‘Dollywood’ deal: Barbie to bow on big screen as Universal, Mattel plan toy story

October 7th, 2009 LISA MARIE PRESLEY has blasted rumours her teenage son is set to follow in ELVIS' footsteps by recording an album. The King's 17-year-old grandson Ben was reported to have signed a $5 million (£3.3 million) record deal with Universal Music to release up to five discs, and was quoted as saying he doesn't want his tracks to be compared to his legendary grandfather.

September 25th, 2009 Doll collector BARBRA STREISAND now has her own mini-me, courtesy of toymakers Mattel. The limited edition doll, which will be released in November (09), was debuted during the star's recent appearance on Oprah, which aired on Thursday (24Sep09).

September 24th, 2009 BARBIE is heading to the big screen - Universal Pictures is set to make a live-action film based around the popular blonde doll. Film bosses are convinced the picture will be a hit as the 50-year-old Mattel toy is so well known throughout the world, and is the top girls' toy in the U.S.

September 19th, 2009 LONDON - The release of Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston's new movie Love Happens may be cancelled over plagiarism charges. The romantic comedy could be pulled from release because screenwriters Greg Crowder and Tony Freitas have filed a lawsuit against Universal Pictures - the producers of the film, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

September 15th, 2009 JENNIFER ANISTON's new movie is at the centre of a legal battle - two screenwriters insist the plot was stolen from them. Greg Crowder and Tony Freitas have filed a lawsuit against NBC Universal executives, claiming their script titled The Truth was snubbed by Scott Bernstein when he was Vice President of Production for Universal Pictures in 2006 - and has now been revamped as Love Happens, which stars Aniston and Aaron Eckhart.

September 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Supermodel Heidi Klum has revealed that she is looking forward to her upcoming Barbie Doll with pink underwear. The Victoria's Secret Angel, who is eight months pregnant, said she wanted to impress her daughter with non-naked version of the popular playmate.

August 31st, 2009 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. — Horror movie fans — and anyone else who likes the idea of being scared silly — will want to check out Universal theme park's Halloween Horror Nights this fall, as a "Ripped from the Silver Screen" theme brings The Wolfman, Jigsaw and Chucky to life.

August 22nd, 2009 Judge approves Michael Jackson memorabilia dealLOS ANGELES — A judge has approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live to exhibit the King of Pop's memorabilia, over the objections of the singer's mother. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal after an evidentiary hearing Friday.

August 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Fans can now hold Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart, as new range of merchandise of the hit film 'Twilight' offers characters of the movie Edward Cullen and Bella Swan as Barbie dolls. The merchandise will be available at Walmart stores, Walmart.com, and barbiecollector.com from November 1, the New York Daily News reports.

July 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Singer Jessica Simpson called off her Barbie-themed party to celebrate her 29th birthday because she had just split up with boyfriend Tony Romo. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is said to have been the one who initiated the break-up.

July 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - American singer Jessica Simpson has revealed that she just loves getting older. Simpson, who celebrated her 29th birthday on July 10, was not able to hold her planned Barbie party, but that did not stop her from being happy about coming closer to being 30.

July 9th, 2009 Universal teams with TuneCore to discover talentLOS ANGELES — Universal Music Group's distribution arm is teaming up with digital track distributor TuneCore, a move it says will give it a leg up in signing up-and-coming artists without a recording deal yet. TuneCore, which allows musicians to upload digital songs for distribution on iTunes and Amazon.com for a flat annual fee, has become one of several ways for unsigned acts to sell songs before getting deals with record labels.

July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fans of 'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's can rejoice, for the actors are set to get their own Barbie dolls. The figures based on the characters of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan are expected to hit the shelves in November, following the release of 'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon'.

June 26th, 2009 NEW YORK - Heidi Klum and Robert Pattinson will soon be in your arms for cuddling purposes, all thanks to Mattel! The giant has announced new coming attractions to its lineup of Barbie dolls: one in the likeness of supermodel Klum, and doll versions of the hero and heroine from "Twilight," Pattinson's Edward Cullen and Kristen Bell's Bella Swan, reports The New York Daily News. While Edward Cullen Ken doll and Bella Swan Barbie are recommended for ages 6 and 7 on the Toys R Us Web site, the Klum doll is part of Barbie's Blonde Ambition Collection.

June 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - For Kate Winslet, stripping on screen is not a big deal, and husband Sam Mendes also doesn't mind if it is vital to the role. The 'Revolutionary Road' star says: "Of course Sam doesn't get jealous.