Nicki Minaj turned down a couple of songs before recording ‘Barbie World’

The very online showdown between Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” all started with a date: July 21.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Tom Cruise’s latest blockbuster “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is showing strength at the international box office, collecting an impressive $155 million from 70 markets. Along with an estimated $80 million at the domestic box office, “Mission: Impossible” has grossed $235 million globally through its first five days of release. That’s a mighty worldwide tally, especially for the seventh installment in a 27-year-old action franchise. Imax screens contributed $25 million, including a new franchise-record of $14 million overseas. The only trouble is the movie, which finds Cruise’s durable hero Ethan Hunt defying death as he flies off a mountain on his motorcycle, scales a runaway train and maneuvers a tiny car through the bustling streets of Rome, was incredibly expensive to make. Due to COVID-related starts and stops and other pandemic-era safety measures, Paramount and Skydance spent $300 million before marketing costs. So even as Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” open on July 21, “Dead Reckoning Part One” needs to continue resonating at the global box office to turn a profit in its theatrical run.

Not even Ken can please everyone.

plays the real-life Barbie in the $100 million live-action “Barbie” movie coming to theaters on July 21.Depending on who a Barbie fan believes, however, the genuine, in-the-flesh Barbie who inspired the doll is either the late Barbie Ryan or the now 82-year-old Barbara Handler Segal.The two origin stories could not be more different. Either Barbie exists thanks to one man’s obsession with the “perfect woman” — or because of an apparently sweet story revolving around a mother’s love for her two children.But both come with far darker sides than the innocent child’s toy would suggest, including orgies, sex toys, embezzlement, AIDS, and suicide.The battle over who really inspired Barbie only exploded into the open decades after the doll made her debut at the International Toy Fair in New York in 1959.She was an immediate hit: 11 inches tall, long-legged, slim-waisted, perky-breasted and either blonde or brunette, dressed in a hand-made black and white swimsuit, and soon after advertised on The Mickey Mouse Club.

“Trading Spaces” host Ty Pennington went “from the red carpet to the ICU” on the same day, he shared on Instagram Friday. The HGTV regular attended the “Barbie” premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, flew to Denver, Colorado, to begin filming on Monday, and woke up at 4 a.m.

The Barbie movie is fast approaching — but titular star Margot Robbie didn’t know if it would ever come to fruition.  

summer of “Barbie” movie mania, one plastic surgeon on Long Island is offering a dream surgery that will transform patients into the legendary pink-loving doll — for the price of $120,000.The plastic package offered by Dr. Scott Blyer of Cameo Surgery Center in Islandia touts a choice from one of three body surgeries, a facial surgery and the opportunity to get “classic barbie hair” in addition to pink nails and a teeth whitening.“For some it may just be a breast lift or Brazilian butt lift,” Blyer, 49, told The Post.

Have you caught a case of Barbie fever? Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the  movie premiere is just days away. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig —whose resume includes Oscar-nominated and  (among others) — the rom-com is bound to become the hottest movie of the summer and potentially the decade.While we count down the days until the July 21 premiere, we're preparing for the -double feature by shopping all things Barbiecore. Between Margot Robbie's awe-inspiring press tour outfits and the many, many Barbie collabs released in the last few months, there's no shortage of outfit inspiration. To help you nail the Barbiecore trend, we've rounded up 25 fabulous pieces to channel your inner Barbie girl.From a rhinestone-studded claw clip and pink platform heels to a replica of Barbie's iconic black and white swimsuit, here's our favorite pink picks for a stunning Malibu makeover.Perfect for channeling Barbie by the pool, the Eleanor Jelly Slide is an elevated take on a water-resistant sandal.Channel Barbie at the gym with a pair of sweat wicking, breathable leggings.The ultra-trendy claw clip is even more adorable in shimmering marble with a rhinestone Barbie logo. Inspired by Margot's '80s rollerskating outfit, the one-piece features a backless design that will make you the main character in the swimming pool or on the beach.An affordable alternative to the Versace pumps worn by Beyoncé, these 5-inch Barbie heels are surprisingly comfortable thanks to a two-inch double platform.Kipling is best known for its high-quality, comfortable backpacks, and this -themed style is no exception.

