Alex West
Writer/ReporterAlex is a reporter with expertise in the intersection between pop culture and politics, including celebrity crime and law reporting, cultural analysis, and investigations. Plus, she has a passion for gaming and music. She earned her BA in Political Science and Communications at Pace University and her MA in American Journalism at New York University. Alex previously wrote for outlets like the Mirror US and Dystractify.
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'Cornell 7' Student Accused of Sending Vile Snapchat Message Booted From Florida Campus — After Parents Raised Concerns With School
The school's president released a statement expressing commitment to student safety.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas Claims Kobe Bryant Was 'Finding Excuses' to Stop by Catherine Zeta-Jones' House Amid Courting — 'It Was a Lot!'
Catherine Zeta-Jones mourned the loss of Kobe Bryant in 2020.
Trump Bizarrely Claims 'Bad-Looking' Hecklers Were 'Paid by Enemies of Our Nation' at Texas Rally — As Supporters Scream 'We Love You Daddy'
Trump called protestors 'bad-looking' in a series of insults.
EXCLUSIVE: 'You're Probably Not Going to Beat It' — Inside the Heartbreaking Prediction for Michael Douglas, 82, After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
The actor kept the diagnosis from his jailed son.
Trump Critics Left Disgusted as MAGA Crowd 'Assaults' Protestor During Rally in Texas
Critics blamed Trump for the increase in political violence.
'He's Got Nothing to Lose': Trump Advised by Disgraced Election Clerk to Seize Ballots as Republicans Looking at 'Nightmare' Midterms
Former election clerk Tina Peters received a commutation of her sentence earlier this year.
Chuck Lorre Claims Roseanne Barr's 'Malice' Made Her 'Impossible' to Work With on Her Hit Sitcom
Roseanne Barr's revival show was eventually cancelled due to a racist comment from the star.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas, 82, Bares all About His 'Death Sentence' Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Caused by Oral S-x: Including Doctor Shopping and Lying to the Media
The actor told his story in his new memoir 'One Helluva Ride.'
Trump Mobile Hit With 'Embarrassing' Hack as Thousands of Customers' Data Leaked on Web — After Prez's Son Eric Claimed Company Would 'Revolutionize Cell Phones'
The company has already been buried in backlash.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas Gave Sharon Stone 'Chafed Thighs' During '5 Straight Days in Bed' While Filming Wild Intimate Scene
Michael Douglas denied having an affair with Sharon Stone.
Tylenol Murders Update: Idaho Man Found Dead 44 Years Ago Could Be Connected to Unsolved 1982 Case That Shocked Nation
The man took his own life and was not identified until 44 years later in a different cold case.
Ken Urker 'Wasn't in the Right Frame of Mind' to Reconcile With Gypsy Rose Blanchard Before His Death: 'His Mental Health Wasn't Good'
According to a source, Urker claimed he was 'doing okay' before his death.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas Nearly Walked Away from 'Traffic' Role After 'One Scene in Particular Really Got to Him' — 'I Could Never Do That'
'Traffic' involved topics of drug abuse, which felt too close to home for Michael Douglas.
Michael Douglas 'Decided He Was Going to Kidnap' Drug-Addicted Son to Force Him Into Rehab
The plan was foiled at the last moment.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas 'Resented' Drug-Addicted Son at the Height of His Dependence Issues — 'I Didn't Fully Understand Addiction'
The Oscar winner once had his own stint in rehab.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas Had a Forbidden Romance With His Mother’s Close Friend When He Was in His 20s — 'She Was My Mrs. Robinson'
Their scandalous affair began with a steamy motorcycle ride.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner 'Finally Score Membership' to Ultra-Exclusive Country Club — as Jeff Bezos Still Struggles to Get In
Even Jeff Bezos hasn't been able to receive a 'yes' from the exclusive club.
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and 'Botched' Plastic Surgeon Targeted in Heist by Fake Construction Worker
An 'Extreme Makeover' surgeon was also targeted in the scheme.
Cornell 7 Case: Listen to Jane Doe's Tense Call With Accused Frat Bro Matthew Ingalls About 'Consent' Three Weeks After Alleged Sexual Assault
The accused fraternity brother and Joe Doe spoke three weeks after the alleged incident.
White House on Alert Over Suspected Plague Outbreak in Russia After Lab Worker, 28, Dies and Hundreds Are Forced Into Quarantine
The White House and CDC are keeping tabs on the developing situation.
Bill Maher Insists Trump Is Sick of Being Surrounded by 'Boring A-- Kissers'
Bill Maher predicted Trump wasn't opposed to changing his opinions.
Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as On-Air Contributor Just Weeks After Stepping Down as Trump's White House Press Secretary
The 29-year-old previously teased, 'You guys will still see me all the time.'
Trump Looking into Richard Nixon's Infamous Watergate for Possible DOJ Misconduct — More Than 50 Years After Prez Was Impeached Over Scandal
JD Vance previously compared Trump to Richard Nixon.
'Disgraceful' Trump Ripped by Critics for Proudly Displaying Photos With Putin and Xi in the White House — 'Just Gross'
Trump has been called out for his most latest White House decor choices.
