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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‘Outer Banks’ Season 5 Trailer Teases a Final Treasure Hunt That Could Bring Back the Dead
The Netflix original sees the Pogues cause trouble one last time on their quest for a magical crown
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Jordan Klepper Investigates an Anti-ICE Protest With ‘Leftie Nudists’ and Cosplay | Exclusive
“The Daily Show” host also interviews MAGA supporters in Portland as part of an unreleased “Fingers the Pulse” episode
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Mike Flanagan in Talks to EP Henry Cavill’s ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Amazon Series
This would be the second series from Flanagan with Amazon MGM Studios since signing his exclusive overall deal in March
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‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’ Bosses Break Down the Real Stakes Behind the Summer Spinoff
ABC’s new series gives the winner a coveted spot as a professional on Season 35 of the hit competition series
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ABC Shares Fall Return Dates for ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
New seasons of “Abbott Elementary” and the “9-1-1” shows will premiere in October
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Creator Cooking Shows Are Heating Up Online — and Netflix Is Buying
From Nick DiGiovanni to Mythical Kitchen, creator-led food shows are becoming valuable, low-cost IP for the streamer
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Jim Acosta, Ann Curry and Over 500 Journalists Renew Call to Confront Trump at WHCA Dinner
The rescheduled event takes place Friday as the president’s DOJ stages an effort against unfavorable New York Times reporting
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Fox News’ Resident Liberal Says Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld Check on Her After ‘Upsetting’ On-Air Spats
“I have the coolest job in media for a liberal, just hands down,” Jessica Tarlov says of her co-hosting gig on “The Five”
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Jake Tapper Mocks Trump’s Election Meddling Speech: ‘Could Have Been an Email’
A CNN review of the declassified documents found the president largely discussed previously known issues that were included in 2021 U.S. intelligence
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Netflix Viewership in 2026: What Works, What Doesn’t and Why Wall Street Is Skeptical
The streamer’s data dump reveals subscribers love animation and limited series — but those engagement concerns remain
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Trump Media to Sell Wall Street Early Access to Market-Moving Truth Social Posts
This data feed will give firms earlier access to the president’s policy decisions that influence stock and oil markets
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Netflix Omits Video Podcasts From First 2026 Viewership Data Dump
The streamer has added over 50 podcasts to its platform since January but has released no viewership data
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Chloe Fineman Exits ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7 Seasons
The standout impressionist will reportedly join Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of Harlan Coben’s “Myron Bolitar” books
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NY Times Files Motion to Quash Trump Subpoenas Requiring 3 Journalists to Reveal Confidential Sources
Times lawyer David McCraw argues the subpoenas “violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its journalists”
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Lindsey Graham’s Midterms Opponent Shades Nancy Mace for Wanting to Replace Him: ‘Likes to Makes News Cycles About Herself’
South Carolina’s Democratic nominee for Senate tells Katie Couric what the race looks like after the incumbent’s death
