Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site. 

Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and also served as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022.

Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts as part of the class of 2013.

Richard can be found on Twitter at @RichardNebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show's arrival.

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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories

Is Peter Krause Leaving 911? Captain Nash's Season Finale Exit Worries Explained

Peter Krause's Bobby Nash has 911 fans worried about a potential exit after Season 7's penultimate episode.

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Who Is Rasa from Buying London? 4 Things to Know About Rasa Bagdonaviciute

Rasa Bagdonaviciute is gaining new levels of fame following her appearance in Buying London.

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Evil Show: Who Is Tim Guinness? Tribute Explained

Evil gave an emotional tribute to Tim Guinness in its latest episode, leaving some wondering who he is.

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The Acolyte Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

The Acolyte is on its way, and critics have strong opinions on the new series.

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Steven Gerben's Hands Disorder Explained by Tires Actor

Following Tires' release, many fans are wondering what exactly happened to Steven Gerben's hands.

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Inside Out 2: New Emotion Revealed By Disney (Video)

Disney and Pixar shocked Inside Out 2 fans with the first footage of a surprising new emotion for Riley.

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Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars 2024 Cast: Contestants & Hosts In Season 2 (Photos)

Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars 2024 brings the heat and the flavor via its hosts and contestants.

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Avengers 5: New Photo Teases 1 Unsurprising Hero's Lead Role

As Avengers 5 gets ready for production, one classic hero should be leading the charge in the new story.

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Is Angie Leaving Will Trent? Erika Christensen's Character Future Explained

The Season 2 finale of Will Trent has many wondering what the future holds for Erika Christensen's Angie.

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Romeo and Juliet 2024 Cast: Actors & Characters In Tom Holland Production (Photos)

From Spider-Man to Shakespeare, Tom Holland leads the way on stage for a Romeo and Juliet production.

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New Scarface 2 Movie Rumors Circulate Online Following Trailer On Youtube

Scarface 2 rumors have fans wondering if they need to say hello to a little friend once again.

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Is 'Dumb & Dumber Returns' Real or Fake? New Movie Speculation Explained

Some fans are convinced a new Dumb & Dumber movie is coming, although many question how real those rumors are.

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Power Book II: Ghost Season 4 Gets Exciting Release Announcement

Power Book 2: Ghost now has a specific plan for when and how its fourth season will debut.

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Outer Range Season 2 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Outer Range is back for another season behind Josh Brolin, Lewis Pullman, and plenty of other stars.

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Why Isn't Diddy In Jail Following the Cassie Video Release?

Sean "Diddy" Combs is in major trouble in the public eye, but that trouble does not include a jail sentence.

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Is a New Tarzan Movie Releasing In 2025? The Rock Live-Action Film Speculation Explained

Is The Rock playing Tarzan in a new live-action movie? Rumors have fans itching to find out.

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Bridgerton Season 3: What Happened to Lord Featherington Explained

Lord Featherington played a key role in Netflix's Bridgerton before tragedy struck.

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New Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Includes Clever Spider-Man: No Way Home Callback

While the first Daredevil: Born Again trailer was not shown publicly, it included a callback to a major Multiverse Saga film!

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911 Season 7 Episode 8 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Bobby Nash's past takes center stage in an emotional new episode of 9-1-1 Season 7.

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Bridgerton Season 3 Characters' Ages Explained (Penelope, Colin & More)

Bridgerton's characters continue to evolve and grow as Season 3 puts them in a new phase of life.

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Here's Why Bridgerton Season 3 Got Split In 2 Parts

Bridgerton Season 3's Netflix release is split into two parts, and fans are eager to know why.

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Marvel Studios Reveals Its First-Ever Doctor Doom Design Ahead of Live-Action Debut

Ahead of his return to the big screen, big bad Doctor Doom is now in the spotlight under Marvel Studios.

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Is Bobby Leaving 911? The Future of Peter Krause's Character Explained

9-1-1 fans are anxiously awaiting confirmation on Peter Krause's future as series mainstay Bobby Nash.

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Who Is Maria from Survivor 46? 6 Things to Know About Maria Shrime Gonzalez

Maria Shrime Gonzalez has fans itching to learn more about her after her appearance on Survivor 46.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Runtime Sets New Franchise Record

MCU fans are officially in for a record-breaking effort from the upcoming Deadpool threequel!

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Is Boden Leaving Chicago Fire? The Chief's Future on the Show, Revealed

Eamonn Walker's place on Chicago Fire could be changing following the end of Season 12.

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Them Season 3 Showrunner "A Thousand Percent" Wants To Continue Show

Those hoping for Them to move forward into Season 3 just saw some hope from the showrunner.

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Nava Mau Speaks Out on 'Overwhelming' Baby Reindeer Show Response

Baby Reindeer is seeing huge numbers on Netflix, leaving one of its stars overcome with emotion from the reception.

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WandaVision Sequel Gets Official Release Announcement

Fans now know when to expect the MCU's upcoming WandaVision spin-off!

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Who Is Judaea Brown? 3 Things to Know About The Chi Actress

As fans dive into The Chi, Judae'a Brown is quickly becoming a name to watch out for.

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Evil Season 3's Netflix Release: When Will It Start Streaming?

The most recent season of Evil to air on TV could soon debut on Netflix.

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Young Sheldon Season 7: How Many Episodes Are Left?

Young Sheldon's final season is quickly approaching its last episodes.

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Next Level Chef Season 3 Winner Controversy Explained

Season 3 of Next Level Chef came and went, but not without its fair share of drama.

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FBI Season 6 Episode 11 Cast: Guest Stars, Actors & Characters (Photos)

Several new faces add to the expanding FBI story in Season 6, Episode 11.

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Is Agent Knight Leaving NCIS 2024? Katrina Law's Future Teased by Showrunner

Katrina Law's Special Agent Jessica Knight might not be on NCIS for much longer.

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Deal or No Deal Island Cast - Every Contestant (May 2024 Update)

Deal or No Deal Island pushes further into its first season as fans catch up with what has happened to every contestant.

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'Mad Max: Furiosa' Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

The Mad Max saga is almost back with a fury as critics share their early reviews for Furiosa!

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X-Men '97 Sneaks Henry Cavill Superman Easter Egg In New Episode

X-Men '97's showrunner shared an unlikely source of inspiration for one scene in the show - Henry Cavill's Superman.

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Baby Reindeer Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Disturbing Ending

After Baby Reindeer's ending shook fans to the core, the show's creator explained what happened.

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Who Is Dakota Adan? 4 Things to Know About The Idea of You Actor

The Idea of You put rising star Dakota Adan in the spotlight, leaving fans itching to learn more about him.

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