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Barbie’s dropping a Whitney Houston tribute doll—styled after her iconic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” video, complete with eighties flair and a vibrant dress—to celebrate the song’s 40th anniversary and her birthday. Mattel honors her legacy as a music and cultural icon, revealing the doll at a gala supporting her foundation. Joining legends like Bowie, Ross, Turner, and Elton John, this doll pays tribute to Houston’s powerhouse voice, record-breaking success, and enduring global impact—especially poignant as she passed away in 2012 at 48.

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