Alex Darus
Expertise
Food And Drink News, Cocktail Tips And Recipes, Pop Culture And Food
- Alex has completed many taste tests, from trying all of the flavors of Mitchell's Ice Cream in Cleveland to every flavor of Pringles she can find.
- She once got to interview local celebrity chef Michael Symon about his favorite recipes to make for the moms in his life for Mother's Day.
- Alex once competed in a pickle-eating contest, for the sake of journalism.
Experience
Alex has been passionate about journalism since entering college in 2016, where she immediately joined the independent student newspaper and began freelancing writing. She's written about TV and celebrity culture for websites like Us Weekly, ScreenRant, RealityTea, and more. Her real focus is food and beverage reporting, and whenever she can intersect that work with her other pop culture interests. She's worked on dining guides, recipe how-tos, and food and drink features for outlets like the Plain Dealer, The Provincetown Banner, and more. When she's not working, Alex's life revolves around food and her favorite TV shows. She's either reading a book about the history of classic cocktails, watching the latest season of "Top Chef" or "The Real Housewives," or checking out the latest hot restaurant in Cleveland. Alex joined Static Media in 2021 and has written features for brands like Mashed, Tasting Table, and Daily Meal centered around food and beverage coverage. She's a full-time freelance writer with a focus on food and pop culture stories.
Education
Alex has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ohio University with a minor in English and a concentration in Spanish.
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Stories By Alex Darus
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Here's why you should watch The Last Song, the 2010 romantic drama starring Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, and Liam Hemsworth, on Disney+ now.
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You probably forgot that Nicole Richie was in an episode of "8 Simple Rules" before she became a household name.
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Hayden Panettiere played a memorable guest star on Malcolm in the Middle. Here's the character you may have forgotten.
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It'll be a while before we see how El Muerto will be portrayed, but one fan has already gotten creative by imagining what Bad Bunny may look like in the role.
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Impractical Jokers has featured hundreds of pranks, but fans on Reddit have identified this one Sal Vulcano triumph as the absolute smoothest.
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It's really astounding that Kitty and Red's relationship works as well as it does in "That '70s Show," especially considering their stark differences.
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The NBC comedy "Good Girls" was canceled before a proper conclusion, but disappointed fans still rejoice in rewatching this lovable character.
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The NBC family melodrama "This Is Us" is ending after six seasons, but some long-time fans of the show already stopped watching due to this plot line.
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Some "Good Girls" fans think that while it's easy to pinpoint Rio (Manny Montana) as the villain, one other character was just as bad, if not worse.
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Richard Belzer has played "Law & Order" favorite Detective Munch in a number of shows, but you may have forgotten that one of them is "Arrested Development."
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One fan on Reddit has a theory about "Black Swan" that could totally change the way you perceive Nina's story.
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NBC canceled "Good Girls" after Season 4, leaving fans with plenty to discuss -- including which episode from the fourth and final season is the actual worst.
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While there have been many musicians who've graced the Saturday Night Live stage, only one great musician has performed on the NBC series the most times.
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ABC's "Modern Family" was a hit show based on its relationships of all types. But there's one romance in the series that fans overwhelmingly didn't like.
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While Natalie Portman won an Academy Award for her portrayal of the lead in Black Swan, she suffered an on-set injury while filming her impressive performance.
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There is one Hollywood A-lister who has hosted "Saturday Night Live" more than the rest thanks to their memorable appearances on the show.
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Teresa Giudice has been central to "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" since the beginning, but many Bravo fans are divided in how they feel about her.
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Long before appearing in "Breaking Bad" or "Better Call Saul," Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk both shared brief roles in the classic NBC sitcom "Seinfeld."
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Zooey Deschanel brought Jess's signature brand of goofiness from "New Girl" to one "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" crossover that fans didn't know they needed.
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You may have forgotten that Jessica Simpson once played this character on a few episodes of "That '70s Show."
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Netflix has totally won over its subscribers with the dramatic, oftentimes steamy, period series "Bridgerton."
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Who is the host of Saturday Night Live Season 47 for the Saturday, April 2, 2022 show? Here's what we know about the host and the musical guest.
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The actor who plays Fjölnir may be new to Robert Eggers' film universe, but the odds are likely that you've seen him before in one of his many previous roles.
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While there are plenty of exciting and interesting moments in Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine, there's one scene that has fans pausing and looking closer.
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Most people know Kirsten Vangsness for her role as Penelope Garcia in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. But exactly how much is the actress worth?
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Jim Carrey weighs in with his strong opinions about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27.
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While Christian Stolte might be best-known for his role on "Chicago Fire," he's a veteran actor who has appeared in a variety of TV and film roles.