Alex West
Freelance Evening Editorial AssistantLocation: New York City, New York, USAEducation: New York UniversityAlex is an avid concertgoer and unapologetic fangirl. She's an entertainment guru having specifically covered all things Gen Z at publications like Girls' Life Magazine, Sweety High, and TigerBeat. Alex is incredibly passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in media.
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Would you rather get the "22" hat or trade bracelets with Taylor? You can actually do both if you get picked. Make sure you're prepared!Movies Meet Ariel's Sisters from 'The Little Mermaid' — From the Animated Original to the Live-Action Remake
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"I had really good highs but some very low lows," Mel Gibson said. He has been making a comeback in 2023 and 2024 despite his past.Reality TV The Cast of 'Floribama Shore' Have Abandoned Their Party Days and Grown Up
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How many members need to be in a band for it to be the same band? Lynyrd Skynyrd grappled with this question.Celebrity Relationships Susie Essman's Husband Didn't Even Know Who She Was When They First Met
"If he had ever seen me play Susie Greene, he probably would have run for the hills," Susie admitted. Her husband didn't have cable or HBO.Celebrity Megan Fox's Complicated Relationship With Her Parents Impacted Her Mental Health
“I went through some trauma in childhood and I developed a pretty severe eating disorder and manic depression." Megan is open about her struggles.Entertainment Frankie Muniz Was Inspired to Launch His Racing Career After His Son Was Born
"I want [Mauz] to grow up seeing me reach for my dreams and work hard for something that I'm passionate about," Frankie Muniz said.Food SoBe Drinks Are No Longer Available — How the Brand Crumbled
SoBe drinks seem to have disappeared following declining sales and some controversy. Was COVID-19 the final straw for the once popular drink?Celebrity Relationships Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Is Remarried! Here's What We Know About Wife One
Clarence Thomas' track record on marriage doesn't look too great. Here's what his first marriage was really like.Reality TV Bobby Janiec Reveals What Really Happened to Rich Pyle on 'Hardcore Pawn'
"But Rich had a job to do and from what I saw, TV started to become more important than the job," said Bobby Janiec.Entertainment Matt Rife's Comedy Career Collapsed After He Joked About Domestic Abuse
"Your mom buys you presents with the money she makes on OnlyFans. Good luck," Matt Rife told a child. That's only one of his offensive jokes.Sports CeeDee Lamb's Ex-Girlfriend Snatched His Phone on Draft Day — Is He Still Single?
Crymson Rose fumbled when she lost Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Remember when she stole his phone on NFL Draft Day? We do.Entertainment Jonathan Majors Was Dropped From Marvel After Guilty Verdict, Cutting Off His Income
Jonathan Majors is asking for a second chance to make his way back into the acting world, but his conviction sentencing could stop that.Entertainment Actor Mark Ruffalo Is a Father of Three — Did They Follow in His Footsteps?
Someone should praise Mark Ruffalo's kids for dodging the simple life of nepotism. Keen, Bella, and Odette have stayed out of the spotlight.Music Fans Are Tired of Industry Plants and Nepotism Babies, but They Can't Stop Them
We all loved watching 'Hannah Montana,' but that doesn't make Miley Cyrus less of a nepotism baby, right? What about an industry plant?Reality TV Cast Members Reveal Just How Scripted 'Laguna Beach' Was as They Dish on the Drama
While some cast members say 'Laguna Beach' was "softly scripted," Kristin Cavallari says that the high schoolers were "manipulated."Reality TV 'Duck Dynasty' Ended, but Fans Can Still Follow Most of the Cast Members
The 'Duck Dynasty' cast has moved on. One controversial family member has pursued political commentary. Can you guess who?Entertainment Aubrey Plaza's Friends Didn't Believe Her When She Had a Severe Stroke
“I could understand what’s happening, but I couldn’t talk or communicate,” Aubrey Plaza explained. She was only 20 years old at the time.Music Who Are Ariana Grande's Parents? She Comes From an Italian Family
Ariana Grande's family is known for being close, but a falling-out with her dad changed that. They've been rebuilding that relationship again.Music Kane Brown Was Raised a Woman-Led Household and He's Grateful for It
Kane Brown went through hardships when he was younger. Who are his parents? The singer has a very close relationship with his mother.Celebrity Relationships Kayla Nicole Is Over Athletes After Breaking Up With Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce
Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce dated for a long time, but it just didn't last. Now, the influencer is swearing off athletes in her dating plans.Sports Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes's Siblings Are Also Sports Geeks
Here's a closer look at NFL star and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's siblings and their own sports ties. Details ahead!Sports The Kansas City Chiefs Could Use Their Faux Home Team Advantage in the Super Bowl
Even though they're not playing the Super Bowl at their home stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs could technically have a "home team" advantage against the 49ers.Celebrity Relationships YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL Announces Split From Long-Term Girlfriend Tiana Tracy
MoistCr1TiKaL opened up about his dating life and introduced the world to his now ex-girlfriend Tiana Tracy. He's since reentered the dating pool.Sports What Happened to Prichard Colón? He Lives With Permanent Brain Injuries
