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Distractify Staff WritersLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesDistractify was founded in 2013 with one thought in mind: Distractions aren't just welcome — sometimes, they’re necessary. Initially a viral news site, we’ve evolved as quickly as the internet has and have since become a destination for highly relevant, meticulously researched stories about the celebrities, entertainment news, and social trends your friends will be talking about tomorrow.
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"Are You Kidding?" — Man Says Apartment Trash Pickup Called Him "Lazy" in a Note
In a social post, a man shared that his apartment trash pickup worker called him lazy over his filled garbage left outside of his door.
TikTok Star Dillon Latham Has Been Doxxed by a Group Who Believes He's Promoting Looksmaxxing
When Dillon Latham's self-improvement TikToks began promoting more appearance-centric ideals, he was doxxed by an unknown group. What happened?
"My Life Is Over for the Next Six Months" — Woman Says Strict Parents Make Sneaky Kids
In a social post, a woman says that strict parents make sneaky kids as she recalled an incident from a childhood that left her punished.
Alabama Barker Likes to Keep Her Relationship Status Private — Is She Single?
Who is Alabama Barker dating? With almost 4 million TikTok followers, Travis Barker's daughter is becoming a social media star.
Customer Catches Restaurant Passing Off Simply Lemonade as "Fresh Squeezed"
In a viral post, a restaurant calls Simply Lemonade "fresh squeezed" in false advertisement at an Austin airport and gets dragged by social media.
Kid Hilariously Exposes Explicit Messages on Her Dad's Phone
In a viral social post, a kid hilariously exposes messages from bots on her dad's phone and social media loves it. Get the details here.
"You're Trying to Lure My Daughter" — Neighbor Told This Man to Stop Swimming in His Own Pool
In a social post, a man shares that a neighbor told him to stop swimming in his own swimming pool and folks want answers. Details here.
Beverage Cart Driver Says It's So Hot She Can't Even Get Golfers to Buy Drinks
In a viral post, a beverage cart driver says it's too hot on golf course, but golfers won't buy any drinks from her as she goes around.
"That's Why I Say, Get It to Go" — Woman Shares $9 LongHorn Meal Hack
In a viral post, a woman shares a $9 LongHorns meal hack to help folks save money and score more food from the restaurant. Details here.
TikTok Star Alix Earle and Her BFF Kristin Moved in Together After Graduation — Details!
Where does Alix Earle live? After graduating from the University of Miami, the influencer has been jet-setting all over the world.
"I Didn't Even Know That Was a Thing" — Woman Says a Lighter Exploded in Her Car
In a social post, a woman says that a lighter exploded in her car and destroyed her sunglass case as she gives folks a look at the damage.
Woman Deals With an Airplane Foot Creeper, Gets Her Legroom Back
In a viral social post, a woman shows how she deals with an airplane foot creeper who is violating her personal space. Details here.
"I Just Can't Do It" — Woman Shares Her Problem With Having a Neutral Face
In a viral social post, a woman shared her grievances online about having a neutral face and how it impacts her daily life. Details here.
Person Gift Wraps Food to Sneak It Into a Water Park, and Folks Online Are Shook
In a viral social post, a person gift wraps food to sneak into a waterpark due to the high price of snacks, and social media loves it.
'The Witcher' Season 3 Part 2 — Ciri, Geralt, and Yennefer's Fates Revealed
'The Witcher' Season 3 Part 2 ending explained — Find out what happened to Ciri, Geralt, and Yennefer at the conclusion of Season 3.
Former 'Teen Mom' Star Farrah Abraham Claims That She Studies at Harvard University
The 'Teen Mom' star hasn't been in the spotlight as much in recent years, so what is Farrah Abraham doing now? Reports say she's focused on education.
"I Am Doubting Myself" — Wife Says Husband Constantly Criticizes How She Cleans the Home
In a Reddit post, a woman says her husband tells her she's cleaning wrong and she's asking folks if she indeed made a misstep. Details here.
Instacart Driver Takes $1 Tip Order to See If the Tip Increases After It's Complete
In a social post, an Instacart driver decides to take a $1 tip order to see if the gratuity increases after the order is complete. Details ahead.
Film Icon Meryl Streep Will Appear in Season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building'
'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3 premieres in August 2023. Get the details on specific release dates and the big names joining the cast.
"I Do Not Like Him at All" — Woman Refuses to Invite Sister's Boyfriend to Her Wedding
In a forum online, a woman shared that she refused to invite her sister's boyfriend to her wedding and folks agree with her decision on the matter.
Bestie Neighbors Install "Bar" Between Fences Outside Their Homes
In a viral post, neighbors who are besties install a "bestie bar" fence between their homes, and folks are amazed by the creativity.
Right or Wrong? A Woman Asks for Accommodations for Time Blindness and Gets Scolded
In a viral social post, a woman says that she asked for accommodations for time blindness at a prospective job and was scolded. Details here.
Viral Video Shows Restaurant Offering Discounts to Patrons Who Can Fit Through Bars
In a now-viral video, a Thailand restaurant gives discounts to customers if they fit through bars — and social media has mixed reviews.
Ashton Kutcher Plays Mace Coronel's Dad on 'That '90s Show' — Who Are His Parents IRL?
Mace Coronel's parents on 'That '90s Show' are played by Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. But who are his parents in real life? Details ahead.
Grocery Employee Documents All the Items Placed in the Wrong Spot Throughout Her Shift
In a social media video, a grocery employee shows a variety of items placed in the wrong spots, and the comments passed the vibe check.
