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Aug 30, 2023

Celebrities at ‘Barbie’ Movie Premiere: Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa & More

It’s a “Barbie World,” and we’re all just living in it! On Sunday, July 9, Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars descended upon the pink carpet for the world premiere of Barbie. Directed by Academy

It’s a “Barbie World,” and we’re all just living in it! On Sunday, July 9, Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars descended upon the pink carpet for the world premiere of Barbie. Directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig, Barbie features acclaimed performances from Margot Robbie (Barbie), Ryan Gosling (Ken), Issa Rae (President Barbie), Dua Lipa (Mermaid Barbies), Will Ferrell (the CEO of Mattel) and Helen Mirren (the narrator), among others.

Sunday night’s premiere found attendees emulating the hundreds of variations of Barbie and Ken that fill out the doll’s iconic nearly 65-year history. In addition to the film’s stars, the scores of musicians who contributed to the accompanying soundtrack also graced the red carpet. Executive produced by Grammy and Oscar winner Mark Ronson, Barbie The Album features a plethora of music’s biggest stars across eras and genres.

Several songs have already been released from the soundtrack including songs from Charli XCX (“Speed Drive”), Karol G & Aldo Ranks (“Watati”), PinkPantheress (“Angel”), and Kaliii & Fifty Fifty (“Barbie Dreams”). Two of the soundtrack’s radio singles have also become hits on the Billboard Hot 100: Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” (No. 31) and Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice & AQUA’s “Barbie World” (No. 7). The Barbie soundtrack will also feature songs from the likes of Lizzo, Tame Impala, Haim, Ava Max, Gayle, The Kid Laroi and more.

Barbie is set to open in theatres on July 21. Ahead of the film’s debut, check out this gallery of all the musicians that hit the pink carpet in their best Barbie fits.

Grammy-winner Dua Lipa, the voice behind Barbie The Album lead single “Dance the Night,” graces the pink carpet in a sheer custom Versace gown. Lipa will be portraying multiple Mermaid Barbies in the film.

Karol G attends the world premiere of Barbie in a ’60s-evoking pink two-piece number. Her Barbie soundtrack contribution, “Watati” (with Aldo Ranks), peaked at No. 15 on Latin Digital Song Sales.

Oscar winner Billie Eilish channels Ken at the Barbie premiere. Her new original song, “What Was I Made For,” will appear on the film’s soundtrack.

Oscar winner H.E.R. dazzles in a bejeweled mini dress at the Barbie premiere.

Singer-actress Dove Cameron stuns in a two-tone pink and black look at the Barbie premiere.

Barbie The Album executive producer Mark Ronson and award-winning actress Grace Gummer attend the world premiere of Barbie.

Grammy-nominated alt-rock trio HAIM graces the pink carpet at the Barbie world premiere. Their contribution to the film’s soundtrack is titled “Home.”

Kevin Parker of Tame Impala attends the world Premiere of Barbie in a light blue Versace set. Barbie The Album is set to feature a new original Tame Impala song titled “Journey to the Real World.”

Oscar winner FINNEAS and girlfriend Claudia Sulewski rock the pink carpet in Barbie and Ken-inspired looks.

Singer Ava Max attends the world premiere of Barbie. She will have a new original song on the film’s soundtrack titled “Choose Your Fighter.”

Grammy-winning siblings and collaborators FINNEAS and Billie Eilish attend the world premiere of Barbie is Ken-inspired looks.

OG Barb Nicki Minaj shines at the Barbie world premiere in a midriff-baring ‘Diva Gone Platinum’ Barbie-inspired look.

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