New Sweet Stash gummies rock. Disney’s treatment of ‘Moana’? Not so much.
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I tried the revamped McDonald’s McCrispy Strips. Or, at least I’m pretty sure I did.
When the chain rolled out McCrispy Strips last year, some fans wished they were closer to the discontinued Chicken Strips.
Sweet Stash gummies goes platinum with Sour Jams and Rock Jams
I loved the original Sweet Stash gummies. The two new flavors are even better.
Why did Disney sabotage the ‘Moana’ franchise?
The live-action remake is a critical disaster and on track to be a box office disappointment. PLUS: New trailers for ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ the ‘Supergirl’ bakeoff, and they’re rebooting ‘Free Willy.’
The top 18 sketches of Ashley Padilla’s breakout ‘SNL’ season
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New Sweet Stash gummies rock. Disney’s treatment of ‘Moana’? Not so much.
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
Campbell’s and Banza team up for a gluten-free soup
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‘Minions & Monsters’ debuts to franchise low opening weekend
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‘Supergirl’ woes, Haribo sneak peek and let’s dip some Jollibee nuggs in gravy
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
Is the Cinnamon Bun Oreo as sweet as the real thing?
The latest Oreo flavor promises ‘a delightful combination of the ooey-gooey, cinnamon-filled sweet rolls and milk's favorite sandwich cookie.’
Where did ‘Supergirl’ go wrong?
Great source material. Fantastic casting. But a script that wildly missed the mark. PLUS: Comcast spins off NBCUniversal, Sam Altman biopic rescued, and Olivia Rodrigo gets her own Lego lineup.
Jollibee introduces Chicken Nuggets. Are you lucky enough to live near a location?
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New Late Night Doritos deliver Hot Honey Pizza craze with a crunch
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Campbell’s and Banza team up for a gluten-free soup
A quick review of the partnership featuring ‘one of America’s most iconic soups.’
Is the Cinnamon Bun Oreo as sweet as the real thing?
The latest Oreo flavor promises ‘a delightful combination of the ooey-gooey, cinnamon-filled sweet rolls and milk's favorite sandwich cookie.’
Jollibee introduces Chicken Nuggets. Are you lucky enough to live near a location?
The fast food staple joins a menu that already includes acclaimed fried chicken, chicken sandwiches ... and spaghetti.
New Late Night Doritos deliver Hot Honey Pizza craze with a crunch
After tackling jalapeño poppers, burgers and tacos, the Doritos sub-brand turns its attention to its next ‘uninhibited’ snack.
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‘Minions & Monsters’ debuts to franchise low opening weekend
I finally saw a ‘Minions’ movie in theaters. A lot of you skipped this one.
Where did ‘Supergirl’ go wrong?
Great source material. Fantastic casting. But a script that wildly missed the mark. PLUS: Comcast spins off NBCUniversal, Sam Altman biopic rescued, and Olivia Rodrigo gets her own Lego lineup.
‘Supergirl’ plummets as ‘Toy Story 5’ soars toward $300M
The second installment in the DCU fails to fly higher than last summer’s ‘Superman.’
‘Supergirl’ squanders Milly Alcock and its source material
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New Sweet Stash gummies rock. Disney’s treatment of ‘Moana’? Not so much.
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
‘Supergirl’ woes, Haribo sneak peek and let’s dip some Jollibee nuggs in gravy
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
I have many questions about ‘Supergirl.’ No questions about the Fried Apple Pie.
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A new ‘Spider-Man’ trailer, Minions at Wendy’s, and I have questions about the Enchirito
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