Forget an iced latte, Stefon Diggs just got an iced out Starbucks chain — and it’s all because the dude is OBSESSED with the coffee house … TMZ Sports has learned. In case you didn’t know … the Minnesota Vikings star WR is a…
Showing posts with label Starbucks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Starbucks. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Rich the Kid Runs For Cover After Lil Uzi Vert Confronts Him at Starbucks
Another problem at Starbucks … but this time it ain’t the coffee company’s fault, because Lil Uzi Vert chased his enemy Rich the Kid right over the counter. It started on the streets of Philly — Uzi’s hometown. Rich was in town to perform…
Rich the Kid Runs For Cover After Lil Uzi Vert Confronts Him at Starbucks
Another problem at Starbucks … but this time it ain’t the coffee company’s fault, because Lil Uzi Vert chased his enemy Rich the Kid right over the counter. It started on the streets of Philly — Uzi’s hometown. Rich was in town to perform…
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Starbucks Anti-Bias Training Material Includes Curious Questions
Starbucks held its nationwide anti-racial bias training Tuesday in response to an incident last month in which 2 black men were unjustly arrested in a Philadelphia shop, and we’re told some employees felt uncomfortable with the material … and the…
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Settle with City of Philadelphia
The 2 black men whose arrest at a Philadelphia Starbucks sparked an uproar have settled with the City … for a symbolic $ 1 each and a promise from city officials they’ll set up a $ 200k program benefiting young entrepreneurs. You’ll recall Rashon…
Thursday, April 19, 2018
John Witherspoon Says Starbucks" Anti-Bias Training is BS After Philly Arrests
John Witherspoon says Starbucks is serving up a hot cup of bulls*** with their new anti-biased training in the wake of two black men being arrested at one of their shops. We got the actor Thursday at LAX and asked for his take on what happened at a…
John Witherspoon Says Starbucks" Anti-Bias Training is BS After Philly Arrests
John Witherspoon says Starbucks is serving up a hot cup of bulls*** with their new anti-biased training in the wake of two black men being arrested at one of their shops. We got the actor Thursday at LAX and asked for his take on what happened at a…
Lil Xan Not Boycotting Starbucks
Lil Xan and fellow rapper $ teven Cannon are not on the boycott Starbucks train … as they proudly showed Wednesday. Lil Xan and Cannon hit up java central in WeHo and seemed to be making a statement. As you know, there is outrage — especially…
Adrian Grenier Tells Starbucks to Stop Sucking with Plastic Straw Waste
Adrian Grenier is pissed at Starbucks, but it’s not for the reason you might immediately think. We got the “Entourage” star Wednesday night leaving The Peppermint Club in WeHo, where we asked about his environmental initiative, #StopSucking, in…
Monday, April 16, 2018
T.I. Calls for Starbucks Boycott After Black Men Arrested in Philadelphia
T.I. says the only way to get Starbucks’ attention is to hit ‘em where it hurts most — their pockets — after 2 black men were treated unequally in Philadelphia. We got the rapper at LAX Sunday and asked him about the controversial arrest in…
Friday, April 21, 2017
Starbucks Barista Loses His Mind Over Unicorn Frappuccino: Watch!
People have a deep, inexplicable love for Starbucks, and so many of them will lose their damn minds over a new beverage.
That"s a fact, and it"s always been a fact, but it"s been proven again this week with the release of a new limited edition drink, the fabled Unicorn Frappuccino.
If you"ve been on social media at all in the past few days, you"ve likely seen reaction videos, reviews, fancy filtered pics of this thing.
People are obsessed with it, for whatever reason, and they"re lining up at their local Starbucks to try it for themselves.
And for one barista, the pressure was simply too much.
Braden Burson works at a Starbucks in Colorado, and on his way home from work yesterday, he was so frazzled by the Unicorn Frappuccino that he felt the need to make a video about it.
It"s enthralling, alarming … it"s so many things.
He kicked things off in a pretty calm way, explaining that the drink had just come out that day, and that it"s a mango-based cream drink with a sour twist — most reviews say it"s disgusting, by the way.
He said that it"s the most popular drink in Starbucks history, which is true, and that people have been clamoring for it.
But then, and this is where things get interesting, he has the breakdown.
"Please don"t get it!" he screamed. "I have never made so many frappuccinos in my entire life. My hands are completely sticky. I have unicorn crap all in my hair and on my nose."
"I have never been so stressed out in my entire life," he lamented. "If you love us, as baristas, don"t order it."
Poor Braden said that the drink is just so difficult to make, and to make one right after the other is tough.
It"s clear the pressures of the job have gotten to him — seriously, we weren"t joking when we said that he loses his mind.
We feel for him, but, interestingly enough, you know who else is showing sympathy for him?
Starbucks itself!
Some people have expressed concern that Braden would get fired over such a rant, but TMZ is reporting that Starbucks is actually reaching out to him to try to figure out how to make things easier on baristas.
A happy ending — who would have thought?
