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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Billie Eilish, Cillian Murphy Appear in Together for Palestine Video Ahead of Benefit Concert: ‘It’s Important to Speak Out Now’
The fundraising event live-streams Wednesday
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Lawrence O’Donnell Calls Trump’s ‘Crazy’ NYT Lawsuit a Purposeful Distraction From FBI Oversight Hearings | Video
“How many of these things, these stacks of paper, does the Trump lawsuit factory have ready to go?” the MSNBC anchor speculates
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Tim Walz Is Not Surprised Trump Didn’t Know Melissa Hortman’s Name: ‘There’s No Empathy in This Man’ | Video
“We’re supposed to believe that they’re definitely concerned about political violence?” the Minnesota Governor asks Jen Psaki
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‘Morning Joe’ Calls Out Trump for Trying to ‘Gain Political Points’ Through Charlie Kirk’s Death | Video
“We know there’s a problem on both sides,” host Joe Scarborough says
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LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival, Promises to Bring the Meme ‘Back to Life’
“Now it’s our chance to show what happens when you pair cultural relevance with real execution,” LimeWire COO Marcus Feistl says
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Tulsi Gabbard Says America Must Not Respond to ‘Hate With Hate’ After Charlie Kirk Killing | Video
“The response that we are seeing from people is a true reflection of how Charlie lived his life,” the U.S. Director of National Intelligence says
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Britt Lower Sneaks ‘Severance’ Easter Egg Into Emmys Speech: ‘Let Me Out’
Helly R. is trying to send a message to the outside world
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Where to Stream the Original ‘This is Spinal Tap’
The classic comedy’s long-awaited sequel hits theaters this week
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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