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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    The gym used to be my therapy. Here’s how that’s changed during social distancing.The gym used to be my therapy. Here’s how that’s changed during social distancing.
    Culture

    Social distancing put a stop to group fitness. Now it’s found a new start online.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Wonder Woman 1984 has been postponed until August 14Wonder Woman 1984 has been postponed until August 14
    Culture

    Warner Bros. has delayed the release of Wonder Woman 1984, which was originally scheduled to come out on June 5.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Finding comfort in the rom-com shelter fantasies of Nancy Meyers moviesFinding comfort in the rom-com shelter fantasies of Nancy Meyers movies
    Culture

    It’s Complicated, The Holiday, Parent Trap, Something’s Gotta Give — they are scientifically proven to make you feel better.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel delays the upcoming Black Widow solo filmMarvel delays the upcoming Black Widow solo film
    Culture

    Marvel’s solo female superhero movie has been delayed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    The risks in going to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic, explained by expertsThe risks in going to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic, explained by experts
    Explainers

    What gyms should do and are doing to help keep clients safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Love — and sex — in the time of coronavirusLove — and sex — in the time of coronavirus
    Culture

    How Covid-19 should and shouldn’t change our sex lives, explained by an expert.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Sherry Pie is disqualified after admitting to sexual misconductRuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Sherry Pie is disqualified after admitting to sexual misconduct
    Culture

    The current season will continue airing as planned.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Netflix’s Love Is Blind reunion was a little too nice for such a messy showNetflix’s Love Is Blind reunion was a little too nice for such a messy show
    Culture

    Love Is Blind gave us a reunion that was neat, tidy, and (mostly) everyone getting along.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Meredith Haggerty
    Culture
    Love Is Blind shouldn’t get a second seasonLove Is Blind shouldn’t get a second season
    Culture

    The Netflix reality show was perfect, spectacular trash. Another season would ruin it.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Who got married in Love Is Blind’s volatile season finale?Who got married in Love Is Blind’s volatile season finale?
    Culture

    Love Is Blind’s season finale isn’t the end of Love Is Blind.

    By Alex Abad-Santos