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The single word 'ken' is among the top trending searches in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia at the same time. No single event has been confirmed as the cause. Searches for the name often rise around the Barbie film character, public figures named Ken, or breaking news involving someone with that name, and the current driver remains unidentified.
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Scottish actress Sharon Rooney is competing in Celebrity Traitors, prompting interest in her background. Rooney, from Glasgow, is best known for playing Rae in Channel 4's My Mad Fat Diary, with further roles in Two Doors Down, McDonald & Dodds and the Barbie film. Local and entertainment coverage has been introducing her to viewers ahead of the reality contest.
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Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive who revived Mattel with the hit Barbie movie, is set to take on a role at the combined Warner Bros.-Paramount, according to a Semafor exclusive. The move signals the new media giant is recruiting seasoned executives with franchise and brand expertise, and it is drawing attention across the entertainment and business press.
- 4Spurs Announce Theme Night Schedule from Star Wars to Barbie▼From Star Wars Night to Barbie Night, San Antonio Spurs & Austin Spurs announce promotional schedule https:// spursinfoc
The San Antonio Spurs and their G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, have released their promotional schedule for the upcoming season, featuring themed nights including Star Wars Night and Barbie Night. The announcement, shared by local sports media, gives fans a look at the special events, giveaways and celebrations planned at home games in San Antonio and Austin.
- 5Brighton Studio Gomi Turns Recycled Barbie Dolls into Tech Gadgets▼Brighton Studio Gomi Transforms Recycled Barbie Dolls into Vibrant Tech Gadgets
Gomi, a design studio based in Brighton, is giving discarded Barbie dolls a second life by turning their plastic parts into colourful consumer tech gadgets. The initiative highlights a creative approach to e-waste and toy plastic recycling, transforming items that would otherwise end up in landfill into functional, vibrant products.
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Celebrated Italian chef and television judge Bruno Barbieri has spoken warmly of the Ligurian riviera, telling La Stampa about its charm and hospitality. The comments have drawn attention in Italy, where Barbieri is a well-known figure thanks to his long-running television work and restaurant ventures, and coverage is highlighting the boost such praise gives to the region's tourism appeal.
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Mattel, the American toy company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, has named a new chief executive officer. The company confirmed the leadership change, though details about the incoming CEO and the timing of the transition remain limited in initial reports. The move draws attention to the strategic direction of one of the world's largest toy makers.
- 8The best cooking chocolate to buy, according to The Guardian●Heart-meltingly good: the best cooking chocolate to buy By Annalisa Barbieri Those cookies and cakes will only be as tas
Annalisa Barbieri has published a guide in The Guardian to the best cooking chocolate for baking, arguing that cookies and cakes are only as tasty as the chocolate used in them. The piece rounds up her favourite options for home bakers looking to improve their results.
- 9Mattel Names Roger Lynch CEO After Ynon Kreiz Exit▼Mattel Picks Roger Lynch to Lead Toy Company After Ynon Kreiz Exit
Mattel has appointed Roger Lynch as its new chief executive, succeeding Ynon Kreiz, who is leaving the toy company behind the Barbie movie and Hot Wheels brand. The announcement puts Lynch, previously known as a digital media executive, in charge as Mattel pushes to grow its entertainment and licensing business. Coverage so far focuses on the leadership change itself, with little detail yet on Lynch's strategy or Kreiz's next move.
- 10Sharon Rooney joins Celebrity Traitors 2026 line-up●Who is Sharon Rooney? Meet Celebrity Traitors 2026 contestant and actress
Sharon Rooney, the Scottish actress known for roles including My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie, is being introduced as a contestant on Celebrity Traitors 2026. Coverage is focused on profiling her career and what she could bring to the reality gameshow, as fans react to the upcoming line-up and speculate about how she might play.