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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Creator Cooking Shows Are Heating Up Online — and Netflix Is Buying
From Nick DiGiovanni to Mythical Kitchen, creator-led food shows are becoming valuable, low-cost IP for the streamer
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Jim Acosta, Ann Curry and Over 500 Journalists Renew Call to Confront Trump at WHCA Dinner
The rescheduled event takes place Friday as the president’s DOJ stages an effort against unfavorable New York Times reporting
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Fox News’ Resident Liberal Says Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld Check on Her After ‘Upsetting’ On-Air Spats
“I have the coolest job in media for a liberal, just hands down,” Jessica Tarlov says of her co-hosting gig on “The Five”
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Jake Tapper Mocks Trump’s Election Meddling Speech: ‘Could Have Been an Email’
A CNN review of the declassified documents found the president largely discussed previously known issues that were included in 2021 U.S. intelligence
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Netflix Viewership in 2026: What Works, What Doesn’t and Why Wall Street Is Skeptical
The streamer’s data dump reveals subscribers love animation and limited series — but those engagement concerns remain
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Trump Media to Sell Wall Street Early Access to Market-Moving Truth Social Posts
This data feed will give firms earlier access to the president’s policy decisions that influence stock and oil markets
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Netflix Omits Video Podcasts From First 2026 Viewership Data Dump
The streamer has added over 50 podcasts to its platform since January but has released no viewership data
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Chloe Fineman Exits ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7 Seasons
The standout impressionist will reportedly join Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of Harlan Coben’s “Myron Bolitar” books
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NY Times Files Motion to Quash Trump Subpoenas Requiring 3 Journalists to Reveal Confidential Sources
Times lawyer David McCraw argues the subpoenas “violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its journalists”
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Lindsey Graham’s Midterms Opponent Shades Nancy Mace for Wanting to Replace Him: ‘Likes to Makes News Cycles About Herself’
South Carolina’s Democratic nominee for Senate tells Katie Couric what the race looks like after the incumbent’s death
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CNN Journalist Fact-Checks Trump’s Stolen Election Claims Ahead of Thursday Speech: ‘No Such Proof’
The president says his Thursday prime-time address will concern elections but did not elaborate further
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Kaitlan Collins Presses White House Border Czar on Why ICE Agents Weren’t Wearing Body Cams in Deadly Shootings
“Don’t you see that to be extremely urgent, given right now we do not have video of these situations?” the CNN host asks
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Mythical’s Cooking Content to Stream on Netflix in Latest Creator Partnership
“Last Meals,” “Good Mythical Morning” and “Mythical Kitchen” will arrive on the streamer starting Sept. 7
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‘The Shards’ Trailer: Ryan Murphy’s ’80s Coming-of-Age Series Promises Sex, Drugs and a Kidnapping
The FX thriller is based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 2021 novel of the same name
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New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Donald Trump Jr. on His ‘Triggered’ Podcast Livestream
The 39-year-old man made threats via Rumble, explicitly saying, “I’m going to kill you”
