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On July 21, 2023, news broke that singer Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96, leading many to wonder about the legendary singer's cause of death.Trending Are You a "Soldier, Poet, or King?" How You Can Take the Viral Quiz to Find Out!
The "soldier, poet, or king" quiz is has been viral on TikTok for months, and many users want to know what the quiz is and how to take it. Here's how.Entertainment Abigail Disney's Net Worth Is Substantial Mainly Due to Her Family Name
Disney co-founder Roy O. Disney's granddaughter Abigail Disney is an activist and wealthy member of the powerful Disney family. Her net worth is turning heads.Viral News Carlee Russell's Parents Have Maintained That Their Daughter Was Abducted
Carlee Russell's parents are still standing by her, even as the evidence continues to mount that she may have faked her recent disappearance.FYI Carlee Russell's Search History Includes Some Pretty Ludicrous Questions
Following Carlee Russell's strange disappearance, many want to learn more about why she searched "Do you have to pay for an Amber Alert?"Music Jason Aldean's Latest Controversies Have Resurfaced a 2015 Blackface Incident
Jason Aldean is embroiled in a new wave of controversy, which has resurfaced a 2015 incident when he wore blackface for a Halloween costume.Stream & Chill Adam's Relationship to Danny in 'The Crowded Room' Is a Fairly Major Shocker
'The Crowded Room' on Apple TV+ is based on a true story, and many want to know what happened to Adam, the main character's brother, on the show.Influencers YouTuber Annabelle Ham Died at Only 22 — What Happened?
College student and YouTuber Annabelle Ham has been the subject of tragic online rumors, but what actually happened to her, and are the rumors true?Entertainment Erin Napier Says Ben 'Got Hardcore About His Health' During Weight Loss
Ben and Erin Napier are celebrating his weight loss. The HGTV star said that her husband got serious about his health in 2022. Here's what we know.Entertainment Atco Dragway in Camden Shut Its Doors for Good — Here's Why
After more than 60 years in business, Atco Dragway has closed permanently. The location may reopen to the public — but not as a raceway.Trending A Viral Trend on TikTok Has People Eating Borax, Which You Really Shouldn't Do
People on TikTok are eating borax and claiming the common household substance has numerous health benefits. But is it safe? Here's what we know.Entertainment The Himalayan Monkey Flower Is Wowing People on Social Media, but Is It Real?
A picture of a flower called the Himalayan Monkey Flower has gone viral on social media, but is this amazing flower actually real?Trending 'Girl Dinner' Is the Latest Phrase Taking Over TikTok, But What Does It Mean?
'Girl Dinner' is the latest phrase to catch on on platforms like TikTok, leaving many baffled about what the phrase actually means.Reality TV Your Favorite Reality Show Might Not Be Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Strike
As much of Hollywood goes on strike, some are wondering whether reality stars are a part of SAG, and what the future of reality TV is. Details ahead.Reality TV Isaac Francis From 'Too Hot to Handle' Is a Banker Who Hails from New Jersey
Isaac Francis from 'Too Hot to Handle' was a rule-breaker on the show's fifth season, but what does he do for work when he's not on reality TV.Sports Lionel Messi Signs With Inter Miami FC, Deal Offers Numerous Perks
Lionel Messi has officially signed with Inter Miami FC, leading many to wonder why he ultimately chose to come to Miami. Here's what we know.Influencers A Woman Who Appears to Be Frozen in Time Goes Viral in a TikTok Video
A woman who appears to be frozen in the street is going viral on TikTok as many users express alarm over why she seems to be frozen in time.Human Interest News Recently Broke That CBS New York Meteorologist Elise Finch Had Died
CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch has died at the age of 51, leading many of her regular viewers to wonder exactly what happened to her.FYI If Your Cruise Ship Leaves You Behind At a Stop, Here's What You Should Do Next
If you miss your cruise ship and it leaves you behind, here's what you should do next to make sure you don't get stranded forever.Reality TV Mama June Shares Update on Daughter Anna's Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Mama June Shannon has given updates, including an exclusive interview with Distractify.Entertainment Zac Efron Is the Oldest of Four Children and a Pretty Devoted Sibling
Zac Efron has been famous for almost two decades, and many of his fans have recently taken an interest in who his siblings are. Let's meet them.Movies 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' Kills Off a Major Character
'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' kills off a major character, and many fans want to know who dies in the new installment.Celebrity Relationships Hayley Atwell Shut Down Rumors She's Dating Newly Minted Co-Star Tom Cruise
Hayley Atwell is a new addition to the universe of 'Mission: Impossible.' Many fans wonder who she's dating in 2023. Does she have a boyfriend?Music Jimmie Allen Has Been Sued for Sexual Assault and He's Countersuing
Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his PR firm following allegations, leading many to wonder what he did and why he seems to be in trouble.Human Interest UPS Workers Could Go on Strike on July 31 — Here's Why
UPS workers could go on strike at the end of the month, and many are wondering what the workers are demanding in contract negotiations.Television An Episode of 'Bluey' Called "Space" Has Fans Confused About Its Message — Let's Break It Down
"Space," an episode of 'Bluey,' has left some fans confused as to what it's actually trying to say about its central characters. Let's break it down.Television 'The Bear' Got a Bunch of Emmy Nominations, but Is It Really a Comedy?
