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Tucker Carlson celebrates forcing M&Ms to drop mascots

“The M&M’s pro-fat M&M ad campaign seems to have ended, we’re being blamed for it,” Mr Carlson said on his Monday night broadcast

The Independent UK

M&M’s replaces its ‘spokescandies’ with Bridesmaids actress Maya Rudolph after right-wing meltdown

M&M’s replaces its chocolate mascots after US conservatives dub them ’woke’ and ‘not sexy’

Evening Standard

M&M's replaces its spokescandies with Maya Rudolph after Tucker Carlson's rants

The Fox News host attacked the minor brand changes as "woke" and declared that M&M's wouldn't stop until "you're totally turned off." Maya Rudolph will replace the cartoons as M&M's spokeswoman.

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Some of the Best Super Bowl Ads Are Already Out

TheStreet put together of Super Bowl ads that are already out in January.

The Street

Mars pauses using M&Ms 'spokescandies,' enlists Maya Rudolph

Mars says it’s pausing using its trademark M&M’s spokescandies and has enlisted actor and comedian Maya Rudolph to star in its marketing efforts

The Independent UK

M&M’s taking ‘an indefinite pause’ from their iconic spokescandies after updates to the characters ‘broke the internet’

The mascots’ appearances were tweaked in 2022 to give them “a fresh, modern look.”

Fortune

M&M’s shelve ‘spokescandy’ mascots after conservative backlash

M&M's hs announced they are ditching their iconic "spokescandy" characters after backlash from a far-right political commentator.

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Pepsi switch to Coca-Cola sparks mixed response for customers at US burger chain Culver's

Frozen custard and burger chain Culver's has upset its fans after announcing all 900 restaurants in 26 states will make the switch from Pepsi products to Coca-Cola with immediate effect

Daily Mirror

M&M’s replacing ‘spokescandies’ ahead of Maya Rudolph-led Super Bowl ad

Early last year, M&M’s gave the mascots more unique personalities and a new look. The rebrand sparked backlash from conservatives, including Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who have criticized the “woke M&M’s.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Maya Rudolph is new face of M&Ms after ‘indefinite pause’ on veteran spokescandies

Move over, Yellow, Red and Green: Maya Rudolph is replacing the iconic M&M’s “spokescandies” after the candy-coated chocolates brand inadvertently sparked backlash last year by changing its green mascot’s high-heeled boots to “polarizing” sneakers.

Los Angeles Times

M&Ms Drops Candy Spokespeople After Backlash to Purple Character

Mars says actress Maya Rudolph will be replacing its spokecandies following a controversy over the characters shoes.

The Street

M&M Maker Gives In To Internet Trolls, Makes Big Change

The company has made a bold (and somewhat shocking) move.

The Street

M&M’s replaces cartoon chocolate figures with actor Maya Rudolph after backlash

The company has said it will now recruit actor Maya Rudolph as its spokesperson instead of the anthropomorphic candies, as she is someone "America can agree on"

Daily Mirror

M&M’s drops mascots after Tucker Carlson led bizarre conservative outrage over ‘less sexy’ redesign

The candy company says it is proud to introduce ‘a spokesperson America can agree on’

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Chasten Buttigieg rips Fox News over interest in partner’s paternity leave: ‘Go yell at an M&M’

Chasten Buttigieg criticised Fox News saying ‘it’s been 17 months. You need new material’

Salon

Tucker Carlson is enraged by "woke M&Ms"

The Fox News host previously said he no longer wanted to "have a drink" with the candy cartoon characters

The Street

M&M's Once Again Rile Up the Far-Right Over 'Woke' Package

The candy brand unveiled an all-female lineup on its new limited-edition candy package.

Chicago Sun-Times

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Green has been “pulled off” touring with the band while getting treatment, according to his friend and rock DJ Marco Collins.

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Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green, 45, diagnosed with stage four cancer

Jeremiah Green's mum Carol Namatame said that her son was 'hanging in there' and has asked for everyone to 'send healing vibes'

The Independent UK

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage four cancer

The 45-year-old was one of the founding members of the band

Edinburgh Live

Research suggests that a colours - Red 40 - in dozens of popular foods can increase possibility of inflammatory bowel diseases.

RideApart

Private Equity Firm Mutares To Take Controlling Stake In Peugeot Motocycles

Mahindra and Mahindra, which currently owns Peugeot Motocycles, announced that a private equity firm will likely control the French OEM in 2023.

Axios

"Unleash all this creativity": Google AI's breathtaking potential

New AI models will improve wildfire detection and flood forecasts.

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The best 404 pages for clever web design inspiration

These clever 404 pages mix wit, tech wizardry and great UX.

Daily Mirror

Celebrity stylist Gok Wan will give Londoners a spooky makeover for Halloween

The fashion expert will be in Leicester Square on October 31 helping shoppers get ready for the big night - as two in five admit they feel pressure to impress with their outfits

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