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 A Lot Has Changed for Tom Brady Since He Played in His First Super Bowl in 2002
When Tom Brady first played in the Super Bowl in 2002, it was long before he met Gisele Bündchen or was dubbed the GOAT. See photos of then vs. now.Entertainment The 49ers' Katie Sowers Is the First Female NFL Coach Ever — Details on Her Life off the Field
Who is Katie Sowers' partner? Katie is the offensive assistant coach for the Super-Bowl bound 49ers. Details on her personal life and historic job.Entertainment Former NFL Player Keyshawn Johnson Announces Death of 25-Year-Old Daughter
What happened to Keyshawn Johnson's daughter? The former NFL player announced his 25-year-old daughter's death with a family statement.Entertainment Yannick Bisson aka Martin Left the 'Aurora Teagarden' Franchise Because of a "Scheduling Thing"
What happened to Martin on 'Aurora Teagarden?' Actor Yannick Bisson appeared in the Hallmark movie series for years before he was replaced by Niall Matter.Entertainment The 'Headspace Guide to Sleep' Narrator Is a Meditation Expert (with a Soothing Voice)
The Netflix series 'Headspace Guide to Sleep' is aiming to help people get their best rests yet. The show features a narrator with a calming voice.Reality TV Monique Samuels on Why Quitting 'RHOP' Was "The Best Decision" (EXCLUSIVE)
Monique Samuels joined the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' in Season 2, and she announced her exit after a dramatic Season 5 reunion.Entertainment Why Is Captain Josh Harris on the Time Bandit in Season 17 of 'Deadliest Catch?'
Josh Harris is normally a co-captain on the Cornelia Marie, but he started working on the Time Bandit in Season 17 of 'Deadliest Catch.' Details.Entertainment Is Clare Crawley Engaged to Dale Moss Again? She's Wearing a Ring on That Finger
Season 16 of 'The Bachelorette' continues to be one of the wildest rides ever. We now know why Clare left early: She's engaged to Dale Moss!Entertainment Michael Accidentally Ended Up on the Spaceship in 'Stowaway' — How Did it Happen?
The Netflix film 'Stowaway' centers around a crew on a mission to Mars after they learn that a fourth person is on board. How did Michael get on the ship?Influencers Jeff Wittek Reveals That His Eye Was Damaged in a Video for the Vlog Squad
What happened to Jeff Wittek? The Vlog Squad member and content creator just posted a video about how he injured his eye in a video.Entertainment 'The Mosquito Coast' Is Based on a Novel By Paul Theroux (aka Justin Theroux's Uncle)
Is Justin Theroux's new Apple TV+ series, 'The Mosquito Coast,' based on a true story? The show is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name.Entertainment Here's How Zac Efron Met His Current GF in the Land Down Under
Who Is Zac Efron's girlfriend in 2020? The 'Killing Zac Efron' star has had a string of high profile romances. Details on if he's single now.Entertainment '$50K Three Ways' Host Tiffany Brooks Shares a Unique Bond with Her Son
Tiffany Brooks became a top HGTV personality after she won 'Design Star.' Now, she's hosting '$50K Three Ways.' Details on her son and her family life.Entertainment Dani Soares from 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Announced Her Pregnancy: "It's Just You and I"
Second stew Dani Soares and deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux are having a boatmance on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht.' Are the yachties still together?Entertainment Fox Host Sandra Smith Has a New Show — Will Her Fans Follow Her?
