‘SNL’ elevates Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall to cast, hires four more
The show adds Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska for Season 51.
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Jump back in time with A&W Ice Cream Sundae soda
I’m going to invoke both an episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’ and an ABC movie starring Richard Karn from 1995 for this review.
‘Caught Stealing’ strikes out against ‘Weapons’ and ‘Jaws’ anniversary release
The Labor Day weekend box office was a quiet one, but the Austin Butler/Darren Aronofsky adaptation failed to run up the score.
The Monthly August 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Skittles Gummies Fuego are 🔥🔥🔥
The ‘swicy’ take on the chewy candy brings the heat thanks to a tangy chili layer.
Heidi Gardner leads the ‘SNL’ exodus
It turns out Michael Longfellow won’t be anchoring ‘Weekend Update’ this season. PLUS: Amy Adams and Matt Smith join ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel is in the works, and Jimmy Fallon loves advertising.
Hey, you got Reese’s in my Oreo cookies
Snackology is back with the second half of the historic Reese’s/Oreo collaboration.
Snack Chat August 2025
All the snack news you need to know from the past month.
Freeze! Spree, SweeTARTS and Lemonhead get the freeze-dried treatment
The trio of popular candies will soon be available in the trendy format.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sings a winning tune at the box office
The Netflix phenomenon scored the No. 1 spot over ‘Weapons’ with just two days in theaters.
Are Pizza Hut’s Crafted Flatzz a hit? Or do they fall … flatzz?
The iconic pizza chain introduces a new style of pizza — for grown-ups! — in five flavors, including Nashville Hot Chicken.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 trailer sends Noah Wyle back to the ER
Feels like I should be watching this show. PLUS: YouTube makes a play for the Oscars, ‘Stranger Things’ creators jump to Paramount, and RIP Seth Meyers’ dog, Frisbee.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Gimme a slice of Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos
Embrace your fall nostalgia with this surprisingly great new Oreo flavor.
Snackology
Enter the Upside Down with Chips Ahoy! and ‘Stranger Things’
The upcoming final season of the Netflix phenomenon gets its own cookie.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Weapons’ scares up a second No. 1 weekend
Director Zach Cregger’s latest horror film held strong while Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Nobody’ sequel debuted at No. 3.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Hey, you got Oreo in my Reese’s Cups
Snackology has your early look at one half of the new Reese’s and Oreo collaboration.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
‘The Naked Gun!’ Spider-Man swings! ‘The Office’ spins off!
I’m catching up with the summer’s biggest comedy and more August news. PLUS: Paramount plans ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Star Trek’ sequels, ‘Bourne’ sticks with universal, and Chalamet becomes the king of pong.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
The clock strikes Baja Midnight for Mountain Dew and Taco Bell
The chain expands on Baja Blast’s ‘cult status’ and place as the ‘cornerstone of the Taco Bell experience’ with a new flavor — and a limited-edition Freeze version.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
The Mt. McDonaldland Shake is worth the trek
McDonald’s is bringing us back to McDonaldland, complete with a milkshake in a secret flavor ...
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
No, Robin Williams doesn’t ‘gotta be the voice of AI’
What’s wrong with some people? PLUS: Trailers for ‘Avatar: Ash and Fire,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Eternity,’ I need the ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Legos, and does the ‘Social Network’ sequel have a new Zuckerberg?
Snackology • Snack Chat
Snack Chat July 2025
All the snack news you need to know from the past month.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ stretches to a $118M opening weekend
Between ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ franchises continued to dominate the summer box office.
Popculturology • The Monthly
The Monthly July 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
We finally have a, well, fantastic ‘Fantastic Four’ movie
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is perfectly cast. PLUS: Late-night TV rallies after Colbert cancellation, trailers for ‘Predator: Badlands’ and ‘One Battle After Another,’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ rises from the dead.