Jennifer Hudson Is Headed Back to the Big Screen for an Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jennifer Hudson blew us away with her turn as Effie White in Dreamgirls, and apparently, we weren’t the only ones: The Grammy and Oscar winner has just been announced as the lead in an upcoming musical biopic, and she was hand-chosen for the part by the RL star behind the film.

Dubbed the Queen of Soul, the film will see Hudson, 36, taking on the role of the great Aretha Franklin!

The news was revealed last night by iconic record producer Clive Davis at his annual pre-Grammy party. After the American Idol alum took to the stage to perform a few songs (including a couple of the 75-year-old diva’s biggest hits, including “Think” and “Respect,”) Davis confirmed the upcoming project to the A-list crowd, with everyone from Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx to Beyoncé and Jay Z looking on.

Davis also revealed that powerhouse singer was chosen by Franklin herself to portray her on the big screen, and honestly, we couldn’t think of a better fit!

As Deadline also learned, the biopic will be shot by MGM, with Straight Outta Compton producer Scott Bernstein and music producer Harvey Mason Jr. (who has worked with both Franklin in the past as well as Hudson for Dreamgirls), also signing on for the project.

Franklin, who started her career as a gospel singer six decades ago, has won 25 (!!) Grammy Awards and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

This is one flick we can’t WAIT to see!

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From Disney princesses that make us feel beautiful to heroes of all kinds represented on screen, Disney movies make us feel so much bigger than ourselves. Thanks to the D23 Disney expo in Anaheim, California, we know about so many new Disney movies, and we simply cannot contain ourselves. From brand new TV shows to long-awaited films, these Disney movies and new TV shows will have you jumping, singing, and dancing for joy.

New Disney Movies Coming In 2024

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Inside Out 2 — In Theaters June 14, 2024

Following 2015's Inside Out, all of your favorite characters are back along with the now-teenage Riley. And that means they're going to be joined by the greatest of all teen emotions: anxiety. Watch the Inside Out 2 trailer here.

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Deadpool 3 — In Theaters July 26, 2024

Ryan Reynolds is back with some kick-butt action alongside Hugh Jackman and...Taylor Swift? Like the majority of Marvel's Phase 5, Deadpool & Wolverine will focus on the consequences of one particular anti-hero's time travel. Watch the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer here.

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Moana 2 — November 27, 2024

Moana's brand new adventure takes her (and Maui, of course) across Oceania to a part of the ocean she's never seen before. Auliʻi Cravalho just confirmed that she's coming back for the sequel, which also features brand new music from TikTok songwriters Barlow & Bear. We can't wait to hear their music! See the Moana 2 first look here.

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Mufasa: The Lion King — In Theaters December 20, 2024

This The Lion King prequel focuses on Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa, who tell the story of King Mufasa — and how he became one of the greatest kings the Pride Lands had ever seen — to a young cub.

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Snow White — In Theaters March 21, 2025

This live-action take on Walt Disney's first film stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen set on taking Snow White's beauty for herself. Not only is the cast amazing, but the film also features classic music and new songs from songwriters Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, who did the music Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land.

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The Little Mermaid

In this live-action remake of the beloved cartoon, mermaid Ariel (Halle Bailey) longs to be part of the human world and makes a deal with sea witch Ursula in order to leave the sea. Watch The Little Mermaid trailer here.

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Elemental

Elemental is inspired by real-life immigrants who live together in multicultural neighborhoods, and it explores how fire, water, land, and air residents — including fiery Ember and easy-going Wade — live together in one city. Watch the Elemental trailer here.

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The Marvels

After 2019's Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) joins forces with Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) to figure out why using their powers causes them to swap places with one another. Watch The Marvels trailer here.

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians

This long-awaited series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, and Leah Sava Jeffries. The series follows Percy Jackson after he learns that he's the son of Poseidon and joins other demigods at Camp Half-Blood. Watch the Percy Jackson & The Olympianstrailer and our interview with the cast on YouTube!

