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The Barbie movie premiered on July 21, 2023 and as self-proclaimed movie fanatics and lovers of all things pink, we absolutely loved it. As predicted, Barbie was the movie of the summer, if not the movie of the year. From the Barbie World Tour to Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" EP to the Barbie The Movie: In Concert, it always feels like summer! Here's the latest news on Margot Robbie's Barbie movie.

What is Barbie the movie in concert?

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Barbie The Movie: In Concert will give Barbie fans the chance to relive their favorite movie moments — but this time with a live orchestra. Starting July 2, the film-to-concert will be coming to 37 cities and will feature Macy Schmidt’s orchestra (which is all-women and majority women-of-color!). If you've never been to a movie concert, let me tell you it is *magical.* You'll be able to watch the movie on a large LED screen while The Barbie Land Sinfonietta plays the compelling and emotional (not to mention already iconic) score on the stage below. Here's the full list of cities and dates for Barbie The Movie: In Concert:

  • Tampa, FL on July 2
  • Alpharetta, GA on July 3
  • Raleigh, NC on July 5
  • Camden, NJ on July 6
  • Bristow, VA on July 7
  • Virginia Beach, VA on July 8
  • Charlotte, NC on July 9
  • Burgettstown, PA on July 10
  • Milwaukee, WI on July 12
  • St. Louis, MO on July 13
  • Noblesville, IN on July 14
  • Kansas City, MO on July 15
  • Denver, CO on July 17
  • Salt Lake City, UT on July 18
  • Ridgefield, WA on July 20
  • Auburn, WA on July 21
  • Mountain View, CA on July 25
  • Wheatland, CA on July 26
  • Los Angeles, CA on July 27
  • Chula Vista, CA on July 28
  • Phoenix, AZ on July 30
  • Albuquerque, NM on July 31
  • Houston, TX on August 2
  • Dallas, TX on August 3
  • Rogers, AR on August 4
  • Birmingham, AL on August 6
  • Nashville, TN on August 7
  • Tinley Park, IL on August 8
  • Cincinnati, OH on August 9
  • Clarkston, MI on August 10
  • Toronto, ON on August 11
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH on August 12
  • Darien Lake, NY on August 14
  • Hartford, CT on August 15
  • Mansfield, MA on August 16
  • Holmdel, NJ on August 17
  • Wantagh, NY on August 18

Margot Robbie's Newest Barbiecore Look

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Margot Robbie brought a new creativity and boldness to Barbiecore with her 2024 SAG Awards dress. The Schiaparelli couture LBD features a swooping, statement pink shoulder accent and train that gives the edge of the black a whimsical touch. Margot's style continues to blow our minds!

What awards is Barbie up for?

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Barbie is up for a few Grammys and Oscars (which you can read about below), and on November 27, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig attended the Gotham Awards in New York City. Margot wore another Barbie-inspired outfit with a black ensemble inspired by 1964's Black Magic Barbie, and my first question is where *I* can get a cape like this!

At the awards show, Greta won an Icon & Creator Tribute, while Ryan Gosling was nominated for Supporting Performance.

What Are The Names Of The Tracks And How Can We Stream Ken: The EP?

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Per Variety, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson, producer of Barbie: The Album, read our minds by making sure we continue getting a healthy dose of "I'm Just Ken." Here's the track lineup for the EP:

  1. "I'm Just Ken - Merry Kristmas Barbie"
  2. "I'm Just Ken - In My Feelings Acoustic"
  3. "I'm Just Ken - Purple Disco Machine Remix"
  4. "I'm Just Ken"

When Does The Barbie Movie Come Out?

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MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

The film premiered in theaters on July 21, 2023 (we were the ones dressed in all pink). And now, we can finally stream the film on Max!

Who's on Barbie: The Album?

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Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice's "Barbie World" featuring Aqua (the OG singer) is one of the songs on Barbie the Album that we can't get enough of. Two queens coming together to support the new movie's iconic soundtrack is the *best* way we could've imagined spending the summer.

Pop icon Dua Lipa is also bringing her talents to the film's soundtrack in addition to acting in the movie. In a teaser video she posted, we got a brief cameo of Dua stepping out of her pink heels, Barbie-style, as well as a close-up shot of her blowing a kiss to the camera, already starting the buzz. We love the *totally* disco vibe from her track. Although she revealed on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon that her hit song "Dance The Night Away" almost didn't make it on the soundtrack. At least, not the version we know.

