According to VG247, Gerard Way is now the voice of a new Dungeons & Dragons game. Based on information gathered by the outlet, Way, has lent his award nominated voice to the forthcoming Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball game from Stern Pinball.
Other voices featured throughout the game include Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Marisha Ray, Michael Dorn, Kevin Smith, Luke Gygax, Chris Prynoski, Brendon Small, Anthony Carboni, and Mica Burton.
Although an official release date has not yet been shared by the manufacturer, those interested in securing a console are expected to fork out a pretty penny. The outlet claims, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball game will be sold at $6,999 (for its Pro edition), $9,699 (for its Premium edition), and $12,999 (for the limited edition version). Even with the hefty price tag, competition to purchase one will be stiff as only 740 machines will be sold.
While Gerard Way hasn’t confirmed his involvement with the console, fans are surprised that he would jump at the opportunity to contribute to the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
Roman Reigns pinned Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat to claim the Ula Fala. After the match, the Rock took the Ula Fala from Paul Heyman, placed it around Reigns’ neck, took his glasses off, and shook Reigns hand, kissing him and telling him he loves him.
After brawling in and out of the ring, Sikoa hit Reigns with a kendo stick from the outside before choking him on the top rope. Reigns pushed the kendo stick away and lifted Sikoa, slamming him through a table in the middle of the ring.
Tama Tonga arrived just in time to pull the ref out at two. Jacob Fatu hit Reigns with a DDT, then landed a moonsault. Sikoa got to his feet and hit the Samoan Spike for two, then spiked the ref. Sami Zayn hit the ring to make the save with Jimmy Uso, who hit Sikoa with a super kick followed by a Helluva Kick from Zayn, then a spear from Reigns for two.
Fatu, Tonga, Zayn, and Uso fought their way to the back before Kevin Owens hopped into the ring and hit a stunner on Reigns for two. Owens set up for the package piledriver before Cody Rhodes, who he will battle in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble, made the save. Rhodes and Owens fought through the crowd.
Reigns went for the Superman Punch, Sikoa reversed into a Samoan Spike attempt, and Reigns hit a spear. He hit another spear for three to claim the Ula Fala, which was presented to him by The Rock.
Yesterday (January 5), Jon M. Chu, the forthcoming features’ director, shared his hope for the film. When asked by Billboard about his vision for the project, Chu replied: “I’m a big fan of Britney. I’ve been a fan since I was young, and she was young, and she was one of 12 acts at the Shrine Auditorium. So I want to do her justice and tell her story right. But we’ll see. We’re developing it now, and it’s a long road ahead.”
At this time, the film does not have a tentative release date. Right now, Chu’s 2025 is tied to the theatrical release of Wicked‘s second (and final) part.
However, during an interview with ET, Chu did let supporters know that he has been thumbing through casting suggestions (which includes Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina Carpenter) from Britney Spears fans.
Also, Chu ensured that Spears is “going to be very involved” with every step of the movies.
Although Minaj (through her legal representation) vehemently denies Brandon Garrett’s claims that did not stop local law enforcement from getting involved. Shortly after the case gained steam, the Detroit Police department supposedly filed for a warrant for Nicki Minaj’s arrest. However, according to TMZ, that request has officially been denied by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. But Minaj isn’t in the clear just yet.
A law enforcement force told the outlet that even though the request was denied due to “insufficient evidence,” the matter is still being investigated. Officers have begun to look into the details surrounding the claims in order to gather proper evidence.
Garrett claimed that on April 20, 2024, backstage of Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour stop at Little Caesars Arena she struck “him on the right side of his face with an open hand” and later his right wrist. Officers are allegedly searching for materials to substantiate his allegation. If evidence is found, they will refile the paperwork with the updated supporting evidence.
Judd Burstein, Nicki Minaj’s lawyer, denies Garrett’s allegations. “It is completely false and frivolous,” he said in a statement to the outlet. “We are confident that the matter brought by this ex assistant will be resolved swiftly in Mrs. Petty’s favor.”
The three newest The Walking Dead spin offs took original series characters and scattered them, and the beloved Daryl Dixon is somehow the guy who’s on a whirlwind world tour. Is that too surprising? Norman Reedus’ survivor is the dude who hadn’t taken a vacation before the zombie apocalypse began, and he deserved to see the world, albeit in a more relaxing context.
