Fashion doll from Mattel, created 1959 by Ruth Handler
A series of fashion pieces emphasizes durability, timeless shirts, denim and versatile outfits as editors push for personal style over fast trends. The current season favors comfort, sustainability and subtle statement pieces that endure beyond fleeting fashion cycles.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
The Odyssey remains a box-office hit amid heated debate over casting and authenticity, with supporters praising Nolan’s vision while critics argue about representation and woke culture.
Warner Bros. faces losing Barbie sequel rights if negotiations with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig fail by December; Mattel would regain control, forcing a fresh creative slate if legacy elements cannot be used.
Bob Mackie, a legendary fashion and costume designer known for dazzling looks for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John and more, has died at 87. His career spanned six decades with nine Emmys and a Tony, and his designs shaped show business fashion while remaining controversial and iconic.
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced 12 finalists for the Class of 2026. Public voting runs Sept. 16-23, with a panel of judges set to decide the inductees in November. Nominees include Bop It!, Polly Pocket, Monster High dolls, Mouse Trap and Sorry!, among others. Some past contenders like Tickle Me Elmo, Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game have previously been nominated.
The Guardian, Scotsman coverage shows two veteran choreographers, Kally Lloyd-Jones and Steinvf6r Palsson, premiere Revel by Company Chordelia. They open in a nine-hour countdown to showtime, confronting aging bodies with humour, memory, and renewed purpose as they tour Scotland through Oct 23.
A US judge has approved a Sept. 21 consent decree that settles a 12-state antitrust challenge and clears the way for Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. The five-year deal requires the combined company to release at least 30 US theatrical films a year, to keep certain cable negotiations separate, and to create panels to protect CNN and CBS editorial independence.
Condé Nast chief executive Lynch will depart after seven and a half years to lead Mattel. Mattel has launched a search for a new leader, with interim management by Mike Perlis. Lynch emphasizes a track record of growth, while Mattel faces questions about Barbie-era sales and IP-driven strategy.