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For many, it's impossible to think about Barbie - or the upcoming Barbie movie - without also thinking about the hit song "Barbie Girl." The single, released by Danish-Norwegian band Aqua in 1997 ...
Helium-pitched vocals and kitschy lyrics made Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” a novelty hit for the ages, and the perky euro-pop anthem, which took the world by storm in 1997, is still going strong 25 ...
"Barbie World," by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, is part of the new "Barbie" movie soundtrack. But Mattel actually sued over Aqua's original "Barbie Girl" song back in 1997.
Mattel sued MCA Records over the song, but a judge dismissed the lawsuit. "Barbie Girl" is now being revived in Greta Gerwig's film with a performance by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice.
While Barbie Girl might sound like a logical fit for a film like this, last year the manager of Aqua's lead singer said that the song would not be used in the film, most likely due to some long ...
This episode of IP Goes Pop! ® takes you on a journey through the iconic world of the Barbie universe and brand, exploring its deep-rooted connections with pop culture and intellectual property law.
Aqua “Barbie Girl,” the hit song by Scandinavian band Aqua, turned 25, but it will not be included in the new “Barbie” film. Aqua However, like most instant successes, there is always a ...
There’s no doubt “What Was I Made For?” — the song Billie Eilish and her producer brother Finneas contributed to the “Barbie” movie soundtrack — has struck a deep chord with fans.
Aqua’s 'Barbie Girl,' the perky euro-pop anthem which took the world by storm in 1997, is still going strong 25 years later. But will it be used in the Greta Gerwig 'Barbie' movie?
The song was produced by the Danish group in 1997 and made it onto Top 40 music charts. In the song, a female singer impersonates Barbie, using a high-pitched doll-like voice, and another band ...