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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Sports Matthew Stafford and Kelly Stafford Are the Parents of Four Daughters
Matthew Stafford met his wife, Kelly Stafford, when the two attended the University of Georgia. Since they wed in 2015, they've welcomed four kids.Entertainment 'Moonshiners' Star Jeff Waldroup Confirmed That His Son, Lance, Has Passed Away
What happened to Lance in 'Moonshiners'? He appeared on early seasons of the hit Discovery series with his dad, Jeff Waldroup. Details on his whereabouts.Entertainment Michael Fulfree on the Authenticity of 'Selling the Hamptons': "There Is Nothing Set up" (EXCLUSIVE)
Is 'Selling the Hamptons' Real? Nest Seekers International agent and star Michael Fulfree chatted with 'Distractify' about the Discovery Plus series.Reality TV Is 'RHOC' Star Gina Kirschenheiter Still Dating Travis Mullen?
Are Gina Kirschenheiter and Travis Mullen still together? The duo began dating after the 'RHOC' star's divorce from her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter.Reality TV When Did 'Love Is Blind' Season 2 Film?
When did 'Love Is Blind' Season 2 film? The first season of the Netflix original was a success, and a cast of Chicago-based singletons will be on Season 2.Reality TV Are Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas Still Together After 'RHONJ' Season 12?
Are Teresa Giudice and Luis "Louie" Ruelas still together after 'RHONJ' Season 12? The couple started off the season with a bit of drama. Details.Reality TV When She's Not in the Hamptons for 'Summer House,' Mya Allen Has a Pretty Sweet Side Hustle
Mya Allen highlighted her gourmet cookie business, The Knead, on Season 6 of 'Summer House.' Details on the reality star's professional endeavors.Reality TV Why Wasn't Jake Foulger on the 'Below Deck' Season 9 Reunion?
Why wasn't Jake Foulger on the 'Below Deck' Season 9 reunion? The lead deckhand did not attend the virtual reunion special, which aired on Feb. 7.Reality TV When Does Genevieve Parisi Go Home on 'The Bachelor' Season 26? (SPOILERS)
When does Genevieve Parisi go home on 'The Bachelor' Season 26? Find out all of the spoilers regarding the bartender's fate on the ABC series.Reality TV Here's How You Can Stream 'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus the World' in the United States
'RuPaul's Drag Race: U.K. Versus the World,' which is a spin-off of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' debuted in February of 2022. How can people watch the show?Entertainment 'Million Dollar Beach House' Agent Peggy Zabakolas Is Now on 'Selling the Hamptons'
'Selling the Hamptons' star and Nest Seekers International agent Peggy Zabakolas is no stranger to reality TV. Details on her 'Million Dollar Beach House' role.Reality TV Austin Gunn Opened Up About His Mom's Health Battles on 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules'
Austin Gunn opened up about his mom and her recent health issues on an episode of 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules.' Details on his parents.Sports Will Fans Be Present at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing?
Will there be fans at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing? Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the sports competition will look different.Reality TV 'Relatively Famous' Star Ebie on Late Father Eazy-E and Feeling She Had to "Prove Herself" (EXCLUSIVE)
Eazy-E's daughter, Ebie, spoke with 'Distractify' about her late dad's legacy and her starring role on the E! series, 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules.'Reality TV 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition' HouseGuest Shanna Moakler Has Three Kids
Shanna Moakler shares two kids with her ex-husband, Travis Barker, and she has one daughter with her ex-fiancé, Oscar De La Hoya.Reality TV Ebie on How Myles O'Neal's Exit Changed the Group Dynamic on 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules' (EXCLUSIVE)
Why did Myles O'Neal leave 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules' early? The model, who is the son of Shaunie O'Neal, didn't last the full month at Saddleback Ranch.Entertainment Sara Paxton From 'Aquamarine' Is Now Starring in Horror Films and Has a Celebrity Husband
What happened to Sara Paxton? She was a fixture in teen content in the early 2000s, but since then, has had a fairly quiet career. Details!Reality TV Who Is the "Kristin" Referenced on 'Summer House' Season 6? She's Also a Reality Star
Who is Kristin on 'Summer House' Season 6? Her name was mentioned in reference to a love triangle with Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo.Reality TV Jackie Goldschneider Says 'RHONJ' 'Friend' Traci Johnson Has a "Fiery Personality" (EXCLUSIVE)
Jackie Goldschneider spoke with Distractify about how 'RHONJ' Season 12 addition Traci Lynn Johnson fits in with the other ladies on the show.Reality TV Jackie Goldschneider Shares Where Things Stand with Teresa Giudice on 'RHONJ' Season 12 (EXCLUSIVE)
After a nasty rumor and a bad analogy soured things in Season 11, are Teresa Giudice and Jackie Goldschneider friends?Reality TV Will There Be a Reunion for Season 9 of 'Below Deck'?
