
Abi Travis
Executive EditorLocation: Pasadena, California, United StatesEducation: Grand Valley State UniversityAbi Travis is Distractify's Executive Editor. She loves reading, cuddling her dogs, and reading while cuddling her dogs.
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The Stair Challenge on TikTok Looks Like a Great Way to Really Hurt Yourself
TikTok’s Stair Challenge involves doing a shuffle step up a flight of stairs. It’s super impressive, but if you’re going to try it, be careful! Entertainment
‘Southern Survival’ Has Gadgets and Explosions — What More Could You Want?
Netflix’s ‘Southern Survival’ features the BattlBox team testing survival gadgets, then putting those gadgets to the ultimate test (with explosions). Entertainment
Here’s Why We Probably Won’t Get a ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Movie
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ first opened in 2016. Since then, there have been rumors of a movie version of the story. They’re probably false. Entertainment
Alexander Hamilton Had Eight Kids Total (and Two Named Philip!)
In the ‘Hamilton’ musical, we only see one of Alexander Hamilton’s kids (and hear about one more). In reality, he and Elizabeth Schuyler had eight. News
‘America’s Newsroom’ Anchor Ed Henry Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ed Henry will no longer appear on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ He has been fired after sexual misconduct allegations from a former Fox employee. Entertainment
Astrologer Walter Mercado Was Very Private About His Personal Life
Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado was a staple in many Latinx households for several decades, but we don’t know much about his personal life. Entertainment
'Hamilton' Is Great, but It’s Not Perfect — Here’s What the Show Got Wrong
‘Hamilton’ is a great musical with themes that are incredibly relevant today, but it’s not a historically accurate portrayal of the Founding Fathers. Gaming
A New 'Harry Potter' RPG Is in the Works, but Are People Going to Buy It?
Rumors of a ‘Harry Potter’ RPG have been swirling for years, but now they’ve apparently been confirmed. Will J.K. Rowling’s comments affect sales? Entertainment
This Italian Art Museum Is Officially Winning TikTok
The Uffizi — an art museum in Italy — has officially joined TikTok, and their posts are nothing like what you’d expect. The TikTok teens love it. FYI
Why Does Cam Newton Always Use That Wacky Font on His Social Media Posts?
American football player Cam Newton always uses a particular cryptic font when posting to social media. Now we know why he does it. FYI
Netflix’s ‘Floor Is Lava’ Honors Late Producer Tim Sullivan in First Episode
The first episode of ‘Floor Is Lava’ contains a tribute to Tim Sullivan, an executive producer on the show who passed away in 2019. Entertainment
Chance From ‘I Love New York’ Is Filming a New Dating Show
Kamal Givens aka Chance from was a contestant on ‘I Love New York,’ then went on to film two seasons of ‘Real Chance of Love.’ Now he has a new show. Entertainment
The New ‘Doom Patrol’ Villain Loves Time Travel and Roller Disco
Season 2 of ‘Doom Patrol’ introduces a bizarre villain: Doctor Tyme. He wears a clock face helmet, travels through time, and loves roller disco. Entertainment
Here’s How People Are Leaving Blank Comments on TikTok Videos
On certain TikTok videos, the comment section is flooded with blank comments. It’s easy to make a blank comment on TikTok if you know the trick. FYI
Splash Mountain Is Officially Getting a New Story
The Splash Mountain ride at Disney Parks is based on the controversial Disney film ‘Song of the South.’ But not for long. Inside the new theme and name. Entertainment
Want to Start Making Instagram Reels? You’re Gonna Have to Wait a While
Instagram’s Reels function lets users create TikTok-style videos to music, but it’s not going to be available in the States anytime soon. Gaming
We Couldn’t Be More Excited About the ‘Animal Crossing’ Summer Update
Nintendo is rolling out the first wave of its ‘Animal Crossing’ summer updates starting on July 3. Here’s what you’ll get in the update. FYI
Relax, "GN" Doesn’t Secretly Stand for "Get Naked" on TikTok
There’s a theory going around that “gn” stands for “get naked” in online speech, especially on TikTok. From what we can tell, that’s not true. FYI
This Is Why You’re Seeing Black Hearts on Some People’s Instagram Story Icons
Instagram has started adding a black heart icon to the story icons of people who use specific stickers. Here’s how to get one for yourself. FYI
The Heartbreaking Reason the SevenSuperGirls YouTube Channel No Longer Exists
For nearly 10 years, the SevenSuperGirls YouTube channel was incredibly popular, but no one realized what was really going on behind the scenes. Entertainment
Netflix’s 'Unsolved Mysteries' Reboot Will (Unfortunately) Have No Host or Narrator
‘Unsolved Mysteries’ ran for more than 500 episodes — most of which were hosted by Robert Stack. Who will host the Netflix reboot? FYI
Warning! Don’t Fall for the “3 of Your Pictures” Instagram Scam
Instagram hackers are using the “3 of Your Pictures, 4 Hours of My Time LOL” scam to take over vulnerable accounts. Don’t fall for it! Entertainment
Meet J. Rey Soul, the Black Eyed Peas’ New Singer
The Black Eyed Peas have released their first new album in years, and it features a new singer, J. Rey Soul. Here’s what we know about her! FYI
What’s So Great About Apple Widgets? Ask Android Users (They’ve Had ‘Em for Years)
Apple’s new iOS is adding widgets to the home screen — something Android users have had for years. When did Android first add widgets to its OS? FYI
How Much Does White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Make?
