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Matt Bomer glad he turned down Barbie role

Matt Bomer is glad he turned down the part of Ken in the 'Barbie' movie because it gave him more time to focus on his role in Bradley Cooper's film 'Maestro'.

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Simu Liu Danced Through Pain At 2024 Oscars Kens Reunion

Simu Liu danced through pain at the 2024 Oscars with a torn Achilles tendon, showcasing determination and commitment to the historic moment.

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The Best 'La La Land' Sequel is Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling Singing "I'm Just Ken"

City of...Kens?

Marie Claire

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Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling performs hit song I’m Just Ken from Barbie – with 65 Kens

Energetic Gosling sings Oscar-nominated song from Barbie – along with Slash and Mark Ronson

The Guardian - UK

Ben Affleck and Olivia Colman Were Both Supposed to Appear in ‘Barbie’ In Scenes We Would Have Loved to See

The list of actors who almost made the film is long and staggering.

Marie Claire

‘Ryan Gosling asked me if he could have Ken underpants’: Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran spills her secrets

She is the wardrobe maestro every star craves – and her pink-infused genius on Barbie could bag her yet another Oscar. From Margot Robbie’s jazzy jumpsuit to that Keira Knightley green dress, the British legend relives her finest creations

The Guardian - UK

Barbie’s Kingsley Ben-Adir On How He’d Feel About Joining In On A ‘I’m Just Ken’ Performance At The Oscars

Kingsley Ben-Adir responds to whether or not he would be down to perform "I'm Just Ken" during this year's Oscars.

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‘Thank God I asked for a singing teacher!’: Kingsley Ben-Adir on bringing Bob Marley to life

It was always going to be a dream gig. Here, the actor talks about perfecting his patois, the power of authenticity and what he learned working on the Barbie set

The Guardian - UK

This Famous Actor Regrets Having to Turn Down Ken Role in ‘Barbie’: “That Was a Tough, Tough Day”

“Does it haunt me when I sleep at night? Sometimes.”

Marie Claire

Zack Snyder thought that Barbie joke about his Justice League movie was "pretty good"

He also thought Barbie was great

Total Film

Simu Liu Went Viral On TikTok For Posting BTS Video Of The Barbie Cast Singing Matchbox 20, And The Fans Reactions Are As Funny As The Clip

Barbie star Simu Liu took to social media to share a hilarious look at himself and some of the Barbie cast recording "Push."

Cinemablend

Review: The Authoritarianism of Barbieland

Arm the Kens?

Reason

The 'Barbie' and 'Star Wars' universes are entertaining, but they also unexpectedly can help people understand why revolutions happen

Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movies and toys have entertained generations of American children – in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands’ influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles.

The Conversation

Epic behind-the-scenes footage shows Barbie cast rehearsing ‘I’m Just Ken’ scene

Fans have called for Ryan Gosling’s power ballad to be nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars

The Independent UK

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘Barbie’ haters remind me of my big Hollywood pet peeve: Anti-Kens

The most superficial beef I have with directors who are not Greta Gerwig: The pairing of schlubby or awkwardly dorky men — think Woody Allen — with conventionally attractive women.

Salon

US foreign policy lessons from "Barbie"

"Barbie" proves the benefits of matriarchy, as opposed to the dangers of an "Oppenheimer" patriarchy

Marie Claire

Ryan Gosling, aka Ken, Surprises Director Greta Gerwig with a ‘Barbie’-Themed Flash Mob for Her 40th Birthday

The movie just surpassed the $1 billion mark!

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Peep The Wholesome Vid Of Ryan Gosling Sending Greta Gerwig Dancing Barbies & Kens For Her Bday

The "Dance the night" choreography was on point.

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Cinemablend

Ryan Gosling And The Kens Arranged A Flash Mob For Barbie Director Greta Gerwig's Birthday, And It’s Ken-etic

Ryan Gosling sent Greta Gerwig a flash mob for her birthday that featured two songs from Barbie, and it's Ken-etic.

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling sends Barbie flashmob to surprise Greta Gerwig on her birthday

‘Barbie’ director Gerwig turned 40 on Friday (4 August)

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling surprises Greta Gerwig with Barbie-themed flash mob for her birthday

‘Barbie’ director Gerwig turned 40 on Friday (4 August)

Marie Claire

17 hidden Barbie easter eggs that you still might not have found

So many spoilers ahead

The Guardian - US

I wept for Ken: why men have the most to gain from watching Barbie

Men suffer under patriarchy, too – and Ryan Gosling’s man-child Ken is a brilliant demonstration of that

GoodToKnow

Barbie movie ending explained: What happens to Barbie after she goes to the real world?

It's all anyone is talking about at the moment, and eager cinemagoers are now looking to have the Barbie moving ending explained...

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Guys Who Think The Barbie Movie Hates On Men Clearly Didn’t Watch It

"Barbie approaches Ken with a gentle empathy that wounded boys like him often need, though maybe don't deserve."

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