64% of consumers say they’re being guilted into tipping — even where tips aren’t deserved: survey

64% of consumers say they’re being guilted into tipping — even where tips aren’t deserved: survey

We’re guilt-tripping over guilt-tipping. Two-thirds (65%) of American consumers are experiencing tipping fatigue — up from 60% last year and 53% in 2023, according to an annual study by Popmenu, a tech company serving more than 10,000 restaurants. Over the last year, people have paid around $150 in tips on average, which they didn’t feel … Read more

Brittany Murphy was ‘going through a hard time’ before her sudden death: She ‘deserved a different story’

Brittany Murphy was ‘going through a hard time’ before her sudden death: She ‘deserved a different story’

On the 15-year anniversary of Brittany Murphy’s death, the actress’ co-stars are reflecting on her final days. The 32-year-old was found passed out in the bathroom of the home she shared with her husband, Simon Monjack, and her mom, Sharon. Her cause of death was listed as pneumonia. Murphy’s co-stars from her final movie, “Something Wicked,” detailed that in the months … Read more

Meghan Markle ‘thought Harry deserved more’ from the royals when they met: book

Meghan Markle ‘thought Harry deserved more’ from the royals when they met: book

Meghan Markle believed Prince Harry “deserved more materially” than he received from the royals after she visited William and Kate Middleton’s apartment for the first time, a new book has claimed. The Duchess of Sussex was introduced to the Prince and Princess of Wales in January 2017 when Harry brought her along to their apartment … Read more

Stephen A. Smith speaks out about shocking ESPN layoffs: ‘Deserved better’

Stephen A. Smith speaks out about shocking ESPN layoffs: ‘Deserved better’

Stephen A. Smith has addressed the layoffs at ESPN. Days after ESPN let go of around 20 on-air talents as the network has been undergoing several rounds of cost cuts, Smith discussed the matter Monday on his FanDuel show. “ESPN laid off about 20 members of its on-air talent … friends of mine, actually, definitely … Read more