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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Chris Anne Affleck, Mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83
The Affleck matriarch and longtime educator was diagnosed with a terminal illness in December 2025
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Christopher Nolan Explains Why He’s Too ‘Terrified’ to Direct a Romantic Comedy
“I think doing a rom-com would be incredibly difficult,” “The Odyssey” director adds
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Jon Bon Jovi Cuts NYC Concert Short Due to Health Issue, Vows to Reschedule Show
The “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer’s Madison Square Garden residency marks his return to performing after a four-year hiatus
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Zach Cregger Hypes ‘Weapons’ Prequel: ‘Mysteries and Crazy Things’ Await Gladys’ Origin Story
“The script is in progress now, but we’re taking that super seriously,” the director adds
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Cecilia Vega Says She Still Doesn’t Know Why She Was Fired From ’60 Minutes’
“I was not given a reason. I still have not been given a reason,” the first Latina correspondent for the CBS news program says
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Johnny Depp Surprises San Diego Comic-Con in Character as Ebenezer Scrooge
The actor plays the surly Charles Dickens character in Ti West’s upcoming big screen adaptation
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Elliot Page Explains Why He Was ‘Terrified’ to Take on the Role of Sinon in ‘The Odyssey’
“But it was the good kind of nerves, of course,” the actor adds
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Desi Lydic Blasts Trump Cabinet for ‘Hype’ TikToks During ‘Poop Lettuce’ Scare
“Thanks for giving us content to watch while we’re sitting on the toilet,” the “Daily Show” host quips
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‘Law & Order’ Cast Shakeup: Reid Scott Exits as James Badge Dale Joins for Season 26
The “Veep” alum will wrap up his character’s story across a few episodes
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Will Ferrell Recalls Chance Encounter With ‘Very Intimidating’ Gene Hackman on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Set
“He asked me if I was in the picture,” the “Saturday Night Live” alum, who was not in the Wes Anderson film, adds
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‘Doctor Strange’ Director Slams Elon Musk’s Crusade Against ‘The Odyssey’: ‘Doesn’t Know S–t About Cinema’
“His opinions on art are worthless,” Scott Derrickson adds
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Rebel Wilson Prevails in Defamation Battle With ‘The Deb’ Co-Star
“I want to live my life standing up for what I believe is right,” the “Pitch Perfect” alum says
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Elon Musk Vows to Make ‘Historically Accurate,’ AI-Created ‘Odyssey’ Film by Year’s End
The tech mogul also claims the new adaptation will be “true to the art of Homer”
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Zohran Mamdani Draws Both Praise and Criticism After Admitting He Can’t Arrest Netanyahu
The NYC mayor earns approval from some for his “moral clarity” and criticism from others for his “performative” comments
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Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind Iconic ‘The Pink Panther’ Theme Song, Dies at 94
His other recording credits include the theme songs for “The Monkees,” “Mannix” and “The Odd Couple”
