Shannon Raphael
Associate Editor, Reality TVShannon Raphael is a New York-based writer who is always willing to discuss reality TV, the latest pop culture news, and pasta.
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Entertainment What Is the Meaning of Taylor Swift's Song, "Champagne Problems"?
Is this song about Joe?Human Interest Amie Harwick, Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancée, Was Murdered in February 2020 — A Look at the Tragic Story
"It feels like we've all let out a breath and are able to finally move on," said Carey about the conviction of Harwick's killer.Celebrity Relationships From Demi Lovato to Dominic Purcell, Here Are All the People Noah Cyrus Has Reportedly Dated
Noah got engaged in 2023, but her alleged past romance with her mom's future husband became big news in early 2024.Entertainment Pickle Wheat From 'Swamp People' Has a Long History of Gator Hunting
Cheyenne "Pickle" Wheat (aka "Pee Wee")'s family has a long history of looking for gatorsReality TV Is Ciara Miller Dating Anyone After Her 'Summer House' Season 6 Love Triangle?
'Summer House' star Ciara Miller hasn't had the best of luck in the romance department over the years. Is she dating anyone now?Entertainment Miley Cyrus's Boyfriend, Maxx Morando, is a Younger Musician
Miley Cyrus and boyfriend, Maxx Morando, were first romantically linked in 2021. He is the drummer for the band Liily. More on Miley’s dating history.Human Interest Disgraced Actor Danny Masterson Moved to Maximum-Security Prison That Once Housed Charles Manson
After being convicted of two counts of forcible rape, That '70s Show star Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Details ahead.Reality TV 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Tom Sandoval on His Band: "People Love These Songs" (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Sandoval is the lead man of a cover band that's featured on 'Vanderpump Rules,' and he shared exclusive details about his music.Reality TV 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Stew Kyle Viljoen Secretly Wed Zachary Riley in 2023
On Jan. 12, 2024, 'Below Deck Med' star Kyle Viljoen revealed he and Zachary Riley married on April 6, 2023. They kept it secret for almost a year.Entertainment From Showmances to Strollers: 'Big Brother' Couples Embrace Parenthood!
'Big Brother' hit the scene in 2000, and guess what? Marriages and babies galore! Get ready for a refresher on all the love and tiny houseguests!Reality TV Who Is Jennifer Cook? Meet the 'Love on the Spectrum' Autism Expert (EXCLUSIVE)
Jennifer Cook, an autism expert, appears in 'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' Season 1 and 2 to help several of the participants get ready for their dates.Reality TV 'Love on the Spectrum' Fans Are Still Rooting for Abbey and David After the First Season
Abbey and David met in the first season of 'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' The California-based duo won viewers over and many want to know if they're together now.Reality TV Cian O'Clery and Jennifer Cook From 'Love on the Spectrum' on Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
'Love on the Spectrum U.S.' director and showrunner Cian O'Clery and autism expert Jennifer Cook discussed Season 2 in an exclusive interview.Reality TV When Did 'Southern Charm' Stars Olivia Flowers and Thomas Ravenel Hookup? Details
'Southern Charm' star Olivia Flowers confirmed that she previously hooked up with Thomas Ravenel during the Season 9 reunion episode.Entertainment Most of the 'Laguna Beach' Cast Have Replaced Their Cabo Trips With Kid-Friendly Outings
What happened to the cast of 'Laguna Beach'? Where is the cast of 'The Real Orange County' now? What they’ve been up to since the show ended.Human Interest Where Is Ashley McArthur Now After the 2017 Murder of Taylor Wright?
Ashley McArthur was convicted of killing private investigator Taylor Wright. Where is she now? And Where is Taylor's girlfriend Casandra Waller?Television Gobble up These 10 Thanksgiving TV Episodes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
There are plenty of Thanksgiving-themed episodes airing on TV each year, but these are the top 10 episodes you can stream this holiday season.Exclusives 'RHOM' Star Alexia Echevarria Talks Her Son, Frankie's Health Progress (EXCLUSIVE)
What happened to 'The Real Housewives of Miami' star Alexia Echevarria's son Frankie Rosello? He was involved in a car accident before Season 2.Stream & Chill 'Selling Sunset' Star Nicole Young's Husband Defends His Wife With Harsh Text to This Agent
'Selling Sunset' star and Oppenheim Group agent Nicole Young has been married to Brandon Young since 2017. Here's everything we know about him.Entertainment Lifetime's 'Girl in the Basement' Is Based on the Harrowing True Story of Elisabeth Fritzl
Elisabeth Fritzl had seven kids with her dad one the decades he had her trapped in the family's basement. Where is Elisabeth Fritzl now? Details.Reality TV Find Out When You Can Watch New Episodes of 'FBoy Island' Season 3
'FBoy Island' returned in October 2023. But since the third installment is on the CW now, an episode release schedule is a must for fans.Reality TV 'FBoy Island' Star Benedict Polizzi Is Behind Those Viral "Polite Catcalling" Videos on TikTok
Benedict Polizzi, who is in the CW's 'FBoy Island' Season 3, hosts a podcast and performs stand-up comedy. Details on his life outside of the show.Reality TV Corinne Olympios Is One of 'The Bachelor's Most Memorable Villains (EXCLUSIVE)
Corinne Olympios, who rose to fame as a "villain" on 'The Bachelor,' spoke to 'Distractify' about her life now and her thoughts on the show.Entertainment Is Bryce Hall Single or Has He Fallen in Love? Get the Scoop on His Dating History
Bryce Hall and Addison Rae dated on and off from 2019 to 2021. He was later rumored to be dating Josie Canseco. Who is Bryce with now?Entertainment Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, Is Now a Totally Normal Teenager
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, is now a teenager who enjoys spending her days with her biological father, Larry Birkhead.Celebrity Relationships Who Is Mads Lewis Dating? Plus: A Look at the TikToker's Relationship History
TikToker Mads Lewis made headlines when she split from Jaden Hossler, but she's since moved on to other relationships. Here's the scoop.Celebrity Relationships Is Tyler Stanaland Dating His 'Selling the OC' Co-Star?
