The new Flavor Swap wave of chips puts a ‘tasty twist’ on Cheetos, Ruffles and Doritos
Just don’t ask me to explain anything about the influencers who’ve endorsed the latest mash-up of the popular chip styles and flavors ...
The new Flavor Swap wave of chips puts a ‘tasty twist’ on Cheetos, Ruffles and Doritos
Just don’t ask me to explain anything about the influencers who’ve endorsed the latest mash-up of the popular chip styles and flavors ...
Harry Styles to host ‘SNL’ on March 14
With promotion of his new album gearing up, the musician/actor will host the show for his second time.
Oreo has a date with doom ... Doctor Doom!
The final package of the Marvel/Oreo crossover has been revealed — and one of comics’ greatest villains has the pack all to himself.
Is the new ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ trailer ... good?
Maybe Lucasfilm is gonna take this seriously. PLUS: Paramount gets another shot at WBD, trailer for ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘House of the Dragon,’ and Lego unveils a delightful Snoopy set.
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Snackology goes international with its coverage of the Canadian exclusive soda — plus two more snacks from north of the border.
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The revamped Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar is an instant favorite
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‘Iconic duo’? Yeah, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Taco Bell belong together
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‘Hoth Takes’ podcast: Kathleen Kennedy’s ‘Star Wars’ legacy and Dave Filoni’s promotion
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Hershey goes for the gold with its Team USA Chocolate Medal Tin
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Snackology
Oh Canada, you need to share Pepsi Maple Cola with America
Snackology goes international with its coverage of the Canadian exclusive soda — plus two more snacks from north of the border.
Food Finds: Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar, Wonder Banana Creme Cakes, and a giant Ben & Jerry’s tub
A bunch of cool new and returning food I found in supermarkets, stores and gas stations this past week.
The revamped Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar is an instant favorite
Coca-Cola has restored ‘the beloved spicy cherry soda’ to its former name, giving it a vibrant new design ... and more caffeine.
‘Iconic duo’? Yeah, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Taco Bell belong together
I want to keep eating Bacon Ranch Street Chalupas and Chicken Bacon Ranch Nacho Fries.
Popculturology
‘GOAT’ dunks on ‘“Wuthering Heights”’ with a $17M weekend
The animated basketball film took advantage of a quiet weekend, giving it a No. 1 finish before ‘Scream 7’ scares everyone off.
Feel-good romcom ‘“Wuthering Heights”’ wins Valentine’s weekend
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‘Spider-Noir’ is back in black ... and white ... and color ...
Nicolas Cage swings into two versions of the first trailer for the Prime Video series. PLUS: Super Bowl trailers, ‘The Mummy’ is officially back from the dead, and the old gang is back for the ‘Scrubs’ revival.
‘Send Help’ can’t rescue the box office from a Super Bowl slump
Sam Raimi’s latest film held the top spot while a handful of random newcomers filled out the top five.
The Cold Open
Colin Jost shines in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch ‘Epstein-Barr’
The ‘Weekend Update’ anchor almost made a rare appearance in a non-cold open sketch.
Alexander Skarsgård and Stellan Skarsgård make ‘SNL’ a family affair
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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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