What happened to Sandra Smith from Fox News? The 'America's Newsroom' anchor is moving to a new show and time slot — and getting a new co-host!Entertainment Remember that Viral "Joshua Fight" Meme? It Actually Happened, and It Was Epic
The Joshua Fight originated online as a joke back in 2020. The original fight date was set for April 24, 2021, and some are wondering if it will happen.Entertainment The Real Reason Why Netflix Canceled 'The Society' After One Season
Why did they cancel 'The Society?' The teen drama debuted on Netflix to fan and critical acclaim in May of 2019, but it was axed shortly thereafter.Entertainment Are You a Master of Social Media Deception? You Might Want to Apply for 'The Circle'
Do you think you have what it takes to dominate a social media mind game and win $100,000? Details on how you can apply for Season 3 of 'The Circle.'Entertainment Yes, LeVar Burton Is Finally a 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host — Here's the Full Line-Up
Longtime 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek passed away in November of 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Several guest hosts will be filling in.Entertainment 'RHONJ' Medium Gina Marie Previously Appeared on Another Iconic New Jersey Series
Gina Marie made her 'RHONJ' debut on a Season 11 episode. The medium shocked the ladies with her accurate readings, and she's no stranger to reality TV.Entertainment What Religion Are Erica and Spencer Shemwell from 'The Blended Bunch?'
The Shemwells are featured on the TLC docuseries, 'The Blended Bunch.' Since it debuted, fans have been wondering if they are part of the Mormon faith.Entertainment Here's Why 'OutDaughtered' Matriarch Danielle Busby Is Wearing a Heart Monitor
What happened to Danielle Busby? The 'OutDaughtered' star has been hospitalized several times with a mysterious illness. Is she having heart surgery?Entertainment Captain "Wild" Bill Wichrowski on Filming 'Deadliest Catch' Season 17 During COVID (EXCLUSIVE)
'Deadliest Catch' star Captain "Wild Bill" Wichrowski told 'Distractify' what it was like to film Season 17 of the high-risk series during the COVID-19 pandemic.Entertainment Where Is Fortnite YouTuber Joogie? Fans Are Getting Concerned
Joogie is known for being a faceless Fortnite player who posts himself playing the game on YouTube. In his latest video, he claims that the popular game sent him to the hospital and he might need to get brain surgery.Entertainment The Ending of 'Synchronic' Has Polarized Viewers — What Happens?
'Synchronic' is a Sci-Fi thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The ending, which features time travel and sacrifice, is explained.Entertainment 'The Circle' Season 2 Was Filmed During the Pandemic, So Why Is COVID-19 Never Mentioned?
When was 'The Circle' Season 2 filmed? The Netflix reality competition featured a social distancing concept before the pandemic began. Details.Entertainment Jenna Marbles Had an Adorable Meet-Cute With Her Fiancé
Who is Jenna Marbles' boyfriend? The former YouTuber recently got engaged to her long-time partner Julien Solomita. Here's what we know.Entertainment MLB Outfielder Starling Marte's Wife Passed Away Unexpectedly in 2020
Starling Marte is an outfielder for the Miami Marlins, and he's played for two other MLB teams. His wife, Noelia Brazoban Marte, died from a heart attack.Influencers TikTok Stars Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett Have Confirmed Their Relationship
Who is Jaden Hossler's girlfriend? The TikTok star was arrested for drug possession in May 2020. After dating Mads Lewis, he's now with Nessa Barrett.Entertainment If You Like 'Catfish' or 'Big Brother,' You'll Love 'The Circle' on Netflix
'The Circle' on Netflix is a reality show that combines anonymity, deceit, lying, and isolation techniques — all for the sake of $100,000.Entertainment Do the Kardashians Still Talk to Caitlyn Jenner? They've Been Through a Lot
Do the Kardashians talk to Caitlyn Jenner? The family has had a tumultuous relationship with the trans activist. An update on where things stand now.Entertainment What Happened to William "Jokes" Sotelo After 'Why Did You Kill Me?'
