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.

Alex Welch
Experience:
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Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart Help Stephen Colbert Parody Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Moment | Video
An animated Trump and Paramount were also seen canoodling in the rare late night crossover segment
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Mehdi Hasan Baffled While Debating Far-Right Conservative Who Admits He’s a Fascist | Video
“The only good thing about this fascist moment we’re in is that you guys are so open about it,” the Zeteo founder observes
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Brian Stelter’s Son Crashes CNN Interview Live on Air: ‘I Apologize for My 5-Year-Old’ | Video
“I tried my best not to break out laughing,” the news correspondent says
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Founders Films, Right-Leaning Hollywood Production Company Backed by Palantir Execs, Seeks Investors
The company’s proposed project slate includes an Ayn Rand adaptation and a movie about America and Israel’s recent attacks on Iran
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The 7 Best Psychological Thrillers Streaming on HBO Max in July 2025
For when you want a thriller with a little extra bite
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7 Best Prestige Dramas Streaming on HBO Max Right Now
From “Station Eleven” to “Show Me a Hero”
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The 7 Best New Movies Streaming on Netflix Right Now
This month’s picks include big-screen hits from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Bradley Cooper and George Miller
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Pete Buttigieg Makes Surprisingly Cheeky Barstool Sports Appearance to Present ‘Lib of the Year’ Award
The former Secretary of Transportation congratulates Jersey Jerry for being “open to the idea that vaccines actually work”
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Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers ‘Shocked’ by Colbert Cancellation: ‘Thought I’d Ride This Out With Him for Years to Come’
“For as great a comedian and host he is, Stephen Colbert is an even better person,” the “Late Night” host says of his colleague
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Ari Aster Says He Was Asked to Direct ‘Morbius,’ but He Turned It Down
The Sony superhero blockbuster famously flopped at the box office in 2022
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The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and More
From “The Summer I Turned Pretty” to “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”
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Conan O’Brien Recalls the Unscripted Moment When He Pulled a Condom Out of Trump’s Pocket: ‘He Was Mad’ | Video
“Why are we rekindling this now? We’ll be shot by snipers,” the former late night host jokes with Marc Maron
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‘The Odyssey’ Imax Screenings Sell Out in Minutes, Fans Decry Resellers Demanding Hiked-Up Prices
The Christopher Nolan-directed blockbuster is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026
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‘Daily Show’ Slams Trump’s Social Media Breakup with Frustrated MAGA Supporters: ‘He Went Full Messy Bitch!’ | Video
“‘If you can’t handle me at my sex crimes cover-up, you don’t deserve me at my alligator concentration camps,’” host Jordan Klepper jokes
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Joaquin Phoenix Tells Stephen Colbert He Regrets His Infamous Letterman Interview: ‘One of the Worst Nights of My Life’ | Video
“It was so uncomfortable. I regret it. I’ll never do it again. I’m so sorry,” the “Eddington” star says














