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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Wolf Blitzer, Andy Cohen and Stephen A. Smith Among Inductees of 2026 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame | Exclusive
Food Network host Bobby Flay, Telemundo’s Luis Fernández and Lionsgate’s President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer will also be honored at the 34th annual gala
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Netflix Expands ‘One Piece’ Universe With Lego Animated Special, Anime Series
Season 3 of the live action series also gets a promising new title ahead of its 2027 debut
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Lil Nas X’s Assault Charges to Be Dropped If He Continues Mental Health Treatment, Obeys All Laws
L.A. Judge Alan Schneider determined that the rapper’s assault charges were inconsistent with his normal conduct and related to his bipolar diagnosis
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‘Mormon Wives’ Star Dakota Mortensen to Be Cut From ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Crossover Amid Domestic Violence Investigation
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 4 saw dramatic fallout with Taylor Frankie Paul after the villa stay that will no longer air
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‘Animorphs’ Is Getting a Reboot — This Time on Disney+, Produced by Ryan Coogler
“The Testaments” writer Bayan Wolcott will write and executive produce the adaptation of the children’s fantasy book series
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‘The Chosen’ Unveils Season 6 Premiere Date Featuring Jesus’ Crucifixion
The faith-based series airs on Amazon’s Prime Video and its finale will also release in theaters
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Colin Jost to Lead Dentist-Turned-Drugpin Larry Lavin Drama Series at Peacock
The “Saturday Night Live” star will executive produce alongside showrunner Alex Barnow
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Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Case Headed to Trial Without Sexual Harassment Claims
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismisses 10 of the 13 claims from Lively’s explosive December 2024 lawsuit
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‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ to End With 4-Episode Event This Summer
Selena Gomez will direct an episode and reprise her role as Alex Russo following the Season 2 finale
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‘Deli Boys’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Guest Cast
Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani and Tan France join the Hulu comedy series as recurring guest stars
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‘American Idol’ Season 9 Grows With First Live Show Scoring 4.9 Million Viewers | Exclusive
The episode is up 6% over last season, ranking as the No. 1 program on Monday night across broadcast and cable
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Matthew Rhys Attempts to Hide His Town’s Haunted Past in ‘Widow’s Bay’ Teaser
The Apple TV series blends horror and comedy as Mayor Tom Loftis tries to revive his seafaring community
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Inside the ‘Jeopardy’ YouTube Special: Legendary Game Show Leans on Creators and Internet Culture in Next Frontier | Exclusive
Sony Pictures TV and YouTube execs tell TheWrap why the one-off digital special felt like a natural next step for the 60-year-old trivia show
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Sens. Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Raise ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Nexstar-Tegna Merger in Letter to Brendan Carr
The Senate Commerce Committee leaders criticize the FCC chair for approving the merger without a vote from the full commission
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NATPE, Realscreen Summit to Shutter, Citing Market Consolidation
Brunico Communications will shut down events including Realscreen, Kidscreen Summit and NATPE Global