See the video that started it all below:
Starbucks Barista Who Went Viral for Trashing Unicorn Frappuccino Not Getting Fired (VIDEO)
The Starbucks barista who blasted his company’s glitter-coated sensation — the Unicorn Frapp — is NOT getting canned, and is actually getting a promotion of sorts. Our Starbucks sources say Braden Burson will not be disciplined by bosses at…
Starbucks Barista Who Went Viral for Trashing Unicorn Frappuccino Not Getting Fired (VIDEO)
The Starbucks barista who blasted his company’s glitter-coated sensation — the Unicorn Frapp — is NOT getting canned, and is actually getting a promotion of sorts. Our Starbucks sources say Braden Burson will not be disciplined by bosses at…
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Trump Voter Blasts "White Discrimination" at Starbucks
For the record, the following individual does not necessarily represent ALL Donald Trump supporters.
But he may very well be a solid representation of Florida Man in general.
Around 4:30 on Wednesday afternoon, the patrons at a Starbucks location near the University of Miami were sitting back and relaxing, sipping on what we have to presume were quite a few Pumpkin Spiced Lattes.
But their calm coffee experience was interrupted by a disgruntled customer who was simply aghast over how long it was taking for the barista to fulfill his order.
The barista was African-American, which would typically be an irrelevant detail.
Except this unhappy shopper started to scream "TRUMP" at the employee, claiming that the delay on his order was due to "anti-white discrimination" and threatening to punch those around him.
He also referred to another employee as "complete trash," another as a "bitch" and demanded a refund.
"I voted for Trump! Trump! You lost, now give me my money back," the man yelled.
What happened when a fellow patron tried to calm the Trump voter down?
Did the two men come to blow? And also: What the heck is wrong with people?!?
WATCH THE ENTIRE UGLY SITUATION UNFOLD NOW:
Friday, July 22, 2016
Daniel Franzese: Means Girls Star Proposes To Boyfriend At Starbucks
If you"re feeling low and need to witness something beautiful, then I invite you to watch this video.
Earlier this week, Daniel Franzese, whom many will remember as Damien from Mean Girls, decided to propose to his boyfriend, Joseph Bradley Philips at the North Hollywood Starbucks where they first met two years ago.
With the help of friends and a few baristas, Franzese was able to catch Phillips completely by surprise.
When their drink was called, the barista announced," I"ve got an iced cold brew with coconut for Mr. & Mr Franzese."
Unfortunately, Phillips was distracted and didn"t hear the barista.
Thankfully, things got creative behind the coffee bar, and she then asked Phillips if he wanted to try a new drink, which came in a tall cup.
"I think you will love it for the rest of your life," another pretty said barista said.
When Phillips opened the cover of the cup, he was speechless.
So, Franzese reached into the cup and asked him a very important question (first he made a superb declaration of love).
"Since I first met you here at this spot, you opened your heart to me. And I swear to God and my Lord that I will protect that heart for the rest of my life.
"Will you marry me?"
Phillips covered his face and nodded his head, at which point Franzese put a ring on it.
The newly affianced couple then kissed as the Starbucks erupted in applause.
"Thank you 📷📽@gavinglaze and 📞@laprbtch ☕️Mercedes at @starbucks for making this this most memorable moment of our lives," Frazese wrote after.
"We are so grateful for your friendships and talents."
"My dreams have become my reality and my reality My dreams," Phillips posted on social media.
"I love you now and beyond the extent of an eternal forever. Ladies and gents were officially getting married! Thank you to every one who emerged this day for me to the surface. I love you guys!
"Baby were engaged!!!!"
Friday, February 26, 2016
This is What Happens When You Tell Starbucks Your Name is Beyonce
There is only one Queen Bey, people.
And there’s also one Starbucks barista out there who wants to make sure everyone knows this.
A Vine user named “JEWISHJEN” shared the above video online this week, saying that she recently stopped by this coffee chain and jokingly told the woman behind the counter that her name was Beyonce.
Why not, right?
We all know the trouble baristas have with first names. They’ll probably get it wrong anyway. So you might as well have some fun with the exercise.
Except JEWISHJEN apparently chose a barista who either has no sense of humor… or who has an awesome sense of humor. We can’t quite figure out which it is.
“I told the girl at Starbucks my name was Beyoncé, just, like, to be funny, and this is what she gave me,” says the user in the above video.
JEWISHJEN proceeded to hold up her Starbucks cup to the camera, revealing the barista had written “U WISH” on it. HA!
We love it.
Jen’s Vine has since gone viral on the social network with over three million loops.
Join in the movement and check it out above.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Breaking Bad Fan Dresses as Heisenberg to Rob Starbucks
He is The One Who Knocks, people!
Look, we never condone violence or criminal acts here at The Hollywood Gossip.
It"s just not our policy. We are all for the country"s legal system.
But when some guy dressed up like the character Bryan Cranston made famous on what many believe is the greatest TV show in history… well… we need to write about it.
