Chris Barilla
Associate Editor, MusicLocation: Nashville, Tenn and New York, NYEducation: Ramapo College of New JerseyA graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, Chris Barilla has worked as a journalist for over 10 years across a variety of topics including trending entertainment, political news, fashion, and automotive engineering. He regularly covers the latest happenings in the music world.
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'How I Met Your Father' star Hilary Duff is a mom of three. She shares details about her two daughters Banks and Mae and her goals for them.Stream & Chill Who Does Billie End Up With in 'Sex/Life'? She May Have Found Her Happily Ever After (SPOILERS)
Who does Billie end up with in 'Sex/Life'? The Netflix series has captivated viewers for some pretty risqué reasons, and they need to know.Television Could Michael Weatherly Return to 'NCIS'? Rumors Are Afoot
It has been quite a white since Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) was on 'NCIS,' but he could return due to a recent career change.Human Interest Unpacking the Fate of Former Police Officer and Convicted Murderer Steven Arthur Rios
Where is Steven Arthur Rios now? Details on the whereabouts of the man who was convicted of killing University of Missouri junior Jesse Valencia.Music Shakira and Karol G Decided to Take Aim at Their Exes On "TQG"
What is the meaning of "TQG"? Karol G and Shakira just delivered this rousing new track and fans are already picking it apart.Human Interest Is Alex Murdaugh in Jail or out on Bond? Here's What to Know
Is Alex Murdaugh in jail or out on bond? Details on the murder trial of the individual who is accused of killing his wife and son.Human Interest TikTok Star Caden McGuire Was Involved in a Pretty Scary Accident, What Happened?
What happened to Caden McGuire? The TikTok star was recently injured and fans are worried about his health. Learn more about the situation.Music Gorillaz Deliver Quirky Cultural Criticisms on "Cracker Island"
What is the meaning of the song "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz? It serves as the title track off of the album of the same name.Music Gracie Abrams Romanticizes the Idea of a Fleeting Lover With "Amelie"
What is the meaning of "Amelie" by Gracie Abrams? Unpacking the new offering from the rising musical sensation.Stream & Chill Damon Albarn Says the Gorillaz Movie "Will Never Happen"
Why was the Gorillaz movie canceled by Netflix? Details on the fate of the music group's feature film on the streaming platform.Stream & Chill Everything That We Know About Where 'Die Hart: The Movie' Was Filmed
What were the filming locations used to bring 'Die Hart: The Movie' to life? Here's what we know about Kevin Hart's project and the filming process.Music Lizzy McAlpine's Emotional Song "Ceilings" Finds Beauty in Life's Little Things
What is the meaning of "Ceilings" by Lizzy McAlpine? We'll unpack the message that the singer conveyed through the track. Fans can't get enough.Reality TV Da Brat Is Pregnant! See What She Said About Becoming a Mother at 48
Is Da Brat pregnant? She and her wife Jesseca "Judy" Harris-Dupart have been together for years, but are the two expecting? Learn more here.Music Cody Johnson Hopes to Deliver a "Very Upbeat, Very Fast-Paced" Performance at the 2023 American Rodeo (EXCLUSIVE)
Country music superstar Cody Johnson chatted with 'Distractify' about the 2023 American Rodeo, "'Til You Can't," and staying true to his roots.Music Unpacking Why Some People Seem to Hate Musician Sam Smith
Why do people seem to hate Sam Smith? Their career has been on an upward swing recently, but it hasn't come without controversy.Music Boosie Badazz Won't Work With T.I. Anymore After Labeling Him a "Rat"
What's the deal with the beef between Boosie Badazz and T.I.? The two were set to work together, but that arrangement has now dissolved.Music Pink's New Song "When I Get There" Is an Emotional Tribute to Her Late Father
How did Pink's dad die? Let's unpack what we know about the hit singer's relationship with her father and the details of his death.FYI Breaking Down the Three Colors Most Commonly Associated With Mardi Gras
What do the colors of Mardi Gras actually mean? Unpacking the traditions that the holiday has carried through generations.Music A Flock of Seagulls Released Their Debut Album 40 Years Ago — Where Are the Members Now?
