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Mattel embraces diversity with first-ever autistic Barbie
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» From her 1959 debut as a blonde, blue-eyed icon, Barbie has evolved to reflect a commitment to equal representation with the launch of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie.
Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
New Barbie raises diabetes awareness
Online Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» Mattel Inc has introduced a new Barbie doll representing a child living with Type 1 diabetes, aiming to promote empathy, inclusion and raise awareness, showing children that life with diabetes can still be vibrant and fulfilling.
Mattel launches Barbie doll with diabetes
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday.
Oscars producers unveil a 'Wicked' gala showstopper
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - After last year's Oscars gala wowed viewers with a glitzy, star-studded "I'm Just Ken" karaoke, the producers of Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony knew exactly where to turn for this year's showstopping musical moment.
Birkenstock sandals are not art, German court rules
Life, AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled last week.
Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu
Reuters, Published on 03/02/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama "Meteor Garden", has died of influenza aged 48, her sister said on Monday.
Warner Bros Discovery to debut in Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/10/2024
» Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that its streaming service Max will launch on Nov 19 in Thailand, along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. The service will also stream in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Maternal ties
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2024
» Happy Mother's Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Mothers -- our caregivers, confidants and sometimes our fiercest critics -- hold a unique place in our lives. Their roles are as multifaceted as the relationships they foster with their children, which are often marked by a blend of deep affection, tension and unspoken understanding. It's no wonder that the intricate dynamics of these relationships have been explored so compellingly in cinema.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: June 19-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/06/2024
» Looking for titles to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!