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This column is a departure from the body of words to the body of Barbie, or rather the body of myths, misconceptions and maleficence that has grown up around — sorry feminists, but there’s no other way to say it — a doll.

MailOnline looks at the long-lasting effects a Barbie doll can have on a childs development, according to scientific studies.

Finding any controversy over the renewed fascination with the 64-year-old Mattel doll will be quite a stretch. The inspiration is Greta Gerwig's upcoming movie "Barbie," about what happens when the doll enters the human world. Due perhaps to the lack of anything else that's fun, bubblegum Barbie pink is now everywhere, even on the cover of Businessweek.

Rhea Perlman plays the late entrepreneur in the new 'Barbie' movie, but the toymaker's actual history was not just fun and games.

Witty, whimsical and surprisingly heartfelt, Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated “Barbie” has finally arrived, and is on track to be the biggest three-day debut of 2023. “Barbie” owes some of its success to the unlikely pairing of the film with its box...

The breathlessly anticipated blockbuster has a lot going for it. But it also struggles to contend with audience and corporate expectations.

Every summer has an obsession. The best ones are inconsequential.Way back in 2013, we were "arguing" over Robin Thicke's song Blurred Lines, also featuring Pharrell Williams. The song came under attack for allegedly reinforcing rape myths. The suspect line — "I know you want it" — was oft repeated. ...

Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas opens up about their 1996 song "Push," which is ingeniously performed by Ryan Goslings Ken in the "Barbie" movie.

The central theme of the Greta Gerwig Barbie movie is the paradox of motherhood that plays out, even in her maternal role to Ken.