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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Melanie Watson, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, Dies at 57
After retiring from acting, she became a dedicated disability advocate
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Shares His Sister Is Missing, Asks for Help: ‘We Are Worried’
“Please share this so that if anyone has seen her, they can give any information to the police,” the comedian writes
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Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Surprise Appearance in ‘Stranger Things’ Broadway Play Ahead of Vol. 2 Release | Video
“To wrap up my journey with ‘Stranger Things’ by doing this, it’s really cool,” the actor says
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Albert Brooks Remembers ‘Genuine’ Rob and Michele Reiner After Their Deaths: ‘Makes My Heart Break’ | Video
“I just wish there was no reason to do this,” the actor, who was friends with the late filmmaker for 60 years, adds
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Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Comedy Special Amid Jake Paul Fight: ‘I Hope You Love It’ | Video
“I just want you to know that [the] show will be streaming on Netflix tonight after the fight,” the comedian adds
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Bill Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff Hits Back at Trump Administration Over Epstein Files Drop: ‘They’ll Try and Hide Forever’
“This isn’t about Bill Clinton. Never has, never will be,” Angel Ureña writes
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No Reiner Fight at Conan O’Brien’s Party, Says Attendee: ‘It’s Bulls–t’ | Exclusive
An executive who attended the event said that O’Brien “saw no fight” between Nick and Rob Reiner the night before the film legend and his wife were found murdered in their home
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Director Praises Tom Holland’s ‘Relentless Work Ethic’ as Marvel Sequel Wraps Filming
“[Thank you] for your kind, generous leadership on and off screen,” Destin Daniel Cretton writes
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Colbert’s Studio Audience Erupts After Learning Trump’s Kennedy Center News: ‘I Have a Feeling You Just Found Out’ | Video
“He can’t have his name on a memorial. He’s alive — or so his doctors claim,” the late night host adds
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Erika Kirk Vows to Get JD Vance Elected as President in 2028: ‘My Husband’s Friend’ | Video
“We’re investing in states and not just in races. So, what I mean by that, we are building the red wall,” the Turning Point USA CEO adds
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Sylvester Stallone Walked Away from ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot Over Pay Dispute, Lawsuit Alleges
“He wanted to do the picture during Fall 2023 before production began for Season 2 of his television series, ‘Tulsa King,” the film’s producers claim
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SAG-AFTRA Shares 2026 Union Negotiations Are ‘to Begin Earlier Than Usual’
“The time has come, once again, to negotiate,” union president Sean Astin and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland write
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YouTube Terminates 2 Channels Over Fake AI Movie Trailers
“They reverted to clear violations of our spam and misleading metadata policies,” a company spokesperson says
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Jimmy Kimmel Sounds Off on FCC Hearing About His Show: ‘No One Was Held Accountable’ | Video
“In the end, none of the Republicans confronted the commissioner in any way,” the late night host adds
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Gavin Newsom, Mark Kelly and More Rip Into Trump’s Primetime Speech: ‘This Could’ve Been an Email’
“Somebody must have showed him some abysmal poll numbers,” the senator from Arizona says
