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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    “I should have killed you when I had the chance”: a supercut“I should have killed you when I had the chance”: a supercut
    Culture

    Without this line, an untold number of movies would not exist.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    What a black Hispanic Spider-Man means for MarvelWhat a black Hispanic Spider-Man means for Marvel
    Culture

    Miles Morales has a bigger role in the Marvel Universe. We talked to writer Brian Michael Bendis about what’s next for the character.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Fine Brothers’ reaction video controversy, explainedThe Fine Brothers’ reaction video controversy, explained
    Culture

    The Fine Brothers wanted to trademark their YouTube reaction videos. But they underestimated the internet.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Kate Winslet finally confirms what we’ve always known about Titanic: Rose let Jack dieKate Winslet finally confirms what we’ve always known about Titanic: Rose let Jack die
    Culture

    Jack could have fit on the door!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Vanity Fair made a powerful statement on the cover of its 2016 “Hollywood” issueVanity Fair made a powerful statement on the cover of its 2016 “Hollywood” issue
    Culture

    The cover is more diverse than any of the Oscars acting categories.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marc Maron stands up for Amy Schumer: “This isn’t about justice, it’s about hate.”Marc Maron stands up for Amy Schumer: “This isn’t about justice, it’s about hate.”
    Culture

    Maron believes Amy Schumer’s joke-stealing controversy is more about misogyny than the integrity of comedy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel’s CEO gave Donald Trump’s foundation $1 million, and people are furiousMarvel’s CEO gave Donald Trump’s foundation $1 million, and people are furious
    Culture

    Marvel’s CEO supports Trump. That doesn’t mean the whole company does.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: Zayn Malik’s melty music video for his new song “Pillowtalk”Watch: Zayn Malik’s melty music video for his new song “Pillowtalk”
    Culture

    Zayn sings about having sex with Zayn.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    Oprah once asked Michael Jackson if a white actor could play him. He was appalled.Oprah once asked Michael Jackson if a white actor could play him. He was appalled.
    archives

    He said the idea was “horrifying.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    B.o.B. and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s fight over Flat Earthism, explainedB.o.B. and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s fight over Flat Earthism, explained
    Explainers

    The truth is out there.

    By Alex Abad-Santos