Dark Chocolate Oreos Are a New Permanent Flavor Hitting Shelves Soon

Photo: NabiscoOreo‘s newest flavor isn’t ascrazy as their usual offerings—and even more surprising, it’s here to stay.The beloved cookie company announced on Wednesday that Dark Chocolate Oreos will become apermanent flavorhitting shelves next year. The brand decided to announce the news timed to the upcoming winter solstice, the day with the shortest period of daylight (so the darkest day of the year), on Dec. 21 even though the cookies won’t hit stands until Jan.

Darla Atlas

Title:Former Contributing WriterEducation:University of Oregon Title:Former Contributing Writer Education:University of Oregon Darla Atlas is a former contributing writer at PEOPLE.She joined PEOPLE in 2004.Darla also had her works published in Seventeen and The Dallas Morning News. Darla Atlas is a former contributing writer at PEOPLE, covering topics like celebrities, human interest, pets and crime. She first joined PEOPLE in 2004. Beyond PEOPLE, Darla also had her writing published inSeventeenandThe Dallas Morning News.

Darrell Hammond Remembers Late 'SNL' Costar Norm Macdonald: 'He Was Utterly Himself'

Darrell Hammondis reminiscing on what it was like to share a stage withNorm MacdonaldonSaturday Night Live. Macdonald, best known for helmingSNL’s “Weekend Update"segment in the 1990s,diedTuesday at 61 following a nearly decade-long cancer battle. Hammond, who overlapped with Macdonald on the sketch comedy series from 1995-1998, appeared on Wednesday’s episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast and reflected on the unique comedic style of his late friend and costar. Listen to Darrell Hammond’s interview withPEOPLE Every Day below:

Darren Aronofsky Is 'Devastated' Over Anthony Bourdain's Death: 'I Will Never Forget His Spirit'

“Devastated. I don’t feel much else. Tony was a loyal friend and an inspiration,” Aronofsky’s statement read. “Always sensitive, always connected, always inquisitive, always fun. We had great times exploring Madagascar and Bhutan together. I will never forget his spirit, his conviction, his professionalism, his passion, his love for his daughter, his love for Asia and her kids, his vision, his stories, his drive for justice, and his wicked sense of humor.

Darren Aronofsky Reflects on Filming Death Ritual with Anthony Bourdain for 'Parts Unknown' Finale

AlthoughAnthony BourdainandDarren Aronofskyhad been friends since 2014, their last trip together to Bhutan in December for the season finale ofParts Unknownwas a pivotal moment in their friendship. CNN “Hard truths spinning in the smoke of incense in one of the most perfect spots nature has to offer. Isn’t that what we expect from Tony?” he added. Bourdain himself touched on mortality throughout the episode. “It is considered enlightening and therapeutic to think about death for a few minutes a day,” he says in a voice over.