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'The Simpsons' Does It Again? Could This Animated Show, 'Veep,' 'Barbie' Foreshadow Kamala Harris Winning 2024 Election
Monday, July 22, 2024 - 7:21pm | 1036Read More...Vice President Kamala Harris is the current frontrunner to be the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. Harris could set several firsts if she wins the presidency including the first woman president, an item that may have been...
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Margot Robbie Smashed The Box Office With 'Barbie,' Now She's Set To Bring Bestselling Video Game To The Big Screen
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:42pm | 479Read More...In 2023, the "Barbie" movie broke records at the box office and was the highest-grossing movie for the year domestically and worldwide. The star and producer of the movie is now setting sights on a video game adaptation for the big screen. What Happened: The success of "Barbie" at the box office...
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Betting On The Oscars: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' Success Could Mean Big Payouts For Bettors
Monday, March 4, 2024 - 6:04pm | 992Read More...Betting on major league sports has grown over the years, with more states legalizing online sports betting. Sports bettors have also been drawn to novel betting avenues, including on political outcomes through cryptocurrency prediction markets. Bettors now have the option to wager on award show...
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Taylor Swift Loses Golden Globe To Barbie Movie; Oppenheimer, Succession Lead Way In Award Wins
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 12:49pm | 753Read More...The "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were two of the highest-grossing films of 2023 and set several box office records for the year. At a major awards ceremony, it was "Oppenheimer" that came out on top. The Winners: Released on the same day in theaters, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," were two of the...
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Aquaman Sequel Tops Box Office, Yet Holiday Earnings Drop 7% From 2022, 43% Lower Than Previous Monday Christmas
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 12:12pm | 826Read More...The Christmas holiday weekend is usually a lucrative period for movie studios launching blockbuster films. However, a superhero movie released over the weekend underperformed at the box office, following a series of delays and setbacks. What Happened: News headlines focusing on Warner Bros....
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Taylor Swift Dominates 2023, Named Spotify's Top Artist With 26.1 Billion Streams: A Look At The Year's Top Artists And Music Trends
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 3:50pm | 764Read More...With a record-breaking tour, a box-office hit, and a romance uniting music and sports fans, Taylor Swift has had a 2023 to remember. The singer was awarded another honor Wednesday thanks to her loyal fans. What Happened: Audio streamer Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) released its top 10 lists to...
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Comedy In The Face Of Tragedy: How Pete Davidson, Saturday Night Live Addressed Israel, Hamas
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:17pm | 929Read More...Comedian Pete Davidson isn’t the person many would expect to be able to deliver a strong show of support for the people impacted by the Middle East conflict. While hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Davidson did just that. What Happened: The Hamas militant group's attack on...
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Barbie Sales Up 25% in July, August: What Could It Mean For Mattel's Next Quarter Results?
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 6:54pm | 809Read More...Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) enjoyed a year of strong brand name awareness with its Barbie brand getting headlines galore after the box office-breaking performance of the movie of the same name. While the company’s second-quarter results saw an impact from the success of the “...
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Barbie Movie Magic: Here's How Much Margot Robbie Made For Her Starring Role And Producing Hit Film
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 6:02pm | 639Read More...Released in movie theaters in mid-July, “Barbie” has broken box office records. The movie has also been a hit for director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie. What Happened: Records were set by “Barbie” with the movie well on its way to becoming...
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Mattel Q2 Earnings Highlights: 'Barbie' Foreshadows Future Movie Monetization
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 4:53pm | 563Read More...Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: The net sales beat a Street consensus estimate of $984.7 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported earnings per...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Mattel Stock When 'Barbie Girl' Song Was Released, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 2:50pm | 809Read More...Toy lovers are celebrating around the world with the release of the highly anticipated “Barbie” movie in theaters. A song about Barbie proved popular in the 1990s and told everyone life in plastic was fantastic. The question is whether life for Mattel shareholders has also been...