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s salary hasn’t been officially released, but it’s probably similar to what Sarah Huckabee Sanders made. Entertainment
International Film Fans Might Recognize a Few Faces in '365 Days'
The Polish film ‘365 DNI’ (‘365 Days’) boasts an impressive cast of international actors. You may recognize some of them, while others are new. Entertainment
Fans of '365 Dni' Are Convinced the Sex Scenes Are 100% Real
‘365 Dni’ is an erotic film about a woman who falls in love with a man who kidnaps her. There are sex scenes that look super authentic, but are they? Entertainment
Embarrassed by Your Netflix Viewing History? You Can Delete It!
Netflix keeps a log of your viewing history in order to let you keep track of where you left off on a series. Don’t worry, though. You can delete it. FYI
TikTok Users Claim They Changed Their Lives Using the "3 6 9 Manifestation Method"
TikTok users claim they’ve used the 3 6 9 Manifestation Method to increase their popularity, fix their love life, and even earn money. FYI
This Teddy Roosevelt Statue Is Being Removed, but Not for the Reason You Think
The American Museum of Natural History has requested the removal of the Teddy Roosevelt Equestrian Statue located at its entrance. Influencers
So, Is Anyone From the Vlog Squad Going to Talk About Those Old, Racist Videos?
Former Vlog Squad member Seth Francois recently made a video detailing problematic videos he and other squad members made or participated in. Entertainment
YouTuber Kam Lester Says He Was Manipulated and Silenced by Jeffree Star
Makeup artist and influencer Kameron Lester is speaking up about how he feels he’s been mistreated by fellow beauty guru Jeffree Star. Gaming
Your Guide to Making Awesome Wand Outfits in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'
Use the magic wands in ‘ACNH’ to easily transform your look in seconds! Here’s a guide to registering outfits to your wand in the game. FYI
North Carolina Woman Attempts to Make "Burn Your Mask Challenge" Go Viral
After finding out the North Carolina governor is considering making masks mandatory, some people decided to burn their masks in protest. FYI
Here’s the Truth Behind Those “Instagram Shutdown” Rumors
Instagram is getting shut down. Kind of. You don’t have to worry about it, but it does have huge consequences for third-party app developers. FYI
Here’s How to Get the Rainbow Story Ring Around Your Instagram Profile Picture
Instagram has rolled out several new features for Pride Month this year, including a rainbow-colored Story ring. Here’s how to get the rainbow ring. FYI
Adobe Flash Is Dying This Year, but You Can Still Play Your Favorite Flash Games
Adobe has announced its official end-of-life plans for Flash — it will end Flash support after Dec. 31, 2020. Here’s why Flash is going away for good. Entertainment
Remember Ben Z. From ‘The Bachelorette’? Here’s What He’s up to Now
Ben Z. appeared on Season 11 of ‘The Bachelorette’ and Season 4 of ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ but didn’t find love until he stepped out of the spotlight. Entertainment
We’re Gonna Have to Wait a While for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ (but Not 300 Years!)
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ has been in the works at Disney for a few months now, but it will still be a while before it gets a Disney Plus release date. Entertainment
Forget the 'Vogue' Challenge — Here’s How to Do the 'Essence' Challenge
Some Black creators have moved on from the ‘Vogue’ challenge and are doing the ‘Essence’ challenge instead. How are they making the covers? Gaming
Here’s How to Make a Perfect Snowman in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
Once you hit winter in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’, you’re gonna want to build a snowman. Here’s how to make the perfect snowman and get rewards. Entertainment
FYI: The "How Strong is Your Sink" TikTok Challenge Has Nothing to Do With Sinks
Some people on TikTok are asking people how supportive their sinks are, but they don’t actually care about sinks. It’s a prank! Here’s what we know. Entertainment
Why Does Country Singer Marty Stuart Always Wear a Scarf?
Country singer Marty Stuart is well-known for many things, including several musical hits — and also for always wearing a scarf around his neck. Entertainment
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Call Music City Home
Garth Brooks (along with wife Trisha Yearwood) has owned multiple homes over the years. These days, he spends most of his time in Nashville. FYI
George Floyd’s Siblings Speak up After Their Big Brother’s Death
George Floyd was the oldest of five children. His younger brother Philonise has been vocal regarding police brutality after George Floyd’s death. Entertainment
It’s Actually Impossible to Watch a "Wing Challenge" Video and Not Smile
A new challenge is taking over TikTok: The Wing Challenge. It’s technically a prank, and the videos are guaranteed to brighten your day. Entertainment
Attention: There’s an Official 'Animal Crossing' Movie
In 2006, ‘Animal Crossing: The Movie’ was released in Japan ahead of the ‘Wild World’ game. Here’s what you need to know (including how to watch it). Entertainment
Madison Beer’s Career Started When She Was Only 13 Years Old
When she was younger, Madison Beer started uploading videos of her singing to YouTube. Justin Bieber noticed one and set her off on the road to fame. Television
Sorry ‘General Hospital’ Fans — You’ll Be Stuck in Rerun Purgatory for a While
‘General Hospital’ has been airing reruns for a few weeks, and it doesn’t look like that will change soon. Why is ‘General Hospital’ showing reruns? Entertainment
Former ‘Bachelor’ Contestant AshLee Frazier Found Her Happily Ever After Off-Camera
After being dumped by Sean Lowe in Season 17 of ‘The Bachelor,’ AshLee Frazier went on to create a lifestyle blog, get married, and start a family.