Will there be a Reunion for 'Below Deck' Season 9? The crew members have a lot to discuss once their time on 'My Seanna' wraps up on the show.Human Interest Notorious Mobster Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story Is a Central Focus of 'Truth and Lies: The Last Gangster'
Where is Sammy "The Bull" Gravano now? He was let out of prison in 2017, and his story will be at the center of ABC's doc 'Truth and Lies: The Last Gangster.'Entertainment 'Million Dollar Beach House' Alum Jimmy Giugliano Is Now Appearing on 'Selling the Hamptons'
Jimmy Giugliano is a Hamptons-based realtor who viewers first met on Netflix's 'Million Dollar Beach House.' Now, he's appearing on 'Selling the Hamptons.'Reality TV Yeehaw! 'Top Chef' Is Headed to Houston — Find Out Which Chefs Made the Cut
'Top Chef' is returning for a 19th season in Houston, Texas. Details on the cast, and when viewers can expect to see the season premiere.Reality TV Expectations Are High for the 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition' Season 3 Cast
'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition' counts Kandi Burruss, Tom Green, and Ross Matthews as former houseguests — so viewers have high hopes for the Season 3 cast.Stream & Chill Season 1 of 'Sweet Magnolias' Arrived on Netflix in May 2020 — When Can We Expect Season 2?
Netflix approved Season 2 of 'Sweet Magnolias' on July 23, 2020, less than three months after the release date of Season 1. Read on for more details.Reality TV 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules' Star Jasmin Lawrence Is Dating Eddie Murphy's Son
Jasmin Lawrence is one of the celebrity kids on 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules.' Details on her family life (including her parents) and her dating life.Reality TV Did Nicole James Leave 'RHOC' After Making a Splash At the Beginning of Season 16?
Why did Nicole James "leave" 'RHOC'? The mom of three made a splash when Season 16 began, but she hasn't been present much since then.Entertainment TommyInnit's Parents Have Always Been "Super, Super Supportive" of His Gaming Career
TommyInnit has been playing Minecraft on YouTube since 2015, and his videos have been viewed nearly one billion times. What's his net worth?Reality TV When Was the 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 9 Reunion Filmed?
When was the 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 9 Reunion filmed? Several cast members were absent due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Details.Reality TV Gary, Daisy, Colin, and Captain Glenn Are Back for 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 3
The cast for Season 3 of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' consists of three fan favorite returners, and a whole lot of newbies. Details on what to expect.Reality TV Is 'Winter House' Star Jason Cameron Appearing on 'Summer House' Season 6?
Is Jason Cameron on 'Summer House'? Viewers first got to know the model during 'Winter House,' when he started a relationship with Lindsay Hubbard.Celebrity Relationships Hugh Hefner Was Known for Having Multiple Girlfriends at Once, But He Was Also Married Three Times
Who were Hugh Hefner's wives? The Playboy founder was known for having several girlfriends at a time, but he was also legally married three times.Reality TV 'Secrets of Playboy' Contributor Jennifer Saginor Grew Up in the Playboy Mansion — Who Are Her Parents?