"It's all about Barbie's [best] day ever, and then she starts having an existential crisis and she starts thinking about death," Dua Lipa tells Jimmy. "It's like 'Okay, how do we create a song that encapsulates a really fun disco party but at the same time has these underlying, shaky feelings?'"

Dua Lipa and her collaborator Mark Ronson started leaning into those shaky feelings and that turmoil, but realized it didn't fit the scene the way they intended. They ended up writing "Dance The Night Away" like a score, basing some of the lyrics off the movements of the actors and creating a song that meshed well with the story the cast was already telling. "It was unlike anything I'd done before!" Dua says.

The rest of the lineup for Barbie The Album(available to buy on vinyl, CD, and even cassette tape)was announced on May 25 and includes names like Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and *even* Ryan Gosling! Here's the artists involved:

  • Ava Max
  • Charli XCX
  • Dominic Fike
  • Dua Lipa
  • FIFTY FIFTY
  • GAYLE
  • HAIM
  • Ice Spice
  • Kali
  • KAROL G
  • Khalid
  • Lizzo
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Pink Pantheress
  • Ryan Gosling
  • Tame Impala
  • The Kid LAROI
  • Billie Eilish

What songs from Barbie got a 2024 Grammy nomination?

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(L) SCOTT EVANS as Ken, (L-center) RYAN GOSLING as Ken, (center bg) KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR as Ken, (r-center) SIMU LIU as Ken, and (R) NCUTI GATWA as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros Pictures.

Barbie received an incredible number of Grammy nominations this year. "Dance the Night" by Dua Lipa and "What Was I Made For?" were both nominated for Song of the Year, and "What Was I Made For?" was also nominated for Record of the Year. Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" is nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and "Barbie World" by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice Featuring Aqua is nominated for Best Rap Song. "Barbie" has also been nominated for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Televison)!

Is Barbie eligible for Oscars?

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(L-r) RYAN GOSLING and MARGOT ROBBIE on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

According to EW, it looks like Barbie could be nominated for nine Academy Awards this season. Given the reception by critics and fans alike, we're feeling confident that the movie will take home at least one Oscar (if not more), but there are so many amazing films this year we don't know what the awards show will look like! Here's every category Barbie could be nominated in:

  • Best Picture
  • Best Director for Greta Gerwig
  • Best Lead Actress for Margot Robbie
  • Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Original Song for Billie Eilish and Finneas' "What Was I Made For?"
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Who wrote the song What Was I Made For?

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(L-r) RHEA PERLMAN as Ruth Handler and MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Lara Cornell/Warner Bros.

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell wrote "What Was I Made For?" for the Barbie soundtrack. Director Greta Gerwig told the duo, viaThe LA Times, that she wanted "Barbie’s heart song — the song that is deep inside her core that she doesn’t even completely know is there but that she starts to hear more clearly throughout the film.”

The song became my personal favorite on Barbie the Album, and spawned a viral TikTok trend celebrating the beautiful, messy parts of womanhood. “It was so moving, dude. It was so, so touching,” Billie tells Variety about the trend. “I feel like I helped bring people together, and it felt so special. I wasn’t expecting to have women around the world feel connected.”

Margot Robbie's Best Looks For The Barbie Movie Press Tour

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BARBIE - LA PRESS JUNKET PHOTO CALL JUNE 25, 2023 - Actor/Producer Margot Robbie attends the BARBIE Press Junket Photo Call at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA

For the press junket at the end of June, Robbie wore a retro ensemble complete with beachy polka dots and classy pointed-toe heels.

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BARBIE - SYDNEY PHOTO CALL - JUNE 29, 2023

The throwbacks continued with this outfit inspired by Barbie's very first look. Can we grab a pair of those sunnies, too?

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BARBIE - SYDNEY FAN EVENT - JUNE 30, 2023

The Barbie actress played with texture and shades by mixing a darker metallic with a pastel knit and we're obsessed.

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Margot Robbie attends the "Barbie" Celebration Party at Museum of Contemporary Art on June 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Margot Robbie ended the night in a shimmery Versace look that just screams summer.

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BARBIE - SEOUL FAN EVENT - JULY 2, 2023 - Margot Robbie attends a Fan Event in Seoul, Korea.

This Barbie is sophisticated. Complete with a tiny bag, old school phone, and chiffon scarf.

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BARBIE - SEOUL FAN EVENT - JULY 2, 2023 - America Ferrera, Director/Writer Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie attend a Fan Event in Seoul, Korea.

For Margot Robbie's 33rd birthday, she wore a Barbie pink dress continuing her earlier texture and shade mixing with tulle layers and accessories.

