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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Lawrence O’Donnell Rips Trump’s Social Media Antics Amid Government Shutdown: ‘The President Has Lost His Mind’ | Video
“How many flashes of insanity from a president should we tolerate?” the MSNBC anchor asks
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‘Morning Joe’ Explains ‘Highly Misleading’ Government Shutdown: ‘Donald Trump Is Hurting You’ | Video
“We have lies trickling down from the top,” MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski says
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What’s New on Prime Video in October
Shane Black’s “Play Dirty” headlines this month’s Amazon originals
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Everything New on Netflix in October
New seasons of “Nobody Wants This” and “The Diplomat” are on their way
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Jimmy Kimmel Tells Colbert He Thought He Was ‘Never Coming Back On the Air’ After His ABC Suspension | Video
“There was a vote and I lost the vote,” the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host says
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‘Daily Show’ Calls Out Pete Hegseth’s ‘Juvenile’ Fat Generals Speech, Accuses Him of Having Less Class Than Henry Kissinger | Video
“According to Pete Hegseth, America’s military standards are now going to be indistinguishable from a Grindr profile,” host Ronny Chieng jokes
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‘Chad Powers’ Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
The Glen Powell series premieres Sept. 30
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Jerry Bruckheimer Says Margot Robbie Still Attached to New ‘Pirates’ Movie, Teases Nicolas Cage Return for ‘National Treasure 3’
TheGrill 2025: The “F1” producer also unpacks the making of his blockbuster Apple movie and gives a promising update on “Top Gun 3”
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J.K. Rowling Responds to Emma Watson’s Viral Podcast Interview: ‘She’s Ignorant of How Ignorant She Is’
“Emma is rightly free to disagree with me and indeed to discuss her feelings about me in public — but I have the same right,” the “Harry Potter” author says
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Leah Remini Calls Out Saudi Arabian Regime in Wake of Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash | Video
“Every human being has the right and responsibility to advocate for every other human being’s most basic freedoms,” Remini says
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‘Jay Kelly’ Trailer Sends George Clooney and Adam Sandler on a Trip Through Movies and Memories
The new film from director Noah Baumbach premieres Dec. 5 on Netflix
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7 Cozy Movies That Have Perfect Fall Vibes
From “Fantastic Mr. Fox” to “Knives Out”
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‘E! News’ Airs Final Episode, Looks Back at Past Highlights: ‘No Tears’ | Video
“We have had a whole lot of fun together,” co-host Keltie Knight says
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Jimmy Kimmel Laughs Off Audience Applause in 3rd Night Back: ‘I Appreciate It, but I Also Hate It’ | Video
“We are broadcasting to about 75% of the country from Los Angeles,” the ABC late night host quips in Thursday’s monologue
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The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More
From “The Lowdown” to “Slow Horses” Season 5














