
Abi Travis
Executive EditorLocation: Pasadena, California, United StatesEducation: Grand Valley State UniversityAbi Travis is Distractify's Executive Editor. She loves reading, cuddling her dogs, and reading while cuddling her dogs.
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One of Charli’s recent uploads appears to poke fun at the conspiracy theory that she sells her soul, but some people have taken it as confirmation. EntertainmentPeople on TikTok Are Asking “Could I Pull You?” Here’s What It Means
People making “Could I pull you?” videos on TikTok are doing what most of us do on social media: look for validation. More on the meaning here. EntertainmentYes, You Can Set Your Ringtone to a TikTok Sound (but It’s Gonna Take a While)
Technically, you can set pretty much any audio file (including TikTok Sounds) as your phone’s ringtone, but it’s a rather time-consuming process. EntertainmentThis Is Why You Never See Phineas’ Dad in ‘Phineas and Ferb’
Phineas and Ferb became step-brothers after Phineas’ mom married Ferb’s dad. We never hear about the boys’ other parents, though. Why is that? Entertainment‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Leah Messer Addresses Daughter Ali’s Health Journey in New Memoir
Shortly after Leah’s twins Ali and Aleeah were born, Leah noticed that Ali wasn’t meeting developmental milestones at the same rate as her sister. InfluencersTikTok User @GeminiOfficial Accused of Grooming Underage Girls
Several girls have made allegations against TikToker @GeminiOfficial. He admitted to flirting with underage girls before putting his account on private. EntertainmentThe Documentary Is Called ‘Dick Johnson Is Dead’ — but Is He Really?
In ‘Dick Johnson Is Dead,’ documentarian Kirsten Johnson reckons with her father’s impending death by having him enact multiple death scenes. FYIHere’s How to Use Any TikTok Audio as Your Phone’s Voicemail Greeting
Forget using the default voicemail greeting or recording one yourself. All the cool kids are using TikTok audios these days. Here’s how! GamingHow to Design the Perfect Pumpkin Patch on Your ‘Animal Crossing’ Island
Spooky season has officially come to ‘ACNH’! People are creating their own custom pumpkin patches to celebrate the arrival of the festive gourds. EntertainmentShepard Smith Has Shared His Life With Partner Gio Graziano Since 2012
Shepard Smith doesn’t talk much about his private life and his longtime partner Gio. Here’s what we know about Shep Smith’s partner. GamingIt’s Spooky Season in ‘Animal Crossing’ — Here’s How to Get Your Pumpkins!
Spooky Season has officially come to ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons,’ and that means it’s time to start harvesting pumpkins and crafting Spooky DIYs. InfluencersTikTok and YouTube Stars Grace and Zeus Broke up, and Fans Don’t Understand Why
Grace and Zeus have been called the most perfect couple on TikTok. They’ve decided to break up — and their fans are almost as sad as they are. EntertainmentPeople Are Getting Really Honest Thanks to TikTok’s “Glow-Down Challenge”
People have been posting their “glow-ups” on social media forever. But not everyone glows up. This challenge is for the rest of us. EntertainmentHelen Reddy’s Children Say the Singer Was a "Truly Formidable Woman"
Singer and activist Helen Reddy has passed away. She leaves behind two grown children, Traci and Jordan, who both pursued careers in the public eye. EntertainmentJames Harden’s Mom Appears to Shut Down Rumors That He’s Engaged
Rumors that James Harden is engaged have been swirling on social media, but some aren’t convinced that they’re true — including his mom, apparently. EntertainmentThere’s a New Book by Nicholas Sparks — Will It Be Adapted Into a Movie?
So far, 11 of Nicholas Sparks’ 21 novels have made the leap to the silver screen. Will ‘The Return’ be adapted into a movie as well? EntertainmentIs Food Network’s Chef Zac Young Dating Anyone Right Now? Here’s What We Know
Chef Zac Young has been a staple of food entertainment since placing in the top four of ‘Top Chef: Just Desserts.’ Does he have a partner? EntertainmentWhat Happened to "Radio Gawds" Walton and Johnson?
John Walton and Steve Johnson shared a radio show for nearly four decades until Walton’s death in 2019. Johnson is still carrying the torch. EntertainmentWWE’s Nikki Cross Pulled From ‘Clash of Champions’ at the Last Minute — Here’s Why
Nikki Cross was scheduled to compete for the WWE Women's Championship. What happened? At the last minute, she didn’t receive medical clearance. PoliticsWhat Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies Before Election Day?
As the 2020 election looms closer and closer, people wonder what could happen in the event of a presidential candidate’s death before Election Day. EntertainmentThe Time Warp Scan Filter Is the Newest TikTok Sensation
TikTok’s Time Warp Scan filter freezes time and takes a snapshot as a scan line passes by, and people are using it in a bunch of very clever ways. EntertainmentTrisha Paytas Accidentally Flashed the Camera in a TikTok Video… Again
YouTuber Trisha Paytas is in hot water once again, this time for accidentally flashing the camera while dancing in lingerie for a TikTok video. EntertainmentAre Calvin and Miranda From ‘House of Payne’ Actually Going to Get Divorced?
