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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Matthew Lillard Says He Had the Role of Negan on ‘The Walking Dead’ for 10 Minutes
The “Scooby-Doo” actor says he would have been “more wicked and funny” than Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the series villain
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AI Tool Quilty Launches to Assist Entertainment Industry With Creative Analysis, Packaging and Production Planning
The platform founded by tech execs-turned-film producers Simon Horsman and Daniel Wood seeks to help with logistical decisions around film and television production
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Alex Cooper Sets YouTube Competition Series With Divisive ‘Mormon Wives’ Stars Dakota Mortensen, Demi Engemann
The 2026 Unwell Winter Games roster also includes “Love Island” breakout Huda, “DWTS” pro Gleb Savchenko and Anna Delvey
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Trailer Teases Cassie and Nate’s Wedding, a Maddy Reunion and Rue Back in Trouble
The latest trailer previews Zendaya being interrogated by police ahead of the drama’s return on April 12
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‘Watson’ Canceled After 2 Seasons at CBS
The network also canceled “DMV” but renewed 16 of its programs, including “Matlock,” “Marshals” and “Tracker,” for the 2026-2027 broadcast season
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Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI Following Rollover Car Crash in Florida
No one was taken to the hospital for the wreck, but the golfer refused a urinalysis test
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‘Love Overboard’ Cast Guide: Meet the Singles | Photos
Sixteen singles will compete to stay above board as they search for love in the new reality series from Alex Cooper
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Vice Studios Sets Leadership Team Under President Amy Powell
The global studio appoints Adam Kassan, Cat Lawson and Claire Marshall to new executive positions
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‘Jeopardy!’ Sets YouTube-Exclusive Special Episode With Celebrity Creators
Ken Jennings hosts with competitors Rebecca Black, Monét X Change and Brennan Lee Mulligan
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‘Entertainment Tonight’ and ‘Inside Edition’ Renewed at CBS Media Ventures
The network also renewed syndicated programs “Hot Bench,” “Flip Side” and “The Perfect Line,” in addition to the two-season pick-up for “The Drew Barrymore Show”
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Amazon MGM Studios Extends ‘Young Sherlock’ EP Marc Resteghini’s Overall TV Deal, First-Look Film Deal
The new agreement expands Resteghini’s partnership with Amazon and his Jack Tar Pictures banner for three more years
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How ‘Last Meals’ Host Josh Scherer Channeled Food and Death Into 100 Episodes of a YouTube Talk Show | Exclusive
Shot locally in Burbank, the series has become a platform for celebrities — including Hilary Duff, Elijah Wood and Tom Hanks — and small restaurants alike
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Chip Taylor, ‘Angel of the Morning’ and ‘Wild Thing’ Songwriter, Dies at 86
The Songwriters Hall of Famer also wrote “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” for Janis Joplin
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Where Is the Cast of ‘Hannah Montana’ Now?
From Billy Ray Cyrus to Emily Osment, the cast of the Disney Channel series have become Grammy winners and sitcom stars
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‘DWTS’ Star Gleb Savchenko Sets Microdrama Debut in Upcoming GoodShort Series | Exclusive Video
The professional dancer plays mafia king Joe James in “You Messed With the Wrong Nerd”
