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 "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.
President Trump Announced a $1,776 Dividend for the Military Ahead of Christmas
Trump's warrior dividend is designed to be a Christmas gift.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Is Stepping Down, but Why Did He Decide to Leave?
Bongino might be eager to return to his radio show.
Susie Wiles Has Not Been Fired From the White House ... At Least Not Yet
Susie Wiles is holding onto her job, but can the president still trust her?
The Vanity Fair Photographer Behind the Trump Cabinet Photos Thinks He Did a Good Job
Vanity Fair's photographer swears he wasn't trying to make anyone look bad.
Rob Reiner and Billy Crystal Were Friends For 50 Years Prior to Reiner's Death
The two met more than a decade before When Harry Met Sally.
Donald Trump Is Suing the BBC for $10 Billion Over Claims of Defamation
The lawsuit is the president's latest suit against a news organization.
Rob Reiner Met His Wife Michelle While Working on a Classic Romantic Comedy
Following the news of their death, many want to know more about director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, and how the two of them met.
Ebro Darden Has Some Theories About Why 'Ebro in the Morning' Got Canceled
'Ebro in the Morning' has been a New York institution for more than a decade.
The Rumor That Sherrone Moore Had Plan B Delivered to His Office Is Not True
Rumors are swirling, but is it actually true?
Steelers Star T.J. Watt Was Hospitalized With a Lung Issue and Might Not Play Sunday
T.J. Watt's hospitalization is the result of a problem with his lungs.
Kyle Rittenhouse Is Now Married, and His Wife Apparently Also Loves Guns
Kyle Rittenhouse came back to social media to announce his marriage.
Sherrone Moore Had an Inappropriate Relationship With a Staffer, but Is He Married?
Sherrone Moore was fired and arrested in a single 24-hour span.
TikTok Is Trying to Get New Users, and Giving You Free Stuff in Exchange
The program is a referral scheme to bring new users to TikTok.
CBS News Anchor Tony Dokoupil Is Married to Another Prominent TV Journalist
Dokpoupil is now set to take one of the most prestigious jobs in journalism.
Cinnabon Fired an Employee Who Was Caught on Camera Shouting Slurs at Customers
Cinnabon's firing of a racist employee has sparked a backlash, because of course.
Philip Rivers Might Be Back in the NFL, and He's Also Now a Grandfather
Philip Rivers might play in the NFL, and yes, he does have grandchildren.
Discord's Year-End Checkpoint Feature Is Here to Remind You How Great Group Chats Are
Discord's year-end recap feature is called Checkpoint, and many users want to better understand how they can find it for themselves.
Netflix Is Set to Buy Warner Bros. in a Deal That's Worth Almost $83 Billion
The move could reshape what Hollywood looks like for decades to come.
Spotify Users Noticed an Option to "Eat This Playlist" and Are Pretty Confused
The feature is not exactly what you might expect it to be.
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Has Died Following a Remarkable Musical Career
Steve Cropper was recovering from a fall near Nashville.
The 50 Cent Diddy Documentary Alleges That Diddy Is Responsible for Biggie's Death
A new documentary seems to suggest he's guilty of something.
Nina Lin Is Facing Her Third Ban From Twitch in Just the Last Six Weeks
Nina Lin was banned from some potential illegal activity.
'Heated Rivalry' Has Found an Audience on HBO Max, but Is It Based on a True Story?
The show has caught fire on social media, and with good reason.