So it’s fitting that while The Ones Who Live was meant to take Rick home, and Dead City has also been held out as Maggie and Negan temporarily hitting NYC (with some hangups), Daryl’s unplanned trip to France lingered. Now, he’s on the cusp of his third season after Carol (Melissa McBride) found a way to join him, and Daryl’s “vacation” will go elsewhere. Let’s not waste any more time in figuring out what’s next for the platonic dup.
Plot
Viewers will recall that (a full season after Daryl took his first bath of the franchise, including that CDC visit in The Walking Dead) the second season finale saw Laurent and Ash hop onto the latter’s plane, bound for America and presumably Alexandria, where Laurent will likely not impress Judith Grimes (oh no). That miracle aircraft couldn’t have carried four people, and of course Daryl and Carol cannot quit each other again, so the third season will now take them to Spain with AMC providing a logline:
Season three will follow Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier as they continue their journey to somehow return home and to the ones they love. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.
Brief teaser footage has shown the pair zooming across a desert and through various climates. In that teaser, Daryl admits, “I was ready to give up. Thought it was all over,” to which Carol answers, “You and me both.”
The season has been filming in Madrid along with “extensive location shooting planned in the Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia and Valencia regions, each providing a new and unique backdrop for the post-apocalyptic world,” according to an AMC press release. Naturally, The Walking Dead architect Scott M. Gimple is a guiding light here along with showrunner David Zabel, Angela Kang, and Greg Nicotero, so the fan-favorite spin off (which launched as AMC+’s biggest series premiere ever) remains in familiar hands. Previously, Reedus let slip to Radio Times that plans for a fourth season are also percolating.
While reflecting upon new character additions (as detailed below), Zabel promised that “this great cast, alongside a fantastic local crew in Spain, whose expertise and creative vision are pivotal in bringing these landscapes to life and adding a new culturally rich dimension to the series.”
Cast
In addition to Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, the third season cast includes regulars Eduardo Noriega, Alexandra Masangkay, and Oscar Jaenada as well as Hugo Arbues and Candela Saitta as recurring members.
For now, the third season won’t include Ash (Manish Dayal) or Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi), who hopefully will make it to Alexandria following the death of Isabelle (Clémence Poésy).
Release Date
The first and second seasons released a year apart in September, so if that pattern continues, Daryl and Carol should be back in Fall 2025, perhaps also in September.
Trailer
It’s teaser city over here with Daryl taking in European scenery. Good for him.
The NFL season is over for 18 teams. On Sunday, the regular season wrapped up, and while we generally knew which teams would make it to the playoffs, the list of 14 squads with a chance to win the Super Bowl — and the seeds they’ll have as the postseason begins — is now all sorted out.
There will be plenty of time to focus on what the future holds for those teams, but for the 18 that missed out on the playoffs, it’s time to lock in and figure out what is going to happen this April during the NFL Draft. The order for the non-postseason teams was set on Sunday, and today, we wanted to take a preliminary look at how we think things will shake out. Obviously, things like the Senior Bowl, the Combine, and Pro Days will all end up impacting this, but as of now, here’s how we think the first 18 picks (sans trades) will shake out in Green Bay in a few months.
I think there’s a very real world where the Titans end up in an Eli Manning situation where Deion Sanders does everything he can to push Shedeur to either New York or Las Vegas if the Titans indicate they view him as the top QB. That could push them to Cam Ward or they could try and trade back with the Giants or Raiders, but if all things are equal, I think Shedeur would be the pick. This team desperately needs an upgrade in QB play, as Will Levis is pretty clearly not the guy. They need to address a bunch of positions, but in today’s NFL, everything starts with the QB, and Sanders, in my mind, is at the top of the list in a less-than-stellar QB class.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Browns have a ton of needs, and EDGE will rocket up that list if Myles Garrett starts seriously looking for a way out. Regardless, they should go best player available, and that is Carter, who has turned into the best defensive player in this class. He’s big, fast, physically, ruthless, and has room to get better as he continues to refine his technique — he was an off-ball linebacker until this year when he became the queen on the chessboard for the Nittany Lion defense.
