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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Trump Moved the Portraits of Presidential Obama and Bush to a Hidden Stairwell
Donald Trump has moved the portraits of several of his predecessors.
Umpire Jen Pawol Delivered 91 Percent Accuracy During Her MLB Debut Behind the Plate
Jen Pawol had solid accuracy during her debut behind home plate.
Reba McEntire Was the Stepmother of Kelly Clarkson's Husband, Brandon Blackstock — Does She Have Other Children?
“Brandon’s been my son forever, it seems."
Colts Star Anthony Richardson Left a Preseason Game Early, but What's His Injury Status?
Anthony is competing against Daniel Jones for the QB position.
Gina Carano Was Fired From 'The Mandalorian' for a Series of Controversial Posts
Gina Carano's firing has now resulted in a settlement.
ChatGP-5 Really Insists That There Are Three B's in the Word Blueberry
Counting the number of B's in blueberry is harder than it seems.
ChatGPT-5 Is the Latest Upgrade to ChatGPT, but Can It Do Anything New?
GPT-5 has improvements on coding, writing, and health, in particular.
Luanne Platter Doesn't Show up on 'King of the Hill' for Understandable Reasons
Luanne Platter was not recast for the new season of 'King of the Hill,' leading some to wonder where the character was for the new season.
Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce From Brandon Blackstock Wasn’t Easy — Here’s What Led to It
"Maybe, as in love as I was, I just wasn’t ready."
You Can Now Share Your Location on Instagram, but Some Users Don't Want To
The new feature lets you know which Instagram friends your nearby.
United Airlines Grounded All of Its Flights Over a Technological Issue
United Airlines shut down many of its flights on Aug. 6 over a technical malfunction.
Chris Cuomo Fell for a Deepfake of AOC, and Then Didn't Apologize for It
Chris Cuomo didn't seem that sorry for posting the clip.
You Know Brad Pitt, But Have You Met His Younger Brother and Sister?
Just like Brad, his sister has also adopted children from Africa.
The Shocking Events That Put Robert Downey Jr. Behind Bars (More Than Once)
"I said, 'You know what? I don't think I can continue doing this.'"
Brittney Griner Has Not Been Suspended From the WNBA, Despite What You've Heard
She was ejected from a recent game.
SiriusXM Might Cancel 'The Howard Stern Show' After Two Decades on Air
"It's more likely everything to do with the political climate."
The NFL Is Banning Smelling Salts for the 2025 Season, but Why? Here's What We Know
The NFL's decision comes after an FDA advisory on the topic.
'Walking Dead' Actress Kelley Mack Has Died at Just 33 Years Old — What Was Her Cause of Death?
Mack was best known for her performance as Addy in 'The Walking Dead.'
He Might Not Have Played in the NFL, but Cooper Manning Isn't Exactly Poor
The eldest Manning brother has made plenty of money in his own right.
Hank Is Retired in the New Season of 'King of the Hill,' but What Happened to His Job?
Hank's working somewhere new when the new season starts.
One of the Owners of the Trump Burger Restaurants Might Have Their Green Card Revoked
The restaurant might also have to change its name.
Miami Weatherperson Julie Durda Is Taking Some Time Away From WPLG to Be With Her Family
Julie Durda's taking a well-earned break from her time on WLPG.
Charlamagne tha God Is a Democrat, but Not Always a Reliably Loyal Partisan
Charlamagne tha God refuses to take sides, at least some of the time.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon Have Now Been Married for More Than 20 Years
Anyone who knows anything about the WWE knows that storylines can sometimes bleed into real life.
The Department of Justice Has Filed a Misconduct Complaint Against Judge James Boasberg
Boasberg is facing misconduct allegations over comments he made about the president.
Linda Hogan Still Has a Sizable Net Worth Thanks to a Lucrative Divorce and Reality TV Exploits
Linda Hogan walked away from her marriage to Hulk Hogan with a nice chunk of change.
MrBeast's Fiancée Apparently Keeps Sharing AI-Generated Photos of Them With Kids
MrBeast shared an AI image of himself with fake kids.
Raiders Tackle Christian Wilkins Was a Shocking Cut From the Team's 2025 Roster
Christian Wilkins got cut after a tumultuous rehab stint.
A Blackstone Executive Was One of Four People Killed in the Manhattan Shooting
Wesley Lepatner was one of four people killed in a shooting in Midtown.
Why Was Charles Oakley Escorted out of Madison Square Garden in 2017?
Charles Oakley played for the Knicks for more than a decade, but he hasn't been at MSG since he was arrested there in 2017.
Astronomer Hired Gwyneth Paltrow to Serve as Their "Very Temporary" Spokesperson
Paltrow is here to answer your questions about Astronomer.
Donald Trump Has Threatened to Prosecute Beyoncé for a Made up Reason
Donald Trump has threatened to prosecute Beyoncé, but for what?
This Is Not the First Time President Trump Has Been Allegedly Caught Cheating at Golf
"Everything about it shows you exactly what kind of man this is..."
Inventor Julian Brown's Radio Silence Has Some Worried About What Happened to Him
Julian Brown hasn't posted in more than two weeks.
Nick Hogan's Son Has a Relatively Modest Net Worth In Spite Of His Famous Dad
Hulk Hogan's son works mostly as a musician today.
Wrestling Icon Ric Flair Is Cancer-Free, but Rocking Some Serious Stitches
"Hope you stay healthy Ric."
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Post-Credits Scene Sets up 'Avengers: Doomsday'
The post-credits scenes are a reminder of what's still to come.
Looking Back at Hulk Hogan's Battle With 'Gawker' Following His Death at 71
Hulk Hogan sued 'Gawker,' ultimately destroying the gossip blog.
Hulk Hogan Was Caught on Tape Saying Racist Things About His Daughter's Dating Life
Hulk Hogan's racism is a defining part of his legacy.
Steve Buscemi and His Wife Were Married for 32 Years Until Her Death in 2019
Steve Buscemi was married for more than 30 years.
Did Candace Owens's Husband Really Cheat on Her With Her Brother?
The conservative commentator has shot down rumors about her brother.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Net Worth Is Next to Nothing Following Her Conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell's net worth is hard to determine now.
Does Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Life in Florida Include Solitary Confinement?
Ghislaine Maxwell has served three of her 20-year prison sentence.
Joe Buck Is Guest Hosting 'GMA,' but Many Are Wondering Why He's on the Show
Joe Buck's Disney employment allows him to shift over to 'GMA.'
Trey Yingst's Decade as a War Correspondent Has Led Him to Suffer From PTSD
Trey Yingst knows he's got mental health issues thanks to his time as a war correspondent.
Donald Trump's Comments About Ivanka Over the Years Are Creepy, to Say the Least
Trump has said many, many skeezy things about his daughter.
Ozzy Osbourne's Political Activism Was Intermittent, but He Wasn't a Trump Fan
Ozzy Osbourne's politics were not a huge part of his life.
New Photos Confirm That Trump and Epstein Were Friends, Which We Already Knew
Trump and Epstein were friends, and now we have even more proof.
Rumors That Ozzy Osbourne Traveled to Switzerland Before His Death Are Everywhere
We have no evidence that Ozzy Osbourne traveled to Switzerland prior to his death.
Actor Jeff Daniels Has Never Been Shy About Stating His Political Opinions
Jeff Daniels has been anti-Trump for as long as he's been around.