Jamie Lerner
Staff WriterLocation: Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainEducation: New York UniversityJamie Lerner is a writer and comedian who performs stand-up and musical comedy all over the world. She will talk your ear off about all things 'Survivor,' reality dating shows, Marvel, prestige television, and of course, comedy.
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This Man Proves You Can Find Anyone Using Geolocation — and It's a Scary Lesson for All of Us
A man shows how he can use geolocation to find anyone as a lesson to be careful what you post on the internet. But in doing so, he teaches his skills.
Fans and Experts Are Disputing Fitness Influencer Jo Lindner's Actual Cause of Death
What was Jo Lindner’s cause of death? The German bodybuilding star known as “Joesthetics” died at 30 years old. How did the fitness influencer die?
Former NFL Player Ryan Mallett Died at 35 Years Old — Here's What Happened
What was Ryan Mallett’s cause of death? The former NFL player passed away suddenly at 35 years old on June 27, 2023, in Destin, Fla.
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka Shares She Learned English "By Watching 'Scooby-Doo'" (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka spoke exclusively with 'Distractify' about her family, her career, and her record-breaking HBO comedy special.
Young Actor Wes Williams Is Turning Heads in 'And Just Like That'
Who is actor Wes Williams in ‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 3? He plays Milo H, a controversially “hot” teenage character in the Max series.
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Follows Only One Person and Their Identity Is Shocking (EXCLUSIVE)
Why does rapper Lil Uzi Vert follow Ken Jeong on Instagram? Lil Uzi follows Ken and no one else, but what’s the deal with their Leslie Chow alter ego?
Fall Out Boy's Updated "We Didn't Start the Fire" Has Spawned the Best Memes
Fall Out Boy released their own version of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” FOB’s rendition of the classic song spawned its share of memes.
Ken Jeong Says Working on 'The Afterparty' Was "An Embarrassment of Riches" (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV Plus’s ‘The Afterparty’ is coming back with an almost entirely new cast for Season 2, including comedian and actor Ken Jeong.
'Secret Invasion' Explains Why Fury Doesn't Call the Avengers for Help
Which Avengers are in 'Secret Invasion' on Disney Plus? From spies to superheroes, the high-stakes thriller will have returning characters.
Ken Jeong and Joel McHale Have Been Roasting Each Other — Is It Love or Hate? (EXCLUSIVE)
Ken Jeong joked about the ins and outs of his friendship with Joel McHale, his ‘Community’ co-star, podcasting partner, and worst nemesis.
'Gotham Knights' Dedicated Its Finale to Chris Dodge-Copeland
What happened to Chris Dodge-Copeland? The series finale of ‘Gotham Knights’ was dedicated to the late location manager, but who was he?
'The Bachelorette' Suitor Spencer Storbeck Won the Competition for Most Memes of Night One
Spencer Storbeck turned heads during his entrance on Charity’s season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ The single dad spawned some harsh reactions and memes.
Former Child Star Adam Rich Died at 54 Years Old — What Was His Cause of Death?
What was Adam Rich’s cause of death? The former child star died at 54 years old. How did he die and was he married? We have the details.
Unlike the OG, the New York Zodiac Killer Was Caught ... and He Had a Controversial Love Affair
Where is the New York Zodiac Killer now? Netflix's 'Catching Killers' looks at Heriberto "Eddie" Seda, aka the New York Zodiac Killer.
'Apocalypse Now' Actor Frederic Forrest Passes Away from a Long Illness
What was Frederic Forrest’s cause of death? The Oscar-nominated actor passed away at 86 years old, but how did he die? Read on to find out.
Woman Gets in Trouble With Her Boss for Checking Her Phone During Her Lunch Break
A woman got in trouble for checking her phone during her lunch break at her first corporate job, and commenters are rightfully angry.
It's Official! We're Living in the Multiverse — There Are Multiple Versions of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
Fans have noticed that there are multiple versions of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ so what are the differences between the various versions?