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Margot Robbie poses during the pink carpet for 'Barbie' at Plaza Parque Toreo on July 06, 2023 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico.

We're totally here for the 80s beach waves and mesh top.

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Margot Robbie poses during the photocall for the film 'Barbie' at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City on July 07, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

The beach waves got even more of an 80s update with a multicolored dress and neon accessories. Dopamine dressing at its finest!

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LOS ANGELES WORLD PREMIERE - JULY 9, 2023 - Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling attend the World Premiere of BARBIE at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.

In another replica of a Barbie doll outfit, Margot looked incredible at the L.A. world premiere of the movie. We loved the choice to switch things up and wear black!

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Margot Robbie at the London photocall for Barbie.

This Barbie is all business at the London photo call! A fun print and oversized heels keep things playful.

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Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling at the London premiere of Barbie.

We're obsessed with the seafoam + pale pink pairing here. Everything about this look screams sophistication, and we hope Margot's neckline never goes out of style (it's our current fave).

When is Barbie coming to IMAX?

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(L-r) EMMA MACKEY as Barbie, NCUTI GATWA as Ken, SIMU LIU as Ken, MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie, RYAN GOSLING as Ken and KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros.

The Barbie movie came back to theaters for one week starting September 22. But there's more! Not only did we get to see the entirety of the film (including that one detail in the Barbie ending we totally missed the first time) but there was also brand new post-credit footage that Greta Gerwig handpicked herself!

“We made Barbie for the big screen, so it’s a thrill to be able to bring it to IMAX, the biggest screen of all,” Gerwig says in a statement. “As a special thanks to Barbie fans, we’re excited to share a little bit more of our cast and crew’s incredible work by adding special new footage we hope audiences will enjoy.”

First Look Images From The Film

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(L-r) MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie and RYAN GOSLING as Ken and in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Dale Robinette/Warner Bros.

Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran talked to British Vogue about her work on the film, as well as the fact they only had 11 weeks (!!) to make all of the costumes.

“Barbie is a very useful way to look at different ideas of femininity: what that means, who owns it, and who it’s aimed at,” Durran says in the interview. Some of Margot Robbie's looks are sassy (like her cowgirl outfit) and some are sweet (like her gingham dress), but all of them play a larger role in the film.

"One aspect of the film is self-discovery," Durran continues. "We were able to choose elements of Barbie fashion that were appropriate for those scenes that also gave a subtle nod to her internal journey.”

Watch The Main Trailer For The Barbie Movie

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(L-r) RYAN GOSLING as Ken and MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros.

After realizing that her dream life isn't quite as dreamy as she thought, Barbie sets off — roller blades and Ken in tow — to learn "the truth about the universe."

Check Out The New Posters For The Barbie Movie

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Alongside leading lady Margot Robbie, Emma Mackey from Sex Education and Emerald Fennell from The Crown star.

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Ryan Gosling, Insecure's Issa Rae, Tick Tick Boom!'s Alexandra Shipp, Shang-Chi's Simu Liu, and Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan shine!

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We've loved America Ferrera since The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and we're over the moon to see her in the Barbie movie! Plus Helen Mirren, Will Ferrell, and Ariana Greenblatt?! Whew. What a cast list.

Watch The Barbie Teaser Trailer Here

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MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros.

The first thing we're thinking after watching this trailer is how much the actors really do look like Barbie dolls! The costuming might just become one of our favorite things about the film (not to mention the iconic opening sequence à la 2001: A Space Odyssey).

What Is The Barbie Movie About?

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Teaser Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

A lot of previous Barbie movies place the iconic doll in fairy tales or navigating high school, but the Greta Gerwig film (which premiered July 21, 2023) takes a whole new approach. The plot focuses on Margot Robbie's Barbie, who gets expelled from Barbieland and goes off to explore the real world.

Who's Composing The Score For The Barbie Movie?

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Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt composed the score for the Barbie movie.

What's The Big Deal About This Barbie Movie?

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MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

In a 2021 interview with British Vogue, Robbie says that while playing Barbie comes with both baggage and nostalgia, "people generally hear ‘Barbie’ and think, ‘I know what that movie is going to be,’ and then they hear that Greta Gerwig is writing and directing it, and they’re like, ‘Oh, well, maybe I don’t...’”

Finding a way to balance adulthood with finding comfort in the things from our childhood (a champagne brunch at the American Girl store anyone?), there's something to be said for getting in touch with your inner child.

In a July interview with Ebony, Issa Rae (who plays President Barbie in the film) talks about the impact that the dolls had on her childhood.

