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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Amy Schumer’s alleged joke stealing, explainedAmy Schumer’s alleged joke stealing, explained
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    It’s hard to figure out where the so-called backlash ends and the genuine questions about her comedic integrity begin.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Listen: Rihanna’s new song “Work”Listen: Rihanna’s new song “Work”
    Culture

    The Barbadian singer has been teasing the release of her upcoming album Anti, and there are rumors it will drop this week.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Shonda Rhimes: “It’s not trailblazing to write the world as it actually is”Shonda Rhimes: “It’s not trailblazing to write the world as it actually is”
    Culture

    Her PGA acceptance speech was perfect.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    20 seasons in, The Bachelor is at its best because the women are finally in on the joke20 seasons in, The Bachelor is at its best because the women are finally in on the joke
    Culture

    The long-running reality series began as something entirely different from what it is today.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Netflix’s Making a Murderer: the case of Steven Avery, explainedNetflix’s Making a Murderer: the case of Steven Avery, explained
    Culture

    Warning: There are spoilers ahead.

    By German Lopez and Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Old white actors don’t get the Oscars’ diversity problem. That’s why it’s a problem.Old white actors don’t get the Oscars’ diversity problem. That’s why it’s a problem.
    Culture

    Michael Caine and Charlotte Rampling just don’t understand.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    From Wonder Woman to Captain Marvel, this week was a triumph for female superheroesFrom Wonder Woman to Captain Marvel, this week was a triumph for female superheroes
    The bite-sized binge: 31 terrific TV shows you can finish in a weekend or less
    Culture

    Fire up your streaming platform of choice and get comfy. You have TV to watch.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Culture
    Netflix’s Making a Murderer: the internet loves a mystery it can’t solveNetflix’s Making a Murderer: the internet loves a mystery it can’t solve
    Culture

    If you want a show that’s tailor-made for the internet, it’s Making a Murderer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Suicide Squad’s new official trailer: it’s time to meet the teamSuicide Squad’s new official trailer: it’s time to meet the team
    Culture

    #squadgoals.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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