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Andor

This 24-episode Star Wars series (which is set five years before the one-off Rogue One film) follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) on a journey of danger and intrigue as he turns into a rebel hero. Watch the Andor trailer here.

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Hocus Pocus 2

Twenty-nine years after Max lit the Black Flame Candle, the Sanderson sisters are back in Salem, and it's up to three high-schoolers to stop them before dawn breaks on All Hallow's Eve. Rewatch this sequel before Hocus Pocus 3 comes out! Watch the Hocus Pocus 2 trailer here.

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The Santa Clauses

Picking up after the Santa Claus trilogy, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is approaching his 65th birthday and, after he realizes that he can't be Santa forever, he sets out to find the perfect replacement. Watch The Santa Clauses trailer here.

The Whole Family Will Love These New Disney Movies

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Strange World

Strange World follows a family — which includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, and Lucy Liu —who, after they discover a new world full of both exciting surprises and danger, must put aside their differences to save it. Watch the Strange World trailer here.

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Disenchanted

Disenchanted picks up 15 years after Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert's (Patrick Dempsey) wedding, and Giselle has grown disillusioned. The family decides to move to Monroeville, but the change isn't exactly the fix Giselle's been looking for, prompting her to use magic to set things right. The only problem? She accidentally turns Monroeville into a real-life fairy tale and threatens her family's happiness in the process. Watch the Disenchanted trailer here.

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Willow

This live-action series returns to the world from the 1988 film, as a new group of heroes sets out to find the sorcerer Willow. Watch the Willow trailer here.

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National Treasure: Edge of History

Based on the movies of the same name, Jess (Lisette Olivera) and her friends set out on a new treasure hunt to discover the truth about her father. Watch the National Treasure: Edge of History trailer here.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) team up with Hope's parents (Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer) and Scott's daughter (Kathryn Newton) to explore the Quantum Realm and encounter possibilities and dangers they thought were impossible. Watch the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania here.

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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The story of Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) and her family is far from over, and the new season of this series follows all of their antics and adventures. Watch the trailer for season 2 here.

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Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

Harrison Ford (who plays the titular character) got misty-eyed while announcing Indiana Jones 5 at the D23 expo. Ford is joined by Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who plays Indiana's goddaughter Helena. Watch the Indiana Jones 5 trailer here.

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Win or Lose

This long-form series follows co-ed middle school softball team the Pickles during the week of their championship game. Each episode, which is told with a different visual style, is from the perspective of a different main character.

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Iwájú

This long-form series — created in collaboration with Kugali, a Pan-African comic book entertainment company — follows Tola, an heiress from the wealthy island in Lagos, and her best friend and tech expert Kole from the mainland. It's full of color and life, and is a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria. Watch the Iwájú trailer here.

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Peter Pan & Wendy

Starring Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, Ever Anderson as Wendy, Alyssa Wapanâtahk as Tiger Lily, and Jude Law as Captain Hook, Peter Pan & Wendy goes deeper into Wendy's story than ever before as she sets out on a journey to Neverland with Peter. Watch the Peter Pan & Wendy trailer here.

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Ironheart

Following Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) returns to the screen, blending magic and tech with her approach to building iron suits. Anthony Ramos costars as Parker Robbins.

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Haunted Mansion

Former Disneyland employee Justin Simien directs this new Disney movie, which focuses on a woman and her son who get a group of spiritual experts to help them clear their home of supernatural spirits. The cast list includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Tiffany Haddish, and Rosario Dawson. Watch the Haunted Mansion trailer here.

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'Tis the season for outdoor entertaining and colorful outdoor decor! A fresh makeover can lift your mood and make you *feel* like you're on vacay, even if the current situation keeps you close to home. Here are colorful accessories and furniture — all $100 and less — to give your yard, deck, balcony a style upgrade.

West Elm Modern Melamine Dinnerware

Add some fun color to your table with a variety of pastel plates and bowls.

Room Essentials Incandescent Outdoor String Lights

Every evening get together needs some lighting! String lights (or fairy lightsif you prefer to call them that) are a great way to add a little bit of light to any space.

