The Daily Brief – Russia’s Human Barbie, Skype on PS Vita – 04.24.12

First up, becoming a self-made internet star in Russia usually involves bungee jumping from tall buildings, comparing different machine guns or chugging full bottles of vodka. One young woman however, has become an internet sensation for looking remarkably like a Barbie doll. Photos of Valeria Lukyanova definitely support the comparisons, with her bright blue eyes, slim waist and unnaturally large breasts. The resemblance is so uncanny that many commentators have speculated that she’s a creation of extreme plastic surgery and/or Photoshop. What do you guys think? Is the Barbie doll look something you’re in to? Could this possibly be real? www.odditycentral.com Next up, the Fast and Furious movies have become the franchise that just won’t quit. That’s right, a sixth installment is underway with Justin Lin returning to direct after last year’s Fast Five became an unlikely hit for Universal. We’ve also learned that MMA star-turned-actress Gina Carano is in negotiations to join the Rock in this latest sequel. Movie audiences were first introduced to the ass-kicking beauty in last year’s spy thriller Haywire. After making mincemeat of co-stars Michael Fassbender and Channing Tatum while sporting some decent acting chops in that one, we knew it’d be just a matter of time before Hollywood came calling for Carano again. Are you guys looking forward to the latest Fast and Furious movie? www.complex.com And finally, chatty handheld gamers can rejoice as Skype recently announced its
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