Barbie debuts LeBron James doll

Barbie has launched a new doll modelled after NBA legend LeBron James, naming him the brand’s first “Kenbassador” for his positive impact on culture, style and community.

The Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassadors doll, the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, will be available for $75. James, who collaborated on the doll’s design, features a wardrobe with a varsity jacket, LeBron James Family Foundation T-shirt, Nike sneakers, Beats headphones and more. A portion of sales will be donated to Save the Children, with a copy of James’ children’s book, I Am More Than, also being donated.

Madonna, Elton John resolve years-long feud

Music icons Madonna and Elton John have officially ended their long-standing feud, which lasted for over two decades. The reconciliation was confirmed when Madonna, 66, shared a photo of herself with Elton John on social media, captioning it, “We finally buried the hatchet.”

Madonna’s post followed her recent attendance at Saturday Night Live, where she watched John perform alongside Brandi Carlile. The performance came shortly after the release of their album Who Believes in Angels?

The feud began in 2004 when John criticised Madonna’s live performances, including her lip-syncing, and continued with further remarks in 2012.

Billie Jean King gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the newly created Sports Entertainment category. At 81, King became the first woman to receive the distinction, which celebrates contributions to entertainment through sports.

King’s star is the 2,807th on the Walk of Fame, located near Hollywood and Vine. The sports entertainment category was introduced in 2021 and King followed Michael Strahan, who was the first honouree in 2023.

During her career, King won 39 Grand Slam titles, founded the Virginia Slims Circuit, and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes.” She also advocated for equal pay and was instrumental in the passage of Title IX. King was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 19th, 2025