Textured Striped Roped Trim Outdoor Pouf

Whether you're birdwatching or delving into your favorite summer read, this is the perfect place to rest your feet.

Sunnydaze Outdoor Resin Hanging Basket Egg Chair

Trade your somewhat uncomfortable outdoor seating with a hanging basket egg chair that will have you taking naps everyday of summer. Talk about cozy outdoor decor!

CB2 Rex Open Weave Outdoor Armchair

Brunch, baby showers, and family reunions deserve cute outdoor seating.

Natalie Catalina For Deny Outdoor Throw Pillow

Throw pillows are one of our favorite ways to add some pizzazz to any space, and these fun picks are no exception.

Modern Round Accent Lightweight Side End Table

We'll take any home decor that's a shade of pink. We love the way the baby pink softens the fun, modern design.

Urban Outfitters Cat Pool Float

We're all smiles this summer, especially when this cute cat inflatable pool is involved!

Threshold 'Here Comes the Sun' Natural Doormat

We all need a reminder to soak up the sun so choose this cute doormat to brighten up your outdoor decor!

West Elm Fluted Acrylic Glassware

Fun colors, silhouettes, and details make this glassware a summery addition to any and every table.

Crate & Barrel Calas White Ceramic Lanterns

If you ask us, it's more important for a lantern to look pretty than provide a ton of light. We're in love with these decorative ceramic ones!

Bright Beige Monstera Hand-Printed Cloth Napkins

Swap your plain napkins for some fun printed ones instead.

Threshold Outdoor Patio Floor Cushion

Floor cushions are a much better alternative to just sitting on the ground, and this fun print makes us love it even more.

Crate & Barrel Metal Bird Indoor/Outdoor Planter

Planters are always a good idea, and this bird one will add extra character to your window sill or table.

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When I think of the 90's, I immediately starting going down the list of my favorite, iconic romcoms. The romcom was a 90's revolution, with some of our favorites gracing the screen to navigate heartbreak, romance, and more. But one actress in particular appeared in almost all of the best ones, and I bet you know who! That's right: Julia Roberts! The queen of the meet-cute!

She's been in classic movie like Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, and Ocean's Eleven. But some of her all-time best films happened to be in the 90's — and TBH most of them are my guilty pleasure romcoms. So, I decided to make a list of the best Julia Roberts movies so you can binge them all this week! You're gonna wanna press play immediately!

Which movie made Julia Roberts famous?

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Julia Roberts, who just starred in Netflix's Leave The World Behind, became famous from her coming-of-age film Mystic Pizza (1988). It's a story of 3 young girls after they graduate high school and navigate their lives through love, fun, and work at a pizza parlor post-school. It's a cult classic and the movie that solidified Roberts' career as an actress.

What is Julia Roberts' biggest movie?

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Julia Roberts' biggest film to date is Pretty Woman. It's her highest earnest box office movie at around $436 MILLION world-wide, making it the 4th highest grossing film of all time, just coming in behind E.T. It's a classic and for a reason.

The Best Julia Roberts Movies To Watch RN

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Pretty Woman

This movie gets better and better with every single re-watch. This romantic comedy features Julia Roberts starring as a call girl who happens to meet Richard Gere's character one night and the pari make a deal. The deal is that Vivian, Roberts' character, will accompany Gere's character for the week to any events. But after spending time together and putting aside their judgements, feelings for each other begin to grow. The film is set in 90's Beverly Hills and it's nostalgic, fun, and oh-so-romantic. My #1 romcom and #1 Julia Roberts fave!

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Notting Hill

This romcom is so beloved that hundreds of thousands of people visit the town in England to go to the exact store this movie is filmed at. I actually did that last year and it was just as cool as it seems. The romcom is about a Movistar (Roberts) who hides from the paparazzi and fans in a bookstore that is owned by Hugh Grant's character. It's a simple romcom about love between people from two different worlds that have more in common than they think. You're a real fan if you can quote the "I'm just a girl standing in front of a boy" line.

