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A customer at a Vietnamese restaurant in California was forced to pay an 18% gratuity charge under a restaurant policy that requires the surcharge for any tables with “parties of one or larger.” A photo of the receipt, taken at the Cupertino location of Pho Ha Noi, was then posted to Reddit’s “mildly infuriating” thread…

  In a shocking turn of events, Paramount Pictures has decided to pull the plug on a $400 million project starring none other than Hollywood heavyweight Robert De Niro. The decision has left fans and industry insiders baffled, with rumors circulating that De Niro’s recent behavior on set may have been the final straw for…

  The Super Bowl is no stranger to delivering top-tier entertainment, but the announcement that country stars Jason Aldean and Oliver Anthony are slated to perform at next year’s halftime show has fans on both sides of the aisle buzzing with anticipation.  Traditionally, Super Bowl halftime shows have been a platform for pop stars, rock…

Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin found out the hard way that they aren’t welcome at Guy Fieri’s “Flavortown” restaurant. After finishing up for the day, the hosts of the sinking ship “The View” stopped by for a bite to eat, only to be sent packing. “Guy was here,” said restaurant Manager Joe Barron,…

Legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown lambasted anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick, saying he needs to act more intelligently. He also attacked his glaring lack of patriotism. “I’m going to give you the real deal: I’m an American,” Brown said. “I don’t desecrate my flag and my national anthem.” He went on to criticize Kaepernick for…

Recently, we came across this image and were completely stumped. What in the world could it be? The image circulated around the All Cute offices while we considered all of the different uses for what seemed like a very regular tree branch. After a day of wondering what in the world it could be used…

When Aaron Rodgers left the field on a cart, the Jets’ front office knew they had an issue on their hands. While they have the obligatory backup in place, they’re lacking the long-arm abilities of a certain style of quarterback. Enter Colin Kaepernick. While he hasn’t played in six years, he’s still probably better than…

In a world dominated by the glamour of music and entertainment, it’s rare to find an artist who prioritizes human connection over performance perfection. Oliver Anthony, the sensation behind the hit song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’, did just that during one of his recent concerts. He interrupted the flow of the music and brought…

  In a move as smooth as a cold beer on a hot summer day, PABST Blue Ribbon has reportedly inked an exclusive, multimillion-dollar contract with none other than Kid Rock, the American singer known for his eclectic blend of genres and no-nonsense attitude. This strategic maneuver comes hot on the heels of Bud Light’s…