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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Woody's Bald Spot Drew A Lot of Attention in the First Trailer for 'Toy Story 5'
Woody's bald spot drew a lot of attention in the first trailer.
Eric Dane's Death Has Some Looking Back at the Early Roles That Started His Career
The NBC show was the 'Grey's Anatomy' actor's first onscreen credit.
Former Prince Andrew Is Facing Criminal Charges Over His Connection to Epstein
Former Prince Andrew was one of the first to face consequences for his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lil Poppa's Death at Just 25 Years Old Has Some People Wondering How He Died
Lil Poppa was confirmed dead by a Fulton County medical examiner.
James Talarico Is the Rare Political Figure Who Is Running for Office Single
The Texas Senate candidate is trying to turn the state blue.
Character Actor Tom Noonan Leaves Behind a Legacy of Great Performances
Tom Noonan played a series of iconic roles in major Hollywood productions.
Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico Was Prohibited From Airing by CBS
Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico wasn't buried because of its content.
Jesse Jackson's Net Worth Was Modest for a Figure of His Historical Importance
He was one of the most important activists of the 20th century.
Robin Williams's Knew It Was Weird That Donald Trump Owned Beauty Pageants
"Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz."
Maya Hawke's Husband Christian Lee Hutson Has Been Involved With Her Music Career
Maya and her husband have been pretty low-key about their relationship so far.
The New 'Wuthering Heights' Was Filmed Where the Novel Is Actually Set
It was also filmed where the author, Emily Brontë, was born and raised.
Music Producer Jack Antonoff Has Faced Cheating Rumors for Almost a Decade
Jack is currently married to actress Margaret Qualley.
Former WWE Star Stacy Keibler Was One of James Van Der Beek's Closest Friends
The WWE star was friends with James Van Der Beek for decades.
Pam Bondi Is the Latest Trump Official to Face Calls for Her Impeachment
As a cabinet secretary, does Congress have the power to impeach Pam Bondi?
Annie Guthrie's House Was Searched as Law Enforcement Search for Her Mother
They haven't offered an explanation for why they conducted the search.
A Person Was Detained and Released in Relation to the Nancy Guthrie Case
The FBI also released new images related to the case this week.
The Epstein Controversy Over Casey Wasserman Could Swallow His Music Agency
Wasserman corresponded with Ghislaine Maxwell almost 25 years ago.
'How to Eat Fried Worms' Child Star Blake Garrett Has Died at the Age of 33
Blake Garrett was recently diagnosed with shingles.
No, Liam Ramos Was Not a Part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Bad Bunny's interaction with a child was one of the key moments of the performance.
Bad Bunny's Football Spoke to the Politics of His Halftime Performance
Bad Bunny's performance was about redefining what it means to be American.
Trump Says a Pastor Once Clocked Him as Someone Who Hadn't Ever Read the Bible
The president hinted at whether he's ever read the good book.
A Law Firm Has Offered to Help Native Americans "Evict" Billie Eilish off Stolen Land
Threats to get Billie Eilish evicted don't seem to be all that serious.
'The Investigation of Lucy Letby' Digitally Anonymizes Some of its Subjects
Netflix decided to digitally anonymize some subjects in 'The Investigation of Lucy Letby,' leaving many people wondered what that meant.
Kamala Harris Has People Wondering About Her Aspirations for the 2028 Election
Kamala Harris's reactivated social media accounts have people speculating about her future.
Will Arnett Says 'SmartLess' Once Kicked an "A--hole Comedian" off the Podcast
Will Arnett offered a tantalizing tease about a hugely famous comedian.
Kaitlan Collins's Political Views Aren't What You Might Believe Them to Be
Kaitlan Collins's politics are not usually at the forefront of her reporting.
Kelly Clarkson Is Planning to End Her Daytime Talk Show After Seven Seasons
The show will come to an end in the fall at the end of its seventh season.
Cracker Barrel's New Dining Rule Is Encouraging Employees to Eat There
This news comes after Cracker Barrel had an unusual 2025.
Here's Why Taylor Swift Decided Not to Attend the 2026 Grammy Awards
Taylor Swift has been a fixture of the Grammy Awards over the past decade.
Savannah Guthrie Has Always Been Reluctant to Discuss Her First Marriage
Savannah Guthrie is starting to open up about her divorce.
Josh Allen Is on Crutches, but What Happened That Led Him to Use Them?
Josh Allen was apparently playing through injury at the end of the season.
Kevin Warsh's Net Worth Is Substantial but Pales in Comparison to His Wife's
Kevin Warsh's net worth comes from a long career in finance.
Candace Owens Is Starting Controversy Over Leaked Audio of Erika Kirk on Zoom
The audio was in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's memorial in September.
Some People Think Marco Rubio Took Drugs in the Middle of Congressional Testimony
Marco Rubio remains one of the busiest men in all of Washington.
Joe Brady Is the Bills' New Head Coach, but Is He Related to Tom Brady?
The two are both key parts of the future of the NFL.
Ilhan Omar Was Attacked By a Man Who Sprayed an "Unknown Substance" on Her
The Congresswoman continued speaking after she was sprayed.
Chris Salcedo Announced That His Newsmax Show Would Be Coming to an End
Chris Salcedo is done at Newsmax, but will still be on the radio.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders Has Been Named to the Pro Bowl as a Replacement
Shedeur Sanders is in the Pro Bowl after a pretty mediocre rookie year.
A Fake Donald Trump Post About Alex Pretti Has Started Circulating on Social Media
Donald Trump has posted about Alex Pretti, but is every post attributed to him real?
Rumors Are Swirling Online that Quarterback Drake Maye Is Related to Alex Pretti
Drake Maye and Alex Pretti's rumored connection seems a little far fetched.
The Dropkick Murphys Are Selling Their Anti-Nazi Stance on T-Shirts Now
Dropkick Murphys have made their politics clear in their merch.
Alex Honnold Has a Lot at Stake as He Free Solos One of the World's Tallest Buildings
The rock climber is taking on a live challenge for Netflix in 2026.
Gavin Newsom Brought "Trump Kneepads" to Davos, but What Is He Trying to Say?
The California governor is not afraid to get in the mud with the president.
Donald Trump's.Speech in Davos Apparently Wasn't a Hit Inside the Room
Donald Trump's speech at Davos left some people nervous.
Rachel McAdams Just Made Her First Official Appearance With Her Longtime Boyfriend
The 'Mean Girls' star shares two children with her partner.
Air Force One's Electrical Problems Have Some Waiting for the New Air Force One
Air Force One's electrical issue speaks to how long the jets have been in use.
French President Emmanuel Macron Is Wearing Sunglasses at Davos for Medical Reasons
Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses are covering up an eye condition.
The Latest 'Game of Thrones' Spin-Off Introduces Us to the Idea of a Hedge Knight
The show is set during a new period of Westerosi history.
Fernando Mendoza's Mother Is Confined to a Wheelchair Because of Multiple Sclerosis
Elsa and Fernando Mendoza seem to have a very loving relationship.
Green Day's Politics Have Always Been a Core Element the Group's Identity
The band's politics are core to their appeal.