Alyssa Ray is the night news editor at TheWrap and boasts a passion for period dramas, horror films, musicals, romance novels, reality TV, pop music and theme parks. After growing up in Massachusetts, Alyssa found herself in Los Angeles through Emerson College’s internship program, where she majored in Marketing Communications. After a stint in publicity, Alyssa pivoted to the other side of the red carpet and worked for a number of national outlets, including E! News, Parade Magazine and TMZ. She can be reached at alyssa.ray@thewrap.com.
Experience:
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Alexi Lalas Shocks Fellow World Cup Pundits With On-Air ‘Wanker’ Jab at James Corden | Video
“Lucky we’re on American television, ’cause the W-word on British TV…,” Rebecca Lowe responds
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Trump Team Seeks 12-Hour Delay in Kennedy Center Name Removal, Blames Weather
The request came as a large crowd of spectators gathered outside the Kennedy Center to watch Trump’s name be removed
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Bill Maher Backs Embattled Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner: ‘We Need to Restore Balance’ | Video
“We create broken people. So, don’t expect politicians to suddenly become Lincoln-esque again,” the comedian adds
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Block the Merger Vows to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Despite DOJ Green Light
“This merger is not a done deal, and we will continue to work to make sure it never is,” the coalition writes
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Who Was the Child Singing With Katy Perry on the World Cup Stage?
The pop star performed her 2024 song, “Wonder,” alongside a 10-year-old child ahead of kickoff for the USA vs. Paraguay match
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Longtime Eyewitness News Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down, Shares Alzheimer’s Diagnosis | Video
“So, unless someone finds an amazing cure, and soon, tonight will be the last newscast I anchor,” the veteran journalist shares
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Elizabeth Warren Rips DOJ’s Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Sign-Off: ‘State AGs Must Block This Merger’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the deal remains under investigation
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Jimmy Kimmel Warns SpaceX IPO Could Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire at Americans’ Expense: ‘Very Risky’ | Video
“Basically, this maneuver could make Elon a trillionaire and your parents Walmart greeters,” the late night host adds
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Taylor Swift Fans Are Loving Her A-List Cameraman at Songwriters Hall of Fame: ‘Ask the Expert’
Steven Spielberg was spotted filming the pop star and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, as they celebrated her big night
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Nancy Guthrie Case: Sheriff’s Department Makes Arrest Outside Missing Matriarch’s Home
“At the time of the incident, Mr. Zabel was live streaming from outside the residence,” the sheriff’s department writes
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Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Addresses Mexico Grave Site Search Prompted by Anonymous Tip
“This investigation remains active and ongoing,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department says
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Jimmy Kimmel Torches ‘Con Man’ Trump Over $12,000 Gold Coin for UFC Freedom 250 Event | Video
“It takes a special kind of con man to sell your supporters money they cannot spend any place,” the late night host says
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‘Tonight Show’: Kenny Loggins Reunites With Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow for Surprise Performance of ‘Footloose’ | Video
The “Danger Zone” artist’s late night appearance comes ahead of his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
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WSJ Moves to Dismiss Trump’s Revised Lawsuit Over Jeffrey Epstein Letter Story
“The President will continue to hold those who mislead the American People with Fake News and smears accountable,” a spokesperson for the president responds
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‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Melania Trump for Doing an ‘Impression’ of AI During White House Speech | Video
“What was the prompt to write that speech? ‘ChatGPT, give me [a] metaphor. No, give me all metaphors,” host Desi Lydic adds
