The company was producing the Disney Princess dolls through a licensing deal ... Out of that came changing Barbie’s face to have less makeup and look younger, giving her articulated ankles ...

Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available at Target ...

Mattel released a new Barbie honoring the late R&B princess Aaliyah. Seeing this creation immediately filled me with a sense of happiness — but I also felt a great longing for a doll like this ...