Barbie

What To Expect From Katrina Kaif's Autobiography, Reportedly Titled Barbie Dreams

Entertainment | Thursday April 12, 2018

The much talked-about autobiography will reportedly be inspirational in nature and so, details of Katrina's personal life will be excluded

From Boxing Barbie To 'Suffragette' Flashmob: World To Mark International Women's Day

World News | Reuters | Thursday March 8, 2018

A boxing Barbie doll, "suffragette" flashmob and Wikipedia edit-a-thon are among a host of quirky initiatives aimed at highlighting gender inequalities and overturning stereotypes on International Women's Day on March 8.

For Women's Day, 17 New Barbies To Honour Modern-Day 'Sheroes'

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday March 7, 2018

On the occasion of International Women's Day, American group Mattel is honouring 17 female global role models with their own one-of-a-kind commemorative Barbies. These incredible and accomplished women include artists, aviators, athletes and filmmakers among others. The launch of the Barbie dolls, the company says, is to show girls that they can gr...

First Hijab-Wearing Barbie To Honor US Olympian Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 14, 2017

American group Mattel unveiled its first ever hijab-wearing Barbie doll on Monday in honor of US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who in 2016 became the first American Olympian to wear a headscarf while competing.

From Laila To Barbie Girl: Why, Sunny Leone, Why?

Entertainment | Tuesday November 7, 2017

Sunny Leone's song Barbie Girl may just wipe that smile off your face

Man Buns And Freckles: Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Gets A Makeover

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 21, 2017

Ken, the all-American, muscular male with luxuriant hair, is getting a makeover. Barbie's iconic boyfriend is breaking out 15 new looks, including man bun, cornrows and freckles. Times are changing and doll manufacturer Mattel is playing catch-up as it also battles to boost declining sales.

Donald Trump, Barack Obama Sing 'I'm A Barbie Girl' In Viral Mashup

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Monday April 10, 2017

If you spend enough time on the Internet, you may have seen various mashups doing the rounds online. This one, however, wins over all of them hands down. It shows US President Donald Trump and former POTUS Barack Obama singing Aqua's 1997 song Barbie Girl.

Spy Toys Face Complaints From European Union And US Watchdogs

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 6, 2016

European Union and United States consumer watchdogs announced Tuesday they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can "spy" on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and data protection laws.

A Plus-Size Challenge To South Korea's Beauty 'Norm'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 30, 2016

In a country with beauty ideals that pre-makeover Barbie would struggle to meet, South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her defiant campaign to persuade curvy women they have nothing to be ashamed of.

This is What Justin's Love Yourself Sounds Like When Miley, Liam Sing it

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 2, 2016

In the video, viewers get to see the pair's pet dog Barbie, a little bit of Cyrus' face as the Wrecking Ball hitmaker and her actor beau for a duet of Justin Bieber's track Love Yourself

Reality Check: Barbie Now Tall, Curvy And Petite Too

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 29, 2016

Barbie, long the stereotypical blue-eyed blonde bombshell, has been given a makeover. The iconic doll will now be available in three new body types -- tall, petite and curvy.

For The World's Most Scrutinized Body, Changes For Barbie

Offbeat | Associated Press | Thursday January 28, 2016

Mattel, the maker of the iconic plastic doll, said it will begin selling Barbie with three new bodies - curvy, tall, and petite. The doll will also be available in seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles.

Gadgets Around Us Will Keep Getting Smarter, Like It or Not

Associated Press | Friday January 1, 2016

In 2016, we'll entrust even more of our lives and their intimate details to machines - not to mention the companies that run them.

High-Tech Barbie Stokes Privacy Fears

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 1, 2015

To address security concerns, Mattel and ToyTalk have launch a "bug bounty program".

Barbie Features Boy for First Time in its Ads

Offbeat | Press Trust of India | Friday November 20, 2015

Mattel is featuring a boy in itsBarbie ads for the very first time for the company'scollaboration with Moschino.