A Look at the Five Crew Members Who Were on the OceanGate Titan
Who was on the OceanGate submersible? On June 19, 2023, the Titan, which goes to the Titanic’s wreckage, disappeared. They were later confirmed dead.
Lost Billionaire Hamish Hardings's Stepson Brian Szasz Is Making Headlines for All the Wrong Reasons
Did Brian Szasz go to prison? Hamish Harding is missing on the OceanGate submersible; his stepson Szasz made headlines with Blink-182 and Cardi B.
Bride Accidentally Ordered an Inappropriate Cake Topper and Showed It to Her Dad
A bride accidentally orders an inappropriate cake topper, spawning commenters to share other hilarious and inappropriate missteps. Enjoy!
A New "Queen" Is Joining the Ranks of the MCU in 'Secret Invasion'
Who is Sonya Falsworth in ‘Secret Invasion’? Olivia Colman portrays the MCU’s newest character opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the Disney Plus series.
OceanGate CEO and Founder Is Aboard the Missing Titan in an Ironic Twist of Fate
What is OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush’s net worth? The founder and CEO is on the missing Titan along with four other wealthy passengers.
"Sweet" Dee Reynolds Was Originally Played by Rob McElhenney's Ex-Girlfriend
Why did Jordan Reid leave ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’? She was the original Dee Reynolds before Kaitlin Olson took over the role.
Betty White and Bea Arthur's Legacies Are Marred by Rumors of a Feud—How True Are the Rumors?
‘Golden Girls’ Betty White and Bea Arthur famously had a feud for many years that has since become part of their legacy. So we explain what happened.
Dr. Sally Smith Ripped Maya Kowalski Away from Parents — She Wasn't the Only One
Where is Dr. Sally Smith now? The family doctor who changed the Kowalski family’s lives forever is an essential part of Netflix’s ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Rapper Big Pokey Passed Away at Just 45 Years Old, Much to the Surprise of Friends and Fans
What was rapper Big Pokey’s cause of death? The 45-year-old Houston-based rapper died suddenly on June 17, 2023. How did the hip-hop artist die?
Pia Meets a Devastating and Ambiguous Fate in the "Loch Henry" Episode of 'Black Mirror'
What happened to Pia in Episode 2 of ‘Black Mirror’? In “Loch Henry,” Season 6’s second episode, Pia meets a devastating, yet ambiguous, fate.
A 26-Year-Old Cyclist Tragically Died During the Tour de Suisse — What Happened?
What was Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder’s cause of death? He died suddenly on June 16, 2023, at just 26 years old during the Tour de Suisse. How did he die?
The Leader of a Kenyan Doomsday Cult Has Caused a Mass Murder-Suicide of Potentially 1,000 Deaths
Where is Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie now? Authorities continue to recover bodies from the Good News International Church.
[SPOILER] Makes a Shocking Cameo in 'The Flash' That Could Change the Fabric of the DCEU
Is George Clooney in ‘The Flash’ movie? An unexpected cameo at the end of the new DCEU film leaves fans bewildered. Who is the new Batman?
'Southern Charm' Star Taylor Ann Green's Brother, Worth, Passed Away at 36 Years Old
What was Taylor Ann Green’s brother’s cause of death? The ‘Southern Charm’ star’s brother, Richard “Worth” Worthington Green died at 36 years old.
Charlie Brooker on Streamberry: "We Would Be Sued by Netflix"
Is Streamberry a real streaming platform in ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6? In various ‘Black Mirror’ episodes, we see a platform called Streamberry.
Cormac McCarthy's Life Was Riddled with Controversial Love Affairs
Was author Cormac McCarthy married before he passed away in June 2023? ‘The Road’ author had several ex-wives and children—who survives him?
25 Years Later, 'The Full Monty' Cast Is Back and Ready to Bare It All
Where is ‘The Full Monty’ original cast now? Hulu’s revival ‘The Full Monty’ series takes inspiration from the original 1997 film.