“It was another step on the ladder of my journey with my racial identity, just because I saw how passionate my parents were about me playing with Black Barbies, though I didn’t know it was that serious,” she says. “I was just there trying to make scenes with my Barbies. And I think in some ways, that was my first foray into storytelling and directing.”

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FAQs

Do you cook the whole stalk of asparagus? ›

You can eat all parts of asparagus. I usually break off the bottom. You don't have to but that part is a little woody. If you want, you can use the bottoms in soup where you can cook them longer and/or cut it up very small.

What are 2 appropriate methods of cooking asparagus? ›

Try roasting, sauteing, grilling and more to bring out the flavor in this crowd-pleasing vegetable. The harbinger of very early spring, asparagus stays in season through the summer. Its elegant, snappy stalks stand up well to a variety of preparations, including roasting, steaming, sautéing and grilling.

What is the best fertilizer for asparagus in spring? ›

Blood and bone is ideal for asparagus as it is high in phosphorus and nitrogen. It should be spread in spring, just before new growth begins. Blood and bone can also be used prior to planting asparagus crowns, adding a handful to the trench along with some well-rotted manure or garden compost.

What do you fertilize asparagus with in the spring? ›

Asparagus can be fertilized in early spring before the spears emerge. An application of 1 to 1.5 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, per 100 square feet should be adequate. Asparagus can also be fertilized after the last harvest in June. Using a nitrogen fertilizer, apply .

How many stalks of asparagus should you eat? ›

For asparagus, a standard serving size is six medium spears, a 1/2 cup of pieces, or just over three ounces cooked. For only 20 calories, you get a lot of nutrients!

How much of an asparagus stalk is edible? ›

The whole asparagus stem is edible to right about where it comes out of the ground. If you try breaking the foot of a stem by bending it (instead of cutting) will break right where the foot becomes too fibrous to be enjoyable. It can be eaten raw as well as cooked and has more nutrients when raw.

Why you shouldn't cut the ends off asparagus? ›

It is not necessary to trim asparagus. On some spears, especially fresh, pencil-thin stalks, the woody ends may tenderize once cooked. But on larger stalks, the ends of the asparagus are often woody and dense—Which makes them difficult to chew, no matter how soft the asparagus is after cooking.

What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus? ›

Try adding shredded, raw asparagus to pasta dishes and salads. Alternatively, enjoy the spears lightly steamed or sautéed in a frittata, or as a stand-alone side dish. Asparagus is a nutritious choice, regardless of whether it's cooked or raw. Try eating a combination of the two for maximum health benefits.

What is the best way to cook asparagus? ›

Heat a skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cut 6 to 8 cleaned and trimmed medium asparagus spears into 2-inch lengths. Add olive oil or butter to pan; when hot, add asparagus, season generously with salt and pepper and cook about 3 to 4 minutes, until bright green, shaking or stirring the pan frequently.

Can you eat asparagus stalks? ›

The woody ends from your asparagus spears might not be as tender as the tips, but you can still eat them. Blitz them with mint, walnuts, lemon juice and veggie parmesan to make a silky springtime pesto that can be tossed with pasta for a quick meal or brushed over chicken, fish or tofu before grilling.

Why is my asparagus chewy after cooking? ›

I would agree that you are overcooking. I quite often make pasta with asparagus and a cheese sauce, and I cut the asparagus up so that the tips are about 1" long, getting shorter towads the opposite ("woody") end, as the smaller chunks decrease the cooking time for the tougher parts.

Why is my asparagus tough after cooking? ›

Lignin is not softened by heat, so it remains fibrous and tough after cooking. To eliminate lignin, snap (don't cut) the end of each spear just before cooking. It will break right at the point where the stalk becomes tender. Do this just before cooking so you leave no time for asparagus to accumulate yet more lignin.

What spice or herb goes well with asparagus? ›

Asparagus can be steamed, roasted, grilled, broiled, boiled, blanched, dried or pickled. Combines well with: garlic, lemon juice, nutmeg, honey. Fine herbs: rosemary, basil, dill, marjoram, Mediterranean oregano, thyme, cilantro, etc.

What do you add to asparagus soil? ›

After the asparagus patch is established, fertilizer, compost or composted manure can be added either in early spring before spear emergence, or after harvest in late June or early July. Only add these inputs if they are needed according to the soil test.

Should you mulch asparagus in the spring? ›

They will grow right through the mulch, and the mulch will help keep weed growth down. Once all danger of frost is past in the spring, you could rake the mulch off to the side, which will allow the soil to warm up faster and the spears to emerge sooner.

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