Whitney Houston is now a Barbie, in her 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' look

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Set us as preferred Whitney Houston is the latest addition to the world of Barbie.The El Segundo-based toy company is honoring the late pop star with a new Barbie Signature doll.The toy, which debuted over the weekend in Atlanta, is wearing the recognizable look from Houston’s 1987 hit music video, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” The Houston doll wears a lilac-hued tank dress, colorful drop earrings and vibrant eye makeup, and comes with a microphone stand.

The collectible costs around $60.Houston’s estate worked closely with Mattel to create a doll that captures the late singer’s essence and glamour.The release lands about 40 years after the New Jersey-raised musician appeared in the music video for the popular song.“Whitney Houston’s music has been the soundtrack to countless moments for fans around the world.

Barbie is proud to honor her extraordinary legacy with the latest addition to the Barbie Signature Series,” Mattel Vice President and Head of Barbie Nathan Baynard said in a statement.“We hope it gives fans a meaningful way to celebrate the artist whose voice and influence continue to resonate around the world.” Sports Mattel unveils a pink Angel Reese No.

5 jersey on the doll with signature Reebok basketball shoes during a full-circle moment following her messy departure from Chicago.The doll arrives at an uneasy moment for the brand it’s built on.In second-quarter results reported Aug.

4, Mattel’s worldwide gross billings for dolls fell 5% to $318 million, driven primarily by a decline in the Barbie brand — the same story as the first quarter, when doll billings dropped 8%, and as 2025, when the category slid 7% for the full year on Barbie declines.In March, Mattel laid off 65 employees, roughly a year after cutting 120 jobs to reduce costs.

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