3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The Giants finally ripped the band-aid off with the Daniel Jones release but may be at the mercy of the Titans and Browns at the very top here. It is a two-QB class in terms of first-round talent – and even then, it’s a bit of a stretch to say both are worthy of top-5 picks – and they’ll hope one is still available. In this case, it’s Cam Ward, who had a terrific year at Miami and would step into a situation with a clear top receiver in rookie sensation Malik Nabers that could be a very fun combo. Ward is not a perfect QB prospect and there would be some growing pains with a guy that’s had some turnover issues in the past, but he took strides this year in that area and figures to be one of the first names called in April.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
New England fell out of the No. 1 spot but takes the player they’d probably have taken if they had the top pick. Whether Hunter would be Drake Maye’s top receiver, a corner who teams up with Christian Gonzalez to make the best 1-2 cornerback duo in the league, or someone who tries to do both, the reigning Heisman Trophy would bring a much-needed injection of talent to the Patriots on either side of the ball.
The Jaguars need help all over the field, but after trading Cam Robinson to the Vikings at the deadline, I have to think one of the first areas they address is at tackle. For the moment, the Jags are committed to Trevor Lawrence and need to get him some protection up front. Even if the QB plan changes in the near future, a strong left tackle is always needed, and Banks is at the top of my board after a tremendous season with the Longhorns. Banks has tremendous movement skills, gave up very few pressures all season, and has been starting in Austin ever since arriving as a freshman — he’s up to 37 starts in his career.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Both of the top QBs being off the board might be a blessing in disguise for the Raiders, because dropping a rookie quarterback into their current offense is just a recipe for disaster. Instead, the goal should be to make life easier on a potential 2026 QB, and McMillan helps in a big way. He’s a nightmare to deal with on jump balls and has good straight-line speed for a guy of his size. While he is probably not the second coming of Mike Evans, he’ll make a very nice pass-catching duo with Brock Bowers for whomever is under center in Sin City.
7. New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Jets are going to have a brand new regime in charge with a new GM and new coach, and while it seems like a QB change is almost assured, that likely won’t be via the Draft. There’s still some real talent on this Jets roster, and while there will be a temptation here to make a splash on the offensive side of the ball, I think the Jets best chance of winning immediately is to build back their defense. They slipped on that side of the ball this past season, and adding a monster in the middle like Graham next to Quinnen Williams would immediately give them one of the best interior defensive fronts in the league.
Carolina’s defense should be better next year for no reason other than Derrick Brown is back from his season-ending knee injury. Still, they have to get better all over the place on the defensive side of the ball, and bringing in Williams helps. He looks the part and is clearly an impressive athlete, albeit one who could use a bit of polish. Still, Williams would help one of the worst pass rushes in the league get home more, which is priority number one for Carolina this offseason.
9. New Orleans Saints: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Saints defense was horrific this season and they have to figure out how to get to opposing QBs. Bryan Bresee had the most sacks on the team with 7.5 and did so from his tackle position inside. Adding some juice on the edge to take away some of the time in the pocket from opponents is a must, and James Pearce Jr. is electric rushing the passer. He’s not the biggest guy, but his speed and bend around the corner is elite and is the type of skillset the Saints simply do not have currently.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
A number of Caleb Williams’ sacks were the result of him trying to extend plays, which he has to get better at. But the majority of them came because Chicago’s line was horrible, and if they don’t fix that, Williams will be the latest QB to come to the Bears and flop. Campbell is one of the top offensive linemen in this class, and whether his NFL future is at tackle or guard, he’ll be able to give Chicago some help in keeping Williams upright. Whether they go with an offensive or defensive-minded head coach, an OL needs to be the pick.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
I think this is probably the floor for Johnson, who could very well be a top-5 pick. He sat out most of the year at Michigan with an injury, but came into the year as the nation’s top corner and anyone that goes back to his tape from last year’s title run will see why. The Niners are going to have a fascinating offseason as they might have to make some major changes to their core after a disappointing season, but no matter what, they need to add some playmakers in the secondary. Johnson would give them that and allow them to focus the rest of their efforts in the offseason on other areas of need.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Bolstering their front seven is an option here, but Jeanty is too good of a player who fills too big of a need for Dallas to pass him up. His size, speed, agility, vision, balance, and ability to fight for extra yards are all what you want out of a top-tier running back, and with Dak Prescott returning in 2025, giving him a running game that is more reliable than what the Cowboys got out of Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott this past season would be wise.
