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Today is Asparagus Day, Brother’s Day, Don’t Fry Day, International Tiara Day, National Escargot Day, National Wig Out Day and Scavenger Hunt Day
IN THEATERS- Aladdin is expected to earn a solid $75 million to $85 million over Memorial Day weekend. Should estimates hold, that would rank on the lower end compared to other Disney remakes.… In theaters: Aladdin (PG); Booksmart (R); Brightburn (R)
New Movies
Aladdin (Rated PG) .. Starring Will Smith … Aladdin discovers a magic lamp that he must protect from the evil Jafar.
Brightburn (Rated R) .. Starring Elizabeth Banks … a meteor crash lands on Earth with a baby inside.The baby grows up to be evil with superhuman powers.
Oreo cookies just released five new flavors in Japan including Chaoshan-style BBQ Pork Pastry, Spicy Pepper Pastry, Green Tea Cake, Lychee-Rose Cake and Red Bean Cake
Hostess is planning to debut a new Twinkie stuffed with orange creamsicle cream. They will be available for a limited time beginning in July
Sam’s Club is selling a 4.5-pound apple pie for Memorial Day weekend. It costs $9 and can serve 16 people. Each slice has 50 grams of carbs, 27 grams of sugar and 18 grams of fat.
Arby’s has no plans to offer any plant-based, meat substitute sandwiches. They released a statement saying, “Contrary to reports this week, Arby’s is not one of the restaurant companies interested in working with Impossible Foods. The chances we will bring plant-based menu items to our restaurants, now or in the future, are absolutely impossible.”
Skittles is trying to get in on the healthy flavored-water thing. They’re releasing Skittles Singles . . . powder packets that make your water taste like different Skittles flavors, with zero calories.
Amazon is developing a new wearable device that can detect your EMOTIONAL STATE . . . by listening to your voice and figuring out how you’re feeling. It’s being tested right now, and there’s no word on when it could go on sale.
Scientists have created a sound that’s so loud it makes water boil instantly.
James Holzhauer won for the 26th time yesterday. He’s now won $1,991,135.
10 million people watched ABC’s reboot of ”All in the Family” and ”The Jeffersons” on Wednesday night.
Idaho Governor Brad Little called Garth Brooks asking him to add a second show in Boise this summer. He got his wish. Garth will be performing there on July 19th and 20th.
A “selfie studio” in Illinois recently hosted an event to teach senior citizens how to take better selfies.