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Alani Vargas is an entertainment journalist and pop culture nerd. She is a contributor for The Daily Beast and has been published on Vogue.com, PopSugar, and Bitch Media; she also recently worked under Netflix's editorial umbrella. She is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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‘Ahsoka’ Season Finale Recap: Anakin Skywalker Approves

LOST IN SPACE

To wrap up the season, Episode 8 is action-packed—and full of set-up for the Jedi’s future adventures.

Alani Vargas | Published Oct 03, 2023

‘Ahsoka’ Episode 4: The Jedi Just Can’t Catch a Break

THE LONG JOURNEY

It’s one setback after another for Ahsoka and Sabine in the latest episode of the Star Wars series, which features a shocking fall—and the return of a major fan-favorite character.

Alani Vargas | Published Sep 05, 2023

The Secrets of ‘Ahsoka’ Badass Sabine Wren, Explained

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH HER

Is the Mandalorian capable of using the Force? What happened last time Ahsoka trained her as a jedi? There’s a lot of lore—and more questions—behind this purple-haired badass.

Alani Vargas | Published Sep 04, 2023

Everything You Need to Know Before Watching ‘Ahsoka’

AHSOKA, EXPLAINED

Ahsoka Tano has a long history in the Star Wars franchise—but her Disney+ debut will be her biggest role yet. Time to catch up before tuning in.

Alani Vargas | Published Aug 21, 2023

Anonymous Gossip Is Keeping Celebrity Culture Alive

SALACIOUS UNDERBELLY

Celeb-heads are tired of highly curated post-breakup paparazzi walks and the Kardashians’ control over the rumor mill. Give us the uncensored, raw, unproven rumors—the real goods.

Alani Vargas | Published May 05, 2023

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3: The Backstory You Need to Know

PLANETARY

“The Mandalorian” returns on March 1, and it’s heading to a planet fans have waited years to see: Mandalore. But there’s decades of history already out there to catch up on.

Alani Vargas | Published Feb 28, 2023

The Gay History of Velma in ‘Scooby-Doo’

SAPPHIC SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU?

Fans have recognized the iconic “Scooby-Doo” nerd’s queerness forever. It just took until now for everyone else to openly embrace it—including the franchise itself.

Alani Vargas | Published Jan 14, 2023

What’s Next After the ‘Andor’ Season 1 Finale?

OPEN QUESTIONS

The spectacular finale of the “Rogue One” prequel series wrapped up a lot of story—but there’s plenty more questions still in need of answers.

Alani Vargas | Published Nov 24, 2022

‘Andor’ Told a Sorely Needed Star Wars Story

INSTANT CLASSIC

The season finale of the Disney+ series flipped an iconic Star Wars line on its head, all to tell the franchise’s most human story since “Rogue One.”

Alani Vargas | Published Nov 23, 2022

‘House of the Dragon’ Is More Queer Than It Wants to Admit

MORE THAN FRIENDS

The HBO show may be lacking in openly queer female characters, but that will never stop fans from seeing them that way. And it makes the show all the better.

Alani Vargas | Published Sep 27, 2022

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