Alex is an Audience Writer at TheWrap, based in Los Angeles. He has been covering the entertainment industry since 2013. Before joining TheWrap in 2025, he worked as a critic and reporter for A.frame, Digital Trends, Inverse, IGN, Looper, and multiple other outlets. A lifelong cinephile, he dreams of one day being invited to the Criterion Closet.

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‘Morning Joe’ Torches Mike Johnson’s Mixed Messaging to Americans: ‘They’ve Got No Message’
“Sometimes, it’s just better to stay at home,” Joe Scarborough tells the Speaker of the House following his comments on the U.S. economy and the Iran War
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Lawrence O’Donnell Says Midterms Prove Trump Is No Longer a ‘Kingmaker’ for Republicans
“Donald Trump has lost his magical powers with Republican voters, even in Florida,” the MS NOW anchor asserts
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The 5 Best Jon Bernthal Performances, Ranked
From his breakout turn in “The Walking Dead” to his character-defining take on Frank Castle
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Robin Williams’ Kids Revive His Instagram to Combat ‘Rampant AI Abuse’ of Late Actor’s Image
“We’re grateful to see new generations discovering his work,” Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams write
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DOJ Whistleblower Suggests Ivy League Antisemitism Probes Were Predetermined in ‘Politically Mandated Effort’
“They wanted to force these schools to settle,” MS NOW justice and intelligence reporter Ken Dilanian tells Stephanie Ruhle
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‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Trailer Teases Olivia Cooke’s Long-Awaited Return
The Apple TV hit premieres its latest season Sept. 16
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‘Morning Joe’ Slams Trump’s Foreign Policy Priorities: ‘Just Wants a Monument to Himself’
Joe Scarborough walks through every “jagged move” the president has made with foreign allies and enemies alike
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Perez Hilton’s Website Resumes Operations as Blogger Remains Hospitalized
“His treatment is continuing in an inpatient setting under the care of a dedicated team of medical and mental health professionals,” his family shares after his TikTok livestream
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How ‘Widow’s Bay’ Walked a Comedy-Horror Tightrope to Become the Year’s Creepy, Kooky Breakout Hit
TheWrap magazine: Creator Katie Dippold, star Matthew Rhys and director Hiro Murai tell all on their one-of-a-kind Emmy-nominated series
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The 7 Best Movies on Netflix in August
From “Nightcrawler” to “The Kid Detective”
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‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Lost 2 Directors Over JK Rowling’s Anti-Trans Views
“It simply is this easy to say no to funding transphobia!” “Black Mirror” director Ally Pankiw writes
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How the ‘Widow’s Bay’ Team Set the Tone for Apple’s Must-Watch Horror Comedy | How I Did It
Music editor Nate Underkuffler, composer David Fleming and editor Isaac Hagy tell TheWrap how they helped make a series that “feels like a ride”
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Joe Scarborough Skewers Pete Hegseth Amid Munitions and Naval Deployment Crises: ‘Can’t Run From the Truth’
“How long is Donald Trump going to allow this guy to remain Secretary of Defense?” the “Morning Joe” host asks
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Jimmy Fallon Thinks Karoline Leavitt Resigned to Be Around Someone Quieter Than Trump: ‘Her 4-Month-Old’
“Trump’s now looking for a replacement who can spin facts and numbers, so another good option is his doctor,” the “Tonight Show” host suggests














