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‘SNL’ kicks off 2026 with a forgettable Finn Wolfhard episode
The host reunited with a few ‘Stranger Things’ buddies, but even a cameo from Sabrina Carpenter couldn’t give this episode a spark.
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Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo?
The ‘Stranger Things’ star makes his hosting debut this weekend.
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A new Jedi Master for ‘Star Wars’?
Sounds like Kennedy is stepping away from Lucasfilm. (And Filoni will replace her. PLUS: The X-Men face ‘Doomsday,’ ‘The Muppet Show’ gets a teaser, and…
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Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård to host ‘SNL’
The ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Murderbot’ stars will make their hosting debuts.
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Are Confetti Cheerios going to throw a party in your mouth?
General Mills is kicking off the new year with a fun-filled new take on Frosted Cheerios.
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Reese’s PB&J Filled Pretzels might be my new favorite snack
Adding the taste of strawberry jelly to the classic peanut butter-filled pretzel is a brilliant move.
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ passes $1B — but falls behind franchise’s historic pace
Sure, $300M over three weekends is cool, but you know what’s cooler? $350M or even $425M.
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Follow your nose to Cocoa Loops and Froot Loops Glazed Blueberry Donut Holes
What happens when Froot Loops go beyond the two key components — fruit flavor and loop shape — that have made them a breakfast classic?
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Can ‘Stranger Things’ graduate?
The Netflix series’ finale did its best to stick the landing. PLUS: The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teasers (slowly) get officially released, and Nolan’s…
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Dunkin’ has this free gift in the bag
Celebrate the end of the holiday abyss with a free donut and reusable donut bag when you buy a drink on Friday.
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Team Sprinkles or Team Swirls? For the Pop-Tarts Bowl, we get to pick the, um, winner.
The Pop-Tarts Limited-Edition Team Sprinkles vs Team Swirls Tailgate Pack includes all six flavors ... one of which will be sacrificed.
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My favorite books of 2025
Nicholas Binge’s ‘Dissolution’ leads my picks for the past year. (If you like books about time travel, you’re gonna love this list.)
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‘This is my last shift’: Bowen Yang says farewell to ‘SNL’ as Ariana Grande hosts
Yang’s departure makes him the latest big name to leave the cast after Season 50.
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Disney rolls out the first ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teasers in the worst way
The point of a movie trailer is to get people excited about a movie. PLUS: The first trailer for Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ and the Oscars ditch ABC…
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