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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Watch: Jon Stewart gets teary-eyed as he announces his departure from The Daily ShowWatch: Jon Stewart gets teary-eyed as he announces his departure from The Daily Show
    Culture

    Seeing how emotional and tender Stewart got speaks to the mountains of respect and love that he has for his show and the people he works with.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    Why Jon Stewart will be missed, in 15 celebrity tweetsWhy Jon Stewart will be missed, in 15 celebrity tweets
    archives

    Mindy Kaling, Elizabeth Warren, and Wil Wheaton should all get together for a drink.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Fresh Off The Boat is the first time I saw my childhood on TV. That’s why it’s important.
    Culture

    When you don’t see yourself reflected in pop culture, it’s as if society is pretending you aren’t alive. And that wreaks havoc on your pride, your confidence, and it makes you doubt your worth and unsure if you can call yourself an American.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel and Sony closed a deal to get Spider-Man in same movies as the AvengersMarvel and Sony closed a deal to get Spider-Man in same movies as the Avengers
    Culture

    Sony and Marvel have worked out a deal that could bring us Spider-Man teaming up with Captain America.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Celebrity Culture
    Beyoncé looked absolutely terrified when Kanye West rushed the stage at the GrammysBeyoncé looked absolutely terrified when Kanye West rushed the stage at the Grammys
    Celebrity Culture

    A cameraman had the foresight to capture Beyoncé and Jay as West was pulling his stunt, and the results are pretty grand

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Celebrity Culture
    The 2015 Grammys: The winners, losers, and big momentsThe 2015 Grammys: The winners, losers, and big moments
    Celebrity Culture

    For those of us who don’t have hours to spare and prefer an abridged version, here is a brief rundown of the show.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Kristen Wiig danced in Sia’s Grammy performance. She was spellbinding.Kristen Wiig danced in Sia’s Grammy performance. She was spellbinding.
    Culture

    It’s worth watching.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Sam Smith is bad at losing. Here’s the face he makes when it happens.Sam Smith is bad at losing. Here’s the face he makes when it happens.
    Culture

    At the Grammys, you get moments where these people react in a way that normal humans do when they lose.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: the best part of Annie Lennox’s breathtaking Grammy performanceWatch: the best part of Annie Lennox’s breathtaking Grammy performance
    Culture
    A Grammy win isn’t what it used to beA Grammy win isn’t what it used to be
    Culture

    The Grammys are now better known for huge, hyped performances than they’re known for their winners.

    By Alex Abad-Santos