Allison DeGrushe
Staff WriterLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesEducation: Monmouth UniversityAllison is an NYC-based journalist with over three years of experience covering all-things pop culture and entertainment. Since graduating from Monmouth University with a BA in English, she's been living the dream as a Staff Writer at Distractify. Although she reports on various subjects, she enjoys covering film, TV, music, and sports. When she's not working, you can find Allison at the movies.
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After the death of LHW leader Amy Carlson made headlines in 2021, fellow members of the cult split up. Where are these individuals today?Stream & Chill Former 'Squid Game: The Challenge' Players Claim the Competition Was Rigged
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If a 'Squid Game: The Challenge' player steps on a weak tile in the Glass Bridge game, a stunt double replaces them when they fall through the panel.Reality TV 'Squid Game: The Challenge' Followed a Pretty Fast-Paced Filming Schedule
For those interested, 'Squid Game: The Challenge' was filmed over the course of 16 days across two studios in the heart of the United Kingdom.Reality TV Ashley Tolbert Has a Successful Career Outside of 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
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In a viral video, a woman revealed that the opposing football team asked her for her son's birth certificate because they thought he might be too old.Sports CM Punk's Surprise Return to the WWE Received Plenty of Heat
CM Punk is officially back in the WWE, but some fans and fellow wrestlers aren't too thrilled — and it's all because of Punk's bad attitude.Trending Target Shopper Exposes the Store's Disappointing Black Friday Deals
In a now-viral video, a Target shopper revealed that the retail store's "Black Friday Deals" are a total scam. Read on for more details.Books Lucy Gray Baird's Fate in 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Remains a Mystery (SPOILERS)
'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' leaves protagonist Lucy Gray Baird's fate quite ambiguous, so it's unclear what happens to her.Stream & Chill 'Squid Game: The Challenge' Reportedly Has the Largest Cast in Reality TV History
'Squid Game: The Challenge' cast consists of a whopping 456 players. Take a look below to see some of the standouts from the show!Reality TV Theresa Nist Makes It Pretty Far on 'The Golden Bachelor' (SPOILERS)
'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Theresa Nist is a certified frontrunner, and viewers will be thrilled to know she gets pretty far on the show.Sports The Tradition Lives On! Catch the Lions Taking the Football Field on Thanksgiving
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In an absurd video, a woman revealed that a Starbucks barista yelled at her for ordering a "skinny" drink and told her she can't order it anymore.Trending Woman Speaks Out About Doctors Blaming Her "Debilitating" Exhaustion on Her Weight
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Despite telling a fictional story, 'May December' is loosely inspired by the real-life case of Mary Kay Letourneau. Read on for more details.Sports Understanding the Power Behind The "Reboot" Policy on PrizePicks
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A woman revealed that the only thing her November baby wants for his birthday this year is for his family to pause their early Christmas celebrations.Movies 'The Santa Clause' Sneakily Featured Hidden Elves for the Eagle-Eyed Fans
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