The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin โ Analysis
Early awards in Hollywoodโs unfurling awards season have gone to films like Celine Songโs tender relationship drama โPast Lives,โ Jonathan Glazerโs piercing Holocaust film โThe Zone of Interestโ and Martin Scorseseโs sprawling Osage murders epic โKillers of the Flower Moon.โ.
๐ Barbie Christmas tree, rosรฉ on a wreath highlights Orlando Festival of Trees event
Thanksgiving may be less than a week away, but for those of you looking to get in the Christmas spirit, one Central Florida event is sure to inspire you. Festival of Trees is underway, with proceeds benefitting art education programs.
Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60
A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. โI would say Ken is a good friend and a best friend, a supportive best friend to the Barbie doll,โ Best said. AdThe original Barbie, launched in 1959, also came in a bathing suit, a minimalist strategy to encourage consumers to buy outfits and accessories.
Mattel unveils Maya Angelou Barbie doll
Doctor Maya Angelou is the latest addition to Barbieโs โInspiring Womenโ series. The Angelou doll has a head wrap and a floral printed dress. Barbie says the women of this series were risk-takers who โchanged rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before.โ[TRENDING: Can Trump run for president again? | Fifth-largest lotto jackpot up for grabs]Angelouโs career includes a National Book Award nomination for I know why the caged bird sings, her 1970 autobiography. She has also received dozens of honorary doctorates, numerous awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ready to shop? Check out Hello Kitty Cafรฉ Truck & Barbie Pop-Up Truck at The Florida Mall
For one day only, on Saturday, Dec. 12, the Hello Kitty Cafรฉ Truck and the Barbie Pop-Up Truck will be parked at The Florida Mall, offering an outdoor mobile shopping experience featuring exclusive sweets and treats for fans of all ages. The Hello Kitty Cafรฉ Truck will offer shoppers a new Hello Kitty Cafรฉ Cookie plush, new hand-decorated cookie sets, sprinkle mugs, pin sets, cookie sets, canvas totes and more. The Barbie Truck will feature exclusive 90s-themed apparel and accessories such as embroidered denim jackets, hats, T-shirts, vinyl โboomboxโ tote bags, fanny packs, โcassette tapeโ wallets and more. PHOTOS: Swipe through to see what will be offered at the Barbie Pop-Up TruckFull Screen 1 / 16 Merchandise available at Barbie Pop-Up Truck coming to the Florida Mall on Dec. 12. The Orlando stop is the last destination for the Hello Kitty Cafรฉ Truck on its 2020 East Coast tour.
Barbie relaunches Yara Shahidi โvoteโ doll ahead of elections
This new Barbie doll is encouraging people to vote. Itโs a relaunch of Mattelโs Shero Doll featuring activist and actress Yara Shahidi. But, itโs getting a fashion makeover. [TRENDING: Fla. moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | New Jurassic World coaster announced | What authority do local leaders have in Phase 3?] This Barbie wears a T-shirt that says โvote.โMattel says this doll will be available to ship Oct. 9, just in time for election day.
Prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, no hair: New Barbies reflect diverse customers
Barbie dolls are known for getting makeovers, but, this time, the toys are evolving to better reflect the children who play with them. Barbie says a new release of toys is the brandโs โmost diverse doll lineโ yet. Some of the new Barbies have rainbow-colored hair or no hair at all. Others have wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs and they come in varied skin tones. Barbie says on its website the dolls are to add "more diversity for endless storytelling possibilities."