Evening Standard

Roeper’s 2023 summer movie preview: Make way for Spidey, Barbie, Indy and J. Robert Oppenheimer

From small character studies to big blockbusters, here are 15 films that could be something special in the sunny season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barbie Launches Its First Doll With Down's Syndrome With Model Ellie Goldstein

Hooray for representation.

Marie Claire

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling channel Barbiecore fashion

The head-to-toe pink trend is here for the summer.

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Evening Standard

Margot and Ryan do their best Barbiecore on first official stop of the Barbie press tour

If this is what we can expect from the rest of the Barbie press tour, sign me up

Glasgow Live

Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy

The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.

The Independent UK

Barbie star Ryan Gosling says his ‘Ken-ergy’ came on ‘like a fever’

Actor stars as Ken opposite Margot Robbie’s Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming live-action movie

The Independent UK

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

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The Independent UK

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced its first doll representing a person with Down syndrome

WEKU

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids, and prosthetic limbs.

Cinemablend

Ryan Gosling Opens Up About Fake Tanner, Neon Outfits And Shaving His Legs For Barbie: ‘I Doubted My Ken-Ergy’

Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig and more opened up about the Barbie set, including the actor's "Ken-ergy."

Irish Mirror

Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Daily Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

Daily Record

First ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

The company worked closely with medical experts and charities to produce the new figure that's on sale now.

The Independent UK

Barbie introduces first-ever doll with Down’s Syndrome

The new, inclusive doll is introduced by Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein

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