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Samantha Lewes Was Tom Hanks's First Wife, and They Welcomed Two Kids

1 day ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

Before there was Rita Wilson, there was Samantha Lewes, Tom Hanks' first wife. While most of us only associate Tom with Rita (they’ve been together for 37 years as of April 30, 2025, having tied the knot in 1988), there was actually someone else in Tom’s life he once called his wife, and the mother of his two oldest children. Article continues below advertisementSamantha, born Susan Dillingham, passed away in 2002.
TikTok’s "Barn Door Girl" Called out for Entitled Behavior in Leaked Texts

1 day ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

If you’re someone who follows influencer Reagan — aka "Barn Door Girl" on TikTok thanks to that one guy she nicknamed "Barn Doors Guy," then you might already be up to speed on the latest tea. But if not, there’s a viral Reddit thread we’re about to dig into that’s casting a very different light on Reagan, who’s often featured in her mom Tina’s TikToks under the account @tina58054.
Yulissa Escobar Abruptly Left 'Love Island USA' Season 7, and This Might Be Why

1 day ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

Peacock’s Love Island USA Season 7 is already shaping up to be one of the most controversial yet, and it all started with the premiere episode, which was super laggy and delayed. Then came the contestant drama, with skeletons already crawling out of some closets just hours after the season debuted. Let’s start with Jeremiah Brown. According to one TikToker, he was a high school bully, and she even called out the victim in the video.
Ron Hall From 'Love Island' Called Out for Being "Misogynistic" and a "Trumpie"

1 day ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

The Love Island franchise has grown tremendously over the years, paving the way for endless content — some good, some bad, and some that fall somewhere in between. Whether it’s who’s still dating who, or an old conversation that’s come back to haunt them, there’s always something Love Island-related to talk about. This time, we’re centering on Love Island UK Season 9 cast member Ron Hall, who returned to our screens in 2025 for Love Island: All Stars.
Jeremiah Brown Was Allegedly Dating Someone Right Before Joining 'Love Island USA'

1 day ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

When you tune into the Peacock reality TV series Love Island USA, expect excitement, drama, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments. That’s because it mixes attraction, strangers, and an envelope containing $100,000 that everyone’s seemingly competing for. While most fans know what they’re getting into when they hit play on Love Island, there are always those OMG moments that pop up a few episodes in. But Season 7 wasted no time proving it’s already one for the books.
Get Acquainted With McDonald’s Snack Wrap Flavors — Plus, Find out How Long They’ll Stick Around

2 days ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

Fast food giant McDonald’s teased back on April 15, 2025, that it was bringing Snack Wraps back, yes, those delectable little wraps stuffed with crispy or grilled chicken. They posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Snack Wraps 0x.14.2025," hinting that the big drop would land on the 14th of some month in 2025.
Who Is Edmund White's Husband? Meet His Partner, Michael Carroll

2 days ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

American novelist and essayist Edmund White, who was widely known for centering his writing around gay literature and was openly gay himself, died on June 3, 2025, after experiencing symptoms of a stomach illness while waiting for an ambulance. His agent, Bill Clegg, confirmed the news to The Guardian. He was 85 years old.
'Love Island USA' Season 7 Episode Schedule — When Do New Episodes Air?

2 days ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

The Love Island USA franchise returned with Season 7 on June 3, 2025, essentially giving 10 hotties a shot at finding love. The series continues streaming on Peacock, with Ariana Madix back once again as host and Iain Stirling returning as the narrator. This season, the new Islanders will get to explore Fiji, which only adds to the visual appeal. Season 7 promises not only "heart-racing challenges," but also "bigger twists and turns than ever before," according to Peacock.
Apparently 'Survivor' Season 48 Castaway Shauhin Davari Dated Sherri Papini When He Was a Kid

2 days ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Tisdale

By Jennifer TisdalePublished June 3 2025, 8:38 p.m. ETThe name Sherri Papini is synonymous with the words manipulative, liar, delusional, and grifter. Her story is long and winding, like the road she was jogging on the day the mother of two was allegedly kidnapped. She lived in Redding, Calif. with her husband and children, in what many would describe as the perfect life. Unfortunately, Papini, who faked her own abduction in 2016, maintains she was actually snatched by her ex-boyfriend James Reyes.
Lamb Funeral Home Was Pasadena’s Most Trusted — Until David Sconce Took Over

3 days ago | distractify.com | Jennifer Farrington

The Lamb Funeral Home stepped back into the national spotlight after HBO released a three-part docuseries, The Mortician, which premiered in June 2025. The series centers on what was once considered one of the most respected funeral homes in Pasadena, Calif., dating back to the 1920s, until it became riddled with scandal in the 1980s and '90s, unraveling its pristine reputation.