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Lexi and Reese share Stella McCartney dress

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July 1, 2026

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Lexi Minetree says "it's crazy" she got to wear Reese Witherspoon's Stella McCartney dress from the 2014 Met Gala at the premiere of her TV show "Elle" in London #elle #reesewitherspoon

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Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

🎤 Miley Cyrus gets a Barbie in her likeness

Singer-songwriter and actor Miley Cyrus has been honored with a Barbie doll created in her likeness. U.S. toy company Mattel has created a doll that commemorates the 33-year-old's career. #mileycyrus #barbie #doll #goldenburningsun #mattel #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Heritage Auctions Just Sold The First Barbie Ever Produced With A Surprising Twist

Few toys can claim the intergenerational appeal and global recognizability of Mattel’s Barbie, lately the star of her own billion-dollar hit film. It comes as no surprise that the first Barbie doll Mattel ever produced is a highly sought-after commodity, desired even by non-Barbie collectors for its place in American pop culture. This doll is []

Us Weekly

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· Jul 5, 2026

Matty Healy’s Ex Had ‘Night of Our Lives’ at Taylor Swift’s Wedding

Matty Healy’s ex-girlfriend Gabriella Brooks, and her fiancé Liam Hemsworth, can say they were one of the many Hollywood celebrities who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. “The night of our lives,” Brooks, 30, captioned Instagram photos of her ensemble on Sunday, July 5. “Congratulations T T. You are a match made in []

Upworthy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Minnesota couple, both 99, celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

Betty and Kermit Eastman were childhood sweethearts. The post Minnesota couple, both 99, celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary appeared first on Upworthy.

Birmingham’s Real Talk

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· Jul 2, 2026

Miley Cyrus Gets Her Own Barbie Signature Doll

Mattel has introduced a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by the singer's recent visual era. The doll reflects the look connected to Cyrus' Golden B...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

They're the model of a modern nepo family... as Moses Martin gets Dad's look down to a tee: LAURA CRAIK's fashion verdict

They're the model of a modern nepo family... as Moses Martin gets Dad's look down to a tee: LAURA CRAIK's fashion verdict

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Related coverage for "Lexi and Reese share Stella McCartney dress": Reuters — 🎤 Miley Cyrus gets a Barbie in her likeness. ComicBook.com — Heritage Auctions Just Sold The First Barbie Ever Produced With A Surprising Twist. Us Weekly — Matty Healy’s Ex Had ‘Night of Our Lives’ at Taylor Swift’s Wedding. Upworthy — Minnesota couple, both 99, celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary. Birmingham’s Real Talk — Miley Cyrus Gets Her Own Barbie Signature Doll. Daily Mail — They're the model of a modern nepo family... as Moses Martin gets Dad's look down to a tee: LAURA CRAIK's fashion verdict