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Dolphins have to get better in their secondary if they’re going to compete, and Starks is an absolute stud. He pops on tape every time you cut on a Georgia game and would give them a playmaker in the back end they were severely lacking this year — Miami got zero interceptions from its safeties in 2024. He’s got good ball skills and isn’t afraid to stick his nose in the run game.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Warren is a matchup nightmare, in part because his positional versatility means you can hunt matchups with him as a tight end, a slot receiver, an outside receiver, or in the backfield. Whether Anthony Richardson is the long-term answer for the Colts or not is a question, but it’s not a question that they need more reliable pass catchers, and they barely got any production out of their tight end room last year. That would change right away with Warren in Indianapolis.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia
The Falcons have needed a top pass rusher for a decade, and while they started to find their way to opposing quarterbacks a bit more towards the end of the season, this is still the top area of need. Atlanta loves a Georgia player, but that’s not why I have Walker in this spot. He’s just a game-wrecker and has positional versatility as a rusher on the edge and playing off the ball. Raheem Morris could use that type of weapon on his defense if the Falcons are to take a step forward in 2025.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Jonathan Gannon knows how important getting to quarterbacks is — remember, when the Eagles made the Super Bowl with him as defensive coordinator, they led the league in sacks and were among the best at pressuring QBs. Arizona wasn’t great at either of those things this year, so we think they should target Scourton, a mountain of a man who will provide a ton of physicality off the edge. He’s not the quickest or twitchiest player, but he’d be a building block for a Cardinals defense that could use one up front.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
The Bengals defense was atrocious for the first half of the season, and while they started to level out a touch towards the end of the year, they’ve got to add some more talent. They could use another pass rusher opposite Trey Hendrickson, but at this point the top EDGE guys have gone off the board. As such, I’ll shift focus to a secondary that also needs help with Benjamin Morrison, who would fill a gigantic need. He’s missed a good amount of this year due to a hip injury, but when he plays, he’s a stud.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
With Laken Tomlinson becoming a free agent and the team’s general need to get better in the trenches, we have Seattle targeting Booker, a mountain of a man out of Alabama who would probably step in from day one, protect Geno Smith, and open up running lanes for Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet. It’s the Seahawks, so I wouldn’t be stunned if they pick a defensive player and turn them into a star, but for this spot, Booker makes a ton of sense.
Below, you’ll find 15 artists and bands who I’m hoping will release an album in 2025. This isn’t based on any insider knowledge; I’m merely a fan anticipating new music. Two requirements: I only included those whose most recent album came out before January 1, 2023, otherwise it would be too soon. Also, if your next album already has a release date, you’re ineligible (why is why, for instance, Panchiko didn’t make the cut — good band, though!).
With all apologies to the “did harry styles release a new album today” account, he didn’t. He might not for a while, too, following the tragic death of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. But Styles was spotted with Fred Again.. and Olivia Dean last year, signaling that he might be working on new music. His previous albums came out roughly two-and-a-half years after the one before it, which would signal a December 2025 release for HS4. The album is definitely coming; it’s just a matter of when.
Phoebe Bridgers/Lucy Dacus/Julien Baker
Is this technically breaking my previously established arbitrary rules since Boygenius — the indie supergroup made up of Bridgers, Dacus, and Baker — released The Record in 2023? Maybe. But, counterpoint: maybe not. The trio reached new levels of fame with their Grammy-nominated album (especially Bridgers, who opened for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour), but none have officially revealed their next move as solo artists yet. It’s likely Baker will put out something first, as she performed a new song with Torres on The Tonight Show; they’re also performing at a number of festivals together this year.
Frank Ocean
I know, I know, wishful thinking. But to quote a band with a far larger output than the elusive Ocean, what would we be without wishful thinking? The future A24 director‘s most recent studio album, Blonde (the fifth greatest album of all time, according to Apple Music), came out in 2016. With the exception of 2018’s visual album Endless and a troubled Coachella headlining set, it’s mostly been crickets since then. Maybe this is the year! Anyway, I look forward to including Ocean in the 2026 edition of this article.
Rosalía
Back in September 2024, Rosalía confirmed that she’s working on her next album. “It’s been a process. I’ve changed a lot, but at the same time, I’m still wrapping my head around the same things,” she told Highsnobiety. “It’s like I still have the same questions and the same desire to answer them. I still have the same love for the past and the same curiosity for the future.”
