Barbie doll released to honour Whitney Houston
A Barbie doll has been released in honour of the late singer Whitney Houston, celebrating her legacy.
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A new Barbie doll has been released in honour of the late singer Whitney Houston, celebrating her legacy and marking nearly 40 years since her hit song 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' first came out. The doll is inspired by Houston's look in the music video for that track, complete with a pink dress, colourful earrings and her signature 1980s fringe. The release also coincides with what would have been Houston's birthday, adding a personal touch for fans. The doll serves as a lasting tribute to the singer, who died in 2012, and reminds a new generation of her impact on music and pop culture. It is part of a wider trend of Barbie dolls celebrating iconic women, though the announcement has focused specifically on Houston's style and musical legacy. While the doll's release has been announced as a commemorative item, details about availability and pricing have not been widely reported. The tribute has been welcomed by fans as a fitting way to remember Houston's contributions to the music industry and her enduring influence.
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| Claim | Channel 5 |
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| A Barbie doll was released in honor of Whitney Houston, inspired by her 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' music video, to coincide with the song's 40th anniversary and Houston's birthday. |
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The channel treated the Barbie story as a light, closing item in a news bulletin, after a more serious report about FIFA. The tone is factual and brief, simply announcing the doll's release and describing its key design features. There is no additional context or analysis, and the story is presented as a straightforward entertainment news piece.
- “And Barbie is giving Whitney Houston the doll treatment.”
- “The late singer has been honoured with a new Barbie inspired by her look in the I Wanna Dance With Somebody music video, complete with a pink dress, colourful earrings and her signature 80s fringe.”
- “The doll marks nearly 40 years since the song was released and Whitney's birthday.”
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