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Fajita Street Chalupas hit Taco Bell menus ... but what’s an Enchirito?
Of course I’m trying both new varieties of Street Chalupas, but the old-school Enchirito is what caught my attention.
New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer swings online
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The top 18 sketches of Ashley Padilla’s breakout ‘SNL’ season
The sophomore cast member just wrapped up a run unlike anything else we’ve seen in the modern era of the show.
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Tootsie Roll gave Mr. Owl a chameleon buddy
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Tootsie Roll gave Mr. Owl a chameleon buddy
All the snack news you need to know from the past month.
Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón strips out the artificial dyes or flavors. But not the heat.
I wasn’t impressed with the first round of Simply NKD Doritos and Cheetos, but the newest member of the lineup is a success.
Thanks to these meat sticks, you can now bring your favorite steak sauces on the go
A quick review of Vermont A.1. Original Sauce Smoked Beef Sticks and Vermont Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Smoked Beef Sticks.
Celebrate National Smoothie Day with two new Naked flavors
You love smoothies? You love dessert? You love protein? Well, Naked has you covered now.
Popculturology
‘Toy Story 5’ unboxes the 2nd biggest opening weekend in Pixar history
With a $160M debut, ‘Toy Story 5’ easily earns the biggest first weekend of 2026.
‘Disclosure Day’ reveals a $44M opening weekend
The debut was Spielberg’s first film to crack $40M since ‘Ready Player One.’
Steven Spielberg wants us all to know the truth with ‘Disclosure Day’
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The Cold Open
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Jack Black honors an ‘SNL’ great with his pick for best monologue
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‘SNL’ Season 51 hosts: It’s time to rank ’em
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