{
  "id": 502948,
  "title": "Mattel’s Whitney Houston Barbie Is Inspired by One of Pop’s Greatest Anthems: How To Shop Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/mattels-whitney-houston-barbie-is-inspired-by-one-of-pops-greatest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T20:09:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/whitney-houston-mattel-barbie-doll-buy-shop-online-1236311812/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mattel has unveiled its inaugural Whitney Houston Barbie doll, inspired by the Queen of Pop's iconic style from her 1987 music video for \"I Wanna Dance with Somebody.\" The Barbie Signature Series release recaptures Houston's look with meticulous attention to detail, including a microphone stand and a ribbed lavender bodycon dress. The doll's features, such as her '80s hairstyle and signature accessories, pay homage to the lasting impact of Houston's hit song, which still ranks No. 1 on Billboard's 500 best pop songs list. Designed in collaboration with Houston's sister-in-law, Pat Houston, and unveiled at The Whitley hotel in Atlanta during the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation's Legacy of Love Gala, the Whitney Houston Barbie aims to celebrate the singer's enduring influence on music and culture.",
  "summary": "The \"I Wanna Dance With Somebody\" Barbie is the first Mattel doll made in Whitney Houston's image.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}