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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Henry Cavill is reportedly out as Warner Bros.’ SupermanHenry Cavill is reportedly out as Warner Bros.’ Superman
    Culture

    What does that mean for the studio’s future superhero movies?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Serena Williams’s US Open fight with an umpire, explainedSerena Williams’s US Open fight with an umpire, explained
    Explainers

    Male tennis players have been celebrated for snapping at umpires. Serena Williams was punished for it.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Rapper Mac Miller is dead at 26Rapper Mac Miller is dead at 26
    Culture

    Miller was set to go on tour next month.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    6 performances that explain Burt Reynolds6 performances that explain Burt Reynolds
    Culture

    Burt Reynolds was the quintessential movie star.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Culture
    Watch: Nike’s powerful Colin Kaepernick commercialWatch: Nike’s powerful Colin Kaepernick commercial
    Culture

    The ad is scheduled to air during the NFL’s season opener.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Nike boycott over Colin Kaepernick, explainedThe Nike boycott over Colin Kaepernick, explained
    Culture

    Nike knows how to play the game, and it won with its new campaign.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Iron Fist is better in season 2. It still needs work.Iron Fist is better in season 2. It still needs work.
    Culture

    Iron Fist season two becomes the Misty Knight and Colleen Wing show.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Al Sharpton: Aretha Franklin worked for civil rights, not Donald TrumpAl Sharpton: Aretha Franklin worked for civil rights, not Donald Trump
    Culture

    At Franklin’s funeral, Sharpton praised Franklin’s work in the civil rights movement: “She represented the best in our community, and she fought for our community until the end.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Laura Lee, Jeffree Star, and the racism scandal upending the YouTube beauty community, explainedLaura Lee, Jeffree Star, and the racism scandal upending the YouTube beauty community, explained
    Explainers

    Beauty gurus turn authenticity into hugely lucrative businesses. That can backfire.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Crazy Rich Asians is shaping up to be one of 2018’s biggest success storiesCrazy Rich Asians is shaping up to be one of 2018’s biggest success stories
    Culture

    The movie made $25 million in its second weekend.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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