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X Factor judge and singing starlet, Demi Lovato, has been no stranger to body image issues and self-harm struggles.

Though, instead of keeping those battles to herself, Demi often finds strength in sharing her personal stories of how she’s overcome.

And we don't think there is ANYTHING wrong with that!

This definitely was the case this past Sunday, when a fan tossed a Barbie on stage for DemDem while she performed at the Z Festival in Rio de Janeiro!

Check out Demi’s inspirational outlook and stunning performance of Skyscraper from the gig (above)!!!

Consider us Lovatics, because Demi definitely defines what it means to stay strong!

We are so glad that she is able to be such an AH-Mazing role model in our image-conscious society!

Tags: barbie, barbie doll, body image, demi lovato, festival, inspiration, performance, rio de janeiro, self harm, skyscraper, stay strong, x factor, z festival

We approve!

Mattel has announced they will cut ties with controversial paper company Asia Pulp and Paper, which Greenpeace revealed destroys Indonesian rainforests that the endangered species, like the Sumatran tiger, call home!

Following an effective campaign from Greenpeace, the toy maker will no longer be using the paper company's product to create the packaging for their signature Barbie dolls.

Furthermore, Mattel announced,

Tags: asia pulp and paper, barbie doll, climate change, indonesian, mattel, rainforest, sumatran tiger

Sad.

95-year-old co-founder of Mattel toy company Elliot Handler passed away last night from heart failure.

Handler's wife Ruth created Barbie back in the 1950s, and the doll was named after the couples' daughter Barbara.

Our thoughts go out to Elliot's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Tags: barbie, barbie doll, elliot handler, heart failure, mattel, ruth handler