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Barbie debuts doll with baby hairs and fans are applauding the new inclusive style

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Mattel added four new stylish dolls to Barbie's streetwear-inspired collection, BMR1959, including one with an inclusive hairstyle. On June 24, the four new dolls caught the attention of fans online with many applauding Barbie's new hairstyle that honors naturally textured hair, including styled edges with baby hairs. "This Barbie is everything I wish I'd had to look up to as a child," one fan tweeted.The BMR1959 line stands for Barbie's full name, Barbara Millicent Roberts, and the year the doll was invented. The release of the four new dolls come as a continuation of Barbie's mission to be more inclusive. In 2016, Barbie began to include dolls with more diverse body types and skin colors. In January 2020, Barbie released a series of new dolls with vitiligo, prosthetic limbs and without hair.MORE: Barbie aims for inclusion as Mattel unveils doll who uses wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb "This is a continuation of the BMR1959 line, a streetwe...

Around The Way Girl! Meet The Barbie Rocking Baby Hairs Bantus & Door Knockers

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While it may have taken them twenty years to finally make a Black doll, Barbie continues to innovatively show us how and why inclusion matters. Over the past decade, the Mattel-owned iconic doll company has stepped up with adding more and more dolls that reflect the reality of America. Their newest edition, well let's just say, is giving me all the "Around The Way Girl" life! READ MORE: Come Through Inclusion! Mattel Adds Barbies With Vitiligo & Alopecia Meet their newest edition to the BMR1959 line ($29.99)! Sis, with her flexible knees to drop it low Megan Thee Stallion–style, is giving us door knocker earrings, along with lavender and pink bantu knots and adorable laid baby hairs. (Perhaps she's using Pattern Beauty's new edge control.) "So fresh. So clean. So #Barbie. This second collection in the #BMR1959 line celebrates Barbie's fashion heritage by drawing inspiration from today's hottest streetwear trends," the bran...

Celebrities with surprising and unusual hobbies from hoarding insects to Johnny Depp's Barbie doll collection

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Celebrities are constantly in the spotlight wowing in sleek outfits with glam makeup and hair looks, but behind closed doors, when they're not walking the red carpet or gracing us with their presence on TV screens, certain stars have some pretty random hobbies. Our interest was peaked when we fixed our eyes on presenter Jonathan Ross' epic man cave during an appearance on Loose Women whilst talking about life in lockdown. In the background an eclectic conglomeration of comics, cult films, games, books and more could be spotted and, no, Jonathan's hobby isn't hoarding, but is instead comics, and characters from them! Oh, and he's not alone, with TV chef Gino D'Acampo also being a huge fan and, in his Hertfordshire home, he has an entire glass cabinet dedicated to Marvel and DC superheroes. Which got us thinking – which other quirky celebrity hobbies are there out there? Let's take a look… Johnny Depp Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articl...

A doll that teaches diversity

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Ayear ago, when Jamal Siddiqui and Shweta Verma founded Ginny's Planet Pvt. Ltd, a Delhi-based social enterprise, their mission statement was simple: "We aim to build a planet where no one is considered the odd-one-out on the basis of differences." The husband-wife team, with a four-year-old son born with congenital conditions, including a radial club hand, was determined to remove the stigma around disability. "It was a tipping point for us," Siddiqui says on the phone, referring to the barrage of questions and ignorant remarks they had heard in their social circle till then. Initially, Siddiqui, whose expertise is in public health, and Verma, a disability activist and mental health professional, considered using their nearly two-decade-long experience in the social sector to train teachers and parents. But to achieve this effectively, they needed a tool, one that would, through nuanced messaging, make children understand the reality o...

Labor of Love Recap: Welcome to the Doll House — Plus Who Are the Final 3?

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© Courtesy of Fox It's ironic, in an episode of Labor of Love filled with the cries of simulated infants, that the most grating sound is the whiny complaining of a fully grown man. This week, Marcus apparently looked up "reality show game play" on Google and decided that he was going to "mastermind" — his words — the situation to ensure that his biggest competition would get sent home. Except it didn't really work, and now the doc and two others are in Kristy's Final 3. Read on for the highlights of "You've Got Babies." At 2:27 am, Kristy is woken up by the sound of a baby crying in her living room. She comes out to find Kristin Davis there, ready to hand her a doll designed to act and sound like a newborn. "I didn't exactly have time to prepare for this," Kristy interviews, cradling the kid — but you had time to do full makeup? Just wondering — "but I'm hoping I'll catch on quickly....

“Raising Baby Grey” Explores the World of Gender-Neutral Parenting

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A cursory look at some popular themes for the recent phenomenon of gender-reveal parties—"wheels or heels," "touchdowns or tutus," "bows or arrows"—makes it difficult to deny that boys and girls are funnelled into a gender binary that can be almost comically rigid. The first piece of information parents tend to receive about who their child will be—often, as with the gender-reveal crowd, before birth—is the shape of the child's genitals. This moment of discovery can mark the beginning of a lifelong process of gender socialization. For some parents, the desire to know and influence their child's identity starts when a doctor determines the child's sex. Even parents who want to avoid limiting a child's possibilities cannot remove their child from a world in which clothes, toys, and playmates are divided, in many contexts, according to gender. Gender is one of the first distinctions children learn to notice in themselves and others, and, even ...

Specialty Baby Store Reinvents Itself During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Known as the 'Pregnant Mom's Disney World', MacroBaby is open and continues to serve its clients with the best brands and products. While the store has always had an online parallel store, the current times have seen the focus shift majorly to online sales. Macrobaby has a huge collection of brands (over 900) and products (over 40K), and that itself makes it a must-visit store. A spacious 20K sq. ft of space in Orlando means shoppers can move around and spend an ample number of hours sourcing great products for babies, toddlers, kids and themselves. Among the specialties are the 4D HD Ultrasound, and Orlando's first Doll's Maternity. "We have a team of baby gear specialists that help customers in store, and now we are offering free online consultation for those parents that are not sure what they should buy for their baby or the best options of strollers and car seats for their lifestyle," says Yaluan Giurizatto of Macrobaby. ...

‘Perry Mason’ Episode 1 Recap: Like a Doll’s Eyes

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SHARE TWEET [Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Perry Mason, Season 1, Episode 1, "Chapter 1"] There's a good chance you found your way here because HBO's prequel series Perry Mason just debuted on the premium channel, and you have questions. Rest assured that we do, too. But as far as the premiere episode "Chapter 1" is concerned, we can at least provide some answers. So whether you need a rundown of the major characters, the actors who play them, and their part to play in the story so far, or if you just want to know what is up with that baby, you're in the right place. Perry Mason, the new prequel series from Ron Fitzgerald and Rolin Jones, takes viewers back to early 1930s Los Angeles. Based on characters created by author Erle Stanley Gardner, the series follows the origins of American fic...

Global Doll Toy & Game Markets 2020-2030 with COVID-19 Adjusted Forecasts

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Doll, Toy, And Game Global Market Report 2020-30: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider doll, toy, and game market, and compares it with other markets. The global doll, toy, and game market is expected to decline from $102.6 billion in 2019 to $101.7 billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1%. The decline is mainly due to economic slowdown across countries owing to the COVID-19 outbreak and the measures to contain it. The market is then expected to recover and grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2021 and reach $128.5 billion in 2023. Asia-Pacific...

Andy Cohen Melts Over Son Benjamin Kissing A Spot-On Andy Doll

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Andy Cohen is understandably melting over baby boy Benjamin kissing an Andy doll that is the spitting image of his famous dad. The Bravo host gave fans an adorable look at Benjamin's reaction to seeing Andy in toy form. The toddler gave the ultimate seal of approval with his heartwarming smooch, leaving Andy with a proud ear-to-ear grin! The 52-year-old made sure to give artist Cyguy a shoutout for his impeccable work making the spot-on doll, and couldn't help but gush one more time about Benjamin's instant connection to the custom piece. Andy Cohen's Son Benjamin Kisses Spot-On Andy Doll

