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They were promised a larger-than-life, interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, an '80s-themed roller-skating party and a glittery pink day in Barbieland. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

It was U.S. border agents themselves who came up with the perfect nickname for their boss, Kristi Noem, the head of the Department of Homeland Security who is now the first member of President Donald ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - March 9, 1959. It officially becomes a Barbie world when Barbie makes her debut at the American Toy Fair in New York. Astronaut to Paleontologist, the fashion doll has held ...

As the site’s resident toy expert — I’m the writer behind the Strategist’s “Toy Store” and gifts for every age — I get an early look at the latest and greatest new toys. In this toy-focused edition of ...

In a time defined by uncertainty—geopolitical upheaval, cultural polarization, and shifting norms around identity—the little things matter. Sometimes those little things come in 11.5 inches of plastic ...

When Jennifer McDonald saw a photo of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie doll, she marveled at how relatable the representation was. “It looked like an iPad of some sort that she was holding,” ...

Mattel is releasing its first Barbie doll designed to represent an autistic individual, reflecting a growing commitment to inclusive and representative play. Their press release announced that the new ...

Barbie has taken a meaningful step in representation with the release of the Barbie Fashionistas Doll #245 in Purple Striped Dress, Autistic Barbie, now in stock at Target. This latest addition to the ...

The doll was in development for more than 18 months and was created through a partnership with Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, a nonprofit that is run by and for people with autism that ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down ...

One of the holiday season’s biggest music events is here. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 airs tonight on ABC, bringing a star-studded lineup to television for a nationwide celebration of the year’s ...