Motomami was one of the most inventive and critically acclaimed albums of 2022 — I can’t wait to hear what’s next from a true pop visionary.
Pup
Pup is kicking off 2025 with an opening slot on Sum 41’s farewell tour (Canadian punks unite!). Will a new album be next?
“We’ve been writing a lot, doing some recording and stuff,” guitarist Steve Sladkowski told Heavy Consequence. “Hopefully 2025.”
Pup’s last album, The Unraveling Of PupTheBand, was cooked up during the pandemic, and all the challenges that presented. For the next album, the group vowed to use fewer overdubs and “start as a rock band” and have a more “immediate” sound.
Turnstile
Turnstile toured relentlessly behind 2021’s Glow On, the biggest hardcore album of the decade including Grammy nominations and, more importantly, a Taco Bell ad spot. They played over 100 shows in 2022 alone. Do they feel they’ve changed since their mainstream success?
“The only thing that feels different to us is the opportunities and the places where we can exist,” singer Brendan Yates told Norman Brannon for Anti-Matter. “That still kind of blows our minds.”
Turnstile’s next album should be equally mind blowing.
Solange
Solange recently spoke to Vogue Australia about the follow-up to 2019’s blissed out When I Get Home.
“Honestly, I never stop making music,” she said. “I’ve never stopped, and I’ll probably dedicate myself to it full time [in 2025]. Over the past five years, I’ve focused on creating works that I hope will inspire and occupy a space-time far beyond my own existence. I’m preparing spiritually, physically, artistically, and mentally for my future self at 60 or 70.”
Unlike everyone else on this list, Playboi Carti’s next album has a title: I Am Music. What it doesn’t have, however, is a release date. The “All Red” rapper performed five new songs at Rolling Loud, signaling that the album should be out sooner rather than later. You can hear it for yourself here.
Fiona Apple
To be honest, a part of me doesn’t want a new Fiona Apple album. Fetch The Bolt Cutters is staggering, and if she decides she’d rather focus on court-watching than making music, she’s earned the right. But then I listen to “Rack Of His” and come to my senses: if/when Fiona Apple wants to record a new album, there’s no reason to think she doesn’t have another 10 out of 10 masterpiece in her. It could be a few years, however. The wait between When The Pawn… and Extraordinary Machine was six years. Then seven years for The Idler Wheel… followed by another eight years for Fetch The Bolt Cutters. Look forward to album No. 6 in 2029!
Doechii
Doechii’s breakout 2024 included a glowing endorsement from SZA and a riveting performance on The Late Show. She also released Alligator Bites Never Heal, which is technically a mixtape, not an album. When asked about the distinction, Doechii explained to Variety, “I woke up one day and told my label, ‘I’m just going to make a mixtape.’”
Fair enough! But now she’s in album mode: “All I can think about is this album, so I’m just looking forward to making more hits, making more music and achieving more of my goals. That’s it.”
Big Thief
Big Thief played a bunch of new songs while touring in 2024, including “Grandmother” and “Incomprehensible,” both of which need an official studio recording. Do the lyrics to the former track signal where the band (which parted ways with original bassist Max Oleartchik for “interpersonal reasons”) is heading next: “Gonna turn it all into rock and roll”? Also, if you haven’t listened to “Not” lately, do yourself a favor. Big Thief, what a band!
Cardi B
There’s a lot riding on Cardi B’s sophomore album. Her debut, Invasion Of Privacy, wasn’t just big; it was a record-breaking smash with two singles, “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It,” that reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. But following multiple false starts on her follow-up, it’s make-or-break time for Cardi. She’s already explained why it didn’t come out in 2024; now that the calendar has flipped, LP2 is “coming really, really soon.”
Japanese Breakfast
After releasing 2021’s best indie album and a The New York Times best-selling memoir, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner moved to South Korea to live the life of a “humble Korean student,” as she told The Korea Times. Zauner is gearing up for a new album, though, one that will be more guitar-focused than Jubilee.
“This new album [has] a lot more guitar, and it’s much more melancholic,” she explained to GQ Korea. “I returned to a more somber theme. I think it’s a bit more mature… I always want to create something different from the previous one.”
