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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Stephen Colbert Pushes Back on ‘Hero’ Label for Ex Trump Counterterrorism Chief: ‘He Suck’ | Video
“Now, I’m not saying he’s an anti-semite, because a lot of people beat me to it,” the late night host adds
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Jimmy Kimmel Suggests Trump-Named Airport Close First as DHS Shutdown Continues: ‘It Seems Fitting’ | Video
“I hope you like it here, because you might not be going home,” the late night host jokes
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SXSW 2026: Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke’s ‘Wishful Thinking’ Nabs Top Film Prize
“This week reminded me, once again, why we do this,” Claudette Godfrey, VP of Film and TV at SXSW, says
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Hopes ‘Buffy’ Fans Don’t Seek Out Leaked Reboot Script or Pilot: ‘It Wasn’t Done’ | Video
“I’ve seen a version of the script out there. It’s not actually correct,” the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star adds
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Still Have ‘a Relationship’ With Netflix Despite Fall Out Reports: ‘No Juicy Story There’
“Maybe we should all do a little fact-checking,” Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria says
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Stephen Colbert Dusts Off His Ruthless Eric Trump Impression: ‘I’m Really an Actor’ | Video
“Dad, it’s Eric again. I just want to let you know the golf course is going great, but I did get caught in a sand trap,” the late night host quips
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Jimmy Kimmel Rips Trump’s ‘Fake’ Mail-In Ballot Claims, Says He ‘Wants to File a Report’ With the FCC | Video
“I have a complaint to make. Every day it’s a new barrel of nuts,” the late night host adds
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‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Rumor About Iran’s New Supreme Leader: ‘He’s Obviously Queerbaiting’ | Video
“It doesn’t matter how homophobic the regime is. A good story is a good story,” correspondent Troy Iwata quips
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Scott Derrickson Honors James Ransone After Oscars In Memoriam Omission: ‘He Is Dearly Missed’
“[The Oscars] ignored him, but I cannot. He was my friend,” the “Black Phone” director writes
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Zendaya Pokes Fun at Viral AI Tom Holland Wedding Photos With Her Own Reception Video
“Well, [it’s] just a little something to just clear the confusion,” the “Euphoria” actress says
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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump’s Praise of Carr After Threat to Broadcasters: ‘Ventriloquist Complimenting His Dummy’ | Video
“Trump is very upset about network news coverage of his war. And so, he’s called in his attack schnauzer,” the late night host adds
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Jon Stewart Assembles ‘Expert Panel’ of Trumps to Highlight Iran War Contradictions | Video
“Why am I allowing myself to get all confused and flustered? Why don’t we just go to the source?” the late night host says
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Richard Grenell Tries to Shame New York Times Journalist Over Kennedy Center Question, Gets Ridiculed Instead
“Not the flex you were hoping for,” one critic writes on X
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Hakeem Jeffries Promises Probe of ‘Corrupt Political Hack’ Brendan Carr Over Network License Threats
The House Minority Leader’s comment comes after Carr accused broadcasters of “running hoaxes and news distortions” over Iran War coverage
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‘Bachelor’ Alum Sydney Warner Questions the ‘Morals and Values’ of ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Allegations
“Why not let the show die out with class and dignity?” the reality TV veteran says
