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Mattel’s New Autistic Barbie Sparks Backlash, With Critics Saying the Doll Misses the Mark
Mattel’s autistic Barbie, intended for inclusion, faces backlash from critics questioning if it truly represents autism or reinforces stereotypes. Yet, many parents and autistic individuals praise the doll for fostering conversations and visibility.
CULTURE
Mattel Drops Its First “Autistic Barbie”, Bringing Neurodiversity to the Toy Aisle
Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie, marking another move to widen the lens on who gets seen, celebrated, and understood in childhood play. This latest release is about representation that feels real.
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Kalela on Highsnobiety: August 2026 Cover
Kalela Officiel for Highsnobiety. Story by Brittany Spanos. Makeup: Raisa Flowers. Production assistant: Yenum Egwuenu.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tom Sandoval Faces Shocking Abuse Claims From Ex
Tom Sandoval's ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson accused him of repeatedly abusing her and filed for a domestic violence restraining order, though a judge denied her request days later.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
A$AP Rocky on Drake’s Diss and Rihanna Drama
A$AP Rocky thinks it's really weird Drake's still seemingly hung up on Rihanna and he feels it's about time everyone just moves on with their lives. The rapper ripped Drake during an interview on The Jason Lee Show, saying it's weird that he and Rihanna have moved on but Drake is still strung up on that. Rocky says it's especially intense because of smear campaigns on the internet with fans running with their own narratives.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Drake’s $1M Ladies’ Night: Cash & Cars Giveaway
Drake turned ladies' night into payday, dropping more than one million dollars on women at his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks bash. Drizzy hosted the third annual event Tuesday night at Toronto's Casa Loma, where ten women each scored fifty thousand dollars, while six others received one hundred thousand apiece.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Atlanta Mayor Criticizes EYL Over Invest Fest
For five years, Atlanta has been the home of Earn Your Leisure's Invest Fest—but that partnership may be on the rocks. After co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings accused the city of providing little to no support over the years, Mayor Andre Dickens is breaking his silence on the diss and the threat of the festival packing its bags.