COVID-19 cancels one of Tulsa’s biggest annual parties — Cry Baby Hill at Tulsa Tough

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Ask almost any Tulsan about Cry Baby Hill and, oh, the stories they could tell. If you drive down Riverside Drive 364 days a year, you wouldn't notice it. But if you hit it on the right day — the second Sunday in June — you won't forget it. The beer. The costumes. The jean shorts. The blaring music. The literal baby dolls and pacifiers. The stench of sweat. The ugly grey apartments surrounded by partygoers. And, of course, the hundreds of cyclists pedaling up the 203-meter climb. The hill, infamous for being the final leg of the Tulsa Tough three-day cycling race, is home to Tulsa's most raucous party, where thousands of locals, tourists and bike enthusiasts partake in an experience unlike any other. "It's very much like Mardi Gras and a rave and a peace fest with this intense, action-packed, NASCAR-like atmosphere," said Edward Snow, a Cry Baby Hill "referee" one day a year and a federal prosecutor the r...

Quarantine Barbie: US grandmother makes the most relatable lockdown dolls

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For the last 12 weeks, people around the world have been stuck indoors, isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many have come up with creative ways to keep busy, such as one grandmother in California who has been making Barbie dolls that reflect lockdown life in 2020. Tonya Ruiz, who goes by Grandma Gets Real on Instagram, has been making pandemic-appropriate props and boxes for her dolls. She started on April 21, with the Quarantine Starter Park, described as a "stay home curvy doll" who is "wearing stretchy pants". The set comes complete with a crossword, playing cards, disinfectant wipes and plenty of food treats, including doughnuts and crisps. The phenomenon then continued with Quarantine Barbie Homeschool Mom Edition, which included four junior dolls and plenty of school work. That was followed by the Zoom Ken Edition, who is wearing his busine...

COVID-19 cancels one of Tulsa’s biggest annual parties — Cry Baby Hill at Saint Francis Tulsa Tough

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Ask almost any Tulsan about Cry Baby Hill and, oh, the stories they could tell. If you drive down Tulsa's Riverside Drive 364 days a year, you wouldn't notice it. But if you hit it on the right day — the second Sunday in June — you won't forget it. The beer. The costumes. The jean shorts. The blaring music. The literal baby dolls and pacifiers. The stench of sweat and vomit. The ugly grey apartments surrounded by partygoers. And, of course, the hundreds of cyclists pedaling up the 203-meter climb. The hill, infamous for being the final leg of the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough three-day cycling race, is home to Tulsa's most raucous party where thousands of locals, tourists and bike enthusiasts partake in an experience unlike any other. "It's very much like Mardi Gras and a rave and a peace fest with this intense, action-packed, NASCAR-like atmosphere," said Edward Snow, a Cry Baby Hill "referee" one day a ...

'Yer a gorgeous wee wean' Beautiful moment Scots dementia patient cheered up by fake baby doll

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A pensioner with dementia had an emotional reaction after being given a 'baby' to look after in lockdown. Rena McKinlay from Saltcoats was delighted to be given a realistic doll at Buckreddan Care Centre. The 91-year-old gran hasn't seen her family since the coronavirus forced the country into lockdown, making visiting impossible. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles But now she has taken comfort in the adorable doll as it keeps her company. Rena smothered the baby in kisses saying she will 'never get over this beautiful baby ever' and wants to 'keep him'. Now her real son Kenny McKinlay, 57, who was his mother's carer until a year ago when she joined the care home, has been left touched by the footage. Speaking to the Daily Record he said: "It felt great to watch it, the video made me really happy to see her happy with that doll. "Me and her are really close, we always have been. She's a great mother and really ...

