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

Here's What Happened to Grace on 911: Lone Star Season 5

The events of 911: Lone Star Season 5 leave Grace Ryder's future on the series in question.

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Is Tim Dillon's Netflix Show Real or Fake? Comedian Confirms What We Suspected

Comedian Tim Dillon is in the spotlight as fans dive into the specifics behind his new Netflix special.

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Law and Order: Organized Crime Season 5 Release Window Gets Confirmed by Star

Questions are being asked about whether Law and Order: Organized Crime will return for a fifth season.

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13 Years Later, Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern Disaster Is Now Hurting James Gunn's New DC Plans

Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern is still giving DC problems after hitting theaters WAY back in 2011.

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Here's When SWAT's New 2024 Episodes Will Release (Confirmed)

A new season of SWAT is on the way, and CBS has all the details of where and when to check it out.

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Did Hulu Cancel The Kardashians Amid Diddy Revelations?

After the disturbing story surrounding Diddy, many question whether The Kardashians will fall.

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Meet Hannah from Love Is Blind: 5 Things to Know About Hannah Jiles

Love Is Blind's Hannah Jiles has fans itching to learn more about her as she steps into reality TV fame.

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Who Is Toya Turner? 5 Things to Know About Chicago PD Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Toya Turner has an intriguing backstory from before she took the Chicago PD spotlight.

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Jessica Chobot Hypes Up New Show After Leaving Expedition X: 'I'm Really Excited'

After leaving Expedition X, Jessica Chobot has a lot to look forward to with her new show on Discovery.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Got Hit With a Big Release Delay (Report)

According to a new rumor, Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie may not be in theaters for a while.

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Marvel's Agatha All Along Gets Review-Bombed on IMDB

Yet again, Marvel cannot escape a round of review-bombing as Agatha All Along suffers the wrath of online reviewers.

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The Aristocats 2026 Remake Movie Poster Brings Back Disney's Iconic Cats

A new poster has fans wondering if Disney's The Aristocats is being remade for a 2026 release.

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Meet Madelyn from The Circle Season 7: 4 Things to Know About Madelyn Rusinyak

The Circle Season 7 puts star Madelyn Rusinyah front and center in the Hollywood spotlight.

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Van der Valk Season 4 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Van der Valk, the reboot of the hit '70s British crime drama, returns for its fourth season behind a veteran cast.

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Dancing with the Stars 2024: All Remaining Cast Members Ranked by Weeks 1 & 2 Scores

Dancing with the Stars Season 33 has its first round of eliminations two weeks into the new round of competition.

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Grey's Anatomy: Who Is Stephanie Leifer? Tribute Explained

Grey's Anatomy fans noticed a tribute to Stephanie Leifer at the end of the Season 21 premiere.

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Mr. McMahon Netflix Cast: Meet the Real People (Photos)

WWE legend Vince McMahon is the subject of a new documentary featuring the biggest names in wrestling history.

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Chicago PD 2024 Cast & Characters Guide (Photos)

Chicago PD's long-standing cast of regulars is back for another season of action with a couple of new additions.

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Here's Every Agatha All Along Episode 3 Detail Confirmed So Far (Release Date, Time & More)

New episodes of Agatha All Along are on the way as fans get set to dive into another week of witchy adventures.

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Is Talk Tuah Podcast Cancelled? New Rumors Explained

Hailey Welch (of Hawk Tuah fame) has a new podcast, but rumors have hinted at it being cancelled.

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Agatha All Along's Teen Gets [Spoilers] In New Trailer

New information about Joe Locke's Teen was spoiled thanks to a new Agatha All Along marketing material.

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Here's When Deadpool & Wolverine's Streaming Release Is Now Expected

Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel's summer 2024 hit, should be slashing its way into fans' homes soon.

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Is The Mummy: Tomb of Secrets Releasing With Keanu Reeves? 2025 Movie Speculation Explained

Rumors have hinted at a new Mummy movie being released with Keanu Reeves as the star.

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Venom 3 Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)

The third Venom movie will break a previous franchise record upon its theatrical debut.

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ESPN College GameDay Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)

College Football is about to kick off as ESPN College GameDay's cast of commentators gets set to call the action!

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Marvel Studios Confirms Death of Key WandaVision Character

Agatha All Along provided a somber update on a key supporting character from WandaVision.

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Dancing with the Stars 2024: All Cast Members Ranked by Week 1 Scores

Week 1 of Dancing with the Stars Season 33 brought a wide range of scores for the pros and stars

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Here's When Ruthless Season 5 Episode 9's Release Is Expected to Happen

Although Ruthless is currently on a break in the middle of Season 5, new episodes are still on the way.

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Agatha All Along Episode 1 Cast: Every WandaVision Actor & Character Who Appears (Photos)

WandaVision's supporting cast makes a thrilling return in Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along.

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Why Did Sasha & Emma Divorce? DWTS Couples' Separation Reasoning Explained

Sasha and Emma from Dancing with the Stars are no more as a couple, and fans are eager to know why.

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Netflix Cancels Fan-Favorite Superhero Show

DC Comics' presence on Netflix just diminished with the quick cancelation of a brand-new series.

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Marvel Studios Releases First MCU Documentary Online for Free: How to Watch Now

Marvel Studios just made history with the release of a special documentary on YouTube.

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Marvel Studios' Riskiest 2025 Movie Gets Promising Test Screening Update

One of Marvel Studios' numerous 2025 theatrical releases is showing good signs from early screenings.

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Brittany Renner & PJ Washington's Full Relationship & Child Timeline

The relationship between Brittany Renner and PJ Washington turned plenty of eyes.

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Who Is KeiLyn Durrel Jones? 4 Things to Know About How to Die Alone Actor - Wiki Bio Details

KeiLyn Durrel Jones has fans eager to learn about him after his appearance in How to Die Alone.

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Marvel Officially Responds to Those Scarlet Witch Movie Rumors

One of the MCU's top executives shared where Marvel Studios stands on a possible Scarlet Witch movie.

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Monday Night Football & Countdown Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)

Monday Night Football is back to cover every pass, hit, and touchdown for the 2024 NFL season!

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Sunday Football Night In America Cast: NBC 2024 Commentators & Reporters (Photos)

Are you ready for some football? NBC's commentators and analysts are here to break down the 2024 NFL season.

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Colombiana 2 Movie Concept Poster Sees Zoe Saldana Returning for Sequel

A poster teasing the release of Colombiana 2 has fans pondering whether the Zoe Saldana sequel is real.

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Terrifier 3 Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy (Cinemark, AMC, Regal)

Horror fans get their own scary popcorn bucket alongside the release of 2024's Terrifier 3.

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