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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Grammy winners 2018: the complete listGrammy winners 2018: the complete list
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    Bruno Mars was the night’s biggest winner, taking home six awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Hillary Clinton roasts Donald Trump by reading Fire and Fury at the GrammysHillary Clinton roasts Donald Trump by reading Fire and Fury at the Grammys
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    This bit probably didn’t go over well at the White House.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    5 Grammy wins that prove how unpredictable — and controversial — the awards can be5 Grammy wins that prove how unpredictable — and controversial — the awards can be
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    Adele over Beyoncé? Macklemore over Kendrick Lamar? What were the Grammy voters thinking?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    USA Gymnastics board resigns over Nassar falloutUSA Gymnastics board resigns over Nassar fallout
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    The US Olympic Committee had demanded the board’s members step down.

    By Jen Kirby and Alex Abad-Santos
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    How This Is Us became a matter of life and Crock-PotHow This Is Us became a matter of life and Crock-Pot
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    A pivotal episode of the NBC family drama literally served us death warmed up.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Why Logan’s Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nod is such a surpriseWhy Logan’s Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nod is such a surprise
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    It’s rare that the Academy recognizes comic book or superhero movies beyond technical categories.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    After a brief separation, Superman and his iconic red undies are reunitingAfter a brief separation, Superman and his iconic red undies are reuniting
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    It’s been a long seven years.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Why people are (mostly) joking about eating Tide PodsWhy people are (mostly) joking about eating Tide Pods
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    You shouldn’t try the Tide Pod Challenge, despite the memes. But it’s not weird to want to.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    3 reasons to watch Netflix’s Lovesick, the show formerly known as Scrotal Recall3 reasons to watch Netflix’s Lovesick, the show formerly known as Scrotal Recall
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    Lovesick is a tender, romantic gem of a TV show.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The complete list of 2018 Golden Globe winnersThe complete list of 2018 Golden Globe winners
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    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Big Little Lies were the biggest winners of the night.

    By Alex Abad-Santos