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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Pamela Paul Left the New York Times as Part of a Wave of Opinion Section Cuts
Pamela Paul left the New York Times as part of a broader set of Opinion page changes.
Trump's Tariffs Extend to Islands Where Penguins Are the Only Residents
Trump's tariffs have extended even to islands without people on them.
Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses Seem Fake, but You Can Buy a Pair Yourself
The glasses are very real, and GoDaddy is helping him sell them.
Liza Minnelli's Health Issues Are Numerous and Have Plagued Her For Some Time
The singer is facing a number of health issues as she ages.
Val Kilmer's Memoir Is Called 'I'm Your Huckleberry,' but What Does That Mean?
Val Kilmer's memoir is named after one of his most important quotes.
Cory Booker Did Not Use the Bathroom Once During His 25-Hour Filibuster
Cory Booker did not go to the bathroom for more than a day.
Val Kilmer Was Most Proud of His Role as a Father to His Children
Val Kilmer's children, Jack and Mercedes, discussed their father's health before he died in April 2025.
Following the News of His Death, Many Want to Know Whether Val Kilmer Smoked
Val Kilmer's throat cancer has led many to wonder whether he smoked.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Dealing With an ACL Tear, but When Will He Be Back?
The Braves star tore his ACL in May of 2024.
Epstein and Prince Andrew Accuser Virginia Giuffre Has Three Children
Giuffre claims to be on death's door and says she just wants to see her kids again.
Elon Musk Promoted a Racist Theory About the Netflix Series 'Adolescence'
Elon Musk promoted a tweet suggesting that 'Adolescence' was 'anti-white' propaganda.
Cory Booker Is Filibustering in Opposition to the Trump Administration
The senator explained that he is taking the threat to Trump seriously.
Yacht Rock Radio Is Moving to a New Station Number Permanently on SiriusXM
Yacht Rock Radio thankfully isn't gone, but it did move to a totally new channel.
Johni Broome Is One of Auburn's Biggest Stars, but What's up With His Tattoo?
Johni Broome's tattoo was confusing to many who have seen it.
The "Hands Off" Protest Is Set to Be One of the Biggest Demonstrations of Trump 2.0
The protest movement is set to happen all across the country.
Dan Katz's Eggplant Emoji Venmo Transaction Is Leading to Some Tough Questions
The emoji was found in Dan Katz's Venmo history back in 2018.
Producer and Songwriter Beau Dozier Died at 45, but What Happened to Him?
The producer worked with 'American Idol' and a number of major artists.
Morgan Wallen's Decision to Walk off 'SNL' Has Many Questioning Why He Was There in the First Place
The musician seems to have wanted to make a statement at the end of the show.
Björk's Attack on a Reporter in Bangkok Is Legendary, but Why Did She Do It?
The attack was shocking at the time and was covered in the news.
Trump Is Trying to Change the Smithsonian, but Who Actually Owns the Institute?
The Smithsonian is funded by the federal government.
TikTok's Latest Pop-Up Has Many Wondering About Its Intellectual Property Policy
TikTok's updated intellectual property policy could be a big deal ... or not.
Tesla's Cars Are More Made in America Than Any Other Major Auto Manufacturer
Teslas are more made in America than almost every other car brand.
Yankees Catcher J.C. Escarra Drove an Uber Before He Wound up in the Majors
Sitting in the backseat of an Uber is more fun, according to the Yankees catcher.
It Was Mike Waltz, Not Pete Hegseth, Who Added Jeffrey Goldberg to the Signal Chat
Jeffrey Goldberg won't comment on his relationship with the person who added him.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Has a History of Drinking Alcohol at Work
Pete Hegseth's alcohol history suggests he sometimes drinks on the job.
Many Want to Know More About Tucker Carlson's Parents Following His Father's Death
Tucker Carlson's father was a much bigger factor in his life than his mother.
Producer Marc Platt Has a Net Worth That Speaks to His Success in Hollywood
Marc Platt's net worth comes from decades of working in Hollywood.
Hayao Miyazaki Probably Wouldn't Be Thrilled With All These AI Ghibli Images
The demand for these images was so high that they now require a subscription.
Tulsi Gabbard's Political Evolution Is a Mystery to Just About Everyone
Gabbard announced her switch in 2024 after leaving the Democratic Party in 2022.
Zap2It's Listings Are No Longer Online, and the Site Now Redirects to NewsNation
Zap2It just totally vanished from the internet without warning.
Go Get Your Burrito — Chipotle Is Not Actually Closing All Its Locations
Chipotle is not closing, despite what you might have heard online.
NBA Star Damian Lillard Is out Indefinitely Due to a Blood Clot in His Calf
Damian Lillard is now out indefinitely, which is not great news for Bucks fans.
Professional 'Smash Bros.' Player Hax$ Is Dead at Just 30, but How Did He Die?
Hax$ was banned from the professional Smash circuit in 2021.
The New TGL Golf League Has a Rule Called the Hammer, but What Does That Mean?
The Hammer is a twist that ups the stakes in TGL.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Doesn't Seem Like He's Going to Resign
Pete Hegseth is part of a major scandal, but is he going to resign?
U.S. Presidents Kiss the Western Wall When Visiting Israel to Honor the Site
The visit to the Wailing Wall is a major signal of respect.
Oscar-Winning Director Hamdan Ballal Was Beaten and Arrested in the West Bank
The director has now been released from IDF custody.
Military Plans Got Leaked Through Signal, but What Is the App Actually Used For?
The Signal app is used for encrypted messaging, but why did the Trump administration use it?
A Blue Stop Sign Still Means to Stop, as You Might Have Guessed From the Name
A blue stop sign means exactly what a stop sign always means.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Were Disqualified From the China GP, but Why?
The drivers were disqualified for very different reasons.
'Bar Rescue' Tried to Save Michigan Bar Pete's Butcher Block, but Did They Keep the Bar Open?
The bar appears to still be open after its 'Bar Rescue' episode.
Kesha's Albums All Have Pink Circles on Them as Part of Promotion for Her New One
Kesha's album covers are all pink circles — what is she up to?
Former Yankees Star Brett Gardner Lost His Son on Vacation — Where Was He?
Brett Gardner's vacation led to unimaginable tragedy following the death of his son.
Yuzvendra Chahal's "Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" Shirt Has Some Fans Confused
Yuzi Chahal's viral shirt is all over social media.
Jelly Roll Dropped out of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary, but Why?
Jelly Roll had to drop out of the celebration for illness.
Caleb Grill Was Dismissed From Iowa State's Basketball Team as He Fought Mental Illness
Caleb Grill's resurgence came after a mental health crisis at Iowa State.
Wrestler Chris Bey Sustained a Serious Neck Injury, but How Did The Injury Occur?
Chris Bey sustained a serious neck injury in the ring.
'Severance' Season 2 Was Pretty Obsessed With One Particular Greek Myth
The show has been pretty intentional about using Greek mythology.
Rachel Zegler Was Raised Christian, but Does She Currently Share Any Religious Beliefs?
Rachel Zegler's religious belief have become a subject of public debate.
Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler May Not Be Friends, but Are They Actively Feuding?
The feud may or may not be real, but fans sure think it is.