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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Crazy Rich Asians: 5 things to know about the effervescent rom-comCrazy Rich Asians: 5 things to know about the effervescent rom-com
    Culture

    The movie is a milestone for Asian-American representation. But that’s not what makes it great.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Money
    The Crazy Rich Asians cast was criticized for not wearing Asian designers to their premiere. That’s ridiculous.The Crazy Rich Asians cast was criticized for not wearing Asian designers to their premiere. That’s ridiculous.
    Money

    It isn’t solely the responsibility of nonwhite actors to be spokespeople for representation.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Kathleen Turner dragged a high-paid actress for having no range. Here’s who it might be.Kathleen Turner dragged a high-paid actress for having no range. Here’s who it might be.
    Culture

    The juicy mystery of Kathleen Turner’s Vulture interview.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Constance Grady and 1 more
    Culture
    How Beyoncé and photographer Tyler Mitchell made history with her Vogue coverHow Beyoncé and photographer Tyler Mitchell made history with her Vogue cover
    Culture

    It’s the first time in the magazine’s 126-year existence that a black photographer shot the cover.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    In Sharp Objects’ “Closer,” women’s stories don’t belong to themIn Sharp Objects’ “Closer,” women’s stories don’t belong to them
    Culture

    Camille’s article about the murders is finally being read by the citizens of Wind Gap. They aren’t happy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Real Housewives of New York City boat ride from hell was peak Real HousewivesThe Real Housewives of New York City boat ride from hell was peak Real Housewives
    Culture

    If you like rich ladies who act messy and literally poop the bed, this season is for you.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Kim Kardashian’s sisters said she looked anorexic. She took it as a compliment.Kim Kardashian’s sisters said she looked anorexic. She took it as a compliment.
    Explainers

    The backlash over Kim Kardashian West’s anorexia jokes, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    Teen Titans’ Starfire is an orange alien. Racist “fans” don’t want a black woman playing her.Teen Titans’ Starfire is an orange alien. Racist “fans” don’t want a black woman playing her.
    Explainers

    Actress Anna Diop had to disable the comments on her Instagram after a slew of racist attacks.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 8: everything we know so farGame of Thrones season 8: everything we know so far
    Culture

    The show is slated to return in the first half of 2019.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been destroyed by a pickaxe-wielding vandalDonald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been destroyed by a pickaxe-wielding vandal
    Culture

    This is the second time someone has taken a pickaxe to the star.

    By Alex Abad-Santos