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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35 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Summer 2026
From AMC’s “The Vampire Lestat” and “Little House on the Prairie” on Netflix to Prime Video’s “Elle” and “Lanterns” on HBO
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‘The Good Place’ Creator Mike Schur Endorses Nithya Raman for LA Mayor: ‘Our Best Chance to Keep Hollywood’ | Video
The storied creator and showrunner was joined by the organizers behind Stay in LA and more outside CBS Studios
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Nithya Raman Swipes at Spencer Pratt With Campaign Ad Spoofing ‘The Hills’ | Video
The councilmember’s Friday campaign ad mirrors the final scene of the 2000s MTV reality series Pratt starred in
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Shortical’s Latest Microdrama Stars Israeli Actor Aki Avni as an AI Version of Himself | Exclusive Video
Directed by Ofir Lobel, “Inevitable” marks the first AI-generated microdrama that uses an actor’s likeness
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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
