Starbucks has long been one of the leading businesses in serving coffee to Americans and people all over the world. However, Americans have recently been moving away from the coffee chain, so Starbucks has had to get creative to try and retain its American customers. Starbucks Was Worth $150 Billion Source: Gema Saputera/Unsplash Starbucks went from having 165 stores in 1992 to being worth $150 billion at its peak. However, Starbucks had a disappointing first quarter in 2024, with a global revenue of $8.56 billion. The Number of Starbucks’ American Customers Has Fallen Source: S. Ratanak/Unsplash In 2024, Starbucks noticed…
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Beth Moreton
Beth started working as a freelance writer in 2021 and has had her work published on multiple websites and focuses on a variety of niches. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family.
With the remake of “Road House” set to launch on Amazon Prime on March 21, 2024, the film has already been surrounded by deep controversy. The original screenwriter of the 1989 version is accusing Amazon of copyright infringement, which has put the release of the new version into question. Road House Is about a UFC Fighter Source: Siebbi/Wikimedia Commons For those who haven’t seen the original version, “Road House” is about a smart, scruffy bouncer at a notoriously rough Southern bar. The lead was originally Patrick Swayze. The new version is set to star Jake Gyllenhaal as the lead role,…
When Western films were at their most common between 1940 and 1960, they involved a lot of quick-draw gunslingers. There is a lot of debate as to who has the fastest gun in Hollywood, including Glenn Ford, Sammy Davis Jr., and even Jerry Lewis. Glenn Ford Is Said to Have the Fastest Gun in Hollywood Source: Unknown author/Wikimedia Commons Many publications, including Collider, are saying that Glenn Ford had the fastest gun in Hollywood. He was supposedly able to draw a gun in 0.4 seconds, which was needed, given that he starred in many Western films throughout his career. Glenn…
Though Netflix started as a company that would send its subscribers DVDs to rent, it has since moved on to allow customers to stream pretty much any TV show or film they like (as long as it’s a part of Netflix’s catalog). However, in what is set to be a blow to customers, Netflix is planning on raising its prices yet again. Not only that, but the streaming service is also planning to cancel some much-loved TV shows that customers may not like losing out on. This latest news has left many Netflix customers wondering how much their subscriptions are…
One of the longest-running film genres is Westerns, with the films being made for almost 100 years. However, despite all the many Western films out there, there are also a few that don’t quite hit the mark, even with an all-star cast. Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Source: IGN/YouTube The man behind the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jon Favreau, was behind “Cowboys & Aliens,” so it should have been a success. It should have especially been a success given it starred Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. However, Collider has labeled it as a “forgotten mid-2000s box office flop,” as…
Regardless of whether you watch the Super Bowl or not, you will know that it is a big deal for companies to get their ads aired during the sporting event. However, the “He Gets Us” campaign has sparked outrage after its two ads aired during Super Bowl LVIII, due to its links with Hobby Lobby. The Ad Was About Christianity Source: The God Who Speaks/YouTube In the ad, it shows various people washing the feet of others in their community. This is said to be a portrayal of what Jesus did in the Bible, as he washed his disciples’ feet.…
Katie Holmes was married to Scientologist and actor Tom Cruise for several years, and her divorce from him was finalized in 2012. It is believed Tom Cruise hasn’t seen his daughter Suri for at least a decade, with Katie Holmes leaving him due to fears about their religion. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had a Scientologist Wedding Source: CNN/YouTube With Cruise being one of the main figures in Scientology, it only made sense for him and Holmes to have a wedding within the religion. They wed in 2006. As the years went on, The Daily Mail has reported that sources…
While Aretha Franklin may have been known as the Queen of Soul, her career wasn’t always smooth sailing. There was a period in the 1980s when her career appeared to be taking a nosedive. But thankfully, an appearance in “The Blues Brothers” helped save Franklin’s career. Aretha Franklin Was an Inspiration to Many Source: Atlantic Records/Wikimedia Commons Having a career that spanned over 50 years, Franklin’s career was one that inspired singers of many genres to get into the music industry. According to Marie Claire, her songs were all about female empowerment, and she shared many inspiring quotes with her…
While many actors are pro at what they do, one aspect of acting that can get a little awkward is intimacy scenes. Even though they might look good for the audience, it can take quite a while to shoot the perfect intimate scene. Actors Can Become Aroused on Set Source: Amazon Prime Video UK & IE/YouTube Arousal is one of the main issues when it comes to intimate scenes and is what can prolong shooting a scene. The reason this type of problem on the scene can take up so much time is because the crew needs to give the…
Where he was once seen as one of the rising stars of Hollywood, many are seeing Chris Pratt as having a bit of a downfall. With his recent film roles seeming to fall flat with audiences and many complaining about the roles he is doing, is his time as Hollywood’s leading man finally up? Chris Pratt Was Unique Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons What often helps many actors and anyone in the entertainment industry stand out is having a uniqueness that no one else in the industry appears to have. As reported by Collider, back in 2014, many of the rising…