‘SNL’ spoofs upcoming ‘Barbie’ film with ‘American Girl Doll’ parody

HuffPo’s Facebook repost of the piece. “We Love Simu Liu, But He’s Not The Only Talented Asian Thirst Trap In Hollywood” criticizes his casting as Ken alongside Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” movie.Author Ian Kumamoto — who is of Hispanic and Asian descent — argued that “Asian Twitter collectively scratched its head when Simu Liu was named as one of many actors” playing a version of the iconic polymer heartthrob.

The National Music Council of the United States will honor music and event producers Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew at the organization’s 39th annual American Eagle Awards on Sunday, June 25 at the American Federation of Musicians Convention in Las Vegas. 

reports the Associated Press. According to the brand, the doll is part of its “Inspiring Women” series which features the likes of Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo and costs $35.49. “As the first Asian American actor to lead a US television show, whose perseverance broke down barriers for her gender and AAPI community in film and TV, Anna May Wong is the perfect fit for our Barbie Inspiring Women Series,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls.Wong’s niece, Anna Wong, also collaborated closely with the brand to help develop the doll’s look.

Damon Lindelof is in the limelight yet again thanks to the success of his most recent TV show, “Mrs. Davis,” on Peacock now.

EXCLUSIVE: New Regency is adapting Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian widely considered one of the greatest works of American literature, as a feature film, with John Hillcoat set to direct.

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” at CinemaCon. The footage reveal was preceded by Gerwig walking on stage alongside Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and American Ferrera. “Everyone knows Barbie,” declared Robbie, “but she’s never been on the [big] screen.” Gerwig noted that she had never met Gosling prior to making the film.

While Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” live-action remake captivates audiences through its shiny and perfectly pink trailer, “Saturday Night Live” is putting a spotlight on the less glamorous, overburdened world of the American Girl Doll — disease, death, unpleasant history and all.“People can’t stop talking about the trailer for the new ‘Barbie’ movie, but not all dolls live in a dream house,” the narrator says in the sketch’s opening. “Some are bigger, younger, sadder; some dolls are American Girls.”As the trailer for the historically accurate flick introduces its struggling heroines, each sob story is worse than the other, from Samantha (Chloe Fineman) watching her parents die on a boat to Molly’s (Molly Kearney) father’s being a prisoner of war.

Chrissy Teigen has widely been praised by her fans after she showed off her 'lifetime scars' in a sweet snap which included her newly born daughter, Esti Maxine Stephens.The American model, 37, shares Esti with her husband John Legend with the couple announcing the birth of their third child in January. On Sunday (April 16), Chrissy posted a photo of herself to Instagram in nothing but a towel as she shared a bath with the three-month-old.

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.

Katie Reul editor Ana de Armas paid homage to her Cuban roots during her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut on Saturday. As the “Blonde” star emerged on stage for her monologue, she greeted the audience in Spanish, before opening up about her experience coming to the United States. “Gracias, gracias,” De Armas said in response to a roar of applause. “He tenido un año increíble y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí presentando el programa de esta noche.” (“Thank you, thank you; I’ve had an incredible year and I’m very happy to be here hosting the show tonight.”) “I speak English,” De Armas continued, “But I didn’t when I first got to the U.S. I was born in Cuba. I came to America when I was 26, and I learned English the way everyone who comes to this country does: by watching ‘Friends.'”

Ana de Armas jumpstarted the April 15 episode of Saturday Night Live with a bit of Spanish!

Ana de Armas made her debut as the host of Saturday Night Live and started off the monologue in Spanish.

Max and Cartoon Network have greenlit an animated take on the classic tale Peter & the Wolf, featuring music and narration by Gavin Friday, and artwork based on original illustrations by Bono. The short film, slated to premiere later this year, transforms Sergei Prokofiev’s symphony into a contemporary piece that touches on themes of growing up, loss, courage, transformation, and our relationship with nature. The project was originally developed in 2003 by Gavin Friday and Bono in support of Irish Hospice Foundation, a national charity supporting those facing dying, death and bereavement.

At last weekend’s Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy revealed three new “Star Wars” movies in the pipeline.  Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy will direct a film that centers around Daisy Ridley‘s Rey; Dave Filoni has a film that culminates “The Mandalorian” and its connected Disney+ series; and James Mangold will helm “Dawn Of The Jedi,” about the birth of the Jedi order 25,000 years ago.

New mum Shaughna Phillips said she “doesn't care” how she looks anymore as she showed off her natural beauty by going makeup free in her latest Instagram post.The proud new mum gave birth to her daughter, Lucia, last week weighing 8lb 8oz and Shaughna is not only celebrating her daughter being one week old, but also celebrating herself turning 28 today.The Love Island star celebrated the occasion by sharing a sweet snap of the pair at a local coffee shop where Shaughna looked stylish in a brown dress and black leather jacket. She wore black sunglasses and had her hair slicked back as she had one hand on a baby carrier with little Lucia sleeping comfortably inside.

Shaughna Philips has shared some adorable snaps of her newborn baby daughter Lucia, as she headed out for an Easter Sunday stroll, days after the little girl was born. The 28 year old former Love Island star welcomed her daughter into the world on 4 April and she shared the news of her arrival two days later. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Shaughna shared a picture of little Lucia sleeping in her pram in a white sleep suit and hat, covered with a pink blanket with rabbit motifs.

Barbie movie for casting actor Ryan Gosling in the role and making the character heterosexual.Jimmy Featherstone, a 23-year-old mini-celebrity and tabloid fixation who was offered the chance to star in a proposed reality TV show, has become known for his addictions to cosmetic surgery and tanning, which he undertakes to look like the Mattel figurine, leading the media to dub him the “real-life Ken doll.”Featherstone believes that Barbie would be more “realistic” if the character played by Gosling was attracted to men, as Featherstone is in real life.“I do think Ken being gay would suit the character more. I think gay men like to take pride in themselves,” Featherstone told the website JOE.

Trump critic Maggie Haberman to provide indictment-inspired ASMR for total relaxation through trying times. “These days, it’s hard not to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. Sure, Trump got indicted.

Shaughna Philips has shared some adorable snaps of her newborn baby daughter Lucia, as she headed out for an Easter Sunday stroll, days after the little girl was born.The 28 year old former Love Island star welcomed her daughter into the world on 4 April and she shared the news of her arrival two days later.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Shaughna shared a picture of little Lucia sleeping in her pram in a white sleep suit and hat, covered with a pink blanket with rabbit motifs. In the next picture, Shaughna could be seen wearing a comfy grey tracksuit and Ugg boots as she held on to the pram, and in another picture, she smiled next to her mum Tracey with their two dogs on a lead.

Pedro Pascal is excited to star in his next project, “Strange Way of Life”.