Where is William Sotelo now? He was long suspected of being involved in the murder of Crystal Theobald, the subject of Netflix's 'Why Did You Kill Me?'Entertainment Hayley Hasselhoff Has Been a Curve Model for More than Half Her Life
Hayley Hasselhoff has made history as the first curve model to appear on the cover of a European 'Playboy.' Details on her personal life and her net worth.Entertainment Mark Long Had Almost 10 Years Off In Between Seasons of 'The Challenge'
Where is Mark Long now? He was one of the original stars on 'Road Rules' (which later became 'The Challenge'), and he had a showmance with Robin Hibbard.Entertainment Mads Lewis Shared How She Found Out About Jaden and Nessa's Rumored Relationship
Mads Lewis told the full side of her TikTok drama with Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett on an episode of the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. Details.Entertainment Martha Stewart Is Adding a Twist to a Food Network Classic with 'Chopped: Martha Rules'
Martha Stewart is taking over the popular Food Network series, 'Chopped.' Where is 'Chopped: Martha Rules' filmed? The chefs are out of the studio. tEntertainment Trisha Paytas Comes out as Non-Binary — Uses "They / Them" Pronouns
Is Trisha Paytas transgender? The YouTuber posted a video where they talked about identifying more as a man in drag and recently came out as non-binary.Entertainment Inside the Tragic Loss of Drake Tester on 'The Curse of Oak Island'
What happened to Drake on 'The Curse of Oak Island'? After appearing on several episodes of the show, fans wondered where he was in Season 5.Entertainment Like His Character on 'The Resident,' Conrad Ricamora Is Taken
Conrad Ricamora is best known for his roles on 'The Resident' and on 'How to Get Away With Murder.' Does the actor have a partner? Details.Entertainment D'Andra Simmons "Was Concerned" About Discussing Her Stepmom on 'RHOD' (EXCLUSIVE)
D'Andra Simmons and Momma Dee are finally on good terms on Season 5 of 'RHOD,' but the reality star is now sharing more about her stepmom and brother.Entertainment Melissa McCarthy Didn't Actually Eat Raw Chicken While Filming *That* 'Thunder Force' Scene
'Thunder Force' is a superhero comedy starring Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy. What was the raw chicken that the latter comedian's character ate?Entertainment 'RHOD' Star D'Andra Simmons' Battle With COVID-19 Was the "Most Horrible Thing" (EXCLUSIVE)
'RHOD' personality D'Andra Simmons battled COVID-19 at the end of 2020, and she was ultimately hospitalized. She told 'Distractify' what happened.Entertainment Are Lilly Bennett and Lawrence Bishop III from 'Unexpected' Still Together?
Lilly Bennett and Lawrence Bishop III are one of the couples featured on TLC's 'Unexpected.' Are the young parents still together after the show?Entertainment Rosanna Is Prepared to Leave Her Life Behind in 'Return to Amish' Season 6
Who is Rosanna from 'Return to Amish' Season 6? She is leaving her community behind, as is her best friend, Maureen. Details on her role on the show.Influencers Mya Johnson Reveals Addison Rae Reached out After 'The Tonight Show' Controversy (EXCLUSIVE)
Mya Nicole Johnson is creator on TikTok who came up with the "Up" dance along with Chris Cotter. She spoke with 'Distractify' about 'The Tonight Show.'Entertainment Mike "The Miz" Mizanin Says the Key to 'Cannonball' Is "Improvising on the Spot" (EXCLUSIVE)
Viewers know Mike "The Miz" Mizanin from WWE and his reality series, 'Miz and Mrs.' He's now hosting the USA waterpark obstacle series, 'Cannonball.'Entertainment The Miz Teased Who the "Loose Cannon" Is on 'Miz & Mrs.' Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)
When will 'Miz & Mrs.’ Season 3 debut? Mike "The Miz" Mizanin spoke with ‘Distractify’ about the continuation of his show with wife Maryse Ouellet.Entertainment Slip and Slide Kickball Is a Perfect TikTok Trend for the Warm Weather
What is Slip and Slide Kickball? The fun set-up is going viral on TikTok, and it's a challenge that the whole family can enjoy. Details on what you need.Entertainment Does Academy Award Winning Actress Octavia Spencer Have a Partner?
Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award winning actress, and she's showcasing her comedy chops in 'Thunder Force.' Does she have a partner?Entertainment Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II Had Four Children Together Over a 16-Year Period
After marrying Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, Prince Philip raised four kids with the monarch. The British Royal Family member died at 99 on April 9, 2021.