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BIZARRE: 51 | Mind Blowing Facts

Owner of Kansas Newspaper Dies Amid 'Shock and Grief' After Police Raid

Plus: New Zealand libertarianism, Barbie economics, and more...

Reason

Barbie sequel ‘already in the works’ after $1 billion success of Margot Robbie toy movie

Sources say the Barbie team have been contacted for a potential follow-up to the highly successful movie

Evening Standard

Barbie Has Sparked A Surge In Vintage Doll Collecting, But Experts Have Issued A Warning

Allan may not have been popular in 1964 but he sure is now.

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Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question his Barbie casting: ‘I am not without ego’

Welsh actor plays Sugar Daddy Ken in new Greta Gerwig picture

The Independent UK

Barbie Continues To Be A Dominating Force At The Weekend Box Office, Tying The Super Mario Bros. Movie For A Big 2023 Record

Barbie has won the box office for the fourth weekend in a row, and it may continue to dominate for the rest of August.

Cinemablend

Britain is indeed in political purgatory

Brief letters: Undead government | French sunbathers and swimmers | Roald Dahl’s AI prescience | Barbie product placement | Election fibs

The Guardian - UK

'Barbie' might be banned in Lebanon for ‘promoting homosexuality’

The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban "Barbie" after it accused the film of "promoting homosexuality" on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites unite around hardcore conservative values.

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Barbie: 5 ways to be more like Allan than Ken

Barbie is this summer’s hit movie, breaking all kinds of records at the box office. Many, including myself and family — as well as Canada’s prime minister and son — dressed in pink to watch a team of live-action Barbies confront the patriarchy.

The Conversation

Rob Brydon explains why Barbie role was so brief after ‘jump scare’ appearance

’It was shorter than one might have hoped for,’ actor and comedian admitted

The Independent UK

Viral Barbie optical illusion will have you haunted by Ken

(Which, let's be honest, you might not mind.)

Creative Bloq

‘I am not without ego’: Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question his Barbie casting

Welsh actor plays Sugar Daddy Ken in new Greta Gerwig picture

The Independent UK

Barbie Costume Designer Is Down For The Public Embracing Barbiecore But Does Have One Concern

As countless fans look to create their own Barbiecore outfits, this Barbie crew member shares a word of warning that many of us may not have considered.

Cinemablend

Bud Billiken Parade puts South Side’s vibrant spirit on display: ‘It brings out the kid in everyone’

In its 94th year, the Saturday parade brought together thousands of community members to celebrate the end of the summer season ahead of the upcoming school year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barbie Girls Now Live in a Much Wealthier Barbie World

The average working woman in 2023 earns enough money to buy a Barbie doll every 33 minutes. In 1959, it took nearly two hours.

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The Independent UK

Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question his Barbie casting: ‘I am not without ego’

Welsh actor plays Sugar Daddy Ken in new Greta Gerwig picture

The Guardian - UK

Tim Dowling: with the youngest one gone, it’s three for dinner. Or is it?

My wife claims another son leaving home is no big deal, but it’s playing havoc with my supermarket calculations

The Independent UK

Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question why he was cast in Barbie: ‘I am not without ego’

Welsh actor plays Sugar Daddy Ken in new Greta Gerwig picture

Woman & Home

Queen Letizia’s holiday wardrobe continues to make our wish-list as she opts for off-duty chic with a half-tucked silk shirt and trousers

Queen Letizia's silk shirt and trousers were the epitome of relaxed elegance as she stepped out for a cinema trip in Mallorca

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The Conversation

Gran Turismo: why this glorified advert fails where Barbie succeeded

Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Gran Turismo.

Pedestrian.tv

Where Would Barbie Land Be Located If It Existed IRL? A Legit Scientist Has Shared His Theory

No, it wasn’t just a guess. He used ~science~.

Cinemablend

After Seeing Margot Robbie's Barbie, Neil DeGrasse Tyson Thinks He Knows Where Barbieland Is Located

After seeing Barbie, Neil DeGrasse Tyson decided to put his brain to use figuring out where Barbieland is located in the Margot Robbie-led movie.

Newcastle Herald

'For the better outcome': two views on how things run in Newcastle

'I believe we are ... witnessing a grassroots revolt'

Total Film

We now know where Barbie Land would be in the real world - thanks to science

Neil deGrasse-Tyson figured it out

The Guardian - UK

Let’s not forget the real star of Barbie: shameless product placement

The film is like a Russian doll of adverts – is this the future of blockbuster cinema?, says features writer Amelia Tait

Marie Claire

There has been an update on the Barbie sequel - so brace yourself

We've been patiently waiting.

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