Super Bowl 2023 ads: The best commercials so far Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday 12 February The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Super Bowl 2023 ads: The best commercials so far Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday 12 February The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Paramedic 'lost it' outside Alder Hey and now he's lost his job Ronald Barnes-Brown's bizarre reaction meant the ambulance had to be towed away and have its locks refitted Liverpool Echo · Feb 2, 2023
Gene Collier: Get ready for the weaponization Olympics William Barr took another spin through the news cycle last week, and though it wasn’t anywhere near as uplifting as his star turn before the Jan. 6 committee, you can be sure he came out wearing the identical self-assured smirk he’s long since perfected. Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023
Editorial: The right's meltdown over M&Ms reveals more than just a chocolatey center It’s unclear whether the recent move by Mars Wrigley candy to sideline its iconic M&Ms “spokescandies” is a genuine reaction to the silliest right-wing controversy yet, or is just a setup for a commercial stunt in the upcoming Super Bowl. Either way, we were hesitant to bite on this non-issue… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 31, 2023
Beneath M&M's candy-coated image switch Who knew that the ousting of supposedly "woke" M&M’s mascots is an example of adversaries finding common ground? Salon · Jan 28, 2023
M&M’s clarifies controversial decision to replace ‘spokescandies’ with Maya Rudolph The candy company says it’s proud to introduce ‘a spokesperson America can agree on’ The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
Corporate cowardice: M&M cave to the right with pause on their ‘woke’ spokescandies The brand made a vague symbolic gesture – and rightwing pundits twisted it into a devious agenda. Now they’re retreating The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2023
Beth Kowitt: I’m sorry, but we still have to talk about M&M’s spokescandies Welcome to a new level of crazy in the culture wars. Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023
Michael Hiltzik: The right wing pitched an absurd tantrum over M&M's. It worked If you're pondering what will be the stupidest right-wing freakout of 2023, you can probably stop now. Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
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 · Jan 24, 2023
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 · Jan 24, 2023
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. WEKU · Jan 24, 2023
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 · Jan 24, 2023
Fortune · Jan 24, 2023 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.”
The New Daily · Jan 24, 2023 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.
Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023 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
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023 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.”
Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023 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.
Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023 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"
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 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’
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023 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 · Jan 13, 2023 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
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 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'