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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The 7 Best Psychological Thrillers on HBO Max Right Now
From “Get Out” to “It Comes At Night”
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Where to Watch ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’: Is the Sequel Streaming?
The comedy releases on Friday, Sept. 12
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Seth Meyers Condemns Political Violence After Charlie Kirk Shooting: ‘It Corrodes Us’ | Video
“This rising tide of political violence will only lead to a darker and more dangerous place,” the “Late Night” host warns
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‘Daily Show’ Insists the Answer to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is Not Us vs. Them: ‘We Have a Problem’ | Video
“I guess I just don’t think rhetoric is the root cause of this thing,” host Michael Kosta says
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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Sets Sequel Title as ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
The Universal Pictures, Illumination and Nintendo animated film hits theaters on April 3, 2026 — and they’ve shared a first look!
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The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More
From “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5 to “Weapons”
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Ricky Gervais Sets Netflix Return With Adult Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’
The series is set to premiere in 2026
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‘Daily Show’ Compares Trump’s Department of War Rebrand to Your Doctor Asking You to Come In: ‘Uh, Why?’ | Video
“What’s the president trying to tell us about what’s going to happen?” host Michael Kosta asks
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‘Morning Joe’ Praises Bipartisan Condemnation of Charlie Kirk Assassination: ‘This Cannot Happen’ | Video
Host Joe Scarborough also says MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler did the right thing in letting senior political analyst Matthew Dowd go
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Jimmy Kimmel Brings ‘Gavin Newsom’ in to Troll Trump, Defend Social Media Posts: ‘My Engagement Has Been Off the Hizzy!’ | Video
“You’re having fun with this, it seems like,” Kimmel tells the California Gov. impersonator
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Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short Do a ‘Freaky Friday’ Body Swap With Jimmy Fallon | Video
Plus, the “Only Murders in the Building” stars reveal which one of them will be Gomez and Benny Blanco’s ringbearer on “The Tonight Show”
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Seth Meyers Disputes Trump’s ‘Ridiculous’ Notion That Dems Support Epstein Survivors for Approval Ratings | Video
“Democrats never do anything to help their approval rating,” the “Late Night” host points out
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Fred Armisen Cracks Up Questlove With ‘Tonight Show’ Impression of Diana Ross’ Confused Drummer | Video
The Roots musician calls Armisen’s latest musical comedy bit “genius”
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Jon Stewart Wouldn’t Put It Past Trump to Die in Office Just to ‘Take Credit for Something Biden Already Accomplished’ | Video
“Trump is alive. Although, I definitively would not go so far as to say ‘alive and kicking,’” the “Daily Show” host jokes
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Seth Meyers Calls Republicans Out for Calling Trump Anti-War Now That He’s Renamed the Department of Defense | Video
“One thing Donald Trump has never given anyone is peace,” the “Late Night” host says














