King’s Hawaiian Ube Coconut Rolls are back
After selling out incredibly fast last year, the limited edition dinner rolls can now be found in stores.
Colman Domingo sets the perfect vibe for ‘SNL’
The ‘Euphoria’ star breezes through his hosting debut.
Oscar Mayer delivers ‘bacon innovation’ and two new hot dog twists
The milestone 200th edition of Snackology is all about meat. Maple Bourbon bacon! Cheesy Smokehouse dogs! Beef-and-pork franks!
Aw man, ‘Avatar’ is all outta cash
When you’re an ‘Avatar’ sequel, $1.486B isn’t enough money. PLUS: The eye of Bezos protects ‘Rings of Power,’ ‘Punisher’ and ‘The Invite’ get trailers, and ‘Dune: Part Three’ is already selling out screenings.
Dirty Mountain Dew Zero Sugar embraces the dirty soda craze
The new Dew boasts ‘no syrup, no custom recipe required — just Mountain Dew, done dirty.’
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King’s Hawaiian Ube Coconut Rolls are back
After selling out incredibly fast last year, the limited edition dinner rolls can now be found in stores.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ becomes first 2026 film to hit $300M
It took the animated sequel just two weekends to reach the milestone, as Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ sets its sights on $300M too.
Food Finds: Dew’s Dirty debut, Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Mixed Berry and a Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut returns
A bunch of cool new and returning food I found in supermarkets, stores and gas stations this past week.
Mountain Dew gets dirty, Jack Black goes Five-Timer, ‘Avatar’ up in the air, and the 200th Snackology
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
Organic gummy bears are probably good for you, right?
Black Forest revamped its lineup, introducing Organic Gummy Bears and Organic Gummy Forest Friends with ‘no artificial colors and flavors from real sources.’
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon and Will Ferrell to host final three episodes of ‘SNL’ Season 51
The show closes out with episodes on May 2, May 9 and May 16.
‘I already hate this idea’: Colman Domingo gets pitched the worst ‘SNL’ sketch
The man is an Oscar nominee, and you’re gonna offer him a sketch idea with a dead rat and a hobby horse?
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ powers up with a $130.9M Easter weekend
The animated sequel grossed $190.1M over the five-day weekend. ‘Project Hail Mary’ soared past the $200 million mark in North America.
Snackology
King’s Hawaiian Ube Coconut Rolls are back
After selling out incredibly fast last year, the limited edition dinner rolls can now be found in stores.
Food Finds: Dew’s Dirty debut, Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Mixed Berry and a Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut returns
A bunch of cool new and returning food I found in supermarkets, stores and gas stations this past week.
Organic gummy bears are probably good for you, right?
Black Forest revamped its lineup, introducing Organic Gummy Bears and Organic Gummy Forest Friends with ‘no artificial colors and flavors from real sources.’
Food Finds: Skittles Mash-Ups, Marshmallow Big Cups and Mike’s Hot Honey gummy bears
A bunch of cool new and returning food I found in supermarkets, stores and gas stations this past week.
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ becomes first 2026 film to hit $300M
It took the animated sequel just two weekends to reach the milestone, as Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ sets its sights on $300M too.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ powers up with a $130.9M Easter weekend
The animated sequel grossed $190.1M over the five-day weekend. ‘Project Hail Mary’ soared past the $200 million mark in North America.
Disney might back down in release date battle between ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Dune’
‘Dunesday’ was always a dumb idea. PLUS: The Mouse might also want to buy Fortnite, a new ‘Beef’ trailer, and how well does the ‘SNL’ cast know each other?
New ‘Supergirl’ trailer puts Krypto in danger
Milly Alcock and Eve Ridley (and Jason Momoa) are ready to scour the galaxy to save the super pet.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon and Will Ferrell to host final three episodes of ‘SNL’ Season 51
The show closes out with episodes on May 2, May 9 and May 16.
‘I already hate this idea’: Colman Domingo gets pitched the worst ‘SNL’ sketch
The man is an Oscar nominee, and you’re gonna offer him a sketch idea with a dead rat and a hobby horse?
Jack Black returns to save the ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club
Black summons the power of Jack White and ‘Seven Nation Army’ to restore the hallowed lounge to glory.
The 5 Jack Black ‘SNL’ sketches you gotta watch before he hosts again
When you hosted the greatest episode in ‘SNL’ history, you probably have some good moments.
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5 more people who need to host ‘SNL’ again — and 3 more people who should never host again
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‘Supergirl’ trailer soars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and McDonald’s are golden, and Jack Black gets ready for ‘SNL’
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ head to McDonald’s, I bought a ton of Easter candy, and the ‘Moana’ remake looks cheap
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‘Project Hail Mary’ soars, Harry Styles snoozes and fish sandwiches go head to head
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