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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Who was Lisa Marie Presley married to? Lisa died on Jan. 12, 2023 from cardiac arrest, after having four ex-husbands and four children.Stream & Chill Is the St. Brice's Day Massacre a True Story? 'Vikings: Valhalla' Is Scarily Accurate
Is the St. Brice’s Day massacre based on a true story? In ‘Vikings: Valhalla,’ the series kicks off with a brutal massacre of the Vikings in England.Sports Football Legend Charles White Died Too Soon — Cause of Death Revealed
What was football player Charles White’s cause of death? The USC running back and Heisman Trophy winner died on Jan. 11, 2023. Here's what we know.Television 'Fear the Walking Dead' Is Ending, but It Isn't the Last of the Universe
Why is ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ ending? After eight seasons, ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ the long-aired ‘Walking Dead’ spin-off, is finally ending.Reality TV A New Game Show Seems to Be an Exact Replica of Wordle — Is That Even Legal?
Is ‘Lingo’ the same as Wordle? The ‘Lingo’ reboot is finally here on CBS with RuPaul as the host, and it bears some similarities to NYT’s Wordle.Celebrity Jerrod Carmichael Makes a Scientology Joke at Tom Cruise's Expense, Shocks Hollywood
Why did Tom Cruise return his Golden Globes? In the 2023 Golden Globes ceremony, host Jerrod Carmichael joked that he found Tom’s Golden Globes.Movies The Highly Anticipated 'Beau Is Afraid' Will Feature a Broadway Legend
Who voices Beau’s mom in ‘Beau Is Afraid’? Actress Patti LuPone’s voice can be heard over the daunting imagery of the upcoming film’s trailer.Stream & Chill Did Abby and Max's Feud Lead to Her Relationship With Press? 'Ginny & Georgia' Star Says ... (EXCLUSIVE)
What did Abby do in ‘Ginny & Georgia’? Does Abby's feud with Max lead to her relationship with Press in Season 2? Damian Romeo says ...Stream & Chill Ginny and Marcus [SPOILER] at the End of 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
Do Ginny and Marcus break up in ‘Ginny & Georgia’? Our endgame couple finally gets together in Season 2, but do they break up? If so, why?Stream & Chill 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2: Damian Romeo Talks Body Dysmorphia and Mental Health (EXCLUSIVE)
Why is Abby taping her legs in ‘Ginny & Georgia’? Abby’s body dysmorphia is further explored in Season 2. Actor Damian Romeo (Matt Press) weighs in.Celebrity Dolly Parton Paid Tribute to Leslie Jordan — We Look Back at Their Friendship
Dolly Parton and Leslie Jordan had a short-lived but special friendship, which ‘Call Me Kat’ paid tribute to in their Leslie Jordan memorial.Stream & Chill 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2 Ends With an Even Bigger Bang Than Its First Season (SPOILERS)
It's time for Distractify to explain the Season 2 ending of ‘Ginny & Georgia.’ It was a wild season for Ginny, Georgia, Austin, and everyone in their lives.Stream & Chill We Finally Learn About Gil's Past in 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2
Why is Austin’s dad, Gil, in jail in ‘Ginny & Georgia’? Fathers play just as big of a role as mothers in Season 2, and we finally learn about Gil.Television Stella Kidd's 'Chicago Fire' Fate Has Finally Been Decided, Once and for All
Fans are speculating that Stella Kidd will be leaving Firehouse 51 for other opportunities. So, is Miranda Rae Mayo leaving 'Chicago Fire'?Stream & Chill Season 2 of 'Ginny & Georgia' Kicks Off With "Mad" Max
Why is Max mad at Ginny in ‘Ginny & Georgia’? As Season 2 kicks off, Max holds a grudge against Ginny, as well as against Abby, but why?Stream & Chill 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 1 Was a Wild Ride — Here's a Recap!
What happened in ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 1? Here's a quick recap to refresh your memory in time for Season 2's release.Reality TV 'Bering Sea Gold' Captain Brad Kelly Was Arrested — Not Overly Surprising
Why was ‘Bering Sea Gold’ star Brad Kelly arrested? The Discovery Channel reality series is back, but Brad has been arrested. We have the details.News 'PBS NewsHour' Looks Different Without Judy Woodruff, but Don't Worry — She'll Return
Why did Judy Woodruff leave ‘PBS NewsHour’? The longtime anchor decided to switch up her career with her children's support amid retirement rumors.Stream & Chill The Unequivocal List of the 9 Best Netflix Series in 2022
2022 brought some of the best Netflix original series we’ve ever seen, so we compiled the nine best new series on the popular streamer.Movies The "Half-Blood Prince" Reveals His Motivations by the End of 'Harry Potter'
Why is Snape the “half-blood prince”? Our annual ‘Harry Potter’ holiday marathon inspires questions about Severus Snape’s chosen moniker.Movies The Biggest Will They, Won't They of All Time May Have Already Coupled Up
Are Poppy and Branch dating in ‘Trolls’? Of all the celebrity relationships we’re most concerned with, Poppy and Branch are at the top of the list.Influencers Buccal Fat Removal Is Dividing TikTok Into Pro- and Anti-Cheeks — Plastic Surgeon Weighs In (EXCLUSIVE)
What is the buccal fat trend on TikTok? Buccal fat — or the removal of it — is coming in hot at the end of 2022. What exactly is buccal fat?Television Obie's Girlfriend in 'Gossip Girl' Has the Darkest Secret Imaginable
Who is Obie’s girlfriend in ‘Gossip Girl’? Obie dates Grace in HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot, but she comes with some heavy baggage.Human Interest 'Mean Girls' Broadway Performer Stephanie Bissonnette Has Died at Just 32 Years Old
What was Stephanie Bissonnette’s cause of death? The 32-year-old Broadway dancer and choreographer tragically died on Dec. 18.FYI 8 Hanukkah Memes to Keep You Laughing Throughout the Holidays
Are there funny Hanukkah memes? The holiday season often brings presents, traditions, and of course one funny meme for every night of Hanukkah.Life Goals 13 Chilling Gifts for the True Crime Fan in Your Life
What are the best gifts for fans of true crime? It’s a gorey, macabre genre that just happened to attract millions of fans. So we made a gift guide.Movies 12 Christmas Movies That People Don't Think of as Christmas Movies
12 controversial Christmas movies to watch for the 12 days of Christmas — these movies may not seem like Christmas movies, but they are!Gaming We Have Today's Wordle Answer ... Every Single Day!
