Candy maker Mars said it is replacing its M&Ms 'spokescandies' with actress Maya Rudolph after facing right-wing criticism.
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Mars in December said it would return to the Super Bowl ad slate with a 30-second commercial, teasing the spot with an image of its seven M&M characters silhouetted on a football field.Candy maker Mars said Monday it is replacing its M&Ms "spokescandies" with actress Maya Rudolph after facing right-wing criticism over its mascot makeover.
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