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Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity
Scroll down to see which other celebs have been pictured with the fluffy dolls LABUBU MANIA Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FLASH watches and expensive handbags used to be the go-to status symbols. But now David Beckham and Dua Lipa are among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebs Credit: Supplied 7 Rihanna was pictured sporting a Lububu doll on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA Credit: Goff 7 Dua Lipa is among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains Credit: Goff With their bunny ears and creepy smiles, Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Olivia Attwood and Gemma Collins. Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the vinyl figures are sold in £17.50 'blind boxes' — so fans do not know which version they are getting. Former England captain David revealed this week that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one, showing off a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character. 7 Olivia Attwood even had a Labubu-themed birthday party Credit: Instagram/olivia_attwood 7 Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed' with the dolls Credit: Threads Kim posted a shot of her collection, while former Love Island star Olivia went further by having a Labubu-themed birthday party. READ MORE ON LABUBU SMASH & GRAB Labubu fan issues warning after thieves' smash & grab for 3 toys in their car Rihanna was also pictured sporting one on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA. And Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed', adding: 'It's all about the Labubu.' 7 David Beckham revealed that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one of the dolls Credit: Getty 7 Becks posted a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character Credit: Instagram NBA legend LeBron James becomes first male athlete to have own Ken Barbie doll
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rihanna and Dua Lipa among celebs showing off Labubu dolls as strange fluffy creatures surge in popularity
FLASH watches and expensive handbags used to be the go-to status symbols. But now David Beckham and Advertisement 7 Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebs Credit: Supplied 7 Rihanna was pictured sporting a Lububu doll on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA Credit: Goff 7 Dua Lipa is among many stars showing off strange fluffy creatures on keychains Credit: Goff With their bunny ears and creepy smiles, Labubu dolls have surged in popularity since being spotted on the bags of celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the vinyl figures are sold in £17.50 'blind boxes' — so fans do not know which version they are getting. Former England captain David revealed this week that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one, showing off a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character. 7 Olivia Attwood even had a Labubu-themed birthday party Credit: Instagram/olivia_attwood 7 Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed' with the dolls Credit: Threads Kim posted a shot of her collection, while former Love Island star Olivia went further by having a Labubu-themed birthday party. Advertisement READ MORE ON LABUBU Rihanna was also pictured sporting one on a Louis Vuitton handbag in LA. And Towie favourite Gemma declared she's 'obsessed', adding: 'It's all about the Labubu.' 7 David Beckham revealed that his daughter Harper, 13, had bought him one of the dolls Credit: Getty 7 Becks posted a snap of a rare 'secret' edition character Credit: Instagram Advertisement NBA legend LeBron James becomes first male athlete to have own Ken Barbie doll Billionaire monster man LABUBU is the brainchild of artist Kasing Lung, who was raised in the Netherlands. He is now worth an estimated £12.8billion after writing three picture books in 2015, featuring magical creatures named The Monsters. Chinese retailer Pop Mart's site reads: 'The most prominent was Labubu, a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth.' Pop Mart saw sales more than double last year. A spokesman said: 'This isn't just about 'toys', but a collectible pop culture movement.' Buyers are only allowed to purchase limited amounts. There are also 'secret edition' dolls – with rarer characters re-sold on third-party websites for up to £1,000. Last week Pop Mart – which has 16 stores across the UK – paused in-store sales to ensure the 'safety and comfort' of shoppers following chaotic long queues outside shops.
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held
OSAKA, Japan, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 8 to 10, the Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was held at the China Pavilion in the Expo Park. Under the theme "Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo," the event showcased rich Chinese cultural elements and distinctive features of the capital city. At the opening ceremony, a vibrant dance performance took place in front of the China Pavilion's main entrance, followed by a collective rendition of Welcome to Beijing sung across the entire venue. Chinese and Japanese artists performed together on stage, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. A series of featured events - including the "Hello, Beijing" Culture and Tourism Promotion, the "Invest in Beijing, Win the Future" Special Promotion Event in Osaka, and the 2025 Urban New Energy Forum - highlighted Beijing's abundant resources, business-friendly policies, and attractive investment environment, offering a wealth of cooperation opportunities. At the "Invest in Beijing, Win the Future" event, the three leading industries, biomedicine and health, advanced energy, and advanced manufacturing, were promoted alongside the development of the Future Science City located in Beijing's Changping District, fostering cooperation and exchange between Chinese and Japanese enterprises. At the "Brushing Together - Chinese and Japanese Calligraphers Ink Up" event, calligraphers from both countries shared the stage, using brush and ink to celebrate the enduring friendship between the Chinese and Japanese peoples. The Beijing Central Axis Exhibition offered visitors an immersive experience of the panoramic cultural landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The "Hello, Beijing" Photography Exhibition captured stories of the capital through the lens, showcasing the city's rich cultural and tourism resources. Visitors also enjoyed interactive experience of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including dough modeling, Has' Kite, and traditional brush-making by Yubi Fang (Imperial Brush Workshop), as well as small-scale performances such as the Kunqu Opera Legend of the White Snake: Touring the West Lake. Themed photo spots featuring characters like LABUBU further took guests to explore and engage with the charm of China's capital city. Looking ahead, the China Pavilion will continue to present dozens of captivating themed shows about Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and cities, as well as a variety of cultural exchange events and enterprise-themed days in the following weeks.
Malaysian Reserve
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held
OSAKA, Japan, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From May 8 to 10, the Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was held at the China Pavilion in the Expo Park. Under the theme 'Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo,' the event showcased rich Chinese cultural elements and distinctive features of the capital city. At the opening ceremony, a vibrant dance performance took place in front of the China Pavilion's main entrance, followed by a collective rendition of Welcome to Beijing sung across the entire venue. Chinese and Japanese artists performed together on stage, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. A series of featured events – including the 'Hello, Beijing' Culture and Tourism Promotion, the 'Invest in Beijing, Win the Future' Special Promotion Event in Osaka, and the 2025 Urban New Energy Forum – highlighted Beijing's abundant resources, business-friendly policies, and attractive investment environment, offering a wealth of cooperation opportunities. At the 'Invest in Beijing, Win the Future' event, the three leading industries, biomedicine and health, advanced energy, and advanced manufacturing, were promoted alongside the development of the Future Science City located in Beijing's Changping District, fostering cooperation and exchange between Chinese and Japanese enterprises. At the 'Brushing Together – Chinese and Japanese Calligraphers Ink Up' event, calligraphers from both countries shared the stage, using brush and ink to celebrate the enduring friendship between the Chinese and Japanese peoples. The Beijing Central Axis Exhibition offered visitors an immersive experience of the panoramic cultural landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The 'Hello, Beijing' Photography Exhibition captured stories of the capital through the lens, showcasing the city's rich cultural and tourism resources. Visitors also enjoyed interactive experience of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including dough modeling, Has' Kite, and traditional brush-making by Yubi Fang (Imperial Brush Workshop), as well as small-scale performances such as the Kunqu Opera Legend of the White Snake: Touring the West Lake. Themed photo spots featuring characters like LABUBU further took guests to explore and engage with the charm of China's capital city. Looking ahead, the China Pavilion will continue to present dozens of captivating themed shows about Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and cities, as well as a variety of cultural exchange events and enterprise-themed days in the following weeks.