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Runaway Bride

The iconic Roberts and Gere duo is back at it again in this romcom about a woman who's left three different men at the alter because she always gets cold feet. Gere's character is NYC journalist coming to the small-town to capture it for an article he's writing. Little does he know that the Roberts charm is unavoidable! He ends up falling for Roberts' character and they will have to wrestle with both of their fears of falling in love and letting go.

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My Best Friends Wedding

Julia Roberts and Robert Mulroney star in this classic about falling in love with your best friend. In this film, the two best friends make a pact to get married if they're not married by 28. But it gets complicated when Mulroney's character meets someone and falls in love. And now, four days before their 28th birthday, he gets engaged to be married. Roberts pulls all the stops in this film to get Mulroney's character to see how perfect they are for each other. This movie is hilarious and will have you singing "Say A Little Prayer" all week.

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Hook

Not necessarily a romcom, this 90's film is absolute classic. It tells the story of grown-up Peter Pan (played by Robin Williams) returning to Neverland with Captain Hook after leaving behind the Lost Boys and Tinkerbell. Julia shows her diverse acting skills in this as miniature Tinkerbell displays an array of emotions from Pan leaving her behind. Another 90's classic starring Julia Roberts that you can't help but love.

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Stepmom

Ed Harris and Susan Sarandon play a divorced couple and parents in this heartbreaking drama. Julia Roberts is the young lead dating Ed Harris' character, trying to build relationships with her boyfriend's children and ex-wife (Sarandon). The ex-wife ends up getting sick and the whole family comes to terms with this heartbreak while coming together and forming an unconventional, but loving family dynamic. This movie will rip your heart out and put it back together in the most tragic way.

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The concept of a spring "refresh" usually comes in the form of spring cleaning, but I think a brand new season totally warrants some brand new home decor! Luckily, the decor at Target right now is perfectly fit for springtime, donning saturated colors and floral patterns. From bedding items that definitely give Anthropologie bedding to sweet-smelling candles that double as centerpieces, the current Target spring decor is just too adorable.

These Target spring decor picks are perfect for sprucing up *all* of your spaces, and the best part is they're all under $100. Score!

Threshold Bold Plaid Square Throw Pillow

Give me all the rainbow plaid this spring! This outdoor-indoor throw pillow is just the piece you need if your couch is craving a pop of color this season. It's crafted using a soft polyester filling and a UV-resistant exterior that helps retain the vibrant colors, even in the sun.

Hilton Carter Terracotta Embossed Ceramic Planter

This planter (available in a small size and a large size) takes your classic terracotta pot up a notch with a bubble design that encapsulates the playful tone of springtime. It's fitted with a single drain hole and a matching saucer for practical plant reasons, but looks so chic whether you display it inside or outside!

DVF for Target Tall Glass Drinkware Set

Got a garden party planned this spring? Bring some eye-catching color to the table with this 4-piece glassware set from the Diane von Furstenberg collection for Target. Now, your spring cocktails (or mocktails) have a proper place to be sipped from!

Threshold Striped Border Doormat

Why greet your guests with a bland doormat? This bold graphic design makes a statement with blocked lettering and a green striped border. It's made from a medium-pile, coarsely-textured material that keeps dirt at bay and makes cleaning easy.

Threshold Boho Sunflower Pillow

This floral pillow is absolutely serving Anthropologie dupe. With intricate flower illustrations and thoughtful stitching throughout, you're getting Anthro quality at a fraction of the price. It's the perfect piece for adding strong spring energy to your bedspread!

Threshold Boho Earthy Vines Quilt

Same thing goes for this adorable boho quilt! The color scheme and stitch work are super reminiscent of what Anthropolgie's doing in their bedding department, and this design instantly warms up your room the same exact way. This quilt, available in sizes full, queen, and king, is actually reversible – it has a yellow side and a nice light blue side that you can play with when you decorate!

Threshold Neroli + Ivy Ceramic Candle

There's nothing like opening up your windows, lighting a candle, and letting the fresh air come in on a sunny spring day. This scented candle (only $10!) that smells like neroli and ivy supplies such a fitting scent for days where you just wanna kick back, relax, and watch the sun calmly trickle in through your window.

