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
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Shake and Bake — Part 2? That's what many are hoping for after a Talladega Nights 2 poster made the rounds online.
Here's When The Diplomat Season 3's Release Is Now Expected
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Amazon Prime Video has an epic slate of major series set to come to the small screen over the next 12 months.
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Call 911! Both of the franchise's hit dramas will be back on the air in the coming weeks.
James Gunn Just Nerfed the New DCU's First Villain - And Fans Aren't Happy
The DCU's first villain seemed to go down a little too easily for viewers, and they are coming for James Gunn.
Outlander Season 7 Episode 16 Release Date Confirmed by Starz Following Frustrating Gap Week
While Outlander is making its way through Season 7, fans have waited an unusually long time for the newest episode.
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Rachel Zegler's Snow White Trailer Dislike-Bombing Is an Absolute Disaster
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Beast Games: Jeremy Responds to Backlash & Criticism from Fans
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Andrew Garfield is back to his evasive, mysterious ways when asked about returning as Spider-Man again.