What is the Wordle answer for today? The daily ‘New York Times’ game has taken the world by storm, so here’s the answer for today, Dec. 19, 2022.Reality TV Everything We Know About the Cast of 'Love After Lockup' Season 4
After several successful seasons, ‘Love After Lockup’ Season 4 is here with an all-new cast. So who’s in it and when does it premiere?Reality TV Mike Gabler Reveals What's Next After Winning 'Survivor' Season 43 (EXCLUSIVE)
Mike Gabler has been crowned the ‘Survivor 43’ winner, much to the surprise of many fans and fellow castmates. He tells Distractify how it all went down.Reality TV Mike Gabler Says His Job Helped Him Take the Crown in 'Survivor 43' (EXCLUSIVE)
Mike Gabler is now the Sole Survivor in Season 43 of 'Survivor.' Gabler discussed his job as a heart valve specialist with 'Distractify.'Entertainment Rapper Pete Rock Reveals Grand Daddy I.U.'s Cause of Death
What was rapper Grand Daddy I.U.’s cause of death? The veteran hip-hop artist passed away suddenly at just 54 years old. We unveil his cause of death.Stream & Chill Rumors Are Swirling That Nicolas Cage Could Be in the 'National Treasure' Series
Is Nicolas Cage in ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’? The new Disney Plus series reboots the ‘National Treasure’ franchise with Justin Bartha.Television 'The Voice' Star Bodie Is Actually a Dedicated Husband and Father
Who is ‘The Voice’ star Bodie’s wife? Bodie has taken the world by storm with his performances, but his wife and kids are his first priority.Stream & Chill We Have the Reasons Behind Jake Gyllenhaal's Choices in 2013's 'Prisoners'
Why does Jake Gyllenhaal’s eye twitch in ‘Prisoners’? The 2013 film is now streaming on Netflix, with Jake leading the search for a kidnapper.Stream & Chill Tanya's Fate in 'The White Lotus' Season 2 Finale Leaves Fans Speechless
What happens to Tayna in 'The White Lotus'? Everyone wants to know if Jennifer Coolidge's iconic character dies in Season 2 of the HBO series.Stream & Chill There's Comedy Royalty in Season 2 of 'Sex Lives of College Girls'
Charlie Hall, Julia Louis Dreyfus’ son, is in ‘Sex Lives of College Girls.’ He joins the HBO Max cast as Andrew, one of Whitney’s love interests.Stream & Chill Season 1 of 'Wednesday' Ended With a Wild Cliffhanger
We recap Season 1 of ‘Wednesday,’ starring Jenna Ortega, ahead of a potential second season of the popular Netflix series. Here's what happened.Sports Micah Parsons Accused of Insensitive Tweets And "Full-on Punching" NFL Player
Micah Parsons faced accusations of sexual harassment during his college football career, and his behavior has gotten worse since joining the NFL.Stream & Chill We All Have a Crush on the Newest 'Sex Lives of College Girls' Character
Who is Tatum in ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’? In the addictive HBO series, Gracie Dzienny portrays Leighton’s love interest, Tatum.Television Chief O'Neal's 'Chicago P.D.' Storyline Succumbs to a Shocking Fate
What happened to Chief O’Neal on ‘Chicago P.D.’? The new chief of the Intelligence Unit’s story comes to a close in the Season 10 mid-season finale.Television Reginald's Vampire Future Hangs in the Balance in More Ways Than One
Will there be a Season 2 of ‘Reginald the Vampire’? The SYFY series is finishing up its first season, and we need to know if the story continues.Reality TV Emily Riedel Gets a New Shipmate on 'Bering Sea Gold,' and We Already Know Her
Is Jane Kilcher on ‘Bering Sea Gold’? The ‘Alaska: The Last Frontier’ star from Alaska’s famous Kilcher clan may make an appearance on another show.Celebrity Rumors Are Swirling About the Latest James Bond Pick... and They Could Be True
Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson going to be the next James Bond? There are some wild rumors that the ‘Bullet Train’ star has the iconic role in the bag.Television 'The Winchesters' Is Taking a Break, but It Will Be Back Soon Enough
When does ‘The Winchesters’ return? After ‘The Winchesters’ mid-season finale, fans are eagerly awaiting the spin-off series’ return.Celebrity Relationships Kirstie Alley's Love Life Was Fraught With Challenges and Rife With Passion
Who was Kirstie Alley’s husband? Kirstie tragically passed away on Dec. 5, 2022. In the past, she had been married to Bob Alley and Parker Stevenson.Stream & Chill A New Love Interest in 'Firefly Lane' Leaves Us Eager for the Next Installment
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All the ‘White Lotus’ Season 2 finale predictions and fan theories circulating the internet are driving us wild! Here’s a roundup of some of the best.Celebrity Beloved 'Twin Peaks' Star Al Strobel Has Passed Away at 83
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Who is the villain in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3’? The trailer reveals that High Evolutionary could be the MCU’s newest big bad.