Joseph Allen
Freelance WriterLocation: New YorkEducation: University of RochesterJoe Allen is a freelance writer covering entertainment, politics, and sports for Distractify. In his free time, he likes to hunt down Criterion discs.
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Caitlin Clark's Politics Have Always Been More Ambiguous Than Fans Would Like
Cailin Clark's politics have never been central to her identity.
Robert Irwin Said He Was "Death-Rolled" by a Crocodile During a Violent Encounter
Robert Irwin's crocodile accident speaks to his continued interactions with wildlife.
Canvas Is Under Attack Just as Schools Across the Country Start Winding Down
ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claims to have attacked the school platform Canvas, leading many to wonder why they decided to do that.
Stephen Colbert's Replacement on CBS Is Going to Change What the Time Slot Is For
Stephen has already reached to out to the host of the show that will replace his.
Kash Patel’s Bourbon Brand Is Creating New Problems for the FBI Director
"The bottles in question are part of a tradition in the FBI that started well over a decade ago..."
Kyle Rittenhouse Got a Spider Bite That Sent Him to the Hospital
While spider bites can be serious, this one doesn't appear to have changed who Kyle is in the slightest.
Marco Rubio's Four Children Are All Grown Up Now, but Mostly Out of the Limelight
Marco Rubio's four kids are all adults now.
Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered a Gruesome Injury During the Lakers Loss to the Thunder
The injury garnered some strong reactions from the Thunder bench.
A Secret Service Agent Was Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Florida
“The victim advised they immediately entered their room because she was in fear for her life."
The Alberta Separatist Movement Wants Alberta to Leave the Rest of Canada Behind
The efforts to separate from Canada have led to plans for a referendum.
Did Elizabeth Warren Sell Spirit Airlines Stock Right Before the Company Collapsed?
Warren has spoken publicly about Spirit multiple times over the years.
Rudy Giuliani Has Been Hospitalized — Here's What We Know About the Former Mayor of New York
The former New York mayor was hospitalized last year after a car accident.
Olivia Rodrigo's Latest Tour Will Cost You Unless You Get a $20 Ticket
Olivia will again offer some fans a chance at $20 tickets.
Taylor Swift Now-Deleted Countdown Clock Has Fans Speculating Wildly
The countdown clock was only live on the website for 10 minutes.
Ving Rhames Collapsed in a Restaurant, Leading Many to Worry About His Health
Ving Rhames's public collapse has some fans concerned.
David Allan Coe's Racist Songs Are a Huge Part of the Country Singer's Career
David Allan Coe's racism was a big part of his career.
Helena Bonham Carter Was Replaced by Laura Dern in 'The White Lotus' Season 4
The cast change appears to have stemmed from creative differences.
Former FBI Director James Comey Has Been Indicted, Apparently Over an Instagram Post
Comey's seashell post is the basis for claims he threatened the president.
The President Is Calling on ABC to Fire Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel (Again)
This is not the first time Kimmel has come under fire from the administration.
Jimmy Kimmel's Joke About Melania Happened Days Before the Assassination Attempt
Jimmy Kimmel's joke about the First Lady wasn't a "call to violence."
Ben Sasse's Religious Beliefs Are Central to How He's Viewing the End of His Life
For Senator Ben Sasse is dying of cancer, and he's speaking openly about religion, politics, and how faith has informed his journey.
Nate Got Beat up on His Wedding Day on 'Euphoria' in Pretty Brutal Fashion
Nate and Cassie's wedding ended in the way it was always going to.
Jamie Ding Has Earned Almost $1 Million on 'Jeopardy!,' but How Will He Spend It?
Jamie Ding's obsession with orange is part of his earnings plans.
'Michael' Omits a Key Sibling of Michael Jackson's From the Story Completely
The movie has been criticized for its rosy portrayal of the pop star.
Was Karoline Leavitt Fired? She Will Be Absent From the Press Podium Soon
“You’re doing a terrible job."
What We Know About 'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets's Cause of Death
Darrell Sheets was a part of the cast of 'Storage Wars' for 15 years.
Did Angela Lansbury Move Her Daughter to Ireland to Avoid Charles Manson?
Angela Lansbury's family did live in Malibu in the 1960s.
ICE Detained the Wife of a U.S. Soldier After an Immigration Appointment
The sergeant in question says that ICE is "out of control."
Josh Hutcherson Has Responded to the Swiftie Backlash He Faced in 2025
The actor also discussed the legacy of the 'Hunger Games' franchise.
Tim Cook Is Stepping Down at Apple, and He Isn't Offering Much Detail About Why
Tim Cook's tenure as CEO has been hugely successful for Apple.
Samuel Alito Is Planning to Stick Around on the Supreme Court for a While
Alito and Thomas are two of the Court's most reliable conservatives, but they are also now the two most senior justices on the bench.
'Days of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon Died Suddenly at 57 — What Was His Cause of Death?
Patrick Muldoon's death was quite sudden, and came as he was preparing a new project.
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead" Has Some Curious What Her Zodiac Sign Is
Olivia Rodrigo sings about her zodiac sign on her latest single.
Singer D4vd Was Arrested For the Murder of a Teen Girl Whose Body Was in HIs Trunk
D4vd was arrested for questioning, but has not yet been formally charged with a crime.
Sonia Sotomayor Is Apologizing After She Criticized One of Her Fellow Justices
Sonia Sotomayor's comments about Brett Kavanaugh were pretty mild to begin with.
Vice President JD Vance Said Pope Leo Should "Be Careful" When Discussing Theology
It's the latest chapter in a war of words between the White House and the Vatican.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump Seem to Have a Pretty Contentious Relationship
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump have had a tense, cordial relationship.
People Are Canceling Their DoorDash Accounts Over a White House Publicity Stunt
The boycott follows a collaboration between the company and the White House.
No. 1 WNBA Draft Pick Azzi Fudd's Parents Helped Her Become the Star She Is Today
Azzi Fudd's parents both played basketball growing up.
Alex Cooper and Alix Earle's Feud Is as Messy as You Might Expect It to Be
The feud dates back more than a year, but Alix Earle has yet to explain what it's about.
What Are Péter Magyar's Political Views?
Péter Magyar's politics are secondary to those of the man he was running against.
President Trump Posted an AI Image of Himself as Jesus After Attacking the Pope
The AI image also included some monuments and an American flag.
Artemis II Is Returning to Earth, but Why Did It Go to the Moon in the First Place?
The mission tested key capabilities for future deep space missions.
Melania Trump's Epstein Press Conference Left Many People Scratching Their Heads
Melania Trump's Epstein press conference definitely didn't quell the story.
The Trump Administration Threatened the Pope Over His Criticism of Trump
The Pope has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies.
Michael J. Fox Is Alive and Well, Even Though CNN Claimed He Was Dead
Michael J. Fox is alive and well, albeit a little bit confused.
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Knew Each Other for Years Before Dating
The two have known each other for years, but only started dating recently.
Mike Vrabel Is Married, Which Makes Those Dianna Russini Photos Awkward
New photos of the head coach seem to suggest that he's close with an NFL reporter.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Has Earned a Pretty Bad Reputation With the Public
Sam Altman's public reputation is not exactly at a high watermark.
Two Purported Ransom Notes About Nancy Guthrie's Body Have Been Released
The new note suggests that Nancy is already dead.