Just one week before Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” hits theaters, which is sure to be the summer’s biggest movie. And the film boasts a sizable ensemble cast beyond Margot Robbie‘s Barbie and Ryan Gosling‘s Ken.

Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa, who landed a role in the new Barbie film, has shared some 'behind the scenes' snaps from attending the premiere in London on Wednesday as he brushed shoulders with his idol Greta.

Margot Robbie is still a vision in all things pink on the Barbie press tour.

Christopher Nolan is totally into Barbenheimer.

Will Ferrell is seen out with his entire family, but that's exactly what transpired Wednesday in London at the premiere.The 55-year-old funny man was seen out with his wife, Viveca Paulin, dressed to the nine alongside the couple's three sons — Magnus, 19, Mattias, 16, and Axel, 13. Ferrell almost looked like his character in Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated look inside Barbie Land, in which Ferrell plays a human.

Thania Garcia Billie Eilish channels a vintage Barbie doll in her new self-directed music video for the piano ballad “What Was I Made For?,” one of the final tracklist additions to the new “Barbie” movie soundtrack. The emotional song received a thought-provoking visual treatment that sees Eilish dressed as a polished and pensive doll. While seated at a school desk, Eilish digs through a Barbie wardrobe box and tediously preps a variety of Barbie outfits — replicas of her own looks throughout the years — onto a mini clothing hanger. As the video goes on, Eilish’s reflections are disrupted by rain, wind and earthquakes that ultimately leave her with no choice but to frantically stuff the mini wardrobe back in its box and exit.

Moviegoers are only eight days out now from the movie event of the summer: the “Barbie“/”Oppenheimer” double feature that’s possible after both films hit theaters on July 21. Is it “Barbienheimer”? “OppenBarbie”? Doesn’t matter: it’s likely either Greta Gerwig or Christopher Nolan‘s latest films will be crowned 2023’s Summer Movie by the time next weekend is over.

Barbie film to be shown in the country’s cinemas, but have asked Hollywood distributors to blur the lines on a child-like drawing of a world map, which allegedly shows China’s disputed maritime claims.The film about the Mattel doll – directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling – is set to open in the south-east Asian nation on July 19.The censors began examining Barbie last week after Vietnam reportedly banned the film over scenes featuring a map showing the so-called nine-dash line, which China uses to justify its claim to the South China Sea.Beijing claims territorial ownership over almost the entire South China Sea, despite rival claims from other south-east Asian countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam.However, after “meticulous” scrutiny of the film, Philippine censors were satisfied that the “cartoonish map” did not depict the nine-dash line.“Instead, the map portrayed the route of the make-believe journey of Barbie from Barbie Land to the ’real world’, as an integral part of the story,” the censorship board said (via The Guardian).“Rest assured that the board has exhausted all possible resources in arriving at this decision as we have not hesitated in the past to sanction filmmakers/ producers/distributors for exhibiting the fictitious ’nine-dash line’ in their materials.”Despite being satisfied, the censors have still asked Hollywood studio Warner Bros. to “blur” the controversial lines on the map.

Billie Eilish is bringing on the nostalgia with a new Barbie capsule collection. 

Billie Eilish has released her song for the Barbie movie soundtrack – a soft, piano-led ballad called ‘What Was I Made For?’. Check it out below.The track was written by Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas especially for the soundtrack of Greta Gerwig’s new movie. Finneas also produced the song at his home studio in LA.In the lyrics, the star candidly shares feelings of losing her purpose and not being able to enjoy life.

Sam Smith couldn’t please the sky-high fashion expectations of the Barbieverse.

