Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi revealed she has stage 1 cervical cancer and may have to undergo a hysterectomy.

Texas-born teacher and activist Opal Lee is the latest to be featured in Mattel’s Barbie Inspiring Women collection. The newest doll showcases Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” after ...

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 ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

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 ...

Mattel is releasing its first Barbie doll designed to represent an autistic individual, reflecting a growing commitment to inclusive and representative play. Their press release announced that the new ...

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 ...

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.

There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, or ASAN, the toy launched Monday is meant to represent children with autism spectrum ...

Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind ...