All posts tagged: Barbie

From Yoko Ono to Barbie: seven of the best art exhibitions this summer | Why I Love My Art Pass

From Yoko Ono to Barbie: seven of the best art exhibitions this summer | Why I Love My Art Pass

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Art is essential to humanity. People want to create for myriad reasons including the exploration and expression of difficult ideas, self-help and for the joy of others. It is primal, social and serves as a historical document. It can be a thing of beauty or a source of horror. It can offer endless comfort or an inspiring push out of the comfort zone. It can leave us cold or change our lives. “Having access to art is more important than ever as it gets us off the screens and into a stimulating and thought-provoking environment,” says Daisy Bell, co-founder and director of Cramer & Bell, an art consultancy practice. “We live in a society where we spend more and more time behind screens, where we are zoning out of face-to-face conversations to watch reels or read a WhatsApp message. Experiencing art encourages creativity and self-expression and is proven to reduce stress and improve brain function. Art also gives people freedom of expression; whether political, environmental or social.” Now, as the days lengthen, it’s the perfect …

‘Coming out, it was like a veil was lifted’: Indigo Girls on homophobia, hope and their big Barbie moment | Indigo Girls

‘Coming out, it was like a veil was lifted’: Indigo Girls on homophobia, hope and their big Barbie moment | Indigo Girls

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In 1990, as her duo Indigo Girls were heading to platinum-selling success in the US, Amy Ray founded her own label called Daemon Records, formed as “a supportive network for each other within it, almost like a co-op,” she says. She internalised this “ecosystem idea” from Fugazi’s Ian MacKaye and the Washington DC punk scene, as well as the 90s riot grrrl movement. But the inspiring new documentary, It’s Only Life After All, makes it clear that Ray also learned quite a bit about the power of community from Indigo Girls themselves: the folk band she co-founded in Atlanta with high-school choir buddy Emily Saliers. The duo twice broke into the US Top 10, won a Grammy, and sold millions of albums in the late 80s and early 90s, and today remain a reliable, busy touring and recording act – even earning a high-profile spot in the Barbie movie. Community is woven into every aspect of their lives and careers: the women are principled activists and queer icons who have a fiercely devoted fanbase, and …

Victoria Beckham surprises in Baby Spice dress in the ultimate Barbie pink

Victoria Beckham surprises in Baby Spice dress in the ultimate Barbie pink

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Victoria Beckham has one busy life, we can hardly keep up! The former Spice Girl is currently in New York City and hosted a beauty event for her sister brand – Victoria Beckham Beauty. WATCH: Victoria’s top fashion tip revealed VB fronted the plush bash and invited a host of influencers and content creators, including former beauty editor Jenna Rennert, who shared a snap of herself and the fashion mogul. In the picture, the recently turned 50-year-old looked stunning in a baby pink halterneck dress from her forthcoming SS24 collection. She teamed the look with sky-high heels and wore her famous mane extra long and flowing. Mother-of-four Victoria does not normally wear pink – that was more her Spice Girl bandmate Emma Bunton’s vibe. But we are loving the change! Jenna, who used to work for Vogue US, captioned the shot: “Chatting all things spring, smoky shadows & spice. Always lovely to see @victoriabeckham in NYC, and the coolest glam squad around.”  The content creator also had a selfie with Ken Pavés, Victoria’s bestie and …

Ryan Gosling Avoids Darker Roles So He Can Be a Better Papi

Ryan Gosling Avoids Darker Roles So He Can Be a Better Papi

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In his review for Ryan Gosling’s new film The Fall Guy, Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson notes that the actor’s first post-Barbie role shows Gosling “still leading with his light side.” And thank goodness for that. “This is the better form of Gosling,” writes Lawson, “mesmerizing as some of his grim, laconic performances have been.” According to Gosling, it’s also an intentional move, as he recently told the Wall Street Journal. At present, said Gosling, “I don’t really take roles that are going to put me in some kind of dark place.” Instead, he chooses roles by “trying to read the room at home and feel like what is going to be best for all of us. The decisions I make, I make them with Eva, and we make them with our family in mind first.” Eva, of course, is Eva Mendes, Gosling’s costar in the 2012 drama The Place Beyond the Pines. They share two daughters, 9-year-old Esmeralda and 8-year-old Amada, who call him “Papi,” he confirmed: “It kills me every time. There’s just nothing, …

Ryan Gosling Gets Candid About How Being A Dad Has Affected Which Roles He Says Yes To

Ryan Gosling Gets Candid About How Being A Dad Has Affected Which Roles He Says Yes To

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Ryan Gosling has claimed that he always has his family in mind when selecting roles these days. The three-time Oscar nominee is a dad to two daughters, nine-year-old Esmeralda Amada and eight-year-old Amanda Lee, who he shares with his long-term partner Eva Mendes. While Ryan has plenty of hard-hitting roles in his back catalogue, including the neo-Nazi drama The Believer and the violent action drama Drive, he’s said that more recently, he’s leaning towards lighter projects, so he can be more present with his family after a day’s shooting is over. “I don’t really take roles that are going to put me in some kind of dark place,” he told WSJ magazine. “This moment is what I feel like trying to read the room at home and feel like what is going to be best for all of us. The decisions I make, I make them with Eva and we make them with our family in mind first.” Ryan claimed this shift began with the musical La La Land, with subsequent projects including the Neil …