As you can see below, Texas police recently released surveillance footage from a Starbucks, which depicts a criminal dressed exactly like Walter White’s meth-dealing alter ego on Breaking Bad, Heisenberg.
The individual in question is pointing a gun at an employee while wearing a sweater vest, slacks, dress shoes and a pork pie hat.
It"s pretty much the identical outfit you see Cranston dressed in any time you watch Breaking Bad online.
The robbery took place in Garland, Texas and anyone with information is encouraged to call 972-272-TIPS (8477) or contact police online at GarlandCrimeStoppers.org.
We hope they catch this man.
He threatened the life of another human being and, again, to be clear: we do NOT condone this act. We do not think it"s cool.
The robber deserves to go to jail, but perhaps with the acknowledgment that at least he has good taste in television shows.
Check out the Breaking Bad fan in illegal action now:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Bristol Palin Sounds Off on Starbucks Cup Controversy, Continues to Be Dumb
Bristol Palin has a blog, and she frequently uses it to say really dumb things about the big topics of the day. For once, however, we have to agree with her on something – the controversy surrounding Starbucks’ holiday cups is an incredibly stupid waste of time.
When she starts in on why she feels that way, however, Bristol really lets her dumbass flag fly:
“The mainstream media and the Left love their outrage machine where they claim the world is ending because any number of tiny people have expressed hurt feelings on social media.
“So now, they’re taking a tiny fraction of people’s response and attributing it to all conservative Christians.
“Do not buy in to the media hype surrounding this story!! It is just another attempt by the LEFT to make Christians look stupid.”
Yes, Bristol believes the controversy is dumb, not because it has millions of people stressing over the lack of decor on a freakin’ paper cup, but because it’s part of a conspiracy perpetrated by the supervillains who run the media that’s designed to make Christians look foolish.
Like we said, Bristol says a lot of dumb things, but she’s at her best when she straps on her most stylish tin foil hat and spouts off about the various ways in which Michelle Obama helped fake the moon landing.
Not only is Bristol digging way too deep to find answers on this one, she’s totally missing the truth of the situation that’s staring her right in the face:
Obviously, the real winners here are the folks at Dunkin Donuts and the topless mermaids who are one step closer to shutting down the insidious chain that’s been using their likeness without permission for years!
We’re through the looking glass here, people.
Dunkin Donuts Unveils Holiday Cups, Sticks It to Starbucks
Dunkin Donuts would like to make something very clear:
Unlike certain other famous establishments out there, it does NOT hate Jesus Christ.
The popular chain unveiled its 2015 holiday coffee cups on Wednesday, releasing to the public a styrofoam container with the word “Joy” surrounded by a clear symbol of the season:
Branches of a Christmas tree.
This design stands in stark contrast to the plain red cups favored by Starbucks this year, items that have resulted in protests around the country.
One patron believes that Starbucks really does hate Jesus, while Donald Trump is threatening a Starbucks boycott.
It’s not hard to understand why. Just look at these abominations!
Dunkin Donuts has clearly won this round.
Just consider the following Tweets, all of which were written without jest or irony in response to the chain’s joyful cup selection:
- Joy. I love that word – it’s profound – and captures true meaning of Christmas. @DunkinDonuts gets it right.
- Hey @Starbucks, while you y’all are busy being The Grinch, @DunkinDonuts is running circles around you guys.
- There’s nothing like waking up and worshiping God with your friends in the morning at dunkin donuts.
- Way to go Dunkin Donuts …the coffee tastes better, doesnt cost and you kept it festive !
- In response to Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A now offers fresh coffee in a replica of the actual Holy Grail.
Okay, that last one was written in jest. But effectively so!
Time to sound off, readers.
Does Dunkin Donuts really love Jesus and Christmas more than Starbucks? Is this a legitimate controversy?
Or is it the most ridiculous thing in the history of all of mankind?
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Donald Trump Ponders Starbucks Boycott, is on Team Christmas
Presidential candidates are tackling the tough issues this week.
Take Jeb Bush, who said in a recent interview that he would kill baby Hitler if given the chance.
And now take Donald Trump (PLEASE!).
The top contender for the Republican nomination spoke to a crowd in Springfield, Illinois on Monday, touching on the debate surrounding Starbucks, which has chosen to make its holiday-themed coffee cups simply red this season.
The lack of Christmas decorations on these cups has caused some to believe that Starbucks hates Jesus.
Where does Trump stand on the giant scandal?
“I have one of the most successful Starbucks, in Trump Tower. Maybe we should boycott Starbucks? I don’t know,” Trump said, adding that he won’t be resigning his lease with the company due to this debacle.
And tossing in a promise to all who feel passionately about this issue:
“If I become president, we’re all going to be saying Merry Christmas again, that I can tell you. That I can tell you.”
It’s unclear, of course, how Trump will enforce this rule.
Will he build a wall around all who refuse to utter those two magical words?
More importantly, where does Trump stand on the topic of ending baby Hitler’s life?
We can only hope (nay… pray!) that these are two of the questions that are posed to the candidate at tonight’s Presidential debate.
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