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom made a rare music festival appearance in 2024, performing at Utah’s Kilby Block Party in her first concert since opening for Fleet Foxes a year prior. She also played a residency at Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge. Does that mean a new album is on the way? Newsom hasn’t said, but she did play a bunch of new songs at her 2024 shows. Maybe it will debut on Bandcamp (it sure won’t be Spotify).
“I want to continue the progression of being more fearless and bold. I want to make more music,” he said. “One thing I know for sure is that I won’t take five years next time.”
Guess what? It’s been five years.
It’s not that Parker hasn’t been busy. He’s worked with Dua Lipa, Justice, and Gorillaz. He also contributed songs to both the Barbie (!) and Minions: The Rise Of Gru (!!) soundtracks. But it sounds like a new album is coming.
“It’s not finished yet, but I think it’ll be there soon,” he told The Guardian. “I’m loving how excited I am by it — for me, with Tame Impala, if I’m not feeling inspired, there’s no f*cking point in doing it.”
This gives Gaga her second No. 1 single of the 2020s, following her 2020 Ariana Grande collaboration “Rain On Me.” That makes Gaga just the third artist to ever have multiple No. 1 songs in three separate decades, as she previously had chart-toppers in the ’00s and ’10s. In accomplishing the feat, she follows Michael Jackson (who had No. 1’s in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s) and Janet Jackson (’80s, ’90s, ’00s). (If you want to find a more exclusive superlative, Gaga is the first non-Jackson to ever do it.) Additionally, Paul McCartney and Diana Ross would also make that list if their achievements as members of groups were included.
Overall, “Die With A Smile” is now Gaga’s sixth No. 1 and Mars’ ninth. Speaking of Mars, he has two top-5 songs this week thanks to his Rosé collab “APT.” reaching a new peak at No. 5.
Welcome to the Crumbl Cookie report, where every week, we round up all eight cookies at Crumbl and rank them from least essential to most delicious. For the last few months, Crumbl has been operating on autopilot, shuffling cookies from prior weeks hoping we wouldn’t notice the lack of new flavors, but trust us, the hardcore Crumbl fans out there have noticed.
We’d like to say this week is different, but it’s not. Half of the cookies released are just repeats from the last two months — but hey, at least you’ve got that other half. We still don’t understand Crumbl’s strategy here. Yes, more cookies give more people an opportunity to find a flavor they like, but at the same time, they’ve taken away the drive to hit up Crumbl every single week.
Why go this week when you can go three weeks from now and find the same cookies? So we’re going to go ahead and suggest this: don’t bother with a six-pack box. Save some money, and grab the four-pack. And let us help you put it together. Here are the worst and best cookies at Crumbl this week.
8. Confetti Milkshake
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Crumbl has a pretty strong business model because while I think this cookie is an absolute throwaway, I’m sure it’s somebody’s favorite. For me, it just comes across as boring.
Real confetti cake is already a lesser flavor, the only thing it has going for it is that it’s moist, you know, like cake tends to be (the good ones at least). The Confetti Milkshake cookie doesn’t have that moistness going for it. Instead what you get here is a dry texture combined with an intense sweetness that when combined, kind of burns my throat.
The best bit of this cookie is the buttercream smear and whipped cream. But when the best part of your cookie is the topping, you’re in a bad place!
The Bottom Line:
Not nearly as good as the cake flavor that inspired it.
7. Skillet Cookie
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
If this was a week Crumbl wasn’t also releasing the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip, I’d recommend this one no problem, but since that’s not the case, this feels like a way inferior version of another cookie dropping this week, so there isn’t enough here for me to recommend it.
The Skillet is a semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean mousse and finished with a drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate. The balance is a bit thrown off here; the vanilla bean mouse tastes good, but it isn’t a strong enough contrast to the brown sugar and buttery-rich flavors of the base. It’s also lacking in chocolate chips, which is a sin.
The Bottom Lien:
A good cookie, but this week offers something significantly better with similar flavors.
6. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
I will never tire of this cookie. It’s perfectly balanced between butter and brown sugar notes, with just the right amount of rich semi-sweet chocolate. A pinch of salt brings in some complexity and serves as a nice counterbalance to all the sweetness.
I say this every other week but I’ll repeat it in case you’re new here, as much as I love this cookie it’s not a reason to go to Crumbl.
