Mattel launches a new Barbie doll inspired by María Félix ‘La Doña’

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published online guidance explaining how next of kin, or an executor of someone’s estate, can request information about State Pension underpayments - worth up to an average of £11,650 - for someone who has died. The DWP estimates that due to historical errors, some 165,000 older people have been underpaid their State Pension by £1.2billion.

Rafael Nadal and Maria Perello have developed their own signature scents. The married couple, who recently had their first son, collaborated with the brand Henry Jacques to develop their fragrances. This collection is called in “In All Intimacy,” with Perello discussing its origins and relationship with perfume.

Tim McGraw is opening up about the love of his life — his wife Faith Hill — and his new song all about her, appropriately titled «Her.»ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to McGraw, who recently announced his Standing Room Only Tour, and he shared Hill's reaction to the beautiful tune.«Oh, she loves it!» McGraw said, beaming. «She makes me play it all the time… I've had enough of it, I don't wanna hear it, [but] she loves it!»And it was love at first listen for Hill.

Eva Mendes took to social media to pay homage to the enduring legacy of the Mexican cinema legend María Félix. In a heartfelt tribute, Mendes expressed her admiration for Félix’s contributions to film and her iconic status in Mexican and international pop culture by dedicating a carousel on her Instagram account.María Félix, often referred to as La Doña, was an epitome of elegance, strength, and talent.

A post shared by Bandcamp (@bandcamp)3024 label head Martyn described Listening Parties as “the Bandcamp equivalent of chatting with fans after the gig!” on the official Bandcamp hub.Girl Ray also shared: “We had such fun doing a Bandcamp listening party ahead of our release. It was genuinely so touching to hear people’s reactions to our album as it played, and such a nice way to interact with fans.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s Francisca Alegria, whose debut feature “The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future” premiered at Sundance 2022, is launching a Latinx production company called Madre, with offices based in Chile, Uruguay and the U.S. Together with her partners Fernanda Urrejola, Gabriela Rosés and Cristóbal Güell, Alegria said: “We firmly believe that stories have the ability to shape perspectives, challenge norms, and inspire action.

Aphex Twin has launched a new augmented reality app to accompany his recent EP ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760’.The musician, composer and DJ – real name Richard David James – dropped the four-track collection on July 28 via Warp Records, marking his first material in five years.Today (August 17) Aphex Twin released an AR app called ‘YXBoZXh0d2lu’, which translates to ‘aphextwin’ when decrypted using Base64 binary-to-text encoding.Created by Tokyo-based spatial internet studio KALKUL, visual artist Weirdcore with Warp and Aphex Twin, the app presents an alternate world of interactive AR – bringing the artwork, music and video from the ‘Blackbox Life Recorder…’ era to life in 3D.Fans can access numerous AR landscapes soundtracked by music from Aphex Twin’s most recent EP. The experiences are triggered by pointing your smartphone camera at the packaging for the release.You can download the app for free now here (Apple App Store) or here (Google Play for Android).

Barbie has been banned in multiple countries following its release.Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the fantasy comedy has become the second highest-grossing film of 2023 worldwide behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, passing the $1billion mark earlier this month at the box office.The film’s success also crossed another milestone, becoming the highest-grossing live-action movie solely directed by a woman.Ahead of its release in July, Barbie was banned in Vietnam due to a scene featuring a map depicting China’s contested territorial claims in the South China Sea.As reported by Reuters, the scene shows “an offending image” of the “nine-dash line”, which is used on Chinese maps to illustrate its claims over large areas of the South China Sea, which is contested by Vietnam.A number of films have recently been banned in the country for the same reason, including Sony’s Uncharted and Dreamworks’ animated film Abominable.Kuwait subsequently banned Barbie after the film promoted “ideas and beliefs that are alien to the Kuwaiti society and public order”, according to Lafy Al-Subei’e, an under secretary of the Ministry for Press and Publication in the country (via the New York Times).Around the same time (August 9), Lebanon’s culture minister, Mohammad Mortada, made moves to ban Barbie, saying that the film was found to “promote homosexuality and sexual transformation”.

Cole Hauser is keeping himself busy.

Sandra Bullock's late partner Bryan Randall is being remembered by some of the couple's famous friends. On Aug. 5, Randall passed away at 57 after a three-year battle with ALS, his family, which includes Bullock, said in a statement.

Barbie might not be on the cards.According to The Hollywood Reporter, none of the talent involved in making the comedy are contractually obliged to return for a follow-up – including Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who played Barbie and Ken respectively.This is also said to apply to director Greta Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach. Speaking to the outlet, sources claim Warner Bros.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Friends star Courteney Cox has been spotted with a bunch of famous faces after a recent launch party for her homeware brand.The 59 year old enjoyed the support of some well known names at the launch of her new line of home goods products. Guests at the dinner table included Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston, 54, and actress Sarah Paulson.

Mattel is unveiling a new doll inspired by Kate McKinnon’s role in the Barbie film.

nose best. New Yorker Alexandria Linton never much cared for the picture-perfect, pink-loving plaything.

Kylie Jenner is officially a Bratz girl.

Barbie movie a “masterpiece” and says its right-wing critics are “insecure babies”.In a recent TikTok video, the comedian and actor blasted conservative figures who expressed outrage over the film due to its jokes aimed at men and the patriarchy.“I saw ‘Barbie’ and it was a fucking masterpiece, and I don’t throw that word around lightly,” Maron said.“It does a fairly amazing thing. [It] creates a broad base entertainment product that applies to the entire spectrum, primarily of women, but then seeps it in progressive politics and basic feminism in a way that is funny, informative and well executed.

best walking shoes that are both supportive and just the right amount of retro. This week, Reebok introduced the latest edition of athletic leisure footwear: the DMX Comfort +. With back-to-school season approaching soon, it's important to have a great pair of multipurpose footwear that’ll be as active as you are on campus.

Sofia Richie is following in the footsteps of older sister Nicole by branching into fashion design.

William Earl Variety, the iconic entertainment publication, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced Wednesday the co-production of an exciting new true crime podcast, “Variety Confidential.” The podcast dives into Variety’s archives exploring stories of sex, money and murder in the entertainment industry.

The creators behind a series of digital detox cabins have unveiled their latest escape - and it's less than two hours drive from Manchester.