Is A.J. Cook Leaving 'Criminal Minds'? It Wouldn't Be the First Time
Is A.J. Cook leaving 'Criminal Minds'? Fans worry the actor, who has been on the show since the beginning, could be leaving. Here's what we know.
Olympian Tori Bowie Tragically Passed Away at Just 32 Years Old
What was Olympic medalist Tori Bowie’s cause of death? The 32-year-old was found dead in her home on May 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.
Amy Schumer Transforms Her Beef with Khloé Kardashian into Friendship in Her Netflix Special
Amy Schumer and Khloé Kardashian have a long history of friendship, beef, and everything in between, which Amy showcases in her new Netflix special.
Home Depot Employee Receives Candy for 20-Year Work Anniversary, Sparks Debate on Compensation
A Home Depot employee gets candy as his 20-year anniversary gift. Now, people are debating about employee compensation at Home Depot.
The Internet Is Howling Over the Irony of Lea Michele Witnessing Alex Newell's Tony Win
The internet’s obsession with the beef between Alex Newell and Lea Michele has reignited thanks to the 2023 Tony Awards. What happened?
Anti-Vaxxers Are Trying to Claim 'Breaking Bad' Actor Michael Batayeh's Death Was Vaccine-Related
‘Breaking Bad’ actor Michael Batayeh died at just 52 years old. Fans think he died because of COVID-19 vaccine side effects. What was his cause of death?
A Call Center Worker Shares Videos of Calls With Irrationally Angry Customers
A call center worker shared ridiculous behind-the-scenes calls of customers expecting the absolute *most* and she definitely delivered.
'Never Have I Ever' Bad Boy Ethan Is Making All of Us Ga-Ga — What Happened to Him? (EXCLUSIVE)
Does Ethan come back in ‘Never Have I Ever’? Season 4 of the Netflix series introduces us to Michael Cimino’s bad boy Ethan, but does he ever return?
The Season 2 Cast of 'Human Resources' Is Full of Emmy and Oscar Nominees (and Winners!)
‘Human Resources’ is back for Season 2 with many new voices in its cast. The new cast of characters is still goofy, sexy, and shocking.
Waitress "Rage Quits" Her Job After Tip Theft and Uncovers a Conspiracy
A waitress "rage quit" her job after she learned that her boss was stealing her and other employees’ tips. She then uncovered a conspiracy.
Fabiola and Addison's 'Never Have I Ever' Relationship Takes a Backseat in Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)
Where is Fabiola and Addison’s relationship in ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4? We spoke exclusively with Lee Rodriguez about her character.
Melissa Rivers on Her Mother, Joan Rivers: "She Was an Accidental Feminist" (EXCLUSIVE)
Joan Rivers’ daughter, Melissa Rivers, celebrates Joan’s 90th birthday by sharing anecdotes and memories of her mother’s life and legacy.
Mac's Uncle Donald McDonald Looks Eerily Familiar — He's Closer to Mac Than We Realized
Who is Donald McDonald in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’? Mac’s Uncle Donald makes his first appearance in Season 16 of ‘Always Sunny.’
Devi Ends up with [SPOILER] at the End of 'Never Have I Ever' (EXCLUSIVE)
Who does Devi end up with in ‘Never Have I Ever’? Season 4 of Netflix’s teen rom-com series is finally here, and so is Devi’s series finale.
A New Love Interest Shakes Things up in Season 4 of 'Never Have I Ever'
Who is Margot in ‘Never Have I Ever’? She comes back in Season 4 in a big way that affects Devi, Ben, and even Devi’s mom. So who is she?
Comedian Matt Rife on His Family Life: "'My Dad's Dead' Gets Me More P----"
Who are Matt Rife’s parents and siblings? The internationally renowned comedian’s family life greatly impacted the jokes he tells.