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Magic raises $52 million to grow crypto 'wallet-as-a-service' used by corporate clients like Mattel and Macy's

Magic says it's partnered with corporate clients to roll out more than 20 million wallets.

Fortune

Foot fans have the Diablo 4 lead calling for a Barbie crossover

Barbie and Lilith are going toe-to-toe

GamesRadar

All of the Easter eggs and references you missed in the Barbie trailer

Let’s dive deep into that Barbie trailer…

Total Film

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‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says she never owned the doll, understands why people hate the iconic toy

Margot Robbie may be the star and executive producer of the forthcoming “Barbie” movie, but she admits she’s no expert on the subject matter. As a matter of fact, the Oscar-nominated actress says she never even owned one of the legendary Mattel toys.

Tribune News Service

Tina Turner inspired musicals and films that showcased her strength and sound

Here PA looks at some of the depictions of Turner in popular culture.

The Independent UK

Greta Gerwig wrote an "abstract poem" as the treatment for the Barbie movie

The Barbie treatment was unconventional

Total Film

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule is now a Matchbox die-cast model

SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is landing — on toy store shelves. Matchbox, the classic die-cast toy brand, has released a miniature model of the commercial space capsule.

Space

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Inside the pink Barbie café with 70s décor, cocktails and nods to Malibu doll nostalgia

Barbie fever is in the air with themed restaurants popping up in New York and Chicago and fans getting excited for the July release of the Great Gerwig film

Daily Mirror

A look inside the Malibu Barbie Cafes opening in New York City and Chicago

The pop-up experience opens in New York City on 17 May and in Chicago on 7 June

The Independent UK

Fighting in Sudan: Women and children are the most vulnerable as conflict worsens

As fighting continues in Sudan between two military factions, tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes with aid workers warning women and children are being disproportionately affected by the violence. Also with the UN saying it will take us close to 300 years until the world reaches…

France 24

Inside Mattel’s Years-Long WCW Throwback Project

The project is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, with the deadline fast approaching.

Sports Illustrated

Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls

A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play.

Bangkok Post

Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie

The Independent UK

Barbie branches out: A more inclusive vision of femininity

She's been held up as a symbol of femininity for generations of little girls. Yet Barbie's influence on popular culture has been called into question over the years, as the doll stands accused of promulgating unrealistic stereotypes. Now her creators Mattel have responded to that criticism. We learn more about…

France 24

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Daily Mirror

Dis Life: 'Down's Syndrome Barbie. She's plastic. But is it fantastic?'

It’s great that Mattel has taken such care to represent a Disabled person as true to life. But it’s still presenting non-Disabled people with an unachievable ideal of beauty in traditional Barbie

GoodToKnow

First-look of Disney's The Little Mermaid Ariel and Eric's relationship in the upcoming live-action movie

Fans are treated to the first glimpse of the fairytale couple

Marie Claire

Barbie Launches Its First Doll With Down's Syndrome With Model Ellie Goldstein

Hooray for representation.

The Independent UK

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling channel Barbiecore fashion

The head-to-toe pink trend is here for the summer.

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Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy

The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.

The Independent UK

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

The Independent UK

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced its first doll representing a person with Down syndrome

WEKU

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids, and prosthetic limbs.

Irish Mirror

Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Daily Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

Daily Record

First ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

The company worked closely with medical experts and charities to produce the new figure that's on sale now.

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