Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.
Experience:
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Tom Hanks Admits It’s ‘Scary’ to Think Disney Could Make ‘Toy Story’ Sequels Without Him Thanks to AI
“If you’re gonna do another ‘Toy Story,’ it better be worthwhile,” Hanks says of a potential sixth franchise installment
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Will Arnett Rebuffs Jason Bateman’s Personal Question About Ex Amy Poehler: ‘None of Your F—king Business’
“It’s not a good question. I refuse to answer it,” the “Is This Thing On?” actor adds
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Netflix Expands ‘Hot Ones’ Universe With New Series
“Extra Heat” will feature stars from the streamer’s shows kicking off with Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster and Jimmy Tatro from “The Hawk”
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‘All My Children’ Star Paul Avery and Wife Sheila Die in New Jersey House Fire
The couple died shortly after being found unconscious by the fire department, but the cause of the house fire remains unknown
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Polymarket to Launch ‘What Are the Odds?’ Podcast With Dear Media
Weekly episodes will feature rotating Dear Media podcast hosts using the prediction market tool to discuss pop culture
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Quinta Brunson Leaves Warner Bros. TV for 5-Year Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television
The past five seasons of “Abbott Elementary” have been produced in association with both studios for ABC
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Adds Jimmy Kimmel’s Right-Hand Man Guillermo Rodriguez to Season 35 Cast
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” star joins previously announced stars Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Jackson Olson
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‘The Daily Show:’ Jordan Klepper Trolls Trump Supporters at White House UFC Fight | Exclusive Video
“This is the American dream?” the comedian asks in his latest “Fingers the Pulse” segment
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aTwist to Bring Microseries to Movie Theaters With National CineMedia
The partnership will showcase original vertical series during pre-show and even allow brands to sponsor content across 18,500 screens in over 1,650 theaters
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‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS for Racist and Sexist Comments, Creating Hostile Work Environment
“We look forward to vigorously defending this lawsuit,” CBS Studios says in a statement
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Latino Immigrant Characters on TV Drop 27% Since 2020, USC Study Finds
Streaming accounts for more than half of immigrant storylines recorded between 2023 and 2025, according to the report
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Meghan McCain’s Takeaway From JD Vance’s ‘The View’ Appearance Was How ‘S–tty and Undisciplined’ the Hosts Are
“Vance handled it all very well,” the former co-host of “The View” writes on X
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Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and More to Open Obama Presidential Center 3 Weeks After Trump Concert Implodes
The Obama Presidential Center will host its Grand Opening Ceremony Thursday before it opens to the public on Juneteenth
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Sheryl Crow Slams White House UFC Fight as ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’
The country music singer also condemned one of the fighters for calling former first lady Michelle Obama a man in his post-match interview
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James Barker, ‘Love Island USA’ Executive Producer, Dies in Fiji
The EP died last week on-location amid production on Season 8 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency
