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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s D23 trailer teases an “evil” ReyStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s D23 trailer teases an “evil” Rey
    Culture

    The hero of this trilogy takes a turn to the dark side in a new trailer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel’s Black Panther 2 will be released in 2022Marvel’s Black Panther 2 will be released in 2022
    Culture

    It’s the return of the king (of Wakanda).

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The 3 best songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, LoverThe 3 best songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, Lover
    Culture

    “Cornelia Street” is Taylor Swift at her best.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why Spider-Man’s future in the MCU isn’t as bleak as it seemsWhy Spider-Man’s future in the MCU isn’t as bleak as it seems
    Culture

    Sony and Marvel both benefit greatly from keeping Spider-Man in the MCU. Both studios know this.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Report: Spider-Man will leave the MCU, as Marvel and Sony end their partnershipReport: Spider-Man will leave the MCU, as Marvel and Sony end their partnership
    Culture

    The character’s cinematic future suddenly looks bleak at best.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    “Christian girl autumn” was about mocking white women. Then they stole the joke.“Christian girl autumn” was about mocking white women. Then they stole the joke.
    Culture

    “Christian girl autumn,” explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Netflix’s Derry Girls is the best teen show out right nowNetflix’s Derry Girls is the best teen show out right now
    Culture

    Derry Girls is nourishment for your soul … if your soul likes teen comedies.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    A songwriter says Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” is a copycat. It’s a huge reach.A songwriter says Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” is a copycat. It’s a huge reach.
    Culture

    After Katy Perry lost an alarming copyright case, another found its way to Lady Gaga’s doorstep.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    SoulCycle instructors are as mad about its investor’s Trump fundraiser as its riders areSoulCycle instructors are as mad about its investor’s Trump fundraiser as its riders are
    Explainers

    Why Stephen Ross’s Trump fundraiser is hitting SoulCycle riders and instructors so hard.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel just changed everything we thought we knew about the X-Men in one fantastic comicMarvel just changed everything we thought we knew about the X-Men in one fantastic comic
    Culture

    House of X is so good.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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