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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

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    No good deed goes unpunished.

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    Culture
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the biggest movie in US box office historyStar Wars: The Force Awakens is now the biggest movie in US box office history
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    Watch this magical 60-second recap of the original Star WarsWatch this magical 60-second recap of the original Star Wars
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    R2!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Harrison Ford spoiled Star Wars: the Force Awakens before it opened, and nobody noticedHarrison Ford spoiled Star Wars: the Force Awakens before it opened, and nobody noticed
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    Just look at J.J. Abrams’s face.

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    2016 culture preview: Captain America, an O.J. miniseries, and 10 more to look forward to2016 culture preview: Captain America, an O.J. miniseries, and 10 more to look forward to
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    Including a Polynesian Disney princess and the latest indie horror flick with great reviews.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Amy Schumer, Star Wars, and Minions: a 2015 pop culture time capsule
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    What will we remember from this year?

    By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
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    Our top 10 favorite pop songs of 2015Our top 10 favorite pop songs of 2015
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    Featuring Misdemeanor Elliott, Canadian pop stars, and Rihanna.

    By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
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    2015 and the rise of the introvert party jam2015 and the rise of the introvert party jam
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    It was the year we regretted that we didn’t turn down.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    5 comic books to look forward to in 2016
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    2016 has a lot in store for us.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Star Wars: The Force Awakens: One key takeaway from the film’s $1 billion haulStar Wars: The Force Awakens: One key takeaway from the film’s $1 billion haul
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    Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the fastest film to reach the $1 billion box office mark. It has yet to open in China.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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