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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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.
65-Year-Old Actor Sean Penn Is Reportedly Dating Someone 35 Years Younger Than Him
Sean Penn's dating history is long and colorful.
Maria Corina Machado Has Now Given Her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump
Maria Machado's Nobel Peace Prize was for her work in Venezuela, not Donald Trump's.
John Mellencamp Has Been Outspoken About His Politics Throughout His Career
"I don’t trust the government."
What Caused That Massive Verizon Outage? Details
Verizon's outage has affected tens of thousands of people over the past day.
Bill Clinton Could Go to Jail for Refusing a Congressional Subpoena on Epstein
Bill Clinton is refusing to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
Mike Tomlin Has Stepped Down as the Steelers Head Coach After 19 Years
Tomlin was with the team for 19 years and never had a losing season.
Peace Dog Aloka Reportedly Needed Surgery, but What Caused Her Injury?
Aloka is now in recovery and apparently doing well.
Eric Adams Seemed Pretty Convinced That Gracie Mansion Was Really Haunted
The former mayor has claimed that there are ghosts all over the New York mayoral residence.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is Now Under Investigation, but Is It Because of His Politics?
The Fed Chair has been on the board of the Federal Reserve for 15 years.
Florida Meteorologist Matt Devitt Was Fired from WINK, and Fans Are Not Happy
The meteorologist didn't get a chance to say goodbye to his viewers on air.
Fetty Wap Has Been Released From Prison, but Why Was He There to Begin With?
Fetty Wap has said that he's planning to prioritize his community.
A "Medical Issue" Is Forcing NASA to End a Mission a Full Month Ahead of Schedule
The administration has been reluctant to release details about the situation.
Teagan Croft Will Play Rapunzel in 'Tangled,' but What's Her Singing Voice Sound Like?
"Is she great in this? No."
Donald Trump Appeared to Have Pink Hair at the Kennedy Center, but Does He Really?
The president didn't dye his hair pink, right?
A New 'Stranger Things' Countdown Clock Has Some Speculating About a Secret Episode
'Stranger Things' fans are hoping that the finale wasn't actually the end.
Ronald Reagan's Eldest Son Has Died After Years of Right-Wing Advocacy
Michael followed his father from a career in acting into a career in politics.
Ashley Tisdale's Group Chat Call-out Had Nothing to Do With Her Politics
Her recent essay in 'The Cut' has caused a major controversy.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Might Be Eyeing a Run for President in 2028
Mark Kelly is one of many Democrats who might throw their hat in the ring.
Following the Raid on Venezuela, Is the U.S. Now in Control of the Country?
The U.S. may run the country, but is it now U.S. territory?
No, Hakeem Jeffries Did Not Try to Tip off Venezuela About the Military Raid
Jeffries is calling for legislative action in response to the raid.
Bernie Sanders Was All Bundled up to Swear Zohran Mamdani in as Mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders have long been political allies.
Victoria Jones, Tommy Lee Jones's Daughter Was Found Dead in San Francisco
Victoria has appeared in several movies alongside her father.
Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs Is Facing Charges of Assault and Strangulation
The wide receiver has been a key part of the New England Patriots' resurgence.
Character Actor Isiah Whitlock Died at the Age of 71 After a "Short Illness"
The actor is best known for the way he says a particular swear word.
Are the Rumors That Lawyer Laura Coates Is Set to Leave CNN Actually True?
The anchor has been a legal analyst for the network for years.
Does Trump Have a Hole in One of His Hands? Details on the Speculation
Trump's health has been a subject of speculation all year long.
Some People Think Minnesota's New Flag Looks Like the Flag of Somalia
Some people think Minnesota's new flag is suspiciously similar to that of another country.
Iran's President Says the Country Is at War, but What Exactly Does That Mean?
Iran's president made it clear that he thinks the two countries are in conflict.
Jordyn Woods's Net Worth Stems From Her Own Success, and One Very Famous Friend
Jordyn is engaged to NBA star Karl Anthony Townes, who is worth $100 million.
Does Max's Coma Finally Come to an End in 'Stranger Things' Season 5? SPOILERS!
The series finale of Stranger Things is set to drop on New Year's Eve.
Roku TVs Display the Message "Hello,Carol," but What Does That Message Mean?
The viral marketing for a hit Apple show is confusing some people.
The Trump Administration Might Take Student Loan Payments out of Your Paycheck
The new year will bring reduced paychecks for some student loan borrowers.
The Chiefs Are Leaving Missouri for Kansas, but What's Behind the Decision?
The team is set to start playing in Kansas in 2031.
YouTuber Adam the Woo Was Not in a Public Relationship Before His Death
The travel vlogger is being mourned by a number of close friends.
The Epstein Files Are out, but They Still Contain Plenty of Redactions
The Epstein files are still coming out, but here's where you can see them.
'60 Minutes' Pulled a Segment on Immigration Detention the Day It Was Scheduled to Air
There are conflicting stories about why the story was pulled.
Noam Chomsky Commands a Pretty Modest Net Worth, but Travels in Wealthy Circles
Noam Chomsky's net worth is less than many of Jeffrey Epstein's friends.
Rams Wide Receiver Puka Nacua Apologized for Making an Antisemitic Gesture
Puka Nacua offered what seemed like a sincere apology for the gesture.