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.
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Will Hollywood Vote for Spencer Pratt? | Exclusive Poll
A poll of LA-based Wrap readers finds despite backing from David Foster, Brian Grazer and Jeanie Buss, the reality star-turned-politician has not won over all of Hollywood
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Jane Fonda Endorses LA Mayor Karen Bass for Reelection | Exclusive
“Angelenos need leaders willing to stand up and speak out. Jane has never been afraid to do either, and I’m proud to have her in this fight with us,” Bass tells TheWrap
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Jesse Watters Bullies James Talarico for ‘Secret’ Girlfriend: ‘Does She Live in Canada?’ | Video
The Fox News host made fun of the Texas state representative for hiding his girlfriend from the public eye during his Senate election campaign
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Taylor Swift Is Not Singing ‘Toy Story 5’ Closing Song Despite Countdown Speculation, Pixar Team Says | Video
The pop star’s unexpected “Toy Story”-style countdown led to fan theories earlier this month
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Trump Comms Director Steven Cheung Says Chuck Todd Is ‘Racist’ for Calling Him a ‘Creation of AI’ | Video
“Uh, what?” Chris Cillizza, co-host of the “Chris and Chuck Chat!” podcast, responds
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‘Drag Race’ Star Peppermint Wishes RuPaul Would Speak Out Against Trump and Ellisons’ Media Takeover | Video
“They will try to either cut ‘Drag Race’ or use it as a tool to parrot what they want to say,” the reality TV star says
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Karen Bass Hits Back at Spencer Pratt After Accusations of Election Law Violations: ‘We Follow the Rules’
“Spencer is just mad that his supporters are AI cartoons and we have real Angelenos,” the mayor responds to her opponent’s comments on X
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Melania Trump Lands Legal Victory as Judge Tosses Michael Wolff’s Epstein Lawsuit, Citing ‘Tactical Gamesmanship’
Wolff sued the first lady after her lawyers threatened him with a $1 billion defamation lawsuit for linking her to Jeffrey Epstein
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Xavier Becerra Unveils Plan to Protect Hollywood Jobs With Entertainment Summit, Tax Credits and AI Protections
The leading Democratic candidate for California governor says, if elected, he will expand the “scale, capacity and access” of the state’s tax credit program
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Colbert Bids Farewell to ‘Late Show’ With a Swan Song, Famous Friends and a Warning for Late Night
The host ends the show on his terms with help from The Strike Force Five, Paul McCartney, a giant wormhole and more
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Los Angeles Magazine Shredded for Its AI-Created Mayors Race Cover: ‘So Stupid I’m in Shock’
“Whether you love it, hate it, question it or can’t stop looking at it… this is the L.A. we’re living in,” the magazine writes on X
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Karen Bass Says She’s Ready to Cut More Red Tape for Local LA Production: ‘Whatever Is in the Way’
The incumbent mayor tells TheWrap why she took three years to appoint a film liaison and addresses the city’s preparedness for the LA28 Olympics
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‘Law & Order’ Mobile Game Launches on Peacock With New Cases Dropping Weekly
“Clue Hunter” marks the first title in NBCUniversal’s partnership with Wolf Games
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LA Mayor Candidate Adam Miller Calls for ‘Complete Overhaul’ of Film Production to Bring ‘Bread and Butter’ Jobs Back
The businessman tells TheWrap he will uncap tax incentives, allow no-fee use of city property and deputize a Mayor of Entertainment
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Final California Governor Debate Ignores Hollywood Issues Altogether
Seven of the leading gubernatorial candidates interrupted each other throughout another debate, in which they discussed education, affordability and Xavier Becerra’s fraud connection
