Chris Barilla
Associate Editor, MusicLocation: Nashville, Tenn and New York, NYEducation: Ramapo College of New JerseyA graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, Chris Barilla has worked as a journalist for over 10 years across a variety of topics including trending entertainment, political news, fashion, and automotive engineering. He regularly covers the latest happenings in the music world.
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Theo Graves Has Already Made Quite a Splash on 'AHS: NYC'
Who is Theo Graves on 'American Horror Story: NYC'? Unpacking all the details surrounding Isaac Powell's latest character on 'American Horror Story.'
'AHS: NYC' Takes Fans Back a Few Decades in New York City's History
What year is 'American Horror Story: NYC' set in? All of the details you need to know about Season 11 of FX's ever-popular thriller series.
Fans Are Convinced That Taylor Swift's "Would've, Could've, Should've" Is About John Mayer
What does "Would've, Could've, Should've" mean? Taylor Swift seems to have addressed the actions of a former lover on her new song.
Nessa Barrett Is Addressing Hard Emotions Head-on Through New Song "Die First"
What is the meaning of Nessa Barrett's new song, "Die First"? Unpacking the heavy emotions that went into creating the viral track.
Shakira Seems to Have Addressed Her Ex-Husband on "Monotonía"
What is the meaning of "Monotonía"? Shakira's new song is already a bonafide hit, but what point was she trying to get across with it?
Alabama Football Player Jermaine Burton Appears to Hit a Female Tennessee Fan in Viral TikTok
Was Jermaine Burton arrested? The football player has been making waves for some time now, but his latest actions might land him in hot water.
'Pawn Stars' Has Made Each of Its Cast Members Millionaires
What are the net worths of the 'Pawn Stars' cast members? They're making a lot more than your average pawn shop, that's for sure.
Mike Caussin Seems to Have Moved on a Year After He and Jana Kramer Divorced
What does Mike Caussin do now? He's making headlines once again for his past relationship with Jana Kramer, but what is he up to nowadays?
George Floyd's Family Wants to Sue Ye, fka Kanye West, for $250 Million
What did Ye, fka Kanye West, say about George Floyd? The artist's comments have spurred some controversy as of late. Here's what we know.
Keke Palmer Still Wants 'Being Mortal' to Come out Despite Bill Murray Controversy
What exactly did Bill Murray say? The actor is currently caught up in some controversy after his behavior on the 'Being Mortal' set.
Charles Cullen's Horrific Crimes Landed Him in Prison for Several Lifetimes
Where is Charles Cullen now? The man that 'The Good Nurse' was based on committed bizarre and horrifying crimes.
Are the Death Rumors Surrounding TikTok Star Chris Olsen Actually True?
What happened to Chris Olsen? There have been some concerning rumors online as of late, but what's fact and what's fiction?
Unpacking All of the Known Details Surrounding Hayley Williams's Parents
Who are Hayley Williams's parents? The singer broke through as a member of Paramore and has gone on to become one of this generation's biggest talents.
You'll Be Shocked to Learn the Meaning of the Viral TikTok Phrase "Salty Ice Cream"
What is "salty ice cream" on TikTok? The term is the latest thing to capture people's attention on the app, but what exactly is it?
'Street Outlaws' Star Robin Roberts Was Recently Involved in a Scary Car Accident
Did Robin Roberts get into an accident on 'Street Outlaws'? Everything that we know about the reality star's current condition.
'Friday the 13th' Jason Voorhees Stuntman Ted White Has Passed Away at 96
What was 'Friday the 13th' Jason Voorhees stuntman Ted White's cause of death? The actor and stuntman worked with some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Unpacking the Meaning Behind Queen's New Song "Face It Alone"
What is the meaning of "Face It Alone," Queen's new song? The group has not released music in years, so what made this track stand out?
Playboi Carti Affiliate Homixide Gang May Be the Next Group Targeted for RICO Charges
Is Playboi Carti facing RICO charges? The rapper may be roped into the larger effort in Atlanta to take down major gangs and snuff out violence.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About the 'Winter House' Season 2 Cast
Who is in the Season 2 cast of 'Winter House' on Bravo? The network is bringing back its chilliest reality show yet for another round in Vermont.
Be on the Lookout for Newcomer Kory Keefer During Season 2 of 'Winter House'
Who is Kory Keefer on 'Winter House'? Everything that we know about the latest and greatest addition to the everyone's favorite chilly reality show.
M.I.A. Made Some Pretty Controversial Comparisons Between Alex Jones and Pro-Vaccination PSAs
What do we know about the controversy that M.I.A. has been caught up in? Unpacking the details regarding her beliefs and how she shared them.
Between a Deluxe Album and Touring, Omar Apollo Is as "Evergreen" as Can Be (EXCLUSIVE)
Musician Omar Apollo sat down for a chat with 'Distractify' about his smash hit "Evergreen," performing at NPR's Tiny Desk, touring, and more.
Bob West's Life as Barney Wasn't All Sunshine and Positivity
Where is Bob West now? Details on his wife and kids, as well as the recent reveal of the death threats that he has faced over the years.
Alabama Rapper Rich Boy Has Been Charged With Multiple Counts of Domestic Violence
What happened to rapper Rich Boy? There have been a lot of damning claims made about him as of late, but what is actually going on?
