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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Bill Maher Steers Clear of Trump’s Natalie Harp Dynamic After Laura Loomer Lawsuit: ‘You Handle It’
“It’s expensive and unpleasant to get sued,” the comedian adds
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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Blasts Israeli Probe Into Palestinian Girl’s Killing as ‘A Smokescreen’
“What is needed now is not a public relations operation. What is needed is justice,” Kaouther Ben Hania writes
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Alex Jones’ $50 Million Sandy Hook Judgment Slashed by Texas Appeals Court
A lawyer for the parents of a Sandy Hook victim says the impacted families don’t care “at all about this irrelevant ruling”
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Rosie O’Donnell Unleashes on Trump in Insult-Heavy Monologue After White House Calls Her ‘Nasty’
“Thanks to everyone who’s been watching this week, especially the hungry, hungry hypocrite in the White House,” the comedian adds while guest hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
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Jimmy Fallon Cracks Himself Up Over ‘Tonight Show’ Parody About ‘Obsessed’ Trump Aide Natalie Harp
“Wait, I’m sorry. Are you in Trump’s trunk right now?” the late night host asks during the spoof interview
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Chris Hansen Claims A24 Withheld ‘Primetime’ Screening After He Refused to Sign Away Rights
“I couldn’t sign that, so they didn’t show me the film. I went all the way over there,” the veteran reporter adds
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Ariana Grande Rips Trump Over Use of ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ in Political TikTok: ‘Your Truth Is False’
The singer’s criticism marks the second time in two months she’s slammed the Trump administration for using her music
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Rosie O’Donnell Name-Drops Natalie Harp in Trump Jab, Gets Big Reaction From Studio Audience
“That’s all I’m going to say about you tonight, sweetheart,” the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” guest host says before ripping one more zinger
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Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Trump’s Friendship With Kim Jong Un: ‘Cute How Their Bellies Bump’
“Man, you know you’re depressed when you’re texting an old hookup from seven years ago,” the “Tonight Show” host adds
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Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Slams ‘Predatory’ Paparazzi, ‘Misogynistic’ Media Over Treatment of Her
“She was hunted,” actor Jack Coleman recalls
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Hayden Panettiere’s Death Probe Adds Drug Enforcement Agency
The DEA’s addition to the investigation comes a day after Greenville, S.C. police shared details from the scene
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Piers Morgan, Meghan McCain and More Sound Off on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Move
“I may have to emigrate to the U.S.,” Morgan quips
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Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix, AEG Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trademark
“These allegations are without merit. Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon,” a spokesperson for the streamer hits back
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Rosie O’Donnell Credits ‘Oompa J. Loompa’ Trump for Her TV Comeback: ‘Couldn’t Have Done It Without You’
“You brought me back just like you did with fascism and the measles,” the comedian quips during her monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
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John Irvin, ‘Hamburger Hill’ and ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ Director, Dies at 86
The British director was a three-time BAFTA Award nominee