Threshold Happy Spring Wall Hanging

Honor the season of blooms with this darling flag that flaunts different designs of springtime, from butterflies to bees. It's *so* cute, you'll wanna hang it up every year!

Threshold Colorful Floral Framed Canvas

Of course, your wall art has to be on-theme with spring! This $45 canvas comes with the entire package – a frame and hanging hardware – to get your gallery wall game going. This way, you can display a bouquet without actually having to buy flowers every week!

Opalhouse Floral Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set

Complete your spring bed set-up with these sheets dotted with pink and yellow petals! These sheets are made of 100% percale cotton, which ensures softness and breathability with every sleep. The set is available in sizes twin, twin XL, full, queen, and king for just $50, and is shoppable in 3 other color schemes and patterns.

Costway 6 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart

Your home office could *definitely* benefit from a lively color palette, and this practical Target spring decor piece brings it all with added practicality for holding papers, art supplies, cords, and the like. It moves around on lockable rolling wheels if you like to take your work on the go!

Threshold Multi Plaid Napkins

Another amazing Target spring decor piece for tablescapes, these reusable rainbow plaid napkins bring a spirited vibe. They'd be so cute as a wrap for colorful silverware!

Room Essentials Seashell Throw Pillow

This seashell throw pillow works in those vacation vibes without you ever having to leave the house (except to make a Target run, of course)! The pale yellow color is super on-trend this year, and you could even decorate with this piece beyond spring, into summer.

Room Essentials Printed Plush Floral Throw Blanket

Cozy up against this throw blanket that delivers both on comfort and spring colors! You can snag it for just $10 in two different colors – blue or pink – both of which have a variety of different floral prints. When you're not cuddling up, it'll make your sofa or bed look the part for the season.

Threshold Floral Doormat

Make coming home an absolute treat with this floral doormat that boasts every color from an electric chartreuse to a deep purple. ​

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Stop what you’re doing! Folks, we’ve finally got some intel on this year’s Starbucks summer menu.

Per menu leaks from popular foodie and inside source, @markie_devo, the Starbucks summer menu will introduce some pretty wacky drinks that include never-before-seen flavors and ingredients (hint: Refreshers with a spicy twist)! In addition to 6 new summery sips, it appears Starbucks will introduce a few fruityfood items, too.

The new drinks and snacks on the Starbucks summer menu will allegedly hit stores on May 7, but the coffee chain will *also*reportedly be releasing new menu items before then to tide you over. Scroll for what items will be joining the rumored menu!

Take note that the Starbucks summer menu rumors are just rumors (at least for now), and have not been officially confirmed. Let’s get into it!

When does the Starbucks summer menu come out?

According to unconfirmed rumors posted online, the Starbucks summer menu is set to come out on May 7, 2024.

Does Starbucks have boba?

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Starbucks has never served boba nationwide before, but they did test it regionally for a brief period in late 2021. According to Tasting Table, only two Starbucks locations (one in California, one in Washington) tested out coffee boba pearls back then. The pearls were also popping boba (like the new summer drinks), but weren't received super well.

One person that tried the boba drinks in 2021 said the pearls were "really small and awkward to drink." People engaging in online discourse about the coffee boba pearls weren't happy about the attention and revenue the boba could potentially take away from small businesses serving authentic Taiwanese boba.

What's On The *Leaked* Starbucks Summer Menu

NEW! Summer-Berry Starbucks Refresher

The rumored Starbucks summer menu lists a brand-new line of iced Refresher drinks, with the Summer-Berry flavor leading! And... it has boba!

This alleged new sip is described as "a sweet summer blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors mixed with water, lemonade or coconut milk and shaken with ice." It's poured over raspberry-flavored popping boba, which I expect would amp up the berry vibes even more!

NEW! Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher

This next rumored sip is shaken with lemonade rather than water, which could give it a citrusy, zingy effect. Lemonade is the perfect bev for summertime, and I have a hunch it could pair really well with the raspberry boba pearls.

