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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    This woman hates Entourage so much, people are raising $10,000 to make her see itThis woman hates Entourage so much, people are raising $10,000 to make her see it
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    Hear her out. This might be the only good thing to come out of the Entourage movie.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The official Vox Spelling Bee Drinking GameThe official Vox Spelling Bee Drinking Game
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    Drink every time a speller is eliminated. And one sip for every alternate pronunciation.

    By Sarah Kliff and Alex Abad-Santos
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    Watch John Oliver explain FIFA’s corruptionWatch John Oliver explain FIFA’s corruption
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    It’s very hard to justify why people could get so much joy out of an organization that’s caused so much pain … unless, of course, we’re talking about soccer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Hey girl, let’s read Feminist Mad Max and watch the patriarchy burnHey girl, let’s read Feminist Mad Max and watch the patriarchy burn
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    The feminism of Mad Max: Fury Road, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Pitch Perfect 2 doesn’t hit the same notes as the first film. And that’s okay.Pitch Perfect 2 doesn’t hit the same notes as the first film. And that’s okay.
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    While Pitch Perfect 2 isn’t perfect, it’s funnier, weirder, and more daring than its predecessor.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Dad bod: what is it, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it?Dad bod: what is it, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it?
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    What we talk about when we talk about “dad bod.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The voice behind Mr. Burns, Smithers, and Ned Flanders is leaving The SimpsonsThe voice behind Mr. Burns, Smithers, and Ned Flanders is leaving The Simpsons
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    Harry Shearer voiced 23 characters on The Simpsons. One of them might have been your favorite.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Wes Anderson’s new cafe is the closest you can get to living in one of his moviesWes Anderson’s new cafe is the closest you can get to living in one of his movies
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    Bar Luce is so Wes Anderson — if you’re into that kind of thing.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    How did Beyoncé get famous?How did Beyoncé get famous?
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Beyoncè has had to work hard for her stardom

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Beyoncé’s vocal range and dance ability are a rarity in pop musicBeyoncé’s vocal range and dance ability are a rarity in pop music
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Why Beyoncé’s vocal and dance ability make her such a star

    By Alex Abad-Santos