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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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.
People Are Boycotting ChatGPT Over OpenAI's Recent Deal With the Pentagon
The boycott is in opposition to OpenAI's partnership with the Pentagon.
Golfers at the Cognizant Classic Have Been Wearing Yellow Ribbons for Years
The charitable effort has been ongoing since at least 2019.
Burger King Is Making Changes to Its Whopper After More Than a Decade
The changes are meant to make the experience of eating one better.
Hilary Clinton Says That She's Never Met Jeffrey Epstein in Closed-Door Testimony
Hilary Clinton claims that she never met Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Olympian Jeff Galloway and "Run-Walk-Run" Advocate Has Died at 80
Galloway's Olympic success was just part of his legacy.
Is 'Real Housewives' Star Mary Cosby Related to Disgraced Comedian Bill Cosby?
Mary Cosby has the same last name as Bill Cosby.
Abigail Spanberger's Religious Beliefs Have Never Been a Major Part of Her Politics
Abigail Spanberger's religious beliefs are not central to her politics.
Rep. Al Green's Protest Sign Got Him Kicked out of the State of the Union
Al Green is making a habit of getting kicked out of the State of the Union.
Caitlin Clark Was Absolutely Thrilled When a Former Teammate Got Engaged
Caitlin Clark's love life has been steady for years.
The Carradine Brothers Have Had Long and Storied Careers in Hollywood
The Carradine brothers come from a line of hugely important actors.
Jack Hughes's Patriotic Message Has Some People Wondering About His Politics
Jack scored the game-winning goal for the U.S. hockey team.
Kash Patel's Apppearance at an Olympics Celebration Has Led to Major Backlash
Kash Patel's celebration with the U.S. hockey team is raising some eyebrows.
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.