'The Bear' is one of the most exciting new shows of the past few years, but why has it been classified as a comedy at this year's Emmys?Movies Will John Cena Make an Appearance in 'Barbie'? Fans Want to Know
Is John Cena in 'Barbie'? There have been plenty of rumors at John will play a version of Ken in the movie. Here's what we know about the cast.Sports F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo Left Red Bull in 2018 — Why?
F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo decided to leave Red Bull in 2018 after a successful run there, leading some to wonder why he wanted to leave.Human Interest Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten Has a Surprisingly Large Net Worth
Former Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is out on parole, leading some online to wonder what the notorious killer's net worth is. Details ahead.Celebrity Zayn Malik's Thick Accent During a Podcast Appearance Is Alarming Some Uninitiated Fans
After six years out of the spotlight, fans are a little alarmed by Zayn Malik's accent, which seemed notably thicker during a podcast appearance.Television 'Dakota' Fred Hurt Has Died and Fans Are Mourning the 'Gold Rush' Star
News recently broke that 'Gold Rush: White Water' star "Dakota" Fred Hurt had died at the age of 80, leading many to wonder what happened to him.Human Interest Before Creating the Atomic Bomb, Robert Oppenheimer Tried to Poison His Tutor
Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb, once tried to poison his tutor's apple because he hated doing experimental physics.FYI 'Napoleon' Trailer Suggests the Conqueror Fired Cannons at the Great Pyramids
The new trailer for 'Napoleon' seems to suggest that he fired cannons at the Great Pyramids. Did that really happen? Here's what we know.Human Interest Larry Nassar Is Currently in Prison Serving a Life Sentence
Following recent news that former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar had been stabbed, many wanted to know where Larry is following his trial.Entertainment 'One Life to Live' Star Andrea Evans Has Died After Decades as a Soap Star
'One Life to Live' star Andrea Evans has died at the age of 66, leading many to wonder what the long-time soap star's cause of death was.FYI The TikTok Boat Jumping Challenge Is the Latest Dangerous Trend
The latest viral TikTok trend is called the boat jumping challenge, and many want to know what it is and why it's actually dangerous.Television Voice Actress Erica Lindbeck Left Twitter After an Argument Over AI Voiceover
'Persona 5' voice actor Erica Lindbeck left Twitter following an argument, leading many to wonder why she left and what the argument was over.FYI Threads Is Growing Fast, but How Many Users Does It Have Compared to Twitter?
Threads is seen by some as the thing that's going to actually kill Twitter, but how many users are there on Threads compared to Twitter?Sports Surfer Mikala Jones Died Following a "Bad Accident" at Only 44 Years Old
News recently broke that surfer Mikala Jones had died after an accident at just 44 years old, leading many to wonder what his cause of death was.Entertainment Gayle King's Daughter Made Her Famous Mom a Grandma — Let's Meet Kirby Bumpus
CBS anchor Gayle King's daughter Kirby Bumpus made her famous mom a grandmother. Let's get to know Kirby and her family. Details ahead.FYI "Pocketing" Is the Latest Dating Trend, but What Does It Mean?
"Pocketing" is becoming a more and more common term in dating circles, naturally leading some people to wonder what the term means.Movies 'Insidious: The Red Door's' Post-Credits Scene Hints at More Stories to Come
'Insidious: The Red Door' may effectively close the door on the Lambert family, but does the movie have a post-credits scene hinting at new stories?FYI There's an Easy Way to Port Over All of Your Instagram Friends to Threads
Users who have signed up for Threads are now looking for the best way to follow all of your Instagram friends on the new Twitter competitor.Music Who Is Taylor Swift's New "Speak Now" Vault Track "Timeless" Actually About?
Taylor Swift's latest album re-release "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" is out, and many are wondering who the song "Timeless" is about.Music Singer C. Ashley Brown-Lawrence's Recent Death Has Led to an Outpouring of Grief
C. Ashley Brown-Lawrence had serious health problems and was only in her 30s, which has led many to wonder about the singer's cause of death.Trending Threads Allows You to Add Multiple Accounts, but You Can't Use Them Simultaneously
Meta's new Threads app gives you a chance to add multiple accounts, but using several accounts at the same time is almost impossible.FYI Does Threads Allow NSFW Posts? Meta's New App Looks to Rival Twitter
Meta's new Threads app is meant to be a rival to Twitter, and many are wondering what the app's content standards are. Does Threads allow NSFW?Sports UFC Fighter Alistair Overeem Is Retiring, and He Lost Tons of Weight to Prove It
After years and years as a professional fighter, UFC veteran Alistair Overeem has announced his retirement, and also lost a bunch of weight.Entertainment Tatum O'Neal and Her Family Discuss Her 2020 Overdose for the First Time
Tatum O'Neal was a hugely successful child actor, and now, many want to know where the Academy Award winner is at this point in her life.