'New Amsterdam' Honored the Life of Schavaria Reeves During a Recent Episode
Who is Schavaria Reeves? His name was recently featured in memoriam on 'New Amsterdam,' but what relationship did he have with the show?
You Probably Don't Want to Risk Skipping Jury Duty (Without a Good Reason)
What happens if you don't go to jury duty? It tends to not be many people's favorite things to do, but what if you skip out?
Padma's Fate Was Revealed in Season 6 Episode 3 of 'The Resident'
Does Padma die in 'The Resident'? Unpacking the recent happenings in the series.
Stage and Screen Legend Angela Lansbury Has Passed Away at 96 Years Old
What was Angela Lansbury's cause of death? A generational talent, Angela's impact on the entertainment industry will remain for generations.
Tom DeLonge's Legendary Career in Blink-182 Made Him a Millionaire
What is Tom DeLonge's net worth? The musician grew to fame thanks to his work as a member of the hit band Blink-182.
Rex Orange County Has Been Charged With Six Counts of Sexual Assault
Rex Orange County is alleged to have committed repeated sexual assault offenses. What do we know about the situation?
Ye, FKA Kanye West, Has Been Suspended From Instagram and Twitter
Why was Ye, FKA Kanye West, suspended from Instagram? There has been a lot going on recently in the artist's innermost circle.
Meet 'The Neighborhood' Star Beth Behrs' Adorable Family
Is 'The Neighborhood' and '2 Broke Girls' actress Beth Behrs pregnant? She gave birth to a baby girl in 2022. Here's what to know.
Jeffrey Dahmer’s Former Defense Attorney Is Now a Successful Independent Lawyer
Where is Jeffrey Dahmer's defense attorney Wendy Patrickus now? She represented one of America's most famous serial killers.
Roger Waters' Net Worth Could Be Impacted by the Sale of the Pink Floyd Catalog
Roger Waters' name is synonymous with the music scene of the latter half of the 20th century, but what exactly is his net worth? Here's what we know.
"Queen of the House" Singer Jody Miller Passed Away at 80 Years Old
What was Jody Miller's cause of death? The country legend had a successful slew of hits spanning the 1960s and 1970s.
Lil Yachty's New Song "Poland" Is Already a Bonafide Soundcloud Hit
What is the meaning of "I took the wock to Poland"? Lil Yachty's new song "Poland" is turning heads, but what is it about?
'RHOSLC' Star Whitney Rose Uncovered Repressed Memories of Alleged Childhood Abuse
What was 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Whitney Rose's childhood like? She just made some shocking revelations.
Jeffrey Rignall Escaped John Wayne Gacy's Clutches and Then Vowed to Fight Back Against Him
John Wayne Gacy had a victim that thankfully escaped. In the time after, he made it his mission to help prevent it from happening to others.
'Bernie & Sid in the Morning' Co-Host Bernie McGuirk Died at 64 Years Old
What was Bernie McGuirk's cause of death? The WABC icon has unfortunately passed away, but what was the reasoning for it?
[SPOILER] Was Just Killed off 'Chicago Fire' Season 11 — and Fans Are Not OK
Who dies in 'Chicago Fire' Season 11? Fans have been anticipating a death on the show, but they still were not ready when the show killed off this major character.
Merrimack Assistant Coach and Former Vernon Vipers Player Josh Ciocco Died at Just 38 Years Old
What was Josh Ciocco's cause of death? The hockey player had a substantial impact on the sport, but what was the reason for his passing?
Fat Joe's Parents Brought Him up in a Multicultural Household
Who are Fat Joe's parents? Details on his family life, including his ethnicity and what his upbringing was like.
Natalie Morales's Career in Broadcast Journalism Has Made Her a Millionaire — What's Her Net Worth?
What is Natalie Morales's net worth? Here's everything that we know about her finances and the current state of her career.
Jason Lee Is Working Diligently to Build a Future Media Empire (EXCLUSIVE)
Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee talked to 'Distractify' about what's next for his company, his past on television, and uplifting culture as a whole.
Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn Passed Away at 90 Years Old
What was Loretta Lynn's cause of death? The country phenom delighted millions of fans for decades, but how exactly did she die?
Country Star Hardy and His Crew Were Injured in a Terrifying Accident
What happened to country music star Hardy? He and his crew were involved in a concerning tour bus accident. Here's what we know so far.
Is 'Hell's Kitchen' Scripted? Season 21 Has Fans Excited for Drama
Season 21 of TV's most cutthroat cooking competition, 'Hell's Kitchen,' is here, and fans wonder if the dramatic events are scripted ahead of time.
Lisa Rinna Shared What Kathy Hilton Allegedly Said About Her Sister, Kyle Richards, in Aspen
What did Kathy Hilton say about Kyle Richards? The sisters have had numerous on-and-off spats over time, but what went down in Aspen?
The Fate of Jeff Garlin's Future on 'The Goldbergs' Has Been Revealed!
Where is the dad on 'The Goldbergs'? Why did Jeff Garlin leave the series? Let's unpack the major shift in the hit show's cast.
'Married at First Sight' Star Lindy's Relationship With Religion Seems to Differ From Her Husband
What religion is Lindy from 'Married at First Sight'? Here's what we know about the reality star's belief system — and how it differs from her husband's.
