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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Versant Completes Acquisition of FAST Channel Provider Free TV Networks
The previously announced deal expands the company’s reach past traditional pay-television
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Timothy Busfield Turns Himself Over to Police, Denies Child Sex Abuse Charges: ‘They’re All Lies’
Last week a warrant for his arrest was issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Banijay Entertainment Expands Zachary Klein’s COO Role to Oversee Bunim/Murray Productions, 51 Minds
The executive has served as chief operating officer for 51 Minds Entertainment since 2023
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Apple TV Boasts New Record for Monthly Engagement With 36% Increase in Viewership
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, promises “innovation and intelligent enhancements” in 2026
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Shane Gillis and John McKeever Set Netflix Overall Deal as ‘Tires’ Season 3 Starts Production
The duo will develop films, series and unscripted projects as well as produce two new stand-up specials from Gillis
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Golden Globes’ Polymarket Partnership Slammed by Viewers: ‘New Low for This Humiliating Awards Show’
The telecast cut to the prediction market odds throughout the show, encouraging viewers to place bets
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‘His & Hers’ Ending Explained: Showrunner Unpacks That Shocking Killer Twist
Tessa Thompson and the series’ showrunner unpack the murder mystery’s twisty ending
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Tom Cherones, Emmy-Winning ‘Seinfeld’ Director, Dies at 86
He is best known for directing 81 of the first 86 episodes of “Seinfeld” and 23 episodes of “Ellen”
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‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Changes Destinations: Why Netflix Swapped Palm Springs for Barcelona
Emily Henry tells TheWrap why the Netflix adaptation moved the wedding centerpiece overseas and other changes from her novel
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All the Songs in ‘People We Meet on Vacation’
Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Paula Abdul can be heard in the Emily Henry Netflix film adaptation
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Social Media’s ‘Mrs. Dow Jones’ Haley Sacks Launches ‘Financial Tea’ Podcast With Sony | Exclusive
She will blend financial literacy with humor and pop culture in her weekly podcast appealing to her Zillennial audience
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‘The View’ Hosts Say Marjorie Taylor Greene Further Downplayed Nick Fuentes’ Political Influence Off-Air: ‘She’s Wrong’ | Video
Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin agree that the former conservative Congresswoman does not fully understand the power of far-right influencers
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‘CBS Evening News’ Launches With Tony Dokoupil to 4.4 Million Viewers, Up 9% From Season Average
The launch also saw a 20% uptick in the key 25-54 demo
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‘SNL’ Taps Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård to Host January Episodes
Geese and Cardi B serve as musical guests after Finn Wolfhard and A$AP Rocky kick things off Jan. 17
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Andy Friendly, Founding Producer at ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and Former CNBC Exec, Dies at 74
The Emmy-nominated producer was also a programming executive for King World Productions
