Pickles Oreos, Diablo nuggets, Colman Domingo on ‘SNL,’ and ‘Star Wars’ should be animated
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Animation should be the future of ‘Star Wars’ movies
While the live-action movies struggle, Lucasfilm animation has never been better. PLUS: New trailers for ‘Focker-in-Law’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ Pixar’s leadership collapse, and ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ heads to NYC.
Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets heat up Taco Bell’s latest wave of new items
The fast food chain also introduced Zab’s Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries and brought back the ‘fan-favorite’ Triple Double Crunchwrap.
Dill Pickle Oreos are real. And I ate them.
This is the story of how what seemed like an April Fool’s Day joke wound up being the latest Snackology review.
Colman Domingo sets the perfect vibe for ‘SNL’
The ‘Euphoria’ star breezes through his hosting debut.
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Pickles Oreos, Diablo nuggets, Colman Domingo on ‘SNL,’ and ‘Star Wars’ should be animated
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
‘The right home for me’: Bowen Yang adds his ‘Update’ pick to ‘The Rundown’
The recently departed ‘SNL’ cast member shows some impressive knowledge as he sorts through ‘Weekend Update.’
Celebrate the Summer of Soccer with special editions of Chips Ahoy! and Ritz
Maybe a fun lineup of cookies and crackers will convince Americans to love soccer as much as they love snacks.
Can you handle Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed?
Available in Strawberry Blast, Molten Lava Cake and Cinnamon Caramel, these upscaled Pop-Tarts boast 50 percent more filling than a traditional toaster pastry.
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.
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Celebrate the Summer of Soccer with special editions of Chips Ahoy! and Ritz
Maybe a fun lineup of cookies and crackers will convince Americans to love soccer as much as they love snacks.
Can you handle Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed?
Available in Strawberry Blast, Molten Lava Cake and Cinnamon Caramel, these upscaled Pop-Tarts boast 50 percent more filling than a traditional toaster pastry.
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.
Popculturology
‘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.
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.
‘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?
The Cold Open
‘The right home for me’: Bowen Yang adds his ‘Update’ pick to ‘The Rundown’
The recently departed ‘SNL’ cast member shows some impressive knowledge as he sorts through ‘Weekend Update.’
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.
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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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Pickles Oreos, Diablo nuggets, Colman Domingo on ‘SNL,’ and ‘Star Wars’ should be animated
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
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.
‘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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