Barbie Girl”: The Aqua song's journey from Mattel lawsuits to the movie's soundtrack.
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How Mattel learned to stop worrying and embrace an infamous hit.
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Barbie Girl': Aqua's Joyous, Meaningful Anthem Still Resonates
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Barbie Movie Trailer Fan Edit Adds Iconic Aqua Song and It's Fantastic
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Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' turns 25: Band talks song's backlash, Margot Robbie film
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Aqua breaks silence on Barbie movie's use of their song after Mattel lawsuit history
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Aqua song Barbie Girl won't play in Greta Gerwig's Barbie
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TIL pop song Barbie Girl was written after a member of the band Aqua saw an exhibit on kitsch culture in Denmark that featured Barbie dolls. The band said the song was
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Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' turns 25: Band talks song's backlash, Margot Robbie film
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Aqua Breaks Silence On Barbie Movie's Use Of Their Song After Mattel Lawsuit History
Mattel Sued Over 'Barbie Girl' Song, Which Returns in Greta Gerwig Film
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Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish contribute to Barbie soundtrack - The Washington Post
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Aqua's “Barbie Girl” Medieval Style - Medieval Archives
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Barbie Girl”: The Aqua song's journey from Mattel lawsuits to the movie's soundtrack.
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Aqua's 'Barbie Girl': An Oral History of the Bizarre 1997 Hit