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Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa 'emotional' over Barbie doll

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa says he was "emotional" after receiving his very own Barbie Doll made in the likeness of his character from the popular science fiction series.

Television • 27 May

Margot Robbie welcomes first child with Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie has given birth to a baby boy with her husband Tom Ackerley, the British film producer.

Movies • 03 Nov 24

Helen Mirren will feature in new Barbie book

Helen Mirren and Claudia Schiffer star in Barbie book

Actress Helen Mirren and model Claudia Schiffer are among the stars who feature in a new Barbie book to mark the 65th anniversary of the world-famous doll.

Entertainment • 24 Oct 24

Greta Gerwig: "There are easier ways to make money, and there are less terrifying businesses, but there are none that are more exciting and filled with as much joy and wonder."

Greta Gerwig honoured by 'terrifying' movie industry

Barbie director Greta Gerwig paid tribute to risk-takers in the "terrifying" entertainment industry as she was honoured for her pioneering filmmaking at a prestigious Hollywood gala on Wednesday.

Movie • 26 Sep 24

By the power of Grayskull: Galitzine cast as He-Man

British actor Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as He-Man in a live-action Masters Of The Universe film.

Movies • 30 May 24

Shonda Rhimes - "If you're expecting a Barbie movie, then I thought it was great. But I think a lot of people were expecting so much more, and then tried to make it so much more"

Bridgerton boss has a different take on Barbie

Shonda Rhimes has said people wanted the smash-hit Barbie film to be a feminist manifesto "that it doesn't need to be".

Movies • 30 Apr 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Good Friday

There's The Life and Death of Lily Savage, a Specials night on BBC Four, Barbie lands on Sky while The Beautiful Game hits Netflix, and it's Dublin derby time at Tallaght Stadium . . .

Television • 29 Mar 24

Key moments from the 2024 Oscars

From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping I'm Just Ken to calls for a ceasefire, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Academy Awards.

oscars • 12 Mar 24

Ryan Gosling stormed the stage to sing I'm Just Ken from Barbie

Ryan Gosling gives hilarious rendition of I'm Just Ken

Ryan Gosling performed a hilarious rendition of I'm Just Ken at the Oscars, which began with him serenading Margot Robbie and ended with a full-blown sing-along with director Greta Gerwig and co-star America Ferrera.

oscars • 11 Mar 24

Helen Mirren - "I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie"

Helen Mirren honoured by Barbie ahead of Oscars

Helen Mirren has been recreated in Barbie form, complete with her Oscar.

oscars • 06 Mar 24

The Oscars takes place on Sunday, 10 March

Oscars 2024: Everything you need to know

After a winter barrage of award shows – the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys – the granddaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are just around the corner.

Oscars 2024 • 29 Feb 24

Greta Gerwig: I wanted Margot to get Oscar actress nod

Barbie director Greta Gerwig wanted her leading actress Margot Robbie to be recognised for her portrayal of the doll after both of them were snubbed in two categories at this year's Oscars.

Movies • 21 Feb 24

Barbie star Margot Robbie and Saltburn's Barry Keoghan

Barbie and Saltburn shut out at Baftas

Barbie, Killers Of The Flower Moon and Saltburn were all left empty-handed at the Baftas.

BAFTAs 2024 • 18 Feb 24

Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday 10 March

Barbie stars reprise roles for Oscars trailer

Ryan Gosling, Helen Mirren, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon have reprised their roles from Barbie to help Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel find his way to the ceremony.

oscars • 13 Feb 24

(L-R) Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal are among this year's BAFTA nominees

Irish stars out for Sunday's BAFTAs in London

Irish stars Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal are among the BAFTA nominees who will attend the star-studded awards ceremony in London on Sunday.

Movies • 13 Feb 24

Billie Eilish confirms new album for later this year

Billie Eilish has confirmed she is planning to release a new album later this year as she attended the Grammy Awards.

Music • 04 Feb 24

Margot Robbie said: "There is no way to feel sad when you are this blessed."

Barbie star Margot Robbie addresses Oscars snub

Margot Robbie has spoken about herself and director Greta Gerwig being snubbed in two major categories during the Oscars nominations.

Entertainment • 01 Feb 24

"There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film"

Ryan Gosling bewildered by Barbie Oscar snubs

Ryan Gosling has spoken of his dismay after Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were snubbed in two major categories during the Oscar nominations.

Oscars 2024 • 24 Jan 24

Ronan had already worked with the costume designer of the Barbie movie but ultimately could not fulfil her cameo commitment

Saoirse Ronan on her missed cameo as 'Weird Barbie'

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has said she was meant to be "a weird Barbie" in the Greta Gerwig-directed film about the popular Mattel doll.

Movies • 23 Jan 24

Margot Robbie ready to take a break from the big screen

Margot Robbie plans to 'disappear' from big screen

Margot Robbie has said she plans to "probably disappear" for a while after the success of Barbie as she is concerned that people will be "sick" of her.

Barbie • 12 Jan 24

Eilish recalls "dark episode" as she accepts award

Billie Eilish has recalled a dark episode while writing a song for the Barbie soundtrack as she dedicated an award for the track to people feeling "existential dread".

Movies • 05 Jan 24

Greta Gerwig marries Noah Baumbach

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have confirmed that they got married this week.

Movies • 21 Dec 23

The three track EP sees a trio of different versions of the popular song I'm Just Ken

Christmas version of I'm Just Ken to feature on new EP

Ryan Gosling has released Ken The EP, a three track record featuring three new editions of his hit song I'm Just Ken from the blockbuster Barbie movie.

Music • 20 Dec 23

Greta Gerwig and her Barbie star Margot Robbie

Greta Gerwig on the Barbenheimer phenomenon

Greta Gerwig has said the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon made it feel like "everyone was going to the movies again".

Movies • 17 Dec 23

A Melody Ellison Doll displayed in the window of an American Girl Place store on 5th Avenue in New York

Mattel to make American Girl live-action film

Toy company Mattel is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line.

Movies • 14 Dec 23