Whitney Houston Gets Her Own Barbie Doll. See Photos, How to Buy
- On Saturday, Mattel unveiled the Whitney Houston Barbie at the 5th Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta, with the collectible doll retailing for $60.
- Inspired by the 1987 "I Wanna Dance with Somebody " music video, the doll recreates Houston's purple tank dress, colorful drop earrings, and vibrant eye makeup.
- During her illustrious career, Whitney Houston sold more than 220 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide. The doll positions her among cultural icons honored in the expanding Barbie Signature roster.
- Pat Houston, president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, collaborated with Mattel throughout the design process, stating the doll celebrates the "enduring legacy of an icon."
- Retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Mattel Creations now offer the $60 doll as part of the Barbie Signature Series. It follows musician editions this year for Miley Cyrus and Kylie Minogue.
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Whitney Houston Honored With Long-Awaited Barbie 20 Years in the Making
Whitney Houston’s voice still fills rooms years after her death, and now one of pop music’s brightest legacies has been honored in a form fans can hold. Mattel has released the first Whitney Houston Barbie, timed to what would have been the singer’s 63rd birthday on August 9. The doll is part of the Barbie Signature line and recreates Houston’s colorful 1987 look from the “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” music video, one of the most …
Whitney Houston became Barbie. The first official doll inspired by the singer arrives at the stores on Sunday (9), just on the date she would be 63 years old. The Barbie Signature line model recreates the visual used by Whitney in the video clip of ☆I wanna dance with somebody (who loves me), one of the greatest hits of her career. The doll uses a miniature version of the purple strap dress used by the singer in the clip, as well as colorful ear…
She is one of the icons of pop music, defied a violent husband and long time with drugs: Whitney Houston. Toy maker Mattel now gives the diva a special honor.
Mattel Is Honoring Whitney Houston With a Barbie Doll – Because of Them We Can
Whitney Houston’s legacy is being celebrated in a special way today. On what would have been her 63rd birthday, Mattel is releasing its first Barbie Signature doll honoring the music icon, inspired by her unforgettable “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” era. The doll celebrates the bright, joyful Whitney so many fans remember. The floral look, the big ’80s curls, and the energy of a music video that helped define pop music, style, and …
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