Prichard Colón's career came to an abrupt end in 2015 after his fight with Terrel Williams. Today, he lives with permanent brain injuries.Human Interest Prince William and Kate Middleton Have Three Children Together
Prince William and Kate Middleton's family consists of three children. They're already learning about what it takes to be in the royal family.Reality TV The 'Cartel Crew' Cast Is Still in the Public Eye in Different Ways
Fans loved the 'Cartel Crew' until the series came to a halt in 2021. All of the stars are onto some new projects, including an impending lawsuit.Stream & Chill 'Love on the Spectrum': Connor Tomlinson's Occasional British Accent Has a Very Sweet Backstory
Connor Tomlinson sometimes slips into a British accent on 'Love on the Spectrum' which was confusing to viewers. There's actually a reason for it.Reality TV Is There an Age Limit for 'The Bachelor'? ABC Has Some Guidelines
With plenty of women vying to compete on 'The Bachelor' every year, it only makes sense that ABC needs to weed them out. Age requirements are one way.Food Reheating Rice Isn't Advised Due to Bacteria, But It Probably Won't Kill You
Reheating rice can lead to food poisoning, but it isn't your every day sort of bacteria. Rice is special in terms of "leftover" foods.Reality TV The 'Queer Eye' Guys Seem to Have Genuine Friendships Despite Bobby Leaving
While it may seem normal for television hosts to secretly hate each other, that doesn't seem to be the case for 'Queer Eye.' They're all friendly.Influencers Let's Revisit Catherine Paiz's Ex-Boyfriends Now That She's Back on the Market
Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom have officially split, relegating him to her list of exes. It turns out the social media star has a small roster.Celebrity Relationships Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo Are Definitely Relationship Goals
Football player Christian McCaffrey and model Olivia Culpo are full of love and they're ready to make it eternal. Their relationship started in 2019.FYI Zulily Quietly Closes Down as Hundreds of Employees Are Laid Off Across the Country
Zulily is shutting down. The company's website states that it is conducting "an orderly wind-down" overseen by Douglas Wilson Companies. More here.Music Justin Bieber Has Earned Millions Thanks to His Successful Music Career
Justin Bieber started his career incredibly young and he has built his net worth for many years. What's his net worth after so much success?FYI The Party Dot Tattoo Has Various Meanings — Know What You're Getting Into
Getting a party dot tattoo may seem like a good idea, but many people go into it blindly. The real meaning behind the tattoo is debatable.Entertainment Simon Cowell Likes to Wear Colored Glasses — Unpacking His Bold Fashion Choice
Simon Cowell is known for many things including wearing colored glasses. The star finally admitted why he wears the accessory and fans want answers.FYI Why Do U.S. Coins Have Ridges? Currency Mystery Explained
American currency has changed over time, but the tiny addition of ridges still remains on our coins. The tradition started to prevent fraudsters.Influencers Dog Daddy Faces a Life Shakeup After Attack and Major Revelation
Dog Daddy advertised a major attack that happened to him. However, it wasn't exactly what fans were expecting since dogs weren't involved.Music Chicago Coined "25 or 6 to 4" in a Song, People Still Wonder What It Means
The band Chicago left a legacy but their song title "25 or 6 to 4" was a bit confusing. What does the song title mean? The lyrics reveal more.Movies What Happened to 'The Chronicles of Narnia' Cast? Here's What They Look Like Now
The 'Chronicles of Narnia' cast then and now. Georgie Henley landed a few roles after filming, while James McAvoy's career skyrocketed.Celebrity Relationships Matthew McConaughey Has a Lengthy Dating History, but He's Happily Married Now
Sadly for all the single ladies, Matthew McConaughey is happily married. Before 2012, he had a tendency to link up with his co-stars, though.Music Late Rapper Takeoff's Dating History Is Full of Speculation and A-Listers
At the time of his death, Takeoff was believed to be single. However, he dated stars including Katy Perry. Here's a look at his dating history.Entertainment Jerry Lewis Disinherited Most of His Kids in His Will, Left Everything to His Wife
Jerry Lewis astonishingly didn't pass on his wealth to the next generation. In a strange snub, public documents revealed that his sons got nothingReality TV Dr. Brenda Disappeared From 'The Incredible Dr. Pol' — What Happened to Her?
Dr. Brenda wasn't on a season of 'The Incredible Dr. Pol' and now fans are assuming the worst. Don't worry because there are some easy answers.Music Sade Retired to a Reclusive Life After a Legendary Music Career
While she might be off the map, Sade left an incredible legacy and became a music influence for many talented artists. She's chosen to avoid the public.Music George Strait Has Faced a Series of Death Hoaxes — He's Alive and Well
George Strait spent some time fighting speculation that he could be dead. However, the music legend is alive and well, even playing some concerts.FYI What Does "WSG" Mean on Snapchat? Latest Texting Slang
The best texters need to keep up with all of the lingo. The latest word taking over Snapchat is "WSG," but what does it mean? It's meaning is simple.Music Elvis Presley Affectionately Called Priscilla "Stanin" — Meaning Behind the Nickname
Elvis Presley fell hard for Priscilla Presley, giving her the nickname originally used for his own mother. He had a tendency to nickname loved ones.