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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Grant Morrison Reflects Fondly on Their Time With DC: "We Were Allowed to Sort of Be Punks" (EXCLUSIVE)
Why did Grant Morrison leave DC? The 'Batman Arkham Asylum' creator explains to 'Distractify' what went down and what they're up to now.
YouTube Star Steph Pappas' Father, John Pappas, Was Killed at 53 Years Old
What was John Pappas' cause of death? The father of YouTube sensation Steph Pappas has tragically passed away.
Lil Duval Was Airlifted to the Hospital After Sustaining Multiple Injuries in the Bahamas
What happened to Lil Duval? All of the details on the comedian's condition after a harrowing few weeks of medical issues.
David Bowie Was Reportedly Romantically Linked to Some Huge Stars
David Bowie's relationship history is an aspect of the singer that many fans don't often explore. What do we know about his romantic side?
Sig Hansen Has Made Quite a Bit of Money Since He Started Working on 'Deadliest Catch'
Sig Hansen grew to fame thanks to his role on the hit reality television show 'Deadliest Catch,' but what is his net worth? Here's what we know.
Kane Brown's Wife Understands His Musical Passion Since She's an Artist Herself
Who is Kane Brown's wife? Here's what we know about one of country music's golden couples and the life that they've built together.
Marshmello Is Officially the New Face of 'Monday Night Football'
Marshmello's latest job is with 'Monday Night Football,' but what does it consist of? Here's what we know about his new role.
PnB Rock's Girlfriend Was With Him at the Restaurant Where He Was Shot and Killed
Who is PnB Rock's girlfriend? The rapper died tragically while he was out with her, but who exactly is she? Here's what we know.
Ricky Martin's Multimillion Dollar Brand Is in Jeopardy After Sexual Assault Allegations
What is Ricky Martin's net worth? In light of recent allegations, many are wondering what the pop star's finances look like.
Ozzy Osbourne's "Patient Number 9" Sees the Rocker Tumbling Through a Mental Institution
What is the meaning behind Ozzy Osbourne's song "Patient Number 9"? Let's unpack what message the track actually carries.
Luke Combs Has Earned Quite a Bit of Money Throughout His Career
What is Luke Combs' net worth? The country superstar has been making waves in music for some years now, but how much money has he made?
'Monarch' Is Larger-Than-Life, but Is It Based in Reality?
Is 'Monarch' based on a real family? The television show is already causing waves, but what do we know about its country music drama?
Rumors Online Suggest That Jaclyn DeAugustino Might Be Leaving WESH 2
What happened to Jaclyn DeAugustino? Rumors suggest that she may be leaving the WESH 2 Sunrise team. Is it true?
Lil Kim's Daughter Was Born With a Rare Eye Condition
Does Lil Kim's daughter have an eye condition? Here's what we know about the rapper's immediate family, including alleged medical issues.
YUNGBLUD Wants Fans to Know That "Tissues" Is One of His Favorite Songs He's Ever Written (EXCLUSIVE)
YUNGBLUD sat down exclusively with 'Distractify' to discuss the meaning behind his new hit track "Tissues." Here's what he had to say.
YUNGBLUD Says That "Everyone of Stature" Is Copying His Designer Girlfriend (EXCLUSIVE)
Who is YUNGBLUD dating? Gen Z's biggest rock icon spoke exclusively with 'Distractify' about how "important" his new girlfriend is.
YUNGBLUD Says His New Album Is a "Reclamation of the Original Idea of YUNGBLUD" (EXCLUSIVE)
YUNGBLUD joined 'Distractify' for an exclusive conversation about his self-titled new album, musical inspirations, and much more.
Rick Harrison's Current Relationship With His Mother Is Far From Ideal
Who is 'Pawn Stars' mainstay Rick Harrison's mother? The situation between her and her reality star son is far from ideal.
The Royal Palace Has Announced That Queen Elizabeth II, 96, Has Died
Queen Elizabeth II's health took a turn for the worse on Sept. 8, 2022. Here's an update on what happened to the long-reigning monarch.
Canadian Battle Rapper Pat Stay Died Tragically at Just 36 Years Old
What was Pat Stay's cause of death? The Canadian battle rapper died tragically, but what happened?
Dan Howell and Phil Lester's Love Story Has Captivated Millions of YouTube Viewers
Are YouTube sensations Dan and Phil together romantically? The pair have been working with one another for years now.
The Nirvana "Nevermind" Baby Just Had His Lawsuit Dismissed by a Judge
Ever since its release in 1991, Nirvana's "Nevermind" album cover art has been polarizing. So, where is the baby that was featured on it now?
Maitland Ward's Decades-Long Career in Entertainment Has Made Her a Millionaire
What is Maitland Ward's net worth? She became famous for 'Boy Meets World,' but nowadays she's known for something else.
Investigators Found Some Concerning Documents in Their Mar-a-Lago Raid
What's up with Trump and the empty folders? The raid on his Florida home has been divisive and in-part damning. Here's what we know.
