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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'Michael' Omits a Key Sibling of Michael Jackson's From the Story Completely
The movie has been criticized for its rosy portrayal of the pop star.
Was Karoline Leavitt Fired? She Will Be Absent From the Press Podium Soon
“You’re doing a terrible job."
What We Know About 'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets's Cause of Death
Darrell Sheets was a part of the cast of 'Storage Wars' for 15 years.
Did Angela Lansbury Move Her Daughter to Ireland to Avoid Charles Manson?
Angela Lansbury's family did live in Malibu in the 1960s.
ICE Detained the Wife of a U.S. Soldier After an Immigration Appointment
The sergeant in question says that ICE is "out of control."
Josh Hutcherson Has Responded to the Swiftie Backlash He Faced in 2025
The actor also discussed the legacy of the 'Hunger Games' franchise.
Tim Cook Is Stepping Down at Apple, and He Isn't Offering Much Detail About Why
Tim Cook's tenure as CEO has been hugely successful for Apple.
Samuel Alito Is Planning to Stick Around on the Supreme Court for a While
Alito and Thomas are two of the Court's most reliable conservatives, but they are also now the two most senior justices on the bench.
'Days of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon Died Suddenly at 57 — What Was His Cause of Death?
Patrick Muldoon's death was quite sudden, and came as he was preparing a new project.
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drop Dead" Has Some Curious What Her Zodiac Sign Is
Olivia Rodrigo sings about her zodiac sign on her latest single.
Singer D4vd Was Arrested For the Murder of a Teen Girl Whose Body Was in HIs Trunk
D4vd was arrested for questioning, but has not yet been formally charged with a crime.
Sonia Sotomayor Is Apologizing After She Criticized One of Her Fellow Justices
Sonia Sotomayor's comments about Brett Kavanaugh were pretty mild to begin with.
Vice President JD Vance Said Pope Leo Should "Be Careful" When Discussing Theology
It's the latest chapter in a war of words between the White House and the Vatican.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump Seem to Have a Pretty Contentious Relationship
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump have had a tense, cordial relationship.
People Are Canceling Their DoorDash Accounts Over a White House Publicity Stunt
The boycott follows a collaboration between the company and the White House.
No. 1 WNBA Draft Pick Azzi Fudd's Parents Helped Her Become the Star She Is Today
Azzi Fudd's parents both played basketball growing up.
Alex Cooper and Alix Earle's Feud Is as Messy as You Might Expect It to Be
The feud dates back more than a year, but Alix Earle has yet to explain what it's about.
What Are Péter Magyar's Political Views?
Péter Magyar's politics are secondary to those of the man he was running against.
President Trump Posted an AI Image of Himself as Jesus After Attacking the Pope
The AI image also included some monuments and an American flag.
Artemis II Is Returning to Earth, but Why Did It Go to the Moon in the First Place?
The mission tested key capabilities for future deep space missions.
Melania Trump's Epstein Press Conference Left Many People Scratching Their Heads
Melania Trump's Epstein press conference definitely didn't quell the story.
The Trump Administration Threatened the Pope Over His Criticism of Trump
The Pope has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies.
Michael J. Fox Is Alive and Well, Even Though CNN Claimed He Was Dead
Michael J. Fox is alive and well, albeit a little bit confused.
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Knew Each Other for Years Before Dating
The two have known each other for years, but only started dating recently.
Mike Vrabel Is Married, Which Makes Those Dianna Russini Photos Awkward
New photos of the head coach seem to suggest that he's close with an NFL reporter.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Has Earned a Pretty Bad Reputation With the Public
Sam Altman's public reputation is not exactly at a high watermark.
Two Purported Ransom Notes About Nancy Guthrie's Body Have Been Released
The new note suggests that Nancy is already dead.
Zara Larsson's Recent Comments About Taylor Swift Have Caused a Firestorm
It probably doesn't need to be a very big deal.
President Trump Woke up on Easter and Wrote "Praise Be to Allah" on Social Media
The post was criticized by members of both parties.
Pam Bondi Was Fired as Trump's Attorney General After 15 Months on the Job
Pam Bondi's removal was the second firing of a Trump cabinet official.
'The Drama' Has a Major Twist, but Should You Stay Through the Credits?
The movie has already led to plenty of internet buzz.
Singer and Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham Was Attacked by a Woman in Los Angeles
The musician is one of the most famous guitarists in the world.
Most Countries in the Western Hemisphere Have Some Sort of Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship exists in more than 30 countries around the world.
The Artemis II Astronauts Are Set to Make History While Orbiting the Moon
The crew will be making plenty of history on the flight.
Geese Are Popping up on Notability, but What Do They Have to Do With Taking Notes?
The goose is only available for one day a year.
The Army Is Investigating a Helicopter Fly By of Kid Rock's House in Nashville — Was He in the Military?
The musician claims to have a lot of respect for the armed forces.
Tyler Robinson's Lawyers Claim a Bullet Analysis Could Prove His Innocence
The evidence we have so far suggests that an analysis was inconclusive.
Nick Cannon Has Decided That Now Is the Time to Give Trump His Support
Nick Cannon is speaking out about his politics.
Howie Mandel Apologized to Kelly Ripa After a Tense Exchange on the Air
Howie and Kelly got heated over Howie's refusal to take a compliment.
Sony Didn't Cancel the 'Spider-Verse' Movies, but the Third Will Be the Last
Don't worry, 'Beyond the Spider-Verse' is still heading to theaters at some point.
It Might Take TSA Time to Get Back to Normal, Even After the Shutdown Ends
TSA's extended shutdown has left people wondering when agents will be paid again.
The CEO of Five Guys Gave His Executive Bonus to 1,500 of His Employees
The CEO's yearly bonus was distributed to employees.
'Harry Potter' Is Coming to TV, but Why on Earth Are They Remaking It?
The remake comes just 15 years after the film franchise ended.
Stephen Colbert Is Pivoting From Late Night TV to Writing 'Lord of the Rings' Movies
The new movie will be his first project after 'The Late Show.'
OpenAI Is Shutting Down Its Video Generation App Sora Just Months After Launch
OpenAI's decision to shut down Sora was a pivot toward business uses for AI.
Miley Cyrus Is Back as Hannah Montana, but Why Isn't Emily Osment Back As Well?
Emily is not present in the Hannah Montana anniversary special.
Cam Thomas Was Waived by the Bucks Just Weeks After the Team Signed Him
Cam Thomas's tenure with the Bucks lasted less than two months.
ICE Agents Are Coming to Airports, but Which Airports Are They Coming To?
There's a list of 13 airports where agents have been deployed.
OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Has Died at Just 43 Years Old, but What Happened?
The venture capitalist has owned OnlyFans for the last eight years.
Trump Brought up Pearl Harbor While Sitting Next to Japan's Prime Minister
President Trump's comments about Pearl Harbor were a little surprising, to say the least.