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Did the 'Barbie' movie really cause a run on pink paint? Let's get the full picture

A Barbie production designer said "the world ran out of pink" because of how much paint the movie set needed. It had apparently been in short supply to begin with.

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Helen Flanagan channels 'Barbie princess' in eye-popping bikini display after daughter's honest comment

The former Coronation Street actress recently headed to Ibiza for a fun-filled break with a pal

Manchester Evening News

New Barbie movie really did cause a global pink paint shortage

The paint company that supplied the movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling said it gave the film everything it had.

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First Thing: Fighting escalates along Ukraine frontlines

Russia claims to have fought off ‘major offensive’ and says 250 Ukrainian troops killed in attack. Plus, what caused a global shortage of pink paint?

The Guardian - UK

Barbie movie pink paint company clarifies global shortage claims

It was said that the movie sparked an international shortage of the colour, after the construction of the fluorescent pink Barbieland set

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: Kathleen Folbigg dubbed ‘our Lindy Chamberlain’; Jacinda Ardern becomes a dame; and Barbie film drains world of pink paint

An inquiry heard that Folbigg and her two daughters had rare genetic variation and her son may have died from an underlying disorder

The Guardian - AU

Barbie caused a ‘worldwide’ shortage of pink paint

‘The world ran out of pink,’ production designer Sarah Greenwood says

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Company teaches mask-wearers to smile again

A company in Japan is offering lessons for people who forgot how to smile when they wore masks during the Covid pandemic. Egaoiku – which means “Smile Education” – is enjoying a four-fold increase in demand for smiling classes, including one-on-one sessions that cost 7,700 yen (£44). “I think there’s…

The Week

Barbie film ‘required so much pink paint it contributed to worldwide shortage’

The film’s production designer Sarah Greenwood says ‘the world ran out of pink’ during construction of Barbieland and lifesize versions of the doll’s Dreamhouse

The Guardian - AU

This Tweet About The Barbie Movie Was Supposed To Be A Joke, But I Think It’s Great Fantasy Casting

People are joking about different actors who could have starred in the Barbie movie, and they might be onto something with one idea.

Cinemablend

‘His Story Must Be Told’: Did Ryan Gosling Just Drop Some Surprisingly Deep & Personal Ken Tea?

This movie’s gonna win an Oscar.

Pedestrian.tv

Ryan Gosling Calls Out ‘Hypocrites’ Commenting On The Barbie Movie, And He’s Right

Ryan Gosling has strong words for people criticizing his role as Ken in the Barbie movie.

Cinemablend

The Y2K 'exposed thong' trend is having a revival—here's how celebs are styling the retro G-string look

It's wedgie season as the contentious Y2K exposed thong trend is back in the mainstream...

My Imperfect Life

Barbie caused a worldwide shortage of pink

“The world ran out of pink"

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The Independent UK

Barbie stars Margot Robbie, Issa Rae and Simu Liu react to their own doll replicas

A new collection for the forthcoming film has been released

Daily Mirror

Barbie fans can stay in luxury themed villa with doll's car and wardrobe

Barbie fans can stay at villas themed after their favourite childhood doll and indulge in a special pampering package to coincide with the release of the Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie film

Marie Claire

Ryan Gosling Responds to the Backlash to Him Playing Ken in the 'Barbie' Movie: "Like You Ever Thought About Ken Before This?"

Tell 'em, Ryan.

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling reveals the moment he knew he wanted children with Eva Mendes

Gosling and Mendes have been together since 2011 and share two daughters

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The National (Scotland)

Braveheart speech and bagpipes inspired Barbie cast, director reveals

THE cast of the upcoming Barbie movie were inspired by a Scottish man playing the bagpipes and quoting Braveheart, the film’s director has said ...

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling responds to critics who say he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken in ‘Barbie’

‘You ever thought about Ken before this?’ actor says

Cinemablend

Ryan Gosling Had A Man In A Kilt Quote Braveheart At Margot Robbie's Barbie Sleepover, Because Of Course

Ryan Gosling was lucky enough to attend Margot Robbie's Barbie sleepover, and strangely brought a man in a kilt to quote Braveheart.

The Independent UK

Ryan Gosling reveals the moment he knew he wanted children with Eva Mendes

Gosling and Mendes have been together since 2011 and share two daughters

Daily Mirror

Ryan Gosling reveals major sacrifice for Eva Mendes as he ends four year Hollywood hiatus

Ryan Gosling admits he made huge life choices after meeting Eva Mendes as he gets ready to return to the big screen with Barbie the Movie

Evening Standard

Ryan Gosling says meeting Eva Mendes changed his view of parenthood: ‘I wasn’t thinking about kids’

The actor, 42, is gearing up for his big-screen comeback in Barbie after a four-year hiatus

Dublin Live

Barbie Dance Party coming to The Button Factory

The fun event will be everything Barbie themed

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