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Child Sex Abuser Timothy Busfield Branded 'Creepy Guy' by 'The Cleaning Lady' Crew Member — 'We'd All Stay Away From Him'
The actor was accused of sexual misconduct.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Fiancé Ken Urker's 'Overdose' Death 'Under Investigation' — and Foul Play Has Not Been 'Ruled Out'
Blanchard was not with Urker when his body was found.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Partner Ken Urker Dead at 34 After Apparent Drug Overdose — As Former Inmate Is Left in 'Disbelief'
Ken Urker and Gypsy Rose Blanchard shared a daughter together.
Timothy Busfield Sexual Misconduct Case Update: Investigators Turn to Blind Item Reports Dating Back to 2012 as Evidence
The actor has had a judge to dismiss the latest case against him.
Christa Pike's Botched Execution Witnesses Reveal Traumatizing Details After Death Row Inmate Survives Two Lethal Injections
Christa Pike described feeling pain before the procedure was halted.
Lady A's Charles Kelley Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis, Says 'I Want to Keep Working'
The musician confirmed he will keep working with the band despite the diagnosis.
Controversial Podcaster Joe Rogan Issues Terrifying Warning About Future of AI: 'We're in Trouble'
Joe Rogan compared the technology to dystopian movies and books.
'Shame on You': 'The View' Co-Host Sunny Hostin Faces Calls to Be Fired For Her 'Disgusting' Remarks About Alleged 'Cornell 7' Sexual Assault Case
Hostin raised a red flag about the breakdown of the men's reputations without a conviction.
Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Feels 'Kinship' With Accused Killer Mom Lindsay Clancy Over Their 'Uniquely Female Issues'
Christa Pike compared her 'uniquely female issues' to Lindsay Clancy.
'What Does He Mean?': Trump Critics Left Baffled After Prez Claims America Has the 'Best Poverty Numbers' in Bizarre Clip
Poverty rates in the United States hit a record low in 2025.
AOC Blasts Cornell Over Handling of Students Accused of Gang Sexual Assault After Alleged Victim Files Lawsuit
The university denied claims that the sanctions imposed were merely written essays.
Barron Trump, 20, Has Been 'Secretly Dating' College Girlfriend for 'Over a Year' — as Prez's Youngest Son Keeps Romance Out of Spotlight
Donald Trump previously claimed his son wasn't ready for dating.
Joe Biden, 83, Seen in Rare Photo with Daughter Ashley, 45 — as Ex-Prez Battles 'Painful' Cancer Diagnosis
The cancer spread to Joe Biden's bones.
Candace Owens' Family Begs Controversial Podcaster to 'Disappear' as They 'Pray' She Isn’t Killed — One Year After Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Owens' former body guard echoed the family's worries.
Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes Banned From Contacting 14 Victims of Elaborate Scheme Upon Release From Prison as She's Ordered to Mental Health Treatment
The 42-year-old is slated to head to a halfway house next year.
Madonna, 68, Sparks Concern After Singer ‘Seemed Out of It' Backstage at MTV VMAs: 'Something Was Very Wrong'
Schedule changes seemingly 'threw' the star off for the night.
Jeff Bezos' Wife Lauren Sánchez Faces Intense Backlash Over Her 'Inappropriate' Low-Cut Dress at State Dinner: 'Money Doesn't Buy Class'
She wore a black dress with a plunging neckline.
Taylor Swift Releases Steamiest Lyrics Yet About Husband Travis Kelce — as Singer Faces Backlash Over New Songs
Fans were immediately divided over the songwriting.
Trump's Niece Claims Prez Won't Be Able to 'Withstand' Lack of Attention After He Bans Media Outlets From White House
Trump was forced by the court to rollback his media ban.
Brian Laundrie's Parents Face Intense Backlash From Community 5 Years After Son Killed Gabby Petito: 'That's What They Deserve'
Neighbors reported the family's property being damaged and vandalized.
EXCLUSIVE: Larry David 'Couldn't Take' Famed Hollywood Agent's Incessant Phone Calls — But Ended Up Signing a Deal
Talent agent Ari Emanuel's memoir exposes details about the deal.
JD Vance's Wife Usha Admits Their 2-Month-Old Son Having His Own Secret Service Detail Is 'an Absurdity'
Children of the president and vice president face security threats.
Tucker Carlson Declares Trump Should Be 'Removed From Office' After He 'Threatened' to 'Annihilate' Iran: 'There's No Greater Crime'
Carlson continues to advocate against nuclear use in Iran.
EXCLUSIVE: Disney CEO Was Livid After Harvey Weinstein Secretly Bought Michael Moore's 9/11 Documentary Over Fears It Would Bash Bush Administration, Top Talent Agent Claims
Talent agent Ari Emanuel exposed their private conversation about the ordeal in his book.
EXCLUSIVE: Larry David Once 'Knocked on Doors' to Campaign for Barack Obama in New Hampshire, Top Talent Agent Claims
According to Ari Emanuel, the 'Seinfeld' creator also had an issue with Elon Musk.
Adult Star Bonnie Blue Under Fire After Auctioning Off Her Newborn's Name for Over $1.5Million: 'Total Disgrace'
A gambling company dished out over $1.5million to name her child.
