What to know about new TikTok beauty trend ‘Barbie Botox’: From effects to cost

A new trend called “Barbie Botox” has gained popularity in the TikTok cosmetic surgery community as many people are getting the procedure done to elongate the neck and shrink the shoulders, in order to mimic the looks of Barbie, though the procedure also has clinical benefits, like pain and migraine relief. Key Facts Big number […]

‘Barbie’ tops US$1 billion at global Box Office

Director Greta Gerwig’s smash-hit Barbie crossed U$1 billion in worldwide revenue on Sunday, according to multiple reports, making the Mattel doll’s big screen debut the second-biggest release so far this year just over two weeks after its highly anticipated premiere. Key Facts Barbie, an instant blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has grossed about […]

Welcome to the Renaissance: Beyoncé collabs with Tiffany & Co.

Beyoncé has announced the launch of a new limited edition jewellery line, inspired by her Renaissance World Tour, in partnership with Tiffany & Co. Beyonce and Tiffany’s are celebrating the Renaissance World Tour, which kicked off in May this year and will run until October. This announcement makes Tiffany & Co. the official jeweller of […]

Barbie, Inc: How a $3 toy inspired a multi-billion-dollar Dream World

She’s here, she’s there, she’s every pinkin’-where. With Margot Robbie’s summer blockbuster arriving in theatres and ubiquitous merchandise collaborations, the world’s favourite doll is about to launch the Mattel cinematic universe. Last June, photographs of beach blonde Margot Robbie and bleach blonde Ryan Gosling, stars of the upcoming Barbie movie, went viral after they were […]

Early ‘Barbie’ reviews are in – so does it live up to the hype?

Reviews of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie—which follows the journey of Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Ryan Gosling’s Ken from Barbie Land into the real world, where they’re exposed to a patriarchal and misogynistic society—are in, and while most critics were awed by the visuals of the film, some found it struggling under the restriction of a giant […]

‘Oppenheimer’ cast walks out of premiere amid actors strike fallout

The cast of the upcoming atomic bomb drama Oppenheimer walked out of the U.K. premiere Thursday after SAG-AFTRA—the union representing screen actors—announced it would be striking alongside Hollywood writers. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “We have to acknowledge (that) you’ve seen them here earlier on the red carpet,” Nolan said at the U.K. premiere. “Unfortunately they’re […]

Tickets for Barbie + Oppenheimer double-feature boom ahead of Aussie release

With less than two weeks until Barbie and Oppenheimer open in movie theatres across the world, demand for seeing both films in one seating is growing, with thousands of AMC customers already purchasing tickets to both the fantasy comedy about Barbie-land and the three-hour drama of the development and dropping of the first atom bomb. Key Facts Big […]

Dissecting the marketing brilliance of Taylor Swift

From her early beginnings as a young country music sensation to her current reign as a pop icon, Taylor Swift has not only captured the hearts of millions with her music but has also become a shining example of marketing brilliance.  With her authentic storytelling, personal connection with fans, and strategic brand collaborations, Swift has […]