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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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
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Knicks Radio Team Roasted Over Hot-Mic Swipe at Taylor Swift During NBA Finals: ‘Bitter for No Reason’
“She’s not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl,” Monica McNutt, a radio analyst, was heard saying during Game 4
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NBA Finals: Taylor Swift Receives Warm Welcome at Madison Square Garden Days After Trump Was Booed | Video
The singer was rumored to attend Game 4 of the series earlier on Wednesday
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‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise New Installment as an ‘Absolute Home Run’
“Further proof that this is the greatest animated film franchise ever — surprising, heartfelt, dynamic and so, so fun,” TheWrap’s Drew Taylor writes
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Bill Cody, Beloved Grand Ole Opry Announcer and WSM Radio Host, Dies at 67
“He was a trusted voice, a generous friend and a constant companion to generations of listeners,” WSM Radio writes
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Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul to Help Him Make Good on Election-Loss Promise to Leave LA | Video
“Let us know if you want it. We’ll drop it off right in front of the Bel-Air Hotel,” the late night host adds
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Bill O’Reilly and Stephen A. Smith Clash Over Trump’s Presence at NBA Finals: ‘You’re Living in a Fantasy World’ | Video
“You could say the same thing about you … Knicks lost because you’re in the building and they were scared of you,” O’Reilly tells his “No Spin News” guest
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Taylor Swift Gives Surprise Performance of ‘Toy Story 5’ Song at LA Premiere | Video
The pop star released “I Knew It, I Knew You” on Friday after much fan speculation
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DGA Strikes 4-Year Agreement With Major Studios
The terms of the agreement will not be released publicly until reviewed by the DGA National Board
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Gavin Newsom Rallies Democrats Behind Xavier Becerra After Steve Hilton Secures Runoff Spot: ‘Let’s Get to Work’
“He’ll stand up to Donald Trump, defend our families and keep California moving forward,” the governor adds
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Nick Reiner’s Ex-Attorney ‘Absolutely’ Ready to Rejoin Defense Team, Teases ‘Very Thorough’ Legal Strategy | Video
“Me and my entire team are ready, willing and able to step right back in and start securing his defense,” Alan Jackson says
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Paramount Accuses Netflix of ‘Scorched-Earth Campaign,’ Rebuffs Teamsters’ WBD Merger Concerns
“These claims from Paramount Skydance are absurd,” a Netflix spokesperson responds
