Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Hollywood icon Anna May Wong in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Anna Wong, the niece of Anna May Wong, worked with Barbie to develop the doll, which she says is an "incredible tribute" to her aunt. Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel, said that the company was "proud to continue to increase representation in the toy aisle." The Anna May Wong Barbie doll is available for purchase on the Barbie website.
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Adidas has been hit with a lawsuit from investors alleging the sportswear giant failed to disclose the risks of its partnership with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The lawsuit claims that Adidas was aware of the risks of working with Ye as early as 2018, but failed to disclose them to shareholders. In response to the lawsuit, Adidas has rejected the claims and will take measures to defend itself. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial.
Hope Carrasquilla, a former Florida school principal, visited the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy to view Michelangelo's iconic statue of a nude David. Cecilie Hollberg, director of the gallery, welcomed Carrasquilla and her family to the museum, where they were able to view masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and Giambologna's Rape of the Sabines. Hollberg hopes that the visit was a memorable experience for Carrasquilla and her family.
Transgender influencer and activist Dylan Mulvaney has broken her silence after her partnership with Bud Light prompted backlash from conservatives. In her first TikTok in roughly three weeks, Mulvaney shared a video statement on Instagram, expressing her confusion over the need to dehumanize and be cruel. Her message of love and understanding has resonated with many, sparking a debate about the role of corporations in promoting LGBTQ+ rights.
Jerry Springer, a legendary talk-show host, passed away at the age of 79 on Thursday. Fellow talk-show host Maury Povich paid tribute to Springer, describing him as a "unique showman" and "ringmaster of a vulgar circus". Springer began his career as a political reporter and later served as mayor of Cincinnati before becoming a household name in 1991. He will be remembered as a unique showman who helped shape the landscape of television.
Ed Sheeran took the stand in a New York courtroom on Thursday to defend himself against a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" is too similar to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On". Sheeran grabbed his guitar and played the song for the jury, explaining that he was inspired by Gaye's song but did not intend to copy it. His lawyers are confident that the jury will find in his favor, but the outcome of the case will ultimately be decided by the jury.
James Corden aired his final episode of The Late Late Show on Thursday night, reflecting on the tumultuous times during his eight-year run and discussing iconic sketches such as "Carpool Karaoke". In his farewell speech, he implored his audience to remember the optimism that America has always stood for and to remember that we are all in this together. His final episode was a fitting tribute to the show and to the host himself.