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M&M's pause of its spokescandies comes after a right-wing backlash to changes in the Green and Brown M&Ms and the addition of the Purple M&M. Twitter/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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

January 24, 2023 • 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.

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

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Maya Rudolph Once Struggled With Identity And Belonging. Now It's Her Inspiration

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Maya Rudolph Once Struggled With Identity And Belonging. Now It's Her Inspiration

August 20, 2021 • Maya Rudolph has had a successful career, spanning decades as a Saturday Night Live cast member and well-loved actor and entertainer. She chats with Sam about her recent Emmy nominations, her approach to comedy, and the importance of having strong role models.

Maya Rudolph Once Struggled With Identity And Belonging. Now It's Her Inspiration

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