What's This Barbie Doll Thing All About?

Apparently increasing numbers of black women have decided to give in to the beauty stereotype of the counter culture and are going for the blonde hair and blue eyes look that's become the standard for some sectors of the entertainment and fashion industries. But what's the fascination black women are having with the Barbie doll image, the candy colored hair, the hot-pink lipstick and the  waist cinching clothing? Crazy costumes and colorful hair may be good gimmicks, but how about having the talent to sustain you without all of the distractions. Take Nicki Minaj for example:

Reason No. 1: Nicki Minaj’s “It’s Barbie bitch” picked up where Lil’ Kim left off. "I don't know, I feel like Nicki is glorifying the hypersexualized image of female beauty more than she is critiquing it. I don't think the average listener is going to peel back the layers and realize that the impossible body proportions Nicki's sporting shows that American beauty standards are messed up," comments one blogger Laura.

Reason No. 2: Not to be outdone and to reclaim the title Lil Kim appears here rocking a blonde wig and blue eyes for folks to think Kim was beautiful again. "I always got the sense that Black Barbie image was more about the perfection of black women because Barbie = perfection. They are calling themselves the best," says blogger Rebecca.




 Reason No. 3: Rihanna may have toned it down in favor of a more realistic look with the fire-engine red hair, but the message is there. The Barbie Doll images is a means of connecting themselves with girls and girl culture. In Barbie’s world, clothes, cars and exciting lifestyles are the priority. "They want little girls to see them and look up to them, like she would with Barbie, but identify with the kick ass message in the next verse," continues Rebecca.






 Reason No. 4: Rapper Diamond
"It’s like fighting a losing battle when it comes to being a female rapper. You’re going against all odds and you just have to go hard with your work," explains the former Crime Mob member.
To carve out a place for themselves in the industry female rappers  are often forced to choose between tomboy or boy toy personas.

March Madness Cocktails: Bacardi, Tequila, MillerCoors Beer

The NCAA Tournament is the year’s greatest event for college basketball enthusiasts — there’s just nothing like wall-to-wall basketball from noon to midnight. And what do fans want while watching their favorite teams on the court, to enjoy the experience with other b-ball devotees, either in sports bar or a friend’s home, anywhere with a tv, shots and beer.

Corazon (Heart) on the Rocks - This tequila is so good that Wine Enthusiast magazine suggests consumers drink it on the rocks with just a healthy twist of lime to complement the sweetness.

Of course, after you throw back that tequila you’re going to want to follow it up with an invigorating beer back. Rolling out’s recommendation: pretty much any MillerCoors brew, but specifically Coors Light or Miller Lite.

Coors Light is constantly bringing innovation to its bottles and cans, with recent features including the cold-activated bottle and cans, and two-stage, cold-activation bottles and cans.

Miller Lite is the only beer to win four gold awards in the World Beer Cup® for best American-Style light lager and it won the gold medal for best American-style Lager or Light Lager at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival.