'American Idol' Winner Fantasia Offers First-Hand Tips for Latest Breakout Star

NEW YORK (Mattel/ www.multivu.com/ www.barbie.com) - "American Idol" fever is hotter than ever. The competition is sizzling, but judges tell us the next winner very well could be Barbie! That's right - the No 1 girls brand in the world is partnering with the No 1 reality show to create "American Idol" Barbie dolls and other products that can help girls live out their dreams of super music stardom! To help launch the new "American Idol" Barbie, real-life idol winner Fantasia Barrino is giving Barbie and her fans behind-the-scenes tips on how to rise to the top of America's hottest contest. Barbie and Fantasia have the same goals: to encourage aspiring entertainers to reach their dreams, to never give up and to have fun!

Barbie continues to be one of girls' favorite performers - she has four consecutive chart-topping direct-to-video films and a hit CD to her name. Not many of even today's hottest Hollywood celebrities can make that claim. Her entertainment schedule for 2005 is busier than ever. After the "American Idol" Barbie line, fans can look forward to the debut of three original screenplay films this year.
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