Before the series revival, Miranda and Calvin were headed for a divorce. But why didn’t things work out between the two of them? FYINo, Two Flu Shots Aren’t Better Than One
If you get two flu shots in one flu season, are you doubly immune to influenza viruses? Nah. That’s actually not how vaccines work. EntertainmentThe Real Reason Director Jenny Shepard Got Killed off on 'NCIS'
Director Jenny Shepard first got diagnosed with a brain tumor, then died in a shootout. What’s the real reason Lauren Holly left NCIS? EntertainmentWhat Are Linktrees, and Why Are People Adding Them to Their TikTok Bios?
Use Linktree to direct your audience from TikTok to your other social media accounts and e-commerce stores. Here’s how to set it all up. EntertainmentHere’s Why People Think the Gradient App’s “Ethnicity Estimate” Is Problematic
The Gradient face app continues to roll out new features, but some people find certain ones — like the “Ethnicity Estimate” — to be problematic. EntertainmentThe Tragic Reason Why Nancy Grace Decided to Pursue a Law Degree
When Nancy Grace was 19, she planned to marry her fiancé Keith and be an English professor. Then tragedy struck, and her plans changed drastically. InfluencersSommer Ray Has More Than 25 Million Followers on Instagram — Why Is She Famous?
Sommer Ray has millions of followers across a variety of platforms, but how did she become famous in the first place? Here’s what we know. InfluencersSophie Fergi Shares Emotional Video Explaining Why She Left "The Squad"
13-year-old Sophie Fergi recently shared a video in which she tearfully said goodbye to every member of “the squad.” What happened behind the scenes? EntertainmentGrunt Style Founder Says He Was Fired — Now Some Fans Are Boycotting the Company
Grunt Style founder Daniel Alarik says the company fired him. Now, some fans of the military-themed apparel company are furious. What happened? FYIWhat *Actually* Happened on the "21st Night of September"?
“Do you remember the 21st night of September?” Why did Earth, Wind & Fire choose that particular day for their groovy song? Here’s what happened. Entertainment‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller Shares Impressive Physical Therapy Update
Abby Lee Miller has been mostly confined to a wheelchair after spinal surgery and cancer treatment, but she’s been sharing encouraging PT updates. FYIDid You Just Get a Blue Alert on Your Phone? Here’s What It Means
Blue Alerts are somewhat similar to AMBER Alerts, which send out emergency notifications to your phone. Here’s what it means if you get one. EntertainmentParents Are Sharing Their Love for Their Oldest Kids With the Firstborn Challenge
What is the Firstborn Challenge on Facebook? It involves sharing pictures of your oldest kid. Some people think it might be dangerous though. EntertainmentThe Real Reason Sutton Stracke Is Just a “Friend” on ‘RHOBH’
Before Sutton Stracke officially joined the ‘RHOBH’ cast, Bravo said she’d be a full-time Housewife. Now, she’s just a “friend” on the show. FYIThis Company Is Paying up to $13,000 to People for Losing the “Quarantine 15”
The fitness company Total Shape is looking for candidates to test diet and fitness regimes and document their experiences with blogs and video diaries. EntertainmentMotivational Speaker Mel Robbins No Longer Has a TV Show but Is Still Super Busy
Mel Robbins is one of the most popular motivational speakers ever, so a daytime TV show seemed like a natural fit. Unfortunately, it was canceled. FYIAudible Is Canceling Its Escape Subscription and Romance Fans Are Furious
Audible Escape provides subscribers with access to more than 10,000 romance titles. Unfortunately, it will no longer exist after Nov. 1. GamingTwitch Apologizes for Stereotypical Hispanic Heritage Month Emotes, but Is That Enough?
As part of its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Twitch rolled out some custom emotes… and then quickly discontinued them and apologized. EntertainmentThese Ghost Photoshoots on TikTok Are a Whole Spooky Mood
People are dressing up as ghosts and taking incredible pictures as part of a “ghost photoshoot.” Some of them are truly aesthetically pleasing. EntertainmentThe "No Lifts" Rule From 'DWTS' Is Slightly Confusing — Here’s an Explanation
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There are only 21 hurricane names for each year, and we’ve already had 20. What happens if we run out of names before we run out of storms? FoodTikTok’s Jalapeño Food Hack Is Our New Snack Obsession
A new food hack is gaining popularity on TikTok. It involves jalapeño, cream cheese, and Takis. And we’re not gonna lie: It looks delicious. FYIHere’s What Happens if You Die While on Your Period
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Car salesman Billy Fuccillo is kind of an icon in New York and Florida, but he hasn’t been in a new commercial for months. What happened to him? PoliticsWhat Happens if No One Votes in an Election?
We know what happens if you try to vote twice (you can’t), but what if you vote *zero* times in a presidential election? What if nobody votes at all? PoliticsWhat We Know About Journalist Bob Woodward’s Political Affiliation
Bob Woodward’s reporting was largely responsible for bringing down Nixon. He’s also criticized Bush and now, Trump. So, is he a Democrat? EntertainmentTikTok Is Officially Obsessed With the “Vintage Acting Challenge” Guy
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YouTube beauty guru Bretman Rock posted a series of tweets alluding to the fact that he and his mystery boyfriend had decided to break up.