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I Wanna Dance With Some Barbie: Mattel Drops New Whitney Houston Doll That You Can Now Buy

Rolling StoneSunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Created with the Houston estate, the doll recreates the singer's iconic music video look — and it's already flying off shelves

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Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Created with the Houston estate, the doll recreates the singer's iconic music video look — and it's already flying off shelves
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What happened

Created with the Houston estate, the doll recreates the singer's iconic music video look — and it's already flying off shelves

Why it matters

Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.

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  1. Rolling Stone published: I Wanna Dance With Some Barbie: Mattel Drops New Whitney Houston Doll That You Can Now Buy

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