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.
More From Alex West
Costco Shafted a Fan-Favorite Food Item for a More Expensive Alternative
Costco replaced churros with cookies on its food court menu. Will adding chocolate ice cream to the menu in the summer help soften the blow?
Rare Lego Pieces Could Lead to a Sizable Payout for Some Fans
A major Lego sale in Pennsylvania has everyone wondering: "Is my collection of old Legos worth anything?" In some cases, yes.
Twitch Streamer Sketch Creates Speculation by Always Wearing Headphones
Sketch usually wears headphones. Does he wear the accessory as part of a character he's portraying or for a medical reason?
Earl Sweatshirt's Tumultuous Career, Departure From Odd Future, and Disappearance
Starting young in music comes with drawbacks, including your mom pulling you out of stardom for school — just ask Earl Sweatshirt.
10-4 Isn't the Only Number Code That Police Use Over Their Radios — What They All Mean
"10-4," "roger that, over," and "copy." What do all these radio phrases mean and how can you use them to communicate?
Is Morgan Wallen Dating Anyone? Fans Continue to Speculate
"I can't go nowhere near the whiskey / 'Cause you used to drink it with me." Who are these lyrics about?
Princess Diana Was No Commoner — Her Parents Were Notable, Honorable Aristocrats
The British aristocracy can sometimes feel like a mystery, but the lives and deaths of Diana's parents are well-documented.
Henry Cavill's Relationship History From Kaley Cuoco to Natalie Viscuso
One of Henry Cavill's relationships caused major controversy after he arrived to an event with a teenager on his arm.
Josh Hutcherson's Relationship History Surprisingly Doesn't Include a Fan Favorite Co-Star
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark were totally in love, but Josh Hutcherson's heart belongs to someone else.
Jackson Galaxy Made a Name for Himself on Animal Planet — Where Is He Now?
Jackson Galaxy hosted 'My Cat From Hell' on Animal Planet. What happened to the "cat daddy" after the show went off the air?
The 'This Old House' Team Is Looking for New Homes to Makeover
What does your dream home look like? The 'This Old House' team can help make that a reality, you just need to apply.
Fans Have a Theory About Ben Stiller's Characters in 'Dodgeball' and 'Heavyweights'
"'Dodgeball' takes place in 1993. 'Heavyweights' takes place in 1995. This is a really nice theory, but the timelines don't hold up."
Marcia Gay Harden Defended Her Children After Revealing That All Three Are Queer
“What drives me is because it’s right, and what’s happening right now is wrong,” Marcia slammed anti-queer legislation.
Huck Finds Himself in a Very Scary 'Scandal' Situation — Does He Make It Out Alive?
Is it possible to survive getting shot three times, stuffed in a trunk, and pushed into a lake with a dead body?
Justin Bieber's Relationship History Includes Some Mega Hollywood A-Listers
Bieber fever was definitely a "thing," especially when Justin was single or still dating. After dating numerous A-listers, he's a married man.
Jennifer Aniston Has Gone Through Two Major and Public Divorces During Her Quest for Love
"How do we end up with these jerks? We're good people," said the very wise Rachel Green. Maybe Jennifer should keep that in mind.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's Relationship Timeline Has Been a Wild Ride
"We always knew each other, like we were hanging around each other. But we never really had a conversation because I thought that he didn't like me."
Why Did John Hancock Sign His Name So Big on the Declaration of Independence?
"Put your John Hancock right there," might seem like a jarring phrase, but it makes sense given the politician's history.
Whoopi Goldberg Has Three Failed Marriages, but She Takes the Blame for Them
"I love men and men love me. I'm lucky that way. I just feel bad that it took me so long to realize that I wasn't meant to be in a relationship."
A Return to Stars Hollow Could Be in Your Future — Details on a 'Gilmore Girls' Reunion
In the wise words of Lorelei Gilmore: "It feels right. Such a long time getting here. Sometimes it's just a journey, you know?"
Jake Webber and Tara Yummy's Relationship Isn't Quite Over — It's Just Not Romantic
"If you love something, let it go. I never knew what that meant, but I truly get it now," Jake said.
Fans Are Worried About Shadman — What Happened to Him?
"No time to explain, don't worry bout me, am better than you have and always will be, am pro, See ya don't wanna be ya."
Interested in Cosmic Horror? Here Are Six of the Best Novels You Won't Be Able to Put Down
One title you'll likely recognize is Stephen King's 'It'. The classic horror novel is also considered a cosmic horror story too.
Bratz Dolls Were Slammed for Their Adult-like Look and Parents Didn't Love the Glam
Were you a Barbie or Bratz kid? The two iconic dolls left a historic impact on the toy world forever.
Jon Gosselin From 'Jon and Kate Plus Eight' Doesn't Speak to Most of His Kids
If you had to guess what Jon Gosselin did now, would you say professional DJ or reality television star? Well... we have news for you.
After a Tragic Accident, MTV's 'Buckwild' Was Canceled and Fans Were Heartbroken
After the accident, Ashley Whitt tweeted, “RIP Shain Gandee. You were the most amazing person I’ve ever known. I know you will be watching over..."
Tom Silva Has a Staggering Net Worth as 'This Old House' Star
Tom Silva is a general contractor on 'This Old House.' He joined the show in 1986 and has been a staple figure ever since.
Mario Judah Finally Dropped a New Single! What Caused the Comeback?
"Endure OUT NOW (7 song EP). This is a diss project to my old self. I was lost in the darkness when I first came out. But the light found me."
Did Someone Just Call You a Moot? Don't Worry, They Aren't Insulting You on the Low
What's a moot? What's an oomf? TikTok and Twitter area a land mine full of new slang words, but we'll help navigate you.
Jessica and Craig From 'Prison Brides' Have Faced Hurdles — What's Their Relationship Status?
Will their marriage survive a huge international move and adapting to a whole new life? Doesn't seem easy.
Getting the "22" Hat at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is a Huge Honor, but It Isn't Easy
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!
Meet Ariel's Sisters from 'The Little Mermaid' — From the Animated Original to the Live-Action Remake
Did you know that Disney changed the names of Ariel's sisters for their live action version of the movie?
Mel Gibson Was Blacklisted From Hollywood, Until Everyone Forgot About His Past Comments
"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.
The Cast of 'Floribama Shore' Have Abandoned Their Party Days and Grown Up
Viewers couldn't get enough of 'Jersey Shore,' so MTV gave us 'Floribama Shore.' What happened to the cast after the cameras stopped rolling?
Lynyrd Skynyrd Continues to Tour Despite the Death of all Original Members
How many members need to be in a band for it to be the same band? Lynyrd Skynyrd grappled with this question.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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."
'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?
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.
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.