NEW! Summer Skies Drink Refresher

The Starbucks summer menu rumors don't quite detail what the Summer Skies Refresher is, but based on the leaked images, I think it could just be the Summer-Berry Refresher with a splash of coconut milk, much like the Starbucks Pink Dink. It'll also include boba! And based on the images, it appears Starbucks could supply wider green straws to help you sip up the pearls.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew

We've seen this drink on Starbucks menus before, and it's allegedly returning for summer 2024, which I am so excited about. The White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew features "Starbucks signature cold brew sweetened with macadamia syrup, topped with a silky white-chocolate macadamia cream cold foam and finished with toasted cookie crumbles," according to Starbucks.

I feel like nutty flavors are more fit for fall, but it's nice that Starbucks is offering an option for the warmer months with this rumored returning iced coffee drink!

NEW! Orange Cream Cake Pop

The Starbucks summer menu rumors introduce a brand-new cake pop! The Orange Cream Cake Pop is described as "orange cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in chocolaty icing and finished with an orange slice design." The cute orange slice design honestly does it for me. I love an orange Dreamsicle, so I hope this Starbucks snack lives up to that standard!

NEW! Pineapple Cloud Cake

This rumored sweet snack is described as an "airy cake layered with a lightweight pineapple cream and pineapple spread with whole fruit pieces all topped with a sweet drizzle." It looks so yum.

What People Are Saying About The Rumored Starbucks Summer Menu

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The Starbucks summer menu rumors have sparked a fair amount of excitement online. A few commenters on @markie_devo's initial menu leak post said the proposed lineup looks appetizing and exciting.

"Now this looks good 💯🔥," one person wrote. "Finally something DIFFERENT," another said.

Some Starbucks fans were anticipating entirely different drinks for the summer menu, like the S'mores Frappuccino that came out in 2019.

"Where's the smores frapp😫," the first comment reads. "Wish they’d bring back the S’mores Frappuccino 😔," another wrote.

Starbucks isn't the first big coffee chain to add boba to their menu. Dunkin' had featured strawberry-flavored popping pearls on their menu back in 2021, and Dutch Bros just debuted their version in February 2024. Some Starbucks customers commenting on the menu rumors noticed this.

"Stole from Dutch lmao," one person wrote. "Dunkin did it first lol. But these are super interesting," another said.

Starbucks Is Doing Something Spicy...

Spicy Dragonfruit Refresher

Rumors about some spicy Starbucks Refreshers are also floating around the internet after @markie_devo posted a potential lineup. The first drink (of three) is the Spicy Dragonfruit Refresher. The rumored drink is your traditional Refresher, except shaken with "a new Spicy Chili Powder Blend" to bring a nice kick of flavor!

The spicy Refreshers will reportedly only be available for limited time. Rumors around the spicy lineup say they could be released in stores on April 16, 2024.

Spicy Strawberry Refresher

The Spicy Strawberry Refresher looks the most refreshing of all the rumored spicy Starbucks drinks. It looks like it's just the OG Strawberry Refresher base shaken with ice, fruit bits, and the spice blend. I bet it'd be so heavenly if you ordered it blended with ice, so it becomes a nice slushy texture!

Spicy Pineapple Refresher

I'm most excited about this rumored menu item because in my opinion, pineapple and spice are a classic combo! I've eaten ​way​ too much Tajin-covered fruit in my lifetime, and I can only hope this rumored drink emulates those flavors! This one also seems like the perfect contender to add a lil' splash of tequila for an easy cocktail. 👀

What People Are Saying About The Rumored Spicy Starbucks Refreshers

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In the wake of brand-new spicy drinks at Starbucks, some customers were thrown off by the menu rumors that @markie_devo posted.

"🤮 kinda takes away the “refreshing” aspect lol," one person wrote. "But I guess people who like spicy stuff on fruit will be happy."

One alleged Starbucks barista commented on the validity of the menu rumors, saying: "As someone who works at Starbucks, this isn’t fake, we got our chili powder in already 😃"

I'm excited to see how this pans out!

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