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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Experience:
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Television Academy’s First Televerse Festival Sets ‘Bones’ Reunion Panel, Henry Winkler Acting Class
The inaugural, multi-day event will run Aug. 14-16
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Bryan Kohberger Plea Deal Condemned by Idaho Family: ‘This Is Anything but Justice’ | Video
Kohberger is expected to plead guilty to four counts of murder for killing a group of University of Idaho college students in 2022
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Kneecap, Bob Vylan’s Anti-Israel Glastonbury Events Spark UK Criminal Investigation
“There is absolutely no place in society for hate,” law enforcement officials say
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‘Cobra Kai’ Star Alicia Hannah-Kim Says ‘No One Wants to Be Attacked at Work’ After Martin Kove Biting Incident
The actress filed a police report against her Netflix co-star after he allegedly bit her so hard he nearly drew blood
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Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan, Reggie Watts and More Urge UK Government to Reject Palestine Action Ban
“Labeling non-violent direct action as ‘terrorism’ is an abuse of language and an attack on democracy,” their open letter states
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7 Best Psychological Thrillers on Prime Video Right Now
For when you are in the mood for a gritty, paranoid ’70s classic or a slicker, modern gem
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Everything New on Netflix in July 2025
From “Happy Gilmore 2” and “Too Much” to “The Old Guard 2”
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Diddy Lawyer Downplays Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges in Closing Argument: ‘This Isn’t About Crime – It’s About Money’
Attorney Marc Agnifilo says the evidence against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been “badly exaggerated” during the trial
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Billy Crystal Sued by Former Manager’s Widow for Breach of Contract
Dominique Cohen-Brezner alleges that the “Monster’s, Inc.” star has been withholding funds owed to her late husband’s company
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Jeremy Allen White Recounts Embarrassing Fan Encounter on ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Set: ‘I’ve Never Felt So Emasculated’ | Video
The “Deliver Me From Nowhere” star has a very protective bodyguard
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The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More
It is a week dominated by flashy TV returns and premieres
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Owen Wilson Frantically Forgets All His Biggest Movie Taglines on ‘Hot Ones’: ‘Ever Had Someone Get Zero?’ | Video
The “Stick” star faces more challenges than just the Wings of Death in his interview with Sean Evans
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Lawrence O’Donnell Says Trump Doesn’t Actually Understand ‘When You Win a War’ Because He’s a Draft-Dodger | Video
“The biggest crybaby in the history of American politics now feels like a warrior,” the MSNBC host says
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Trump Doubles Down on Demand That CNN, NY Times Fire ‘Fake News Reporters’ After Iran Coverage
“Bad people with evil intentions!!!” the president says of the journalists in question
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‘The Bear’ Season 3 Recap: What to Remember Before Season 4
Here’s everything you need to know before catching back up with Carmy, Syd and Richie