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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

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    Hollywood pretends ancient Egypt was very whiteHollywood pretends ancient Egypt was very white
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    In Ridley Scott’s upcoming movie Exodus: Gods and Kings, white people play ancient Egyptian royalty and the few non-white actors are slaves, thieves, and the lower class.

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    John Oliver on NYC’s Port Authority Bus TerminalJohn Oliver on NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal
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    A whimsical dinner plate is apparently a “great concern” to the Port Authority of New York.

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    Why everyone is talking about Howard the DuckWhy everyone is talking about Howard the Duck
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    Here’s a brief guide to the most mysterious and talked-about character in Guardians (sorry, Thanos).

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    Beyoncé finally addresses the elevator brawlBeyoncé finally addresses the elevator brawl
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    Elevator brawls, says Beyoncé, are just something that happens when you and your spouse are worth $1 billion.

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    Sharknado 2: 10 important things we learnedSharknado 2: 10 important things we learned
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    Underneath all of the low-fi special effects is an ambitious film setting out to dispense messages about our country, how we live, our healthcare system, and even race (we think).

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    The rise of the Stealth ShareThe rise of the Stealth Share
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    Sites like Leak, and apps like Share and Whisper are growing in popularity because we can’t quit our addiction to being public.

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    15 things we learned from San Diego Comic-Con15 things we learned from San Diego Comic-Con
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    A guide to the trailers, abs, and news that happened at San Diego Comic-Con.

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    Trailer: The Walking Dead Season 5 looks brutalTrailer: The Walking Dead Season 5 looks brutal
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    It doesn’t look good for Glenn or Beth.

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    Beyonce doesn’t need a marriage to be successfulBeyonce doesn’t need a marriage to be successful
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    If a divorce is in the cards, if love does indeed die and the world catches fire and burns, Beyoncé will still the last woman standing. She calls the shots — a message she’s been telling us since day one.

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    Trailer: 50 Shades of GreyTrailer: 50 Shades of Grey
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    Ladies (and gentlemen), your shirtless Christian Grey has finally arrived.

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