Blaine's in, Ken's out

From USA Today, comes this heartbreaking story (*sob*):

It could be a summer fling. Or maybe it's the real thing. But five months after she broke up with longtime beau Ken, Barbie has found a new love.

In February, Barbie's people at Mattel said that after 43 years together, the couple felt they needed "quality time" apart. But Barbie wasted little time finding a new hookup.

With the help of more than 2 million visitors to barbie.com, the original California girl has found comfort in the manly, tanned arms of Blaine, a transplanted Aussie surfer who happens to be the brother of Barbie's friend Summer. He'll be in stores in July, selling for $14.99.

Ken could not be reached for comment.