Madonna Is the Proud Mom of Six Kids — Meet Her Brood!
Madonna is the proud mother of six children. From Lourdes, her oldest with ex Carlos Leon, to her youngest twins adopted from Malawi, meet all her kids.
An Inside Look at the Cost Benefits of Using Metal Bats in College Baseball
College baseball and professional baseball have many differences, including bat styles. So, why do they use metal bats in college? Read on to find out.
Film Buffs Might Recognize the Set of ABC's 'Claim to Fame'
Where is ABC's reality series 'Claim to Fame' filmed? True to its title, the show's filming location is pretty famous. Welcome to the Hummingbird Nest Ranch!
Woman Creeped Out by "Sandwich Menace" Who's Been Leaving Food Outside Her House for Years
In a viral TikTok video, a person shared that a "sandwich menace" who has left the meal outside of her home has escalated to other food products.
Who Is Brianne Howey's Husband? Meet the 'Ginny & Georgia' Star's Man, Matt Ziering
Is Brianne Howey married? While her on-screen character has some major relationship struggles, in real life, Brianne is happily married.
Couple Cusses at Kids for "Letting Basketball Roll Into Street" — and Social Media Is Outraged
in a viral video, a couple cusses at kids playing basketball and social media users are disgusted with their behavior. Details here.
"You Don’t Feel 50 When You’re 50" — 23 Things Older People Think Young Folks Don't Realize
Someone asked older internet users to share their best advice for younger people. Their answers have inspired us to approach life a bit differently.
Baseball Pitcher Trevor Bauer Has Been Accused of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer was released by the Dodgers in 2023. What did he do? Read on to learn about disturbing allegations made against him.
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' Daughter Sami Has Made Headlines for Her TikTok and OnlyFans
Who is Sami Sheen on TikTok and Only Fans? Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards's daughter has continued to make waves for her content.
Man Complains About a Person Parking in an Empty Parking Lot: "People Need the Spots"
In a viral video, a man complains about a person parking in an empty parking lot, and social media users are shocked by how he handled the situation.
Humble Pie! A Woman Almost Wasn't Allowed on Her Flight After Not Looking Like Her Passport Photo
In a now-viral video, a woman on TikTok shared that she nearly didn't get access to her flight because of her passport photo. Some folks can relate.
Say What? This Man Wants His Girlfriend to Cook a Meal to Appease His Family
A man on Reddit shared that he wants his girlfriend to cook a meal to make a good impression on his family, and folks have a lot to say about it.
Walmart Employee Catches Customer Stuffing Items into Bucket at Self-Checkout, Doesn't Care
A viral video shows a person in a Walmart self-checkout lane bucket stealing and the employees reveal that they do not care. Details here.
People Are Wondering if Donald Trump's Latest Legal Troubles Have Landed Him in Jail Yet
After Donald Trump's March 2023 arrest, he's been at the forefront of legal news. So is the former president in jail, or is he still a free man?
Instacart Driver Blasts Low-Tipping Customer Who Expected Her to Carry Delivery up Wild Stairs
A delivery driver showed inaccessible stairs in a viral video and social media users are appalled by the appearance of the home. Details here.
Is Kylie Jenner Really a Billionaire? A Look at Her Net Worth
How much is Kylie Jenner worth? Kylie's net worth has been debated endlessly after 'Forbes' named her a billionaire and then retracted its claim.
"Always Check Your Receipts" — Woman Charged Extra $36 at Walmart for Item She Didn't Buy
In a now-viral video, a TikToker says that Walmart charged her an extra $36 for an item she didn't buy. The internet had a lot to say about it.
Woman Pays $800 for Custom Birthday Cake and It Arrives Made of Styrofoam
A woman on TikTok says she paid $800 for a custom cake that ended up being Styrofoam. Here's what went down — and how social media reacted.
Oh No They Did Not! This Person Shaved Their Niece's Hair Off — Without Mom's Permission
A person admits to shaving their niece's hair off, via a stylist, in a Reddit AITA post, and the reactions are mixed. Here's the full scoop.
So Nasty, so Rude! A Man Snatches a Skateboard and Throws It — Social Media Responds
A man snatches a skateboard and throws it out of nowhere in a viral video and social media wants answers. Here's the full rundown.
Man Complains About Men's Wearhouse Wedding Suit and People Are Reading Him for Filth
A man complains about Men's Wearhouse wedding suit on TikTok and social media users are reading him for filth. Here's the full scoop.
'The Mortal Instruments' Author Cassandra Clare Faces Renewed Plagiarism Accusations
Beloved YA author Cassandra Clare is a huge name in the literary community, but she's faced plagiarism accusations several times in her career.
Things Took a Deadly Turn for Adam Ruzek in the the Season 10 Finale of 'Chicago P.D.'
Are 'Chicago P.D.' fans about to lose Adam Ruzek? Find out if Patrick John Flueger's character is leaving the NBC procedural anytime soon.
Here Are All of the Celebs Who Have Been Unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 (SPOILERS)
'The Masked Singer' Season 9 reveals: Here's who has been unmasked so far on the show and we'll even let you know the winner of the season, too!
If You're a Fan of 'The Equalizer' Then Fret Not: It Isn't Getting Canceled
CBS's decision to reboot 'The Equalizer' with Queen Latifah as its lead received praise from fans, but is the show coming back or is it canceled?