Where to Buy Barbie Little People Collectors Set: Fisher-Price Collab

Where to Buy Barbie Little People Collectors Set: Fisher-Price Collab

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The Barbie juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down, and now, fans of the record-breaking film can add another collectible to their mantle with Amazon’s deal on the official Little People Collector Barbie: The Movie Special Edition Set. On sale for a whopping 67 percent off, the Little People figurines ($8.99, reg. $26.99) offer miniaturized versions of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s iconic characters — and their iconic outfits — from the big screen. The four mini dolls come in an official Barbie: The Movie box for easy displaying on your bookshelf or table. Amazon The Little People Barbie set includes a blond Barbie in a gingham dress (similar to the dress seen on the official Margot Robbie Barbie doll), a bleach-blond Ken in an ab-baring ensemble; a Presidential Barbie (inspired by Issa Rae’s character in the film) and Barbie’s new friend Gloria (played by America Ferrera). Each figure stands just over 2.5 inches tall. The specially designed packaging, meantime, features colorful locations from the movie and a bright pink stand. The Barbie Little People …

Queen Letizia stuns in fitted dress and Barbie heels

Queen Letizia stuns in fitted dress and Barbie heels

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Queen Letizia has been serving some seriously stylish energy during her state visit to the Netherlands with her husband King Felipe.  The Spanish Queen, 51, was spotted on a morning excursion with Queen Máxima looking radiant in a bright colour block moment. The ever-stylish royal pinned her look to a brilliant bright red fitted dress with a round neckline and three-quarter-length bell sleeves. © GettyThe royal ladies visited the LAB6 cultural centre in Amsterdam The cinched dress was teamed with a clashing candy pink coat in a shin-skimming length which was worn over her shoulders for an effortlessly cool feel. She added further pops of pink in her cerise slingbacks and coordinating leather bag. © GettyQueen Letizia wowed in a Barbie pink coat and heels Letizia’s bob was styled straight and her makeup was worn in her go-style – pink-toned hues with a glossy lip. The finishing touch was added in the form of a stunning pair of drop earrings. © GettyQueen Letizia and Queen Maxima waved at well-wishers Meanwhile, her Dutch counterpart wowed in …

Princess Kate’s bridesmaid Lady Louise Windsor, 7, is a mini Barbie in rarely-seen wedding photo

Princess Kate’s bridesmaid Lady Louise Windsor, 7, is a mini Barbie in rarely-seen wedding photo

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Lady Louise Windsor had a starring role in the Prince and Princess of Wales’ royal wedding in April 2011.  The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s daughter was on her best behaviour as she carried out her bridesmaid duties alongside Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Grace van Cutsem and Queen Camilla’s granddaughter Eliza Lopes. While Louise’s cute white Nicki Macfarlane bridesmaid dress was well-documented, there are far fewer pictures of her cute Barbie pink outfit. © Max Mumby/IndigoLady Louise Windsor looked pretty in pink at the wedding rehearsal with Tom Pettifer and Margarita Armstrong-Jones Unearthed photos of the wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey show Lady Louise, then seven, chose a cute white dress covered with large pink flowers, which she layered underneath a rose-coloured cardigan with a ruffled trim. A matching headband with a bow kept her shoulder-length blonde curls away from her face, while black shoes and white ankle socks completed her smart ensemble. © GettyLady Louise Windsor was a bridesmaid at Prince William and Kate’s royal wedding Meanwhile, Margarita opted for a check purple dress with white tights …

Paris Hilton poses in an animal-print string bikini and harness for ‘Cowboy Barbie’ Coachella snaps

Paris Hilton poses in an animal-print string bikini and harness for ‘Cowboy Barbie’ Coachella snaps

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While “that’s hot” may mean one thing for attendees at the desert music festival Coachella, it certainly means something else for Paris Hilton. The 43-year-old hotel heiress and DJ attended the music festival in Indio, California over the weekend for its first three days, and was even a surprise guest for Vampire Weekend’s set. While she brought a host of looks that spanned her flowy and colorful range to black on black ensembles, for one of her many photoshoots, she took things up a notch considerably. Paris shared new snaps on her Instagram rocking a purple animal-print string bikini near a hot tub, completing her look with a heart-shaped purse with the word “PARIS” on it. She added to the ensemble a black harness above her waist, suede cowboy boots, a wide-brimmed hat, and her signature nude makeup look, calling the ensemble “CowboyCore Barbie does Coachella.” Fans immediately raved over the fit in her comments section, with Lauren Sanchez leaving a flame emoji. A fan added: “Ahhhh slayed the house down booots!!!” with another saying: …

Barbie as Philosophy | Blog of the APA

Barbie as Philosophy | Blog of the APA

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If we want to understand the relationship between philosophy and film, what better place to start than the best film of 2023! No, I’m not talking about that award-laden nuclear nonsense Oppenheimer. I am, of course, talking about Greta Gerwig’s masterpiece Barbie. It shouldn’t be a surprise that philosophy might contribute to our understanding of Barbie—philosophers of art seek to understand how we engage with artworks so the theories they develop should be applicable to a particular work of art. What might be more surprising is the idea that Barbie can contribute to our understanding of philosophy. According to the film-as-philosophy movement, some narrative films should be regarded as works of philosophy that make an active contribution to our philosophical knowledge. I claim that Barbie is just such a film. The contributions it makes to our understanding of philosophical topics such as gender, freedom, and society are just as legitimate as those made by more traditional works of political philosophy. My positive case for this conclusion is quite simple: go watch the movie! If I’m …