Barbie dolls may have changed dramatically over the decades but there’s little doubt they were at their most extravagent 40 ...

But with the launch of the first Black and Hispanic Barbie dolls in 1980, it’s the beginning of a new world. By the time we get to “Ken with a Prosthetic Leg” (2023), with his darker ...

But it wasn't until 1980 that Barbie herself was available as a Black or Hispanic doll. To date, Barbie is now represented with 35 skin tones and 97 hairstyles to more accurately reflect the world ...

Dust off your leg warmers and get ready to boogie! “Barbie’s Superstar Era” exhibit will sparkle and dazzle visitors while it ...

The rhythm is going to get you as Gloria Estefan celebrates her 65th birthday by introducing her very own mini-me—a Barbie doll made in her likeness. On September 1, the singer took to Instagram ...

The Gail Borden Library in Elgin will honor the famed fashion doll with the Barbie’s Superstar Era exhibit. The exhibit begins March 4 and runs through March 31 at the main library, 270 N. Grove ...