Joseph Allen
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Music Rage Against the Machine Broke Up Around 2000, but What Caused the Split?
Rage Against the Machine broke up more than 20 years ago, but even all these years later, many fans don't fully understand why the band split.Movies 'Steamboat Willie' Is Now Public Domain, but What Is Behind Its Complex History?
'Steamboat Willie,' which marked the first appearance of Mickey Mouse, is now in the public domain, but here's why some find it offensive.Human Interest Natalia Grace's Biological Mother Claims That She Wants Her Daughter Back
Natalia Grace has long been a subject of fascination for followers of true crime stories, but many want to know more about her biological mother.Entertainment Rumors Are Swirling That Whoopi Goldberg Might Be Leaving 'The View'
Rumors are swirling that Whoopi Goldberg might be leaving 'The View,' which has led fans of the show to wonder whether the rumors are true.Sports Quarterback Joe Flacco Has Been Married to His Wife for More Than a Decade
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has been married for more than a decade, and he and his wife actually went to the same high school.Sports Myles Garrett Isn't Married Yet, but He Has Been Dating His Girlfriend for Years
Myles Garrett is one of the stars of the Cleveland Browns, and many are wondering whether the defensive end is married or in a relationship.FYI TikTok Is Requiring Users to Give Their Passcode, but No One Knows Why
TikTok is requiring passcodes from users when they open the app, but it isn't totally clear why the app is prompting users this way.Politics Nikki Haley Is Under Fire for Explaining the Civil War Without Mentioning Slavery
Nikki Haley was asked to explain the Civil War. She didn't include slavery in her answer, leading many to wonder what she thinks caused the conflict.Music Comedian Tom Smothers Was Married to Three Different Women During His Life
Tom Smothers of 'The Smothers Brothers' died on Dec. 26, 2023, leaving many to wonder whether the comedian was married and had a family.Entertainment 'The Russ Parr Morning Show' Is Ending After More Than 20 Years on the Radio
'The Russ Parr Morning Show' is ending after decades on the air, leading many to wonder what happened that led to its sudden end.Sports The University of Minnesota Got Into and Won a Bowl Game With a 5-7 Record
The University of Minnesota's 5-7 football team just won the Quick Lane Bowl, but how did the team get a bowl game with such a bad record?Entertainment Fox News Sports Reporter Matt Napolitano Has Died at 33 — Who Are His Parents?
Matt Napolitano, a young reporter for Fox News's audio platforms, has died at age 33, leading some fans to wonder who the journalist's parents were.Celebrity Fantasia Barrino's Net Worth Is Small, but 'The Color Purple' Shows She's a Star
'The Color Purple' star Fantasia Barrino has a relatively small net worth in spite of being in the spotlight for more than 20 years.Entertainment 'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun's Wife Jeon Hye-jin Is Also a Movie Star
Following news that actor Lee Sun-kyun is dead at 48, many wanted to know more about the 'Parasite' actor, including who his wife is.Music 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Singer Brenda Lee Has a Solid Net Worth
Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' has been a staple for decades, but what is the singer's net worth after all these years?FYI Abrosexuality Refers to the Way a Person's Sexuality Can Change Over Time
The abundance of terms to describe a person's sexuality can be confusing. What does it mean for a person to be abrosexual? Here's what we know.FYI 'Merry Chrysler' Started as a Viral Video and Took on a Life of It's Own
"Merry Chrysler" was a viral Vine video in 2015, and in the years since, it's become a saying that many people use, and many more are confused by.Entertainment Soap Opera and Video Game Actor Kamar de los Reyes Died of Cancer at Just 56
Kamar de los Reyes, an actor best known for 'One Life to Live' and his work on 'Call of Duty,' died on Dec. 24, 2023. What was his cause of death?Entertainment Dick Van Dyke Health Update — Here's How the Actor Is Doing
Despite being in a car accident in March of 2023, 98-year-old Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke is still doing well and even performing.Entertainment Leonard Bernstein's Children Have Always Focused on Preserving His Legacy
Leonard Bernstein's three children have spent much of their lives making sure that their father's legacy as a musician and man is preserved.Influencers Rumors Are Swirling Online That Viral TikTok Sensation Xiao Xiao Has Died
Users across the internet are concerned about what happened to TikTok viral sensation Xiao Xiao following rumors that she may have died.FYI Samsung TV Plus Is Disappearing for Many Users and They Aren't Happy
Samsung TV Plus is a totally free streaming app for Samsung users. Why has it been disappearing from some users' TVs? Details ahead.FYI An AI Calculator Can Determine When You Will Die, and Its Unnervingly Accurate
AI is now telling us when we're going to die thanks to a new death calculator that's producing terrifyingly accurate results for many people.FYI 'Womp Womp' Is All Over the Comments on TikTok, but What Does the Phrase Mean?
'Womp Womp' and other related phrases are often used by people on TikTok, but some people are confused by what the phrase is supposed to mean.FYI During World War II, Toyota Trucks Only Had One Headlight to Keep Things Simple
Toyota trucks often had just one headlight in the middle of the hood during World War II, and many have wondered why those old trucks look different.Entertainment Ilja Dragunov Was Pulled From an NXT Match Because of Injury — Was It Real?