Tyler Stanaland and his actress wife, Brittany Snow, confirmed their split in September of 2022. Is the 'Selling the OC' agent dating anyone else now?Reality TV What Religion Do the Plaths Practice on 'Welcome to Plathville'? There Have Been Changes
TLC's 'Welcome to Plathville' follows the once ultra-conservative Plath family, and after some changes, many wonder what religion they practice today.Entertainment Kristin Cavallari's Brother Struggled With Mental Illness Before His Untimely Death
Kristin Cavallari's brother, Michael Cavallari, died in 2015 at the age of 30. It was initially believed he may have committed suicide. What happened?Celebrity Elon Musk and Grimes Have a Secret Child Together With Another Unique Name
Who are Elon Musk's kids? The Tesla founder seemed to confirm that he has been keeping one of his children a secret from the general public.Influencers Who Are TikTok Star Tayler Holder's Ex-Girlfriends? Let's Break It Down
TikTok star Tayler Holder has dated a few top names on the app. We take a look at his list of exes, along with details on his current girlfriend.Entertainment Adam Sandler's Daughters Have Cameos in Most of His Films
Who are Adam Sandler's daughters? His girls have starred in many of his films including 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!' on Netflix.Reality TV When Will 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 Finale Be Available to Stream on Hulu?
Season 20 of 'The Bachelorette' has come to an end, and fans are curious to know when the finale will be available to stream on Hulu. Find out here!Reality TV Shane Simpson Is Married to 'RHOC' Star Emily Simpson and Has Five Kids
Shane Simpson, who shares three children with 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' star Emily Simpson, also has two kids from his first marriage.Celebrity Relationships 'Shadow and Bone' Actor Freddy Carter Is Off the Market — Let's Meet His Wife
Freddy Carter, best known for his role Kaz Brekker in 'Shadow and Bone' series on Netflix, is married. Find out who Freddy's wife is and how they met.Entertainment Why Is YouTuber Markiplier in the Hospital? He Shared Several Health Updates
Why Is Markiplier in the hospital? The popular YouTuber shared that he was hospitalized following intense pain. Details on what happened.Reality TV What Is 'Below Deck Med' Alum Chef Mathew Shea Up to Now?
Chef Mathew Shea was a polarizing cast member on Season 6 of 'Below Deck Mediterranean.' What's he doing now? Details on his post-show life.Reality TV What Are the Current Ages of the 'RHOC' Season 17 Cast?
'RHOC' Season 17 is in full swing, and the cast wasted no time with the drama. What are the ages of the six full-time housewives? Details ahead.Reality TV Who Is Shannon Beador Dating? Details on the 'RHOC' Star's Split With John Janssen
Who is Shannon Beador dating? When viewers first met her on 'RHOC,' she was married to David Beador. Now, she's dealing with another breakup.Reality TV Who is 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Gary King Dating? He and Daisy Had a "Thing"
Is Gary King dating anyone after filming 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht'? Season 4 reveals what happened between him and Daisy. Are the two and item?Human Interest David Temple Was Finally Sentenced for the Brutal Murder of Pregnant Wife Belinda Temple
After 24 years, David Temple was finally sentenced in 2023 for the 1999 murder of his pregnant wife, Belinda. Here's what to know about the case.Entertainment Meet Jeff Bezos's Four Children and the Stepchildren Blending With His Family
Billionaire Jeff Bezos, also the founder of Amazon and a commercial astronaut, is the father of four children. Here's everything to know about them.Celebrity Relationships Martha Stewart Is Single, but Her DMs Are Open
Who is Martha Stewart dating now? The TV chef is known for her recipes, attitude, and friendship with Snoop Dogg, but what does her dating life look like?Entertainment Ariana Madix Says She Almost Quit Vanderpump Rules — Will She Walk the Talk?
Is Ariana Madix quitting 'Vanderpump Rules'? The reality star sounded off on rumors that she'll leave the show and how she's isolated from the women.Reality TV Roo Powell, 40, Poses as Teenagers Online to Catch Predators on 'Undercover Underage' (EXCLUSIVE)
Roo Powell poses as teenagers online to catch predators on 'Undercover Underage.' Plus, details on her work with SOSA, and how she creates convincing decoy personas.Stream & Chill Kate Dies at the End of the 'Firefly Lane' Book, but What About in the Netflix Series?
The Netflix series follows the decades-long friendship of Kate and Tully based on book of the same name by Kristin Hannah. Does Kate die in the show?Reality TV What Have Abe and Rebecca Schmucker Been up to Since They Left 'Return to Amish'?
Former 'Return to Amish' stars Abe and Rebecca shared the start of their relationship on the show. But they aren't part of the franchise anymore.Entertainment Maureen and Daniel Took the Next Step in Their Relationship After 'Return to Amish'
Are Maureen and Daniel still together after 'Return to Amish'? They knew each other well before Maureen made her debut on the TLC reality show.Reality TV Where Is 'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola Now?
Where is Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola from 'Jersey Shore' now? Her relationship with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was a huge storyline, but she left reality TV.Celebrity Relationships BTS Has Been Notoriously Shy About Their Romantic Lives — Are the Members Dating Anyone?
Who are the BTS guys dating? The K-pop band has millions of diehard fans, but are any of the members in relationships that we know of?