Jennifer Saginor is sharing what it was like to grow up at the Playboy Mansion on the docu-series, 'Secrets of Playboy.' Who were her parents?Reality TV Crew Member Winston Churchill Caused Quite the Stir on 'Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer'
While the contestants on 'Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer' are meant to fall for the leads, Sara Rose developed a crush on crew member Winston Churchill.Reality TV J.B. Andreassi on How 'Selling the Hamptons' Stands Out From Other Real Estate Shows (EXCLUSIVE)
Both shows focus on high-end real estate, but star J.B. Andreassi says 'Selling the Hamptons' stands out from the competition.Reality TV Are 'MDLLA' Co-Stars Josh Flagg and Fredrik Eklund Still Friends?
Are Josh Flagg and Fredrik Eklund still friends? The 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' agents had some drama after Season 13 concluded.Reality TV Alexia Echevarria Teases Hamptons Drama With Her 'RHOM' Co-Star Nicole Martin (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexia Echevarria spoke with 'Distractify' about the 'RHOM' group trip to the Hamptons and her drama with her co-star Nicole Martin.Reality TV Several of the Agents from 'Million Dollar Beach House' Are Now Starring on 'Selling the Hamptons'
Did 'Million Dollar Beach House' get canceled? Three of the agents from the Netflix show are now starring on 'Selling the Hamptons' on Discovery Plus.Reality TV J.B. Andreassi on the "Advantage" He Has Over Most of His 'Selling the Hamptons' Co-Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
'Selling the Hamptons' star and Nest Seekers International agent J.B. Andreassi spoke with 'Distractify' about featuring his real estate career on TV.Reality TV 'Catfish' Hopeful Romeo Moved to Be With His Online Love — and They Have Yet to Meet (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Romeo called 'Catfish' hosts Nev and Kamie to find out the truth about his love, Michael. Though all signs point to a fake profile, could this story end with love?Reality TV Karen Larrea on Whether the Parents Were Suspicious of Jimmy on 'My Mom, Your Dad' (EXCLUSIVE)
College-aged kids watch their parents date on the HBO Max series 'My Mom Your Dad,' and they can interfere with the help of retreat manager Jimmy.Reality TV The New Stew Has Finally Arrived on 'Below Deck' Season 9 — Meet Kaylee Milligan
Who is the new stew on 'Below Deck'? Following the exit of third stew Jessica Albert, the crew of 'My Seanna' needed a replacement ASAP. Details.Reality TV The 'Summer House' Crew Moved to a New Hamptons House for Season 6
Where was 'Summer House' Season 6 filmed? The cast lived in a different Hamptons residence for the latest season, but nothing changed in terms of the drama.Podcasts Kate Winkler Dawson on Selecting "Tiger Woman" Clara Phillips for 'Tenfold More Wicked' Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)
What Did Clara Phillips do? 'Tenfold More Wicked' host Kate Winkler Dawson talks selecting the "Tiger Woman" to be the subject of Season 4.Reality TV Karen and Breana on Why It Was "Very Difficult" to Leave 'My Mom, Your Dad' Early (EXCLUSIVE)
Why did Karen Larrea leave 'My Mom, Your Dad'? Karen and her daughter, Breana Symone Sturgis, spoke with Distractify about their time on the show.Reality TV Dr. Nicole Martin Has "No Regrets" About Trying to Reconnect with Her Dad on 'RHOM' (EXCLUSIVE)
Dr. Nicole Martin is one of the new additions to 'The Real Housewives of Miami' for Season 4. Find out about her job, her son, and if she has a husband.Reality TV Who Did Not Return to 'The Amazing Race' Season 33 After the Filming Break?
Who did not return to 'The Amazing Race' Season 33? Several teams did not come back after the cast took 19 months off due to the pandemic.Reality TV How Old Are the Celebrity Kids on 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules'?
Eight celebrity kids make up the cast of 'Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules' — but how old are they? Details on their ages and their jobs outside of the show.Reality TV Will the Navarro Junior College Squad Return for 'Cheer' Season 3?
More than two years after Season 1 became an immediate hit on Netflix, 'Cheer' has officially returned. Will the series be renewed for Season 3?