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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Mr. Beast's tribute to Tyler Wall has viewers asking questions.
Is Cillian Murphy in 28 Years Later? Fans Thought They Spotted Him in the Sequel
Cillian Murphy's character, Jack, played a pivotal role in '28 Days Later'
Sam Champion Is Back on 'Good Morning America,' but Why Did He Return to the Show?
Sam Champion is back on 'GMA' yet again.
U.S. Military Troops Are Being Served Steak and Lobster, but What Does That Mean?
Troops eating steak and lobster doesn't have to mean anything.
Rumors Are Swirling that DoorDash Is Sending Information to ICE Agents
The rumor has been swirling online but is false.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Was Taken to the Hospital After an Allergic Reaction
Kristi Noem's in the hospital following an allergic reaction.
The Phillies Benched Nick Castellanos After He Made an "Inappropriate Comment"
Nick Castellanos got benched for inappropriate comments to his manager.
Months Before Her Death, Anne Burrell Left Food Network's 'Worst Cooks in America'
The Food Network star left the show before its fifth season.
Ted Cruz Was Surprised to Be Challenged During His Interview With Tucker Carlson
The conflict appears to be over the war between Israel and Iran.
Shohei Ohtani Has Returned to the Pitchers' Mound, but Why Did He Stop?
Shohei Ohtani has been recovering from surgery.
At Home Apparently Filed for Bankruptcy Over Tariffs and Persistent Inflation
The store cited tariffs as one of the reasons for its bankruptcy.
Eric Trump Says the Trump Mobile Phones Will Be Made in America ... Eventually
Trump phones are not currently being made in the U.S.
Two Different People Survived Plane Crashes by Sitting in 11A, but Does That Matter?
The seat is not inherently safer than any other.
President Trump Decided to Leave the G7 Summit Early to Focus on Israel and Iran
The crisis in the Middle East is pulling Trump away from the summit.
Nezza Sang the National Anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers Game After She Was Told Not to
Nezza's decision to sing the anthem in Spanish was apparently controversial.
John Hoffman and His Wife Yvette Were Shot as They Protected Their Daughter
John Hoffman's daughter was present when he was shot.
Mike Lee Is Spreading False Conspiracy Theories About Melissa Hortman's Death
Mike Lee's comments about Melissa Hortman have been widely criticized.
Mario Lopez Was Served in a Viral TikTok, but What Is He Being Sued For?
The celebrity is being sued for an old Instagram post.
Donald Trump's Military Parade Might Have Even Bored the President to Sleep
The parade was not the triumph the president had hoped for.
Christian Slater Has Been Married Twice During His Decades of Stardom
The actor has been married twice over the course of his career.
As Trump Protests Continue, We've Got You Covered With Plenty of Sign Ideas
These sign ideas will give you something clever to show off.
Streamer Sin City Manny Is Accused of Murdering a Couple in Las Vegas
Sin City Manny is accused of killing two people.
Patrick Reed Is One of the Most Controversial Men in Golf and Has Been for Years
Patrick Reed has long been one of the most hated men in golf.
Alex Padilla Definitely Identified Himself, Despite What Kristi Noem Is Claiming
The senator made it clear who he was.
"Read the Red Words" Is a New Slogan for Liberal Christians Who Oppose Trump
The read the red words campaign is all about the Bible.
Filtered Messages Don't Make it to Your TikTok DMs, but There Are Ways to Find Them
Filtered messages are a way to protect yourself.
Donald Trump Was Booed While Attending 'Les Miserables' at the Kennedy Center
He was treated to a mix of applause and boos.
Brian Wilson Struggled With a Number of Health Issues Over the Course of His Life
The singer suffered from mental health issues for much of his life.
Ananda Lewis Was Married to Will Smith's Brother Prior to Her Death at 52
Ananda Lewis was married to Will Smith's husband.
Christina Grimmie's Murder Remains a Tragedy Nine Years After Her Death
The singer was killed in Florida in 2016.
Stephanie White Missed an Indiana Fever Game to Deal With a Personal Matter
The coach was dealing with a personal emergency.
Aaron Rodgers's Net Worth Reflects His Staggering Success on the Football Field
The quarterback's net worth is as impressive as you might expect.
An In Memoriam Card on 'Beyond Skinwalker Ranch' Paid Tribute to Chris, but Who Is She?
The in memoriam was for someone who had appeared on the show.
Joe Scarborough Has Been Absent from 'Morning Joe' Recently, but Where Is He?
The TV host is still following the news closely.
MLB Players Across the League Are Wearing Number 4 to Honor a Legend of the Game
The gesture is a tribute to a legendary player.
187 Is California Police Code for One of the Most Serious Criminal Offenses
187 is one of the most commonly known police codes.
Apple Skipped a Lot of Numbers to Launch iOS 26, but How Did We Get Here?
Apple is skipping ahead several updates to unify its devices.
Following News of His Death, Many Want to Know If Sly Stone Was Ever Married
The singer was only married once, and for just two years.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Was Detained by ICE in Las Vegas for an Immigration Violation
The influencer was allowed to self deport from the U.S.
Waymo Cars Are Being Vandalized as Part of Broader Protests in Los Angeles
The Waymo cars are just one small part of the broader protests.
'Good Morning America' Left Times Square to Join the Rest of ABC News
'GMA' is moving into ABC's general news building.
Greta Thunberg's Income Comes From a Couple of Different Sources
Great Thunberg's finances are not her chief priority.
Terry Moran Was Suspended From ABC News After Tweeting About Stephen Miller
Terry Moran was suspended by his network for a tweet about the president.
Charleston Radio Host TJ Phillips Has Died, Leaving Many Wondering What Happened
TJ Phillips was a part of Charleston radio listeners for life.
'Ginny & Georgia' Has Plenty of Plot to Resolve if It Comes Back for Season 4
The Netflix series should be back for at least one more game.
The Dragon Spacecraft Is a Crucial Vehicle for Getting Astronauts to Space
The Dragon Spacecraft is crucial for current NASA flights.
Marvel Has Introduced a New Black Panther in the Comics, With a Major Twist
The white Black Panther was just introduced in 2025.
We've Compiled the Best Memes to Come out of the Elon Musk Donald Trump Feud
The memes were flowing in the wake of a major social media feud.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Feud Has Them Going for One Another's Heads
Elon Musk appears to want JD Vance to be president.
TV Host Josh Gates Might Have Appeared in an Episode of 'Friends' as an Extra
The host doesn't have the credit on his IMDb page.