Margot Robbie has expressed her excitement for the upcoming Barbie movie, describing it as a celebration of "the real-life Barbie". The actress, who stars as the iconic doll alongside Ryan Gosling, praised director Greta Gerwig, stating that she is "everything" and "can do anything".

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Margot Robbie stunned in a red corset mini dress for the Barbie photocall following the highly-anticipated film's London premiere.The actress, who plays the titular role of Barbie, wowed at the photocall as she changed from her lavish Barbie-inspired premiere gown, into a red satin mini dress, which laced up at the back. Margot was all smiles as she posed in the glam dress both solo and with her fellow cast members and the film's director Greta Gerwig.

Molly-Mae Hague didn't hold back when it came to her latest public appearance as she put on a dazzling display at the UK's star-studded Barbie premiere. The European premiere of the new movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling took place on Wednesday night (July 12).

The stars of Barbie are stepping out once again in London!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director As thousands of moviegoers gear up for double features of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” one person taking joy in the “Barbenheimer” craze is Nolan himself. Although his movie will be battling “Barbie” at the box office, Nolan recently told IGN that “it’s terrific” to have both summer tentpoles open on the same day. “Summer, in a healthy marketplace, is always crowded, and we’ve been doing this a long time,” Nolan said. “I think for those of us who care about movies, we’ve been really waiting to have a crowded marketplace again, and now it’s here and that’s terrific.” Cillian Murphy, who stars in the title role of “Oppenehimer,” agreed with Nolan, telling IGN: “I think it’s great. I mean, I’ll be going to see ‘Barbie.’ I can’t wait to see it. I think it’s just great for the industry and for audiences that we have two amazing films by amazing filmmakers coming out the same day. Could spend a whole day in the cinema, what’s better than that?”

Nearly every member of the Barbie cast was in attendance for the European premiere!

America Ferrara is all in on “Barbie”.

Filmmaker Greta Gerwig has directed three feature films, with the third one, “Barbie,” arriving later this month. The first two, “Lady Bird” and “Little Women,” were both big hits and actually both star Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Ashley Graham is looking back at her life as a Barbie doll. No, the supermodel isn’t in Greta Gerwig’s new “Barbie” movie, but Mattel made a doll in her likeness in 2016. “The first things that came to mind were thick thighs, lower belly fat, round arms [and] cellulite,” Graham recalls requesting of the toy company on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “And I got to do everything except for the cellulite. … Maybe it was too hard to figure out how to do that with the computer.” But Graham was very happy with the final product: “It wasn’t like, ‘Hi, Curvy Barbie.’ It was just Barbie.”

Barbie won’t be banned in the Philippines after all, following a week-long review by local censors and government officials, although a scene with a controversial map of the South China Sea might be blurred for release.

The upcoming “Barbie” movie has been approved a commercial release in the Philippines after the country conducted “two review sessions and consultations with relevant government agencies,” as per a statement from the country’s Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) via Variety. 

Ex Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has slammed Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated new Barbie movie ahead of the flick's premiere in London tonight where leading stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling continue their press tour.

Ken-ergy. With just days left to go until Greta Gerwig’s hotly-anticipated “Barbie” movie hits theaters, co-star Ryan Gosling has emerged as one of the film’s most effective — and lovably ludicrous — marketing tools.

The highly-anticipated UK premiere for the new Barbie movie will take place tonight in London, as Scots actor and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa will be starring in it alongside Hollywood icons Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has been allowed a commercial release in the Philippines, following a review by the country’s film censors. However, the scene that shows a controversial map may have to be blurred. The film was last week banned in Vietnam over its inclusion of a scene with a map alleged to show the ‘nine dash line’ by which China lays claim to nearly all of the South China Sea as its own territory. Vietnam says that China’s claims violate its sovereignty and that films and TV shows must not show the illegal map. On Monday, Vietnam banned Chinese series “Flight to You” for showing the map in multiple episodes.

Margot Robbie took method acting to the bank on the set of Barbie.

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