NXT champion Ilja Dragunov was pulled from a match because of an injury, but what happened to him? Is his injury actually real? Details ahead.Music Rapper Akbar V Says Her Daughter Is Fighting for Her Life in the Hospital
Amidst drama with fellow rapper Cardi B, Akbar V recently shared vague details about her daughter's poor health, concerning fans.Sports Rui Hachimura's Parents: Unveiling the Roots of the NBA Rising Star
Rui Hachimura's mother is Makiko Hachimura, who is from Japan originally, and his father is Zakari Jabil, who hails from Benin in West Africa.Entertainment The 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, & Dawn' Cast Has Grown up Right Before Our Eyes
'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn' has been off the air for a few years, but fans are curious to know what the cast is up to now. Read on more for details!Celebrity Relationships Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Drew Lock Has Been Married Since April 2023
Drew Lock may not start in the NFL, but the quarterback has been married since April 2023. He seems to be much more settled in that part of his life.FYI TikTok Shop Users Are Furious Over the Verification Process and Want Answers
TikTok users who are trying to set up a shop are finding that TikTok makes them verify over and over again, and won't accept their information.Music Country Singer Mindy McCready Died at 37: A Look into Her Tumultuous Life and Legacy
Mindy McCready died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound; she was only 37 years old. Find more about her life and death here.FYI Brice Rhodes Had a Massive Band-Aid on His Head in Court — What's It For?
Brice Rhodes has been convicted of three murders, but some people were distracted wondering what happened to the back of his head.Sports Former NBA Big Man Eric Montross Has Died From Cancer at Just 52 Years Old
Eric Montross was a star at UNC and went on to play in the NBA. Following the news of his death, many fans want to know what his cause was.Trending FAFO Has Taken the Internet by Storm, but It's Meaning Is Familiar to Many
FAFO is an increasingly common acronym that stands for a phrase many people have likely heard before, even if they don't know what it means.Sports Stephen A. Smith Has Hated the Dallas Cowboys for Years Because of an Old Flame
Stephen A. Smith has railed against The Dallas Cowboys for years, but many want to know why the sports pundit hates the team so much.Sports Kyle McCord Transferred to Syracuse Because of the Talent and Coaches
Kyle McCord announced that he would be transferring to Syracuse for the 2024 season because of his familiarity with the coaching staff.Sports Jacksonville Quarterback Trevor Lawrence's Parents Live Pretty Normal Lives
Trevor Lawrence has been one of the more successful young quarterbacks in the NFL, but many football fans want to know more about his parents.Celebrity Selena Gomez Is Facing Backlash Thanks to Her Relationship With Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez is facing a major internet backlash thanks to her relationship with Benny Blanco, but why do people hate the producer?FYI 'Sky King' Richard Russell Stole a Plane in 2018 With No Intention of Landing
Richard Russell is known as the "Sky King" because he stole a plane from the Seattle airport in 2018 and crashed it, killing himself.Trending 'Outer Banks' Star Drew Starkey Yet Another Actor to Get Caught up in a Death Hoax
Rumors swirled that actor Drew Starkey had died in a car accident. Fortunately, the rumors appear to be connected to a death hoax.Entertainment Beloved Actor Andre Braugher's Cause of Death Revealed
Andre Braugher's death has shocked TV fans all over the world, and left many wondering what the 61-year-old actor's cause of death was.FYI Google Feud Is a Game That Asks You to Complete Queries on the Search Engine
Google Feud has been trending online for some time, which has naturally led many people to wonder how they can take part in the gameplay themselves.Music Jackboy Doesn't Appear to Have Been Shot, but His Brother May Have Been
Following rumors that he was shot, rapper Jackboy showed up on Instagram Live looking fine, but his brother may have been caught in the crossfire.Celebrity Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari Is a British Movement Coach
Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari accused him of assaulting her, but many want to know more about her, including what her ethnicity is.Celebrity Relationships Taylor Swift's 34th Birthday Has Some Wondering if Travis Kelce Popped the Question
Rumors are swirling that Taylor Swift might be engaged, but is there any truth behind the speculation that Travis Kelce proposed to her?Trending The Joker Tattoo Has Many Meanings, but Here's Why A lot of People Get It
A Joker tattoo can mean many things, but more often than not, people associate it with a lack of love, abandonment, or even a lack of self love.Sports Mary Lou Retton Doesn't Have Insurance, and People Are Furious About It
It's possible that Mary Lou Retton doesn't have health insurance through a single employer, and neglected to buy a plan herself on the open market.Music Soca Music Star Ricardo Drue Is Dead After He Was Reportedly Found Unresponsive
The news that soca music star Ricardo Drue has died left many fans paying tribute, and also wondering what the musician's cause of death was.Entertainment Andre Braugher Was Married for More Than 30 Years to a Fellow Actor
Following the news of Andre Braugher's death at just 61, many wanted to learn more about the 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star, including if he was married.