Jose Alejandro Bastidas is TheWrap’s TV editor. Previously, he worked as assistant arts & entertainment editor at the San Francisco Chronicle. He also served as a staff writer at PopCulture.com, based in Nashville, and as food reporter and digital producer at The Desert Sun (a Gannett publication) based in Palm Springs. He has a BA in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University.
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Rachel Reilly Says Her ‘Big Brother’ Life Flashed Before Her Eyes Before Surprise Season 27 Elimination
The former winner speaks with Julie Chen Moonves about the twist that sparked outrage among fans and show alums
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‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Update: Francesca Sloane Tapped to Write First Episode
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Kevin Tancharoen will direct the pilot, set to begin production in September
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LL Cool J hosted the awards show from New York’s UBS Arena
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‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Creator Says That Wild Premiere Car Chase Was Added at the Last Minute
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‘NCIS’ Sets Crossover Event With ‘Origins’ Prequel for November
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‘South Park’ Declares ‘Trump Is F–ing Satan’ – Meant Both Ways – While Fox News Celebrates
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Peacock’s Bet on ‘The Paper’: Can ‘The Office’ Spinoff Jumpstart the Streamer’s Scripted Evolution? | Analysis
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50 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Fall 2025
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‘NCIS: Origins’ Sets David McCallum Tribute Episode With Adam Campbell Returning as Young Ducky
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The 7 Best New Shows to Binge-Watch on Netflix in August
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‘Y: Marshals’ Taps 3 ‘Yellowstone’ Alumni for CBS Spinoff With Luke Grimes
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