Where is A Flock of Seagulls now, 40 years after their first album debuted? Details on what the band members are up to today.Human Interest Convicted Murderer David Hoshaw Is Being Spotlighted in a New '20/20' Episode
Where is David Hoshaw now? Details on what went down with the convicted killer who is now being spotlighted on ABC's '20/20.'Music Wynonna Judd Wants Fans to Know That She's Okay After Her Recent Health Scare
What do we know about Wynonna Judd's current health? Here's an update on how the singer is currently faring.Sports Jamaican Basketball Star and WNBA Champion Simone Edwards Died at Just 49 Years Old
What was Simone Edwards' cause of death? Unpacking what we know about the passing of the Jamaican-American basketball player.Music Pink and Chris Stapleton Have Teamed Up Again to Deliver "Just Say I'm Sorry"
Pink and Chris Stapleton's musical relationship has birthed multiple collaborations, including their most recent song, "Just Say I'm Sorry."Celebrity Relationships Pink and Her Husband, Carey Hart, Are the Proud Parents of Two Children
Who is Pink's husband? What about her kids? Unpacking the known facts about the singer's life outside of the spotlight.Movies Wait, Does 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' Have an After-Credits Scene?
Does 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' have an after-credits scene? Here's what to know about the horror film's credits.Reality TV Nikki Bella Has Confirmed Details Surrounding Her Wedding to Artem Chigvintsev
Where did Nikki Bella get married? Learn all of the details surrounding the wrestler and media personality's wedding to Artem Chigvintsev.Reality TV The Worst 'Masked Singer' Contestants Have All Faced Past Controversies
There have been some bad 'Masked Singer' contestants over the years, but here are some of the worst to ever take the stage. We've got all the details.Music You May Know the Wu-Tang Clan's Music, but Do You Know the Members' Real Names?
What are the real names of the members of the Wu-Tang Clan? The infamous rappers have great monikers both on and off of the stage.Music Bachata Singer Romeo Santos Is a Proud Father of Four Children
Who are Romeo Santos' children? The bachata singer is famous for his work with the group Aventura, but what do we know about his family?Entertainment Lola Young Seems to Have a Hit on Her Hands With the TikTok-Viral Song "Don't Hate Me"
The latest TikTok-viral song "Don't Hate Me" featuring the lyrics "You said that I'm really f--king boring" took viewers on the app by storm.Entertainment Ryan Sickler Has Been Faced With a Series of Serious Medical Procedures
What happened to Ryan Sickler? The comedian and host of 'The HoneyDew Podcast' has legions of fans, and some are worried about his condition.Music Viral Footage Shows Ray J and Raz-B Getting Into an Altercation, but What Happened?
Why do Ray J and Raz-B have beef? The two stars were involved in an altercation, and fans are wondering what went down between them.Music "Blood and Butter" Is Caroline Polachek's Statement About Emotionally Spiraling Upward
Meaning of Caroline Polachek's "Blood and Butter"" The new album is already impressing fans, and "Blood and Butter" is a unique standout.Politics Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Is Running for President — Meet Her Family
Nikki Haley's family and cultural ties have played a large role in her career. Here's an analysis into how all of those elements actually connect.Food You Won't Believe How Long Heart-Shaped Conversation Candies Have Been Around
The history of conversation heart candies extends back quite some time and has become a cornerstone of yearly Valentine's Day celebrations.Human Interest From Marzipan Figurines to Wooden Spoons: How 7 Countries Celebrate Their Own Version of Valentine's Day
How is Valentine's Day celebrated around the world? The famed day of love takes on many different forms depending where you are around the globe.Music Caroline Polachek Is in a Relationship With Her Creative Collaborator Matt Copson
Who is Caroline Polachek dating? Here's what we know about the singer's romantic life outside of the spotlight.Music 'The Voice' Fans Might Remember This Moment Featuring Chris Stapleton
Was Chris Stapleton on 'The Voice'? Here's the country music superstar's relationship with the hit reality singing competition, explained.Human Interest Long-Distance Valentine's Day Planning Can Be Hard, but Here's How to Make It Work
Looking for long-distance relationship Valentine's Day ideas? Look no further as we have a list of some great ones for you and your lover to enjoy.Music There Have Been Some Pretty Bad Super Bowl Halftime Shows in the Past
What are the worst Super Bowl Halftime Shows ever? There have been plenty, but which have been particularly bad? Keep reading to find out.Music Paramore's Lineup Has Shifted a Bit Over the Years
Who are the current members of the band Paramore? Here's what we know about the group's lineup and its evolution over time. The members have changed.Music Unpacking Paramore's Affiliation With Christianity Over the Years
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Who is the Bella Twins' stepdad? The former WWE professional wrestling tag team were fan-favorites, but what do we know about their personal life?Music "Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head" Creator Burt Bacharach Died at 94 Years Old
What was Burt Bacharach's cause of death? The legendary songwriter was responsible for some timeless hits, but how did he die? Here's what we know.Music Legendary Singer Patti LaBelle Is the Proud Mother of Five Children
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Who is Mark Rogers on 'Moonshiners'? He has already developed quite a following of fans interested in his life outside of his alcohol production.Celebrity Relationships Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is a Father of Five, but Is He Married?
Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar married? The professional basketball legend is a famous figure on the court, but what do we know about his personal life?