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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CBS News Radio Concludes Nearly 100-Year Run With Edward R. Murrow’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Sign-Off
“For this final newscast, the news anchors you’ve been listening to for years wanted to say goodbye,” Christopher Cruise adds
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Grizz Chapman, Actor Known for ’30 Rock,’ Dies at 52
He appeared on all seven seasons of the NBC comedy created by Tina Fey
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Byron Allen Salutes ‘the Great’ Stephen Colbert as ‘Comics Unleashed’ Takes Over ‘Late Show’ Slot
“I’d like to thank you, the audience, for allowing us to do what we love,” the comedian adds
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Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean Found Dead as Case Becomes a Homicide Investigation
“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client,” the actor’s talent agency writes
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Ricky Martin Concert Abruptly Halted After Attendee Discharged Tear Gas at Stage
“Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern,” the singer’s rep says
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Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Monologue Interrupted by Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd to Tease High-Profile Last Guest | Video
Tim Meadows also joins the fun, as the late-night host keeps the series finale simple
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‘The Daily Show’ Suggests Trump Is ‘Discovering Something About Himself’ After String of Compliments to Men | Video
“I’m just going to say it. The president needs to f–k a dude,” host Ronny Chieng adds
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Anne Hathaway Nearly Quit ‘Mother Mary’ After Watching Initial Footage: ‘This Is Really Bad’
“I don’t know that I can ask people to come to see this,” the actress recalls thinking at the time
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Stephen Colbert Grilled by Billy Crystal, Amy Sedaris, Wife Evie and More for Final ‘Late Show’ Questionnaire
“Being in this seat is weird for me,” the late night host quips
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Nexstar Slams Judge’s Injunction Pausing Tegna Merger in Expedited Appeal Request: ‘Inflicts Unrecoverable Harm’
“Worse still, it degrades the very assets it purports to protect,” the multimedia conglomerate argues
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JonBenét Ramsey’s Father Offers Advice to Nancy Guthrie’s Family on Police: ‘Really Scrutinize What They’re Doing’ | Video
“They handle everything from traffic tickets … to serial murders. You can’t do everything well,” the Ramsey patriarch adds
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Bill O’Reilly Voices Regret Over ‘Heated’ Exchange With Barney Frank: ‘I Was Too Mean to Him’ | Video
“I’ve always regretted it,” the “No Spin News” host adds
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Chelsea Handler Slams Shane Gillis Over Lynching Joke Directed at Kevin Hart: ‘That’s Worse Than Rape’ | Video
“I mean it was ick. It was gross,” the comedian adds
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California Congressman Slams ‘Pathetic Loser’ Trump as Jan. 6 Police Sue Over $1.8 Billion Slush Fund | Video
“The complete lack of respect for law enforcement … goes to show you the kind of man that Donald Trump is,” Rep. Robert Garcia says
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Jimmy Kimmel Tells Elon Musk to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Meltdown Over Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Odyssey’ Casting | Video
“Who specifically is the a–hole who thought this was a cool design for a truck?” the late night host adds
