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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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.
Chuck Norris's "Medical Emergency" Has Many Worried About the 86-Year-Old Actor
Chuck Norris said that he doesn't age, he 'levels up.'
Rand Paul's Neighbor Attacked Him Over a Dispute the Two Had About Yard Waste
The attack was over, of all things, lawn care.
Following News of His Arrest, Many Want to Know if Joseph Duggar Is Married
Joseph is not the first Duggar to be accused of this kind of crime.
What Exactly Happened to Joe Kent's Wife? She Was Killed While Serving in the United States Armed Forces
Joe Kent's wife died in a theater of war.
The SAVE Act Could Change the Way Americans Vote, but Is It Set to Pass?
The practical effect of the law would be to shrink the pool of voters who are eligible to vote in America.
At the Height of Tax Season, You Might Be Entitled to a Second IRS Refund
A federal court says you might be entitled to another tax refund.
Diane Stupar-Hughes of 'Elliot in the Morning' Is Mourning the Loss of Her Husband
Diane's absence from the show is the result of a devastating loss.
Sean Penn Won His Third Oscar — Why Did He Skip the 2026 Ceremony?
"Sean Penn couldn't be here tonight, or didn't want to."
Conan O'Brien Shouted at Martin Short at the End of This Year's Oscars Ceremony
Conan O'Brien gave a shout out to his friend from the Oscars stage at the end of this year's telecast.
Zach Braff Denies He Has an AI Girlfriend, Despite Chatbot Dating Rumors
"There is an actor who is currently in a romantic relationship with his AI chatbot."
NYC News Anchor Ernie Anastos Died at 82 Years Old After a Battle With Pneumonia
Ernie Anastos's legendary career as a broadcaster lasted over 40 years in New York.
President Trump Is Apparently Obsessed With Gifting a Particular Kind of Shoe
The shoes don't always fit, but Trump's staff wears them anyway.
Jake Paul Has Not Said He's Running for Office, but He Has Trump's Support
The endorsement was not for any particular office.
Rumors of Russell Brand's Death Are All Over X — Are They True?
Rumors of Russell Brand's death seem to be based on a single tweet.
An Instagram Outage Has Left Users Without the Ability to Post or Send DMs
The issue appears to have started early this morning.
ENHYPEN's Heeseung Is Leaving the K-Pop Group, But Why?
"It became clear that Heeseung has his own distinct musical vision."
Erika Kirk Was Named to the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors Pretty Quietly
Erika Kirk's Air Force Academy appointment has stirred up some controversy.
Joe Burrow and Jessica Alba Are Not Dating, but They Do Seem to Be Friends
The two celebrities were just hanging out as friends.
A Woman Shot at Rihanna's House With an AR-15-Style Rifle, but What For?
The shooting happened on March 8 while Rihanna was inside the house.
DHS Secretary Nominee and Senator Markwayne Mullin Has a Wife and Six Children
Markwayne Mullin's wife has been by his side for decades.
'Pawn Stars' Star Corey Harrison Is Looking for Help With Medical Bills
The former star of 'Pawn Stars' is facing a mountain of medical debt.
The New England Patriots Have Released Stefon Diggs as They Hunt Other Receivers
The Patriots might be looking for an even better receiver.
Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz Had Three Rules for Living a Good Life
Lou Holtz's three rules were more famous than his tenure as a coach.
Jasmine Crockett Lost the Texas Senate Primary, but Will She Stay in Congress?
Jasmine Crockett lost a closely fought primary to James Talarico.
Marco Rubio Says We're Going to "Unleash Chiang," but What Is He Talking About?
The phrase used to be ironic, but now it means something else.
The Rash on Donald Trump's Neck Has Already Caused Plenty of Speculation
The rash on Trump's neck has been caused plenty of speculation.
Trae Young Was Ejected From a Washington Wizards Game Before He Played in One
The NBA guard promised he wouldn't get ejected from too many more games.