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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Spider-Man: Far From Home’s 2 end-credits scenes set up Marvel’s futureSpider-Man: Far From Home’s 2 end-credits scenes set up Marvel’s future
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    Spider-Man: Far From Home has two scenes that appear during the credits. (Spoiler alert.)

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Avengers: Endgame’s new end-credits scene is Hulk-centricAvengers: Endgame’s new end-credits scene is Hulk-centric
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    Avengers: Endgame was re-released with a new post-credits scene and new footage.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Watch: Kristen Stewart hurts a lot of men in the first Charlie’s Angels trailerWatch: Kristen Stewart hurts a lot of men in the first Charlie’s Angels trailer
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    The reboot also involves a lot of wigs, Noah Centineo playing a nerd, and a new song from Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, and Miley Cyrus.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Spider-Man: Far From Home starts slow. Then it swings for the stars.Spider-Man: Far From Home starts slow. Then it swings for the stars.
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    Spider-Man’s latest outing is more effective as a rom-com than the emotional drama it tries to be.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Big Little Lies season 2, episode 3 recap: Hail Renata, the Medusa of MontereyBig Little Lies season 2, episode 3 recap: Hail Renata, the Medusa of Monterey
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    The delusion. The scorn. The savagery. Renata is not to be challenged.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Bella Thorne and Whoopi Goldberg’s fight over nude photos is bigger than both of themBella Thorne and Whoopi Goldberg’s fight over nude photos is bigger than both of them
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    After being hacked, Bella Thorne released her own nude photos. Whoopi Goldberg said Thorne should know better.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Toy Story 4’s 5 end credits scenes, explainedToy Story 4’s 5 end credits scenes, explained
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    Spoiler alert.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Avengers: Endgame is being rereleased in theaters with new post-credits scenesAvengers: Endgame is being rereleased in theaters with new post-credits scenes
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    The new scenes will appear on June 28.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explainedThe enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explained
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    How Captain America’s beard became an honorary Avenger.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Toy Story 4 finds the beauty and joy in saying goodbyeToy Story 4 finds the beauty and joy in saying goodbye
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    The series’ latest, and maybe last, lesson is about how love defines us.

    By Alex Abad-Santos