Anna Abalkina is a research fellow at the Institute for East European Studies at the Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

The “Princess of R&B” has been enshrined in plastic, and Mattel’s new collectible doll celebrating Aaliyah‘s memory is nothing less than fantastic. The latest entry in Mattel Creations ...

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Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available ...

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She was just 22. Fans’ fascination with Aaliyah and her music have not abated in the two decades since her death, and the speed at which this doll sold out is testament to that. Retailing at $55 ...

She’s a Barbie girl. Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring ...

A Barbie doll of the beloved singer Aaliyah went on sale Thursday to mark the late star's birthday — and immediately sold out. The doll was set to be available for one day while supplies lasted ...