Barbie

Barbie's home ruled a toxic site Barbie's home ruled a toxic site

Lead-tainted toys continue to be recalled. But toy makers and China don't deserve all the blame. U.S. regulators have been napping.
  • Barbie loves rock 'n' roll

    Blondie! Joan Jett! Cyndi Lauper! Are these toys for little kids -- or toys for grown-ups?
  • Playing with dollz

    This isn't your mother's Barbie: Welcome to a Web subculture where pixelated gothic Lolitas, preps and weirdos are good wholesome fun.
  • Barbie, Starbucks and freedom

    Much of the "illegal art" in a major copyright-infringement exhibition is just plain silly. But the giant corporations that dominate our culture want to squash it anyway.
  • En garde, Princess!

    For the first time ever, Barbie may have a challenger who can kick her anorexic butt. At least that's what her unauthorized biographer thinks.
  • Introducing stand-up comedian Barbie!

    Professional funny women weigh in on the world's most anatomically incorrect children's toy.
  • The ban on Barbie

    A West Virginia lawmaker wants to outlaw the toy. Don't we have bigger problems in this world?
  • Barbie goes green!

    Have you always secretly wished you could have a diary made from leftover scraps of Barbie's clothing? We have good news.
  • Iranian prosecutor: Banish Barbie!

    After tireless attempts to stop Barbie's Iranian invasion, will she be exiled for good?
  • Sexing up grade school

    Barbie cosmetics are coming soon to a playground near you.
  • Math gap mythologies

    A study finds that students' belief in their own abilities seriously skews their scores.
  • Breast cancer Barbie

    October brings Barbie and breast cancer awareness.
  • Should Barbie die?

    Before you destroy her, think of your life without her.
  • American Girls get serious in song

    In a new musical revue, the characters sing and dance about their heritage, for a price.
  • Boring girl toys

    Manufacturers lament a shrinking toy market for girls, who outgrow toys quicker than boys.
  • Die, Barbie, die

    Research into why girls mutilate America's favorite big-breasted plaything.
  • American Girl vows to "Save Girlhood"

    The doll retailer's new ad campaign laments that girls are growing up too fast.
  • That's just goofy!

    We don't do it on the rides, says Romijn-Stamos; night terrifies Prince of Darkness; Nick Carter hunts aliens. Plus: Bond-age Barbie.
  • My XXX dad

    The son of "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane sells his late dad's porn shots; Barbie loves 'N Sync; "Survivor's" Colleen gets squeamish. Plus: Prince bones up on the Scriptures.
  • They're not Fonda snacking

    Jane and Uma admit to eating disorders. Plus: Bon Jovi wants to rock ... your wedding!
  • Nothing compares 2 a big promotion

    Siniad kicked up the stairway to heaven. No wonder they're divorcing: Montel's wife claims they've been together for 60 lifetimes! Plus: Holy Madonna! Here comes Material Nipper No. 2!
  • Re-heat after me

    Hollywood's favorite girl-gripe is back! Also: Dino De Laurentiis gets cranky about Clarice; Chrissie Hynde's gonna use her knife; and Paul MCartney shakes his bootie on the bar at Hogs and Heifers.
  • Throw another stereotype on the barbie

    An Aussie in New York wonders what it means when Mum's Sunday standby becomes Gotham's hot cuisine.
  • In the Buffy

    Has Sarah Michelle Gellar become a vamp naysayer? Would a flying rock by any other name smell like perfume? In a world full of uncertainty, one thing's for sure ... three hours of Roberto Benigni at the Oscars are three hours too many.
  • "Toy Story 2"

    Buzz and Woody get warm and fuzzy in Pixar's terrific sequel.
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