Alani Vargas

Freelance Writer

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.

Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), Huyang (David Tennant) and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson).

LOST IN SPACE

‘Ahsoka’ Season Finale Recap: Anakin Skywalker Approves

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

Alani Vargas

Photo still of Rosario Dawson in 'Ahsoka'

THE LONG JOURNEY

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

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

Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren in Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Ahsoka.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH HER

The Secrets of ‘Ahsoka’ Badass Sabine Wren, Explained

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.

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Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) in the new TV series.

AHSOKA, EXPLAINED

Everything You Need to Know Before Watching ‘Ahsoka’

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

SALACIOUS UNDERBELLY

Anonymous Gossip Is Keeping Celebrity Culture Alive

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

Alani Vargas

‘Ahsoka’ Season Finale Recap: Anakin Skywalker Approves

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

The Secrets of ‘Ahsoka’ Badass Sabine Wren, Explained

Everything You Need to Know Before Watching ‘Ahsoka’

Anonymous Gossip Is Keeping Celebrity Culture Alive

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

The Gay History of Velma in ‘Scooby-Doo’

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

‘Andor’ Told a Sorely Needed Star Wars Story

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