This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver. The El Segundo company ...

Boise High grad Sammy Smith completed in her first Olympic race Tuesday, finishing 19th overall in the women’s cross country classic sprint in Tesero, Italy. Smith navigated a field of 89 skiers and ...

Come on Barbie, let’s go to the Grammys. Heidi Klum brought new meaning to the term “baring it all” on the 2026 Grammys red carpet, wearing a glossy, nude-colored Marina Hoermanseder dress that looked ...

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The first-ever official Barbie fan festival, "Barbie Dream Fest," will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Attendees can enjoy immersive experiences like an interactive Dream House, a fashion show ...

Bob Dylan, MF Doom, Brian Wilson, and Lauryn Hill are just a few famous musicians who close and have closed themselves off to the world and remain truly unknown. Do we know them? Yes, of course, they ...

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Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

Barbie is out with its latest addition to its Barbie Fashionistas collection, its first-ever doll with autism. The new doll includes traits, clothing and accessories relevant to individuals with ...

On January 11, 2026, Mattel announced the release of Autistic Barbie, a doll with an official autism diagnosis who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate, carries a ...

The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people. Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum.

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.