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Anderson Cooper Kicks Human Barbie Mom Off Show

Tara Block — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:20:00 PDT

On his daytime talk show yesterday, Anderson Cooper chatted with "human Barbie" Sarah Burge but couldn't stomach the Brit mom - who's spent $500K on plastic surgery - for long before kicking her off the show early. After talking to her about giving her 15-year-old daughter Botox, the breast implant vouchers she gave her 7-year-old, and the photos that were released of her daughter on a stripper pole, Anderson had had his fill of crazy. He called her "dreadful" and then ended the interview early. Watch the clip now, in which the plastic mom tries to justify why her teenage daughter needed Botox to be like Beyoncé.

A History of Barbie in Pop Culture

Annie Scudder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:00 PDT

Even at 53, Barbie is as hot as ever! Last week the 2012 Barbie For President doll was released, and this week the Katniss Everdeen Hunger Games Barbie hit the online shelves. Life in plastic might be fantastic, but according to rumors Barbie will ditch her artificial skin when she comes alive on the big screen. There's reportedly a project in development that will be the first Barbie live-action film, but she'll surely adapt easily. Since her creation in 1959, Barbie has had 125 different careers and a steady place in pop culture. Take a look at her many incarnations now.

Cast Your Vote For Political Barbies Over the Years

Tara Block — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:41:14 PDT

There's a new presidential candidate for the 2012 elections, and she's made of plastic. For the fifth time, Barbie is running for president! Mattel has just announced its "I Can Be . . . President Barbie," who dons wedges and a pink power suit designed by CFDA winner Chris Benz (who's also dressed Michelle Obama). The doll was created in partnership with nonprofit The White House Project, an organization that supports women in politics. And even though this isn't Barbie's first campaign, this year's doll is breaking new ground - as she'll be the very first Barbie in the company's 53-year history to stand upright on her own two feet! There have been several political Barbies over the years, beginning with an ambassador for world peace doll in 1986. Check some of them out plus a collector's doll of our first lady!

A Blast From the Past: Classic Kids Toys Enter the Digital Age

LilSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:16:53 PST

It's hard to imagine that our kids will never know the joy of being the banker in Monopoly or invent their own games to play with Barbie. But even the most traditional of children's toys are making the leap into the digital age. According to a study conducted by Common Sense Media, half of all children ages 0 to 8 have access to a new mobile device (like a smartphone, video iPod, or iPad/tablet) - making good old-fashioned playtime a thing of the past. Check out five classic kids favorites that are withstanding the test of time - thanks to some digital enhancements - and vote on which one you'd pick for playtime for your family.

Barbie and Ken Celebrate 6-Month Anniversary

Tara Block — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:35:41 PST

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of the lovey-dovey holiday, French photographer Béatrice de Guigné is sharing the "trash the dress" photo shoot she did for happy couple Barbie and Ken! We loved the cheeky photos Béatrice shared last year of Barbie and Ken's wedding, and these Winter wonderland six-month anniversary pics are just as fun! The plastic pair are participating in a newlywed tradition that's been especially popular in the last decade. A "trash the dress" photo shoot usually involves a couple taking fashion magazine-style photos some time after the wedding without worrying about getting the wedding dress dirty or destroyed (like in this case, frolicking in the snow). Check out the Barbie and Ken's anniversary photos now!

Photos by BdG Photography

Kardashian Barbie Dolls: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:22:07 PST

Barbie just can't stop pushing the limits these days. Following the introduction of Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie a few years ago and the recent addition of Sweet Talking Ken (a doll that has the unique ability to "sweet talk" tots with their own words) to the collection, the rumor mill is churning away about Barbie's newest friends Khloe, Kourtney, and Kim Kardashian!

The reality TV and unrated video stars have certainly found unlimited ways to cash in on their "lack of talent." Unnamed sources say the dolls will, "reflect the girls' measurements and may even come in Kardashian-designed outfits."

Though Mattel won't comment on the rumors, we want to know if the Kardashian Barbies would make their way into your tots' Barbie Dream Houses?

Suddenly, Barbie Is Looking Very Burning Man

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:05:54 PST

London salon Bleach is famous for its daring hairstyling and amazing color, and now it has a very important new client. And though she may only be 11 inches tall, she's got a whole lot of style cred. For two weeks, colorists and stylists from Bleach are creating hairstyling masterpieces on none other than Barbie, she of the eminently chewable feet and statement eye shadow. So far, the stylists have done everything from the rainbow rope braid above to star-print extensions and wild dip-dyed color. They're all impressive and well worth checking out. Plus, each Barbie style creator details exactly how they made the look, just in case you want to go a little wild yourself.

Link Time - Famous Women as Barbie

TresSugar — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:10:10 PST

You know you made it when you have your own Barbie - theBERRY
What your smell says about you - Yahoo! Shine
Are temporary holiday boyfriends really a thing? - YourTango
An investment banker writes creepy letter to woman he went out with once - The Frisky
5 ways to know you're content after college - College Candy
How to make yourself attracted to anyone - Glamour
Unfaithful women reveal why they cheated - Glo
8 red flags learned from online dating - GOOD
Spend your single time on yourself - Huffington Post
Sex advice from modern-day Mad Men - Nerve

Link Time - Life Lessons From Barbie

TresSugar — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:00 PST

10 life lessons from Barbie - CollegeCandy
Is being a bad cook a deal breaker? - YourTango
James Dean eye candy - theBERRY
Is it a good thing Kim Kardashian busted the "dream wedding" fantasy? - GOOD
Combining finances means combining lives - Huffington Post
Mississippi might outlaw birth control and IVF - The Frisky
10 things women wish men knew - Ask Men
Celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids are kind of creepy - Yahoo! Shine

Sweet Talking Ken Doll: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:33:09 PDT

Do lil ones really need to be sweet talked? Some doll makers think they do. Meet a new version of Barbie's better half, the Sweet Talking Ken Doll ($19), who pretty much looks like Barbie (same blue eyes and pouty pink lips) but with a surfer-dude shag haircut. Sporting an awfully tight fitting shirt that reads Ultimate Boyfriend in multiple languages, this Ken doll, marketed to tots five and up, has the unique ability to "sweet talk" tots - with their own words.

Lil ones simply press a heart on Ken's shirt to record themselves saying whatever it is they'd like to hear from Ken himself. Kind of a bizarre concept: own your ultimate boyfriend and program him to say exactly what you want. What do you think?