13 Black-Owned Businesses That Sell Top-Notch Baby and Maternity Products

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Since having my baby girl 19 months ago, I've been able to find fun clothing, toys and accessories for her from Black-owned companies. There are so many creative and amazing Black entrepreneurs out there with amazing products for moms-to-be, parents, babies and toddlers. To help get you started, I've gathered a few of my favorite Black-owned maternity and baby product vendors for you to check out. Happy Mango Happy Mango is an eco-friendly store based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in products for pregnancy and beyond. Owner Phnewfula Frederiksen has created a welcoming website with a large selection of green baby and pregnancy products. You'll find everything from your go-to nursing bra to a trusty stroller. Crunchy Boutique  Crunchy Boutique is a Black-owned shop that specializes in sustainable cloth diapers, baby carriers and more. The mother-daughter duo running the store are Black women entrepreneurs who are passionate about sustainable, eco-friendly parenting g...

While Discussing Hate The Internet Falls In Love With A Little Doll Named Zoe

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Yelitsa Jean-Charles fired off the fateful tweet this past weekend from an unsuspecting place: an air mattress on the floor of her recently acquired—and not yet completely furnished—Detroit apartment. She'd noticed artists posting pictures of themselves next to their work, and Jean-Charles, 26, had something that she also wanted to proudly show off, an object near to her heart and one that she figured might resonant given current events in America. So she posted side-by-side pictures of herself and Zoe, the figurine made by her startup, Healthy Roots Dolls. "I redesigned Rapunzel," Jean-Charles explains. "I turned her into a little brown girl with kinky, curly, beautiful natural hair because we can be beautiful princesses too." The internet could not seem to agree more. Jean-Charles' tweet about Zoe went absolutely viral, catapulting Healthy Roots Dolls' revenue along with it. It has been retweeted 123,000 times, garnering nearly 1 million likes. H...

Jamie Otis Buys Daughter Henley ‘1st Black Baby Doll’ and Books: ‘Change Starts at Home’

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Baby steps. Jamie Otis made some important purchases for her 2-year-old daughter, Henley, after "educating" herself on how to better combat racism. How Celeb Parents Are Educating Kids About Racism After George Floyd's Death "One of the first things I realized is change starts at home, with our children," the Married at First Sight alum, 33, captioned a Sunday, June 7, Instagram slideshow. "And our home is so WHITE. All of Gracie's toys are white (except for a cute doll our Fran @msjay1964 sent when she was born), her books are filled with white characters & most of the shows she watches are with white kids.⁣ So, we bought Gracie her first black baby doll & some books where black kids shine." The former reality star went on to write, "Of course she doesn't even realize her new baby is black. Children are so innocent it's beautiful. I want her to continue to love without even thinking about skin tone...

Cuban Doll Addresses Leaked Sex Tape With Tadoe [VIDEO]

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Getty Cuban Doll attends Universal Music Group's 2019 After Party. <?xml encoding="utf-8" ??> After a sex tape featuring Cuban Doll and ex-boyfriend Tadoe was leaked online, the rapper took to Instagram to say that video was leaked by Ari. On Saturday, Cuban Doll, whose real name is Aaliyah Keef, explained her side of the story on Instagram live. The 22-year-old "On Point" rapper said, "That b**** Ari, okay, you're so happy that you got a tape of me Tadoe f***in from last year on my birthday or whatever and I was drunk. I don't give a f***. It's effecting my nieces and nephews, they gotta see that. They gotta get on the internet and see their auntie. You feel what I'm saying? That's the only really thing I just really care about it. My Daddy.. my family gotta see that." #CubanDoll Says #Gherbo Baby Mom #T...

Mum turns three-storey doll’s house into a superhero HQ for her son and she only spent a fiver

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A CRAFTY mum turned a three-storey doll's house into a superhero HQ for her son - and it only cost her a few quid.  Charlotte Evans didn't want to shell out on a toy house which was 'ridiculously expensive', or pink, so she decided to make one for a fraction of the cost for Harley.  Someone was chucking away the pink palace, so she grabbed it and upcycled it using free wallpaper samples from B&M and Homebase, some tester pots of paint and a piece of MDF.  The result is an incredible superhero-themed pad featuring Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk levels.  Charlotte shared her transformation to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, where she encouraged people to upcycle.  She said: "Someone on my road was throwing this old dolls house out so I decided to transform it into a superhero HQ for my son.  "It's so hard to get hold of a dolls house that isn't pink or isn't ridiculously expensive.. "This cost me a few pound...