Rick Harrison From 'Pawn Stars' Is Being Sued by His Mother
Did Rick Harrison from 'Pawn Stars' go to jail? Details on the legal issues that the pawn store owner is currently facing.
The Internet Seems to Really Believe That Garth Brooks Could Be a Murderer
Why are people calling Garth Brooks a murderer? Understanding the conspiracy that has gripped users online.
Brittany Jade Lied About Having a Deceased Child in a Deleted TikTok Video
Brittany Jade Szabo's recent TikTok post which involved faking the death of a child has landed her in some hot water online.
Donald Trump Openly Shared QAnon Ideologies in His Latest Social Media Meltdown
Donald Trump's recent meltdown on Truth Social was spurred by a series of events involving the former president including a raid of his home.
Everything That You Need to Know About the US Open's Dress Code
What is the dress code at the US Open? Here's what we know about the clothing choices made for one of tennis' biggest days.
'Friends' and 'Seinfeld' Star Richard Roat Passed Away at 89 Years Old
What was Richard Roat's cause of death? Everything that we know about the passing of the 'Friends' and 'Seinfeld' actor.
You'd Be Shocked to Learn How Much Money People Are Asking for Princess Diana Beanie Babies
How much is the Princess Diana Beanie Baby actually worth? Memorabilia of the late princess fetches quite a bit of money on the aftermarket.
'Beyond Scared Straight' Star Ashley Tropez Has Died Tragically at Just 24 Years Old
What was Ashley Tropez's cause of death? Here's what we know about her tragic passing, including if a suspect was arrested.
'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' Has Fans Questioning Weird Al and Madonna's Relationship
Did 'Weird Al' Yankovic date Madonna? New scenes from 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' are making fans ask questions about their love life.
Murder Nova Is Testing His Skills Behind the Wheel of a "Donk Car" in 'Street Racers OKC'
What exactly is a "donk car" in 'Street Outlaws'? Details on the unique terminology and how the show utilizes these vehicles.
Howard Stern's Prolonged Absence From Radio Has Fans Wondering What's Really Going On
When exactly will Howard Stern be broadcasting his show live again? Here's what we know about its current status in the radio world.
Stephen A. Smith's Absence From 'First Take' Was Due to Another Shoulder Injury
What happened to 'First Take'? Where is Stephen A. Smith? Here's what we know about the current status of the sports news show.
Megan Coyne Took Her Experience Running New Jersey's State Twitter Account to the White House
Megan Coyne is behind the sassy and captivating new posts on the White House Twitter page, but this isn't her first big social media gig.
The Internet Is Buzzing Over Drake's New Man-Bun Hairstyle
Drake just debuted a new hair look and the memes are already rolling in. Let's take a look at what the 'Certified Lover Boy' creator did.
Shay Carl Has Gone Through Some Changes Over the Past Few Years
What happened to Shay Carl? The YouTube sensation used to be one of the biggest things on the platform, but what about now?
John McAfee's Life Spiraled out of Control Towards the End
What is it that John McAfee did wrong? Understanding the life and times of the late controversial cybersecurity professional.
Who Is Actor Redaric Williams Outside of 'The Young and the Restless'?
Who is Redaric Williams dating? Details on the personal life of the star of 'The Young and the Restless,' including who he is affiliated with.
Gabbie Hanna Is a Part of Quite a Large Family — Here's a List of Her Siblings
Who are Gabbie Hanna's siblings? What we know about the internet personality and singer's life outside of her career.
Garcelle Beauvais' Child Has Been Roped Into Her Feud With Diana Jenkins
What do we know about Garcelle Beauvais and Diana Jenkins' feud? Unpacking the issues between the two reality stars.Bill Nye Opens up About the "Global Reach" of His "Science Guy" Persona (EXCLUSIVE)
Where is Bill Nye the Science Guy now? He exclusively spoke with 'Distractify' about his life, career, and what it means to be "the science guy."
John McAfee Claimed to Have a Staggering Number of Children — Here's What We Know
Who are John McAfee's children? The mysterious figurehead behind one of the most famous antivirus programs ever made some interesting claims.
Bill Nye's 'The End Is Nye' Wants You to Take Doomsday Very Seriously (EXCLUSIVE)
Bill Nye has evolved his "Science Guy" moniker once again for his new show 'The End is Nye.' Here's what he had to tell 'Distractify' about it all.
Austin Victoria Is Already a Fan Favorite Among the 'Selling the OC' Cast
Who Is Austin Victoria's wife? What about his daughters? Unpacking all of the known details regarding the 'Selling the OC' star's personal life.
NeNe Leakes Has Dropped Her Lawsuit Against Bravo
NeNe Leakes's lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo stirred up the 'Real Housewives' world, but what exactly is going down? Details.
The Chicken Big Mac Might Be Hitting a McDonald’s Near You!
McDonald's new Chicken Big Mac is already making waves overseas, but where can you buy it in the U.S.? Here's what we know about the sandwich.
'Bachelorette' Star Erich Schwer's Father Died Right Before the Show Aired
Who are Eric Schwer's parents? Understanding the home life of one of the biggest current stars of 'The Bachelorette.'