The Bottom Line:
If you’re a certified chocolate chip lover, this is a must-pick-up. If you feel generally lukewarm or bored by chocolate chip cookies, this isn’t going to convince you otherwise.
5. Mallow Sandwich ft. Oreo
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Yes, this cookie is exactly what it looks like. A giant f*cking Oreo. The crusts are made from real Oreos and feature a fluffy and rich cocoa-forward flavor with an airy and creamy center. If you’re the type of person who can’t help yourself from eating more than a couple of Oreo cookies in one sitting, this is your dream cookie.
As good as it is, I think it’s far from the best of the week though.
The Bottom Line:
It’s a big Oreo. If you love Oreos, you’re going to love this.
4. Snickerdoodle
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for Snickerdoodles. This cookie is simple, it features a sweet vanilla sugar cookie base dusted with a mix of spicy cinnamon and sweet white sugar. It’s sweet, a bit earthy, and very satisfying. But it’s also incredibly safe.
If you like your cookies simple and classic, go ahead and pick it up, but it begs the question — why are you going to Crumbl? Because you can probably make this at home for a fraction of the cost and completely control the ingredients. Or you know, just buy a whole case of Snickerdoodles. Maybe they won’t be quite as delicious, but we’re sure they will hit the spot.
The Bottom Line:
A delicious classic Snickerdoodle cookie with a chewy texture.
3. Galaxy Brownie
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
This is a funny cookie to me, Crumbl tried to put some effort into this one by adding rainbow-colored sprinkles to hide the fact that this is just a fudge brownie cookie.
Is that working on anyone? We like this cookie not because of its colorful sprinkles, but because it tastes delicious. The sprinkles are a throwaway, they barely even impart any flavor. The real draw is the rich and decadent moist brownie cookie base and warm fudge topping. The only thing that could improve upon this cookie is a nice scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.
Eat this one as soon as you order it because it’s best enjoyed warm.
The Bottom Line:
A decadent, rich, rush of gooey chocolate flavors.
2. Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Crumbl makes a lot of different cheesecakes, but I don’t think one has ever hit my tastebuds quite like the Salted Caramel. This thing is perfect, it combines toasty and earthy caramel notes, rich tanginess, a buttery graham cracker crust, and just a pinch of sea salt that helps to round out the tang and make it much more palatable and not overwhelmingly rich, like most flavored cheesecakes.
A bright and sweet whipped cream topping adds bright sweetness to counteract the salty toasted notes.
The Bottom Line:
This is quite possibly Crumbl’s greatest cheesecake. Pick it up if you love the marriage of salty, sweet, and tang.
1. Blueberry Muffin
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
A crowd favorite no doubt and our pick for the best cookie of the week, the Blueberry Muffin brings together dark berry sweetness with a rich, buttery and slightly tart aftertaste. A layer of maple glaze adds some woody floral notes to the cookie.
The Blueberry Muffin is supposed to be topped with streusel (looks like they forgot mine), which adds some texture to this soft chew cookie. I miss it, but I wouldn’t hold that against the cookie, that’s a personal gripe with my local Crumbl.
The Bottom Line:
Berry-forward and addictingly sweet. If I could have this one every week, I would.
For the first time since 2015, the Denver Broncos are going to the playoffs. The Sean Payton-coached team beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 on Sunday to clinch the AFC’s 7-seed (Taylor was not in attendance). And how did they celebrate? By playing a song named after actress Sydney Sweeney, naturally.
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach told The Denver Gazette that players danced to outside linebacker Nik Bonitto’s song “Sydney Sweeney” in the locker room after the game.
“It was crazy,” he said. “It was jumping… It’s a good little beat. You would never know it’s Nik raping. It’s a great song to jump around to. We’ll see it take off.”
When speaking with reporters, Bonitto, who finished the season with a team-best 13.5 sacks, shared, “Everybody’s excited, as you imagine. We’ve been waiting for this for a long time. They played my song in my locker room.”
Bonitto didn’t say when “Sydney Sweeney” will be released to the public (“I can’t say too much, you just gotta wait for the release date”) or divulge any of the song’s lyrics. But if he’s trying to get the actual Sydney Sweeney’s attention, he probably shouldn’t involve the Broncos mascot.
The Denver Broncos face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 12.
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