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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Why we can’t stop thinking about Beyoncé

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    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Are there people who don’t like Beyoncé?Are there people who don’t like Beyoncé?
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Beyoncé is a force of natureBeyoncé is a force of nature
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Is Beyoncé unstoppable?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    An elevator fight exposed Beyoncé’s personal lifeAn elevator fight exposed Beyoncé’s personal life
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    The fight between her sister and husband became a major news story

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    How Beyoncé became more politicalHow Beyoncé became more political
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    As she’s gotten older, Beyoncé and her music have become more political

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Beyoncé’s relationship to the media is uniqueBeyoncé’s relationship to the media is unique
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Beyoncé is fully in control of her image. That means the media adapts to her.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    The biggest hit of Beyoncé’s career might surprise youThe biggest hit of Beyoncé’s career might surprise you
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    ‘Irreplaceable’ put Beyoncé on the map

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Beyoncé and Jay-Z are a power coupleBeyoncé and Jay-Z are a power couple
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    The couple’s relationship is an asset to their careers

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Why did Beyoncé go solo?Why did Beyoncé go solo?
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Beyoncé’s solo career eclipsed her massive success on Destiny’s Child.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained
    Why did Destiny’s Child have so many different members?Why did Destiny’s Child have so many different members?
    Beyoncé’s rise to fame, explained

    Destiny’s Child was super successful, but Beyoncé wanted to do something more.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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