Rapid Fire Trending Topics with Xavier

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#PassTheDip

Nothing says “Will you be my sweetheart?” quite like overpriced nuggets? McDonald’s just launched McNugget CAVIAR for Valentine’s Day. Yes, real caviar served in a McDonald’s branded tin, meant to be paired with your favorite McNuggets. Each tin comes with a mother of pearl spoon and a $25McDonald’s gift card so you can pick up your nugs in style. You can try to win one next Tuesday at McNuggetCaviar.com. Believe it or not, the idea didn’t come out of nowhere, this trend blew up back in 2024 when a video of Rihanna dipping McNuggets into caviar went viral. So what do you think, perfect Valentine’s gift, or are we leaving this one to the celebs?

#AnotherOneBitesTheDust

First it was Kelly Clarkson now Sherri. Lionsgate’s syndicated TV production company announced it is canceling “Sherri,” hosted by Sherri Shepherd, after four seasons. Executives Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus told The Hollywood Reporter that the decision isn’t about the show’s quality or Sherri’s performance: “This decision is driven by the evolving daytime television landscape We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms. ”Fans may still have hope, but for now, another daytime talker bites the dust.

#17Candles

In a recent interview, Molly Ringwald revealed that legendary filmmaker John Hughes never wanted his iconic films remade. Hughes—who passed away in 2009—wrote and directed classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, all starring Ringwald. While she agrees a direct remake wouldn’t be right, Ringwald says she’s open to a new interpretation inspired by the themes of The Breakfast Club: She suggested a new version should “take from Breakfast Club and build on it,” reflecting what today’s teens are dealing with rather than recreating a snapshot of the ‘80s.What do